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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8178601 | Polymer film, polarizing plate protective film, polarizing plate and liquid crystal display device A polymer film includes: a wavelength dispersion regulator represented by formula (I): wherein R1 and R2 each independently represents a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group or an ary... | 05/15/2012 |
| 8173728 | Stabilizer composition for polymers The invention relates to stabilized thermoplastic polymers, in particular polyolefin films. The stabilizing composition contains a tertiary amine with a molecular weight greater than 400 g/mol, a UV-absorber and/or a sterically hindered amine light stabilizer (HALS)... | 05/08/2012 |
| 8138244 | Reinforced polyester compositions, method of manufacture, and articles thereof A composition comprises, based on the total weight of the composition: from 20 to 90 wt. % of a polyester component comprising a modified poly(butylene terephthalate) copolymer that is derived from a poly(ethylene terephthalate) component; from 5 to 35 wt. % of a fl... | 03/20/2012 |
| 8093318 | Flame retardant polyurethane resin composition and making method A polyurethane resin composition comprising (A) a polycarbonate base polyurethane resin, (B) a P and N-containing non-halogen flame retardant, (C) a polyhydric alcohol, and (D) a silicone containing at least two reactive functional groups in the molecule obviates th... | 01/10/2012 |
| 8088848 | UV barrier film Transparent polypropylene film comprising at least two UV-absorbing additives, a first additive being a non-aggregated inorganic material present in the film composition in an amount of from 0.1 to 5.0% by weight, and a second additive comprising an organic material... | 01/03/2012 |
| 8084523 | Processes and manufacturing methods to produce an aqueous thermosetting fire-rated fire-retardant polymeric adhesive composition for manufacturing interior or exterior fire-rated cellulosic products Disclosed is a fire-retardant non-corrosive composition, as well as a process for the production of porous materials, wherein the process is conducted in the presence of the said fire-retardant, non-corrosive composition. The fire-retardant, non-corrosive compositio... | 12/27/2011 |
| 8084524 | Flame retardant combinations of hydroxyalkyl phosphine oxides with 1,3,5-triazines and epoxides The present invention relates to flame retardant polymer compositions which comprise combinations of hydroxyalkyl phosphine oxides with 1,3,5-triazine compounds and polyfunctional epoxide compounds. The compositions are in the form of epoxy laminates which are usefu... | 12/27/2011 |
| 8080598 | Addition-reaction-curable silicone rubber composition and a molded article therefrom An addition-reaction-curable silicone rubber composition comprising: 0.001 to 5 mass % of a metal deactivator and 0.001 to 5 mass % of a curing-retarder selected from an alcohol derivative having carbon-carbon triple bonds, an enzyme compound, an alkenyl-containing ... | 12/20/2011 |
| 8053500 | Flame-retardant polyamide resin composition and molded article To provide a flame-retardant polyamide resin composition generally excellent in flame resistance, mechanical characteristics and electrical characteristics, and suitable for electrics/electronics components and vehicles. Used is a flame-retardant polyamide resin com... | 11/08/2011 |
| 8044122 | Polycarbonate composition containing UV absorber The present invention relates to a composition containing polycarbonate and from 0.05 wt. % to 0.5 wt. % of a UV absorber and from 0.0001 wt. % to 0.03 wt. % 2-[2-hydroxy-4-(2-ethylhexyl)oxy]phenyl-4,6-di(4-phenyl)phenyl-1,3,5-triazine. ... | 10/25/2011 |
| 8044123 | Ultraviolet absorber composition and resin composition An ultraviolet absorber composition is provided and includes: a compound represented by formula (I); and an ultraviolet absorber having a maximum absorption at a wavelength of from 340 to 400 nm: R1a, R1b | 10/25/2011 |
| 8022122 | Derivatives of pyrimidines as flame retardants The present invention pertains to a composition comprising an organic polymer, a derivative of a pyrimidine and a further flame retardant. The present invention also pertains to a process for flame retarding an organic polymer by applying thereto or incorporating th... | 09/20/2011 |
