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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7951860 | Polymer composite materials and methods for producing the same Polymer composite materials having improved gas barrier properties are generally disclosed, along with process of making the same. The polymer composite materials can include phosphonate particles, oxide particles, and combinations thereof. For example, the particle... | 05/31/2011 |
| 7863359 | Method of preparing transparent copolymer resin, transparent copolymer resin prepared by the method, and resin blend composition including the transparent copolymer resin Provided are a method of preparing a transparent copolymer resin by continuous bulk polymerization of a polymerization mixture obtained by adding a phenol-based antioxidant and/or a phosphate-based antioxidant, a chain transfer agent, and an organic peroxide initiat... | 01/04/2011 |
| 7358290 | Polycarbonate molding compositions with improved hydrolysis resistance A thermoplastic molding composition is disclosed. The composition that contains at least one member selected from the group consisting of aromatic polycarbonate and polyester carbonate, a rubber-modified vinyl (co)polymer, and calcium carbonate having average partic... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7314957 | Aromatic glycols and polyols, preparation process and their use as monomers Compounds are described, having the following general formula (A) R(CONH—CHR10H)m (A) and their use as monomers in polymerization and polycondensation reactions. ... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7138010 | Amino phosphoryl treated titanium dioxide The invention is a pigment comprising titanium dioxide and an amino phosphoryl compound. The pigment of the invention imparts improved physical qualities, such as improved lacing resistance and dispersion, when incorporated into polymers. ... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7074851 | Method for making stabilised polyamide compositions The invention relates to a process for preparing stabilized compositions based on polyamide. The stabilizer is a phosphorus stabilizer selected from phosphorous acid and hypophosphorous acid. It is introduced before or during the polymerization of the polyamide. The... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7063330 | Spherical annular seal member and method of manufacturing the same A spherical annular seal member 55 has a cylindrical inner surface 52 defining a through hole 51 in a central portion thereof, an outer surface 53 formed in the shape of a partially convex spherical surface, and an annular end face 54 ... | 06/20/2006 |
| 6960388 | Electrical distribution system components with fire resistant insulative coating Aqueous coating compositions containing a film-forming polymer, at least one flame retardant or smoke suppressant, glass or ceramic microballoons, and expandable flake graphite may be applied to building components pre- or post-installation, and provide a flexible a... | 11/01/2005 |
| 6949596 | Non-inflammable, anti-electrostatic polycarbonate molding materials A flame resistant anti-electrostatic polycarbonate composition that is chlorine- and bromine-free is disclosed. Good melt flowability and low tendency to juicing, coupled with its good mechanical and thermal properties make the composition especially suitable for in... | 09/27/2005 |
| 6914089 | Flame-resistant polycarbonate blends A thermoplastic molding composition suitable for producing article having excellent flame proofing and improved stress cracking resistance is disclosed. The composition contains an aromatic polycarbonate and/or polyester carbonate, a toughening agent, an optional th... | 07/05/2005 |
| 6906122 | Flame-resistant polycarbonate blends The present invention provides thermoplastic polycarbonate blends which contain phosphonate amines and special graft polymers, which are prepared using redox initiator systems, and which are characterised by improved mechanical properties such as notched impact resi... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6831120 | Flame-resistant polycarbonate blends The present invention relates to polycarbonate blends containing phosphonate amine and inorganic nanoparticles, which have improved flame proofing and improved mechanical properties such as low-temperature impact strength, elongation at break, weld line strength and... | 12/14/2004 |
| 6756433 | Flame-resistant polycarbonate ABS moulding materials The present invention relates to polycarbonate moulding compositions provided with phosphonate amines and phosphorus compounds, which moulding compositions exhibit excellent flame protection and very good mechanical properties, such as joint line strength or modulus... | 06/29/2004 |
| 6492444 | Organic phosphorus-phosphorus oxyacid compounds Flame retardant organic phosphorus-phosphorus oxyacid compounds are produced by mixing and reacting a phosphorus halide, phosphorus oxyacid and an organic compound. This organic phosphorus-phosphorus oxyacid compound may be reacted with a basic compound t... | 12/10/2002 |
| 6462112 | Flame-retarded acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene resin A flame-retarded resin composition contains: (A) an ABS resin; (B) an aromatic phosphate having a melting point of 80° C. or more and being represented by the following general formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R1 to R4 are, the same or... | 10/08/2002 |
| 6228914 | Intumescent composition and method An aqueous composition containing a hardenable binder of a melamine compound, such as an acid-hardenable melamine-formaldehyde resin, and an acidic phosphorus compound, such as a nitrogen-containing phosphorus compound made from either phosphoric acid or ... | 05/08/2001 |
| 5948833 | Method of reducing yellowing of water-borne road marking paints and composition used therein A water-borne road marking paint composition which includes a chelating agent capable of chelating iron ions to form a substantially colorless complex is provided. A road marking produced from the traffic paint of the present invention substantially reduc... | 09/07/1999 |
| 5858996 | Compositions and methods for stabilizing polymers Compositions and methods for reducing the decomposition rate of polymeric bioadhesives and viscosity enhancers, such as poly(acrylic acids). The compositions include at least one strong, stable chelating agent, preferably an organophosphorous compound suc... | 01/12/1999 |
| 5859103 | Low volatile organic solvent based adhesive The present invention relates to a low VOC solvent based adhesive comprising a mixture of at least two organic solvents and a thermoplastic resin having a flash point of at least 100° F. when measured in accordance with ASTM D3828-87. The low VOC solvent... | 01/12/1999 |
| 5804665 | Propylene block copolymer and process for producing the same A propylene block copolymer comprising a matrix phase and a dispersed phase dispersed in said matrix phase, said matrix phase comprising (a) polypropylene; said dispersed phase having an average particle diameter of from 0.1 to 5 μm; and said dispersed p... | 09/08/1998 |
| 5683993 | Compositions and methods for stabilizing polymers Compositions and methods for reducing the decomposition rate of polymeric bioadhesives and viscosity enhancers, such as poly(acrylic acids). The compositions include at least one strong, stable chelating agent, preferably an organophosphorous compound suc... | 11/04/1997 |
| 5578666 | Flame retardant composition A flame retardant composition comprising an effective synergistic flame retardant combination of a melamine phosphate and tris(neopentyl) nitrilotris(methylphosphonate) suitable for use as an additive to a normally flammable polymer composition, especiall... | 11/26/1996 |
| 5399599 | Thermoplastic elastomeric internal insulation for rocket motors for low temperature applications Thermoplastic elastomeric ablative insulation having good mechanical properties at extremely low temperatures are disclosed. The insulation is based upon a polyamide-ether resin and includes carefully selected fillers to possess good low temperature mecha... | 03/21/1995 |
| 5142000 | Process for increasing polyamide molecular weight with organophosphonic acid or ester catalysts in the presence of alumina-containing titanium dioxide A process for increasing the molecular weight of a polyamide in the presence of alumina-containing titanium dioxide, said process comprising heating a polyamide containing terminal carboxy and amino groups, and alumina-containing titanium dioxide, in the ... | 08/25/1992 |
| 5137951 | Silylated hydroxyaminomethylphosphonates and stabilized compositions Hydroxyaminomethylphosphonates of formula I ##STR1## where R1 to R5 are independently hydrogen, alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl or phenylalkyl, R6 has the same meanings except for hydrogen, and R1 can also be trial... | 08/11/1992 |
| 5091451 | Reaction products of alpha-aminomethylene phosphonic acids and epoxy compounds and their use in coating compositions The disclosure is directed to a compound which is a reaction product of at least one phosphonic acid group of an alpha-aminomethylene phosphonic acid containing at least one group corresponding to the formula, ##STR1## with an epoxy group of a compou... | 02/25/1992 |
| 5079277 | Poly-vinylphosphonic acid and metal oxide or cermet or glass ionomer cement A glass ionomer cement composition comprises poly(vinyl phosphonic acid) dissolved in its own mass of water; and (in treble the total mass of the solution) a powder, being glass or MgO or a cermet. The powder has to be deactivated so that the setting reac... | 01/07/1992 |
| 5077329 | Hydroxyaminomethylphosphonates and stabilized compositions Hydroxyaminomethylphosphonates of formula I ##STR1## where R1 to R5 are independently hydrogen, alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl or phenylalkyl, R6 has the same meanings except for hydrogen, and R1 can also be trial... | 12/31/1991 |
| 4927903 | Diphenol monoesters of carboxylic acids and process for their preparation The present invention relates to diphenol monoesters of carboxylic acids, a process for their preparation, their use for the preparation of polyester-carbonates, the polyester-carbonates obtainable according to the invention and flame-repellent moulding c... | 05/22/1990 |
| 4914149 | Flexible, corrosion resistant, thermosetting metal coating compositions A coating composition comprising about 50 to 30% by weight of a blocked isocyanate-functional urethane prepolymer, 2 to 25% by weight of at least one organic solvent-soluble phenolic resin, 0.5 to 18% by weight of a halogenated resin selected from the gro... | 04/03/1990 |
| 4908403 | Pressure sensitive adhesives of acetoacetoxy-alkyl acrylate polymers There are disclosed normally tacky, pressure-sensitive adhesive compositions comprising one or more normally tacky polymers having a Tg of about 0° C. or less and containing pendant functional groups attached to the backbone and having the for... | 03/13/1990 |
| 4830779 | Electrically conductive resin composition An electrically conductive resin composition comprising: (i) a resin; (ii) a metallic powder; (iii) a diphosphonic acid derivative; and (iv) a hydroxyl-containing compound; wherein the weight ratio of the compound (i)/the component (ii) is 30/70 to 85/15 and the am... | 05/16/1989 |
| 4758612 | Cement-forming compositions A hardenable composition which comprises (i) a poly(carboxylic acid) or precursor thereof (as herein defined); (ii) a particulate ion-leachable silicate, aluminosilicate or metal oxide reactable with (i) in the presence of water to set to a hardened compo... | 07/19/1988 |
| 4747966 | Electrically conductive thermoplastic resin and coating compositions An electrically conductive thermoplastic resin and coating composition comprising a diphosphonic acid derivative having the formula: ##STR1## wherein R represents an alkyl or aryl group and M1 to M4 independently represent hydro... | 05/31/1988 |
| 4745144 | Silicone rubber composition resistant against dynamic fatigue The silicone rubber composition comprises, in addition to the conventional