| 8017676 | Halogen-free flame retardant thermoplastic polyurethanes Disclosed is a halogen-free flame retardant thermoplastic polyurethane composite resin composition. The disclosed flame retardant thermoplastic polyurethane composite resin composition is capable of improving flame retardancy and flaming-drip of a thermoplastic poly... | 09/13/2011 |
| 8013045 | Monoazo colorants for mass-colouring of polymers A process for mass-coloring high molecular weight material, in which process a compound of formula or a tautomer thereof, wherein M1 is H, ½ M2, ⅓ M3 or NR4 | 09/06/2011 |
| 8008379 | Fluorescent polymer fine particle, method for forming thereof, fluorescence detection kit, and method for detecting fluorescence The invention provides a fluorescent polymer fine particle having at least: a polymer particle having a core-shell configuration having a hydrophobic core and a hydrophilic shell; and a fluorescent lanthanoid dye that is integrated with the polymer particle and has ... | 08/30/2011 |
| 8003719 | Nucleating agents A composition includes a thermoplastic polyester or polyolefin; and a nucleant having a chemical formula: and combinations of any two or more thereof; where each R1 is independently H, NR2R2... | 08/23/2011 |
| 8003718 | Oligomeric sterically hindered amines and their use as polymer stabilisers This invention relates to new polypiperidine compounds of general formula (I) which give different kinds of polymer materials, in particular polyolefins, high stability towards oxidative action and photodegradation. The invention also relates to the processes... | 08/23/2011 |
| 7968629 | Flame retardant polyamide resin composition and molded article A flame retardant polyamide resin composition having excellent extrudability and moldability, being free of generating a highly corrosive hydrogen halide gas upon combustion, exhibiting very high flame retardancy, having excellent mechanical properties and electrica... | 06/28/2011 |
| 7951859 | Composition with enhanced heat resistance property Compositions including a polymer, a primary antioxidant, a secondary antioxidant, and a metal deactivator selected from at least one of 2,2′-oxamido bis[ethyl 3-(3,5-di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxyphenyl)propionate] and oxalyl bis(benzylidenehydrazide), are disclosed. The... | 05/31/2011 |
| 7884147 | Synergistic stabilizer mixture A synergistic stabilizer mixture comprising a component a) and, for example, a component b), where component a) is at least one compound of the formula I in which R1 is hydrogen or methyl, R2 is a dire... | 02/08/2011 |
| 7875663 | Colour stabilised polyolefins A polyolefin composition which comprises: (a) a polyolefin containing transition metal catalyst residue (excluding metallic co-catalyst residues) at a level below 5 ppm based on the weight of the polyolefin; (b) optionally a first stabilizing component consisting of... | 01/25/2011 |
| 7863355 | Moulding material for the production of fire-retarding objects, pigment therefor and use thereof A moulding material for the production of highly flame resistant articles with a matrix of a thermoplastic and a particulate pigment dispersed therein is characterized in that the pigment is light-sensitive and changes colour under the influence of laser light and i... | 01/04/2011 |
| 7863356 | Resin composition and molded article The invention provides a resin composition containing polyethylene furandicarboxylate having high crystallization rate and excellent heat resistance, and a molded article molded with the resin composition. The resin composition contains polyethylene furandicarboxyla... | 01/04/2011 |
| 7842743 | Stabiliser composition for halide-containing polymers A composition for stabilising halide-containing polymers, said composition comprising compounds represented by the general formula (I) wherein X, Y, and Z are each independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, amino, and grou... | 11/30/2010 |
| 7842744 | Optical film The present invention provides an optical film, which is excellent in ultraviolet absorption capability at 380 nm with little bleed-out, comprising a resin containing a triazine compound represented by the following general formula (I). | 11/30/2010 |
| 7820744 | Stabilizer mixtures A stabilizer mixture containing the components (A) and (B) wherein component (A) is for example a compound of the formula (A-1) | 10/26/2010 |
| 7803856 | Halogen-free flame retardant polyamide composition with improved electrical and flammability properties Flame retardant polyamide compositions are provided containing a polyamide; a flame retardant system including a metal phosphinate or diphosphinate salt and a nitrogen compound; an aromatic polymer, and optionallly untreated nanoclay having an aspect ratio of about ... | 09/28/2010 |
| 7803857 | Mono- or multilayer stabilized polyester film Biaxially oriented mono- or multilayered polyester film containing at least one UV stabilizer according to formula (I): wherein R1 is —H, C1-C12-alkyl, -aryl, —S—(C1-C12)-alkyl or —O—R... | 09/28/2010 |
| 7799854 | Flame retardant thermoplastic composition and articles comprising the same A flame retardant thermoplastic composition comprising a poly(arylene ether), a block copolymer, a liquid polyolefin, and a flame retardant additive composition. The flame retardant additive composition comprises a metal hydroxide, an organic phosphate, and a phosph... | 09/21/2010 |
| 7759416 | Method for producing a work, jointing and surfacing compound for structural elements and its method of preparation The invention relates to a sealant compound comprising, in weight percent relative to the compound total volume: 40-60% of mineral filler whose diameter d50 ranges from 5 to 20 microns, 5-10% of hydrophobic expanded perlite whose diameter d50 ranges from 20 to 100 m... | 07/20/2010 |
| 7741390 | Coordination-polymeric triethanolamineperchlorato(triflato)metal inner complexes as additives for synthetic polymers Stabilizer system for chlorinated polymers, especially PVC, comprising at least one coordination-polymeric triethanolamineperchlorato(triflato)metal inner complex comprising the monomer unit of the formula (A) The stabilizer ... | 06/22/2010 |
| 7737201 | Moulded mass for producing objects that are poorly inflammable, pigment therefor, and use of the same A molding material for the production of highly flame resistant articles with a matrix formed from a thermoplastic and with a particulate flame retardant pigment dispersed therein, wherein under the influence of laser light the material changes color due to a change... | 06/15/2010 |
| 7732513 | Resin mold for molding curable resin and method of producing molded cured resin article A resin mold for molding a curable resin, which has been made by molding a resin composition comprising an alicyclic structure-containing polymer and a nitrogen-containing organic compound (X) having at least one nitrogen atom which is bonded to at least one tertiar... | 06/08/2010 |
| 7723409 | Coupling agents between filler and elastomer The invention describes a composition comprising a) a naturally occurring or synthetic elastomer susceptible to oxidative, thermal, dynamic, light-induced and/or ozone-induced degradation, b) a white reinforcing filler, and c) as coupling agent, at least one compoun... | 05/25/2010 |
| 7718720 | Nucleating agents Nucleants and related compositions, articles, and methods are described. ... | 05/18/2010 |
| 7718721 | Poly(arylene ether)/polyolefin composition, method, and article A thermoplastic composition includes the product of melt kneading a composition including a poly(arylene ether), a polyolefin, an acid-functionalized hydrogenated block copolymer of an alkenyl aromatic compound and a conjugated diene, and a polyamine compound. The c... | 05/18/2010 |
| 7678852 | Flame retardant compositions Polymer compositions are afforded flame retardancy with the incorporation of a combination of melamine polyphosphate and poly(m-phenylene methylphosphonate). The polymer compositions are for instance epoxy resins for prepegs, laminates and printed circuit boards. Th... | 03/16/2010 |
| 7678851 | Nanocomposite thermoplastic resin composition with flame resistance The present invention relates to a nanocomposite thermoplastic resin composition with flame resistance comprising a basic resin mixture, which comprises a rubber-modified styrene-containing graft copolymer, a thermoplastic polyamide resin and a styrene-containing co... | 03/16/2010 |
| 7652081 | Stabilizer mixtures A stabilizer mixture containing (I) one low molecular weight alkylated sterically hindered amine compound; and (II) one high molecular weight alkylated sterically hindered amine compound. ... | 01/26/2010 |
| 7652082 | Compositions containing polycarbonate and novel UV absorbers A thermoplastic compositions containing polycarbonate and a UV absorbing compound conforming to Formula 1 wherein R denotes a branched or unbranched alkyl group with 4 to 10 carbon atoms is disclosed. The composition is sui... | 01/26/2010 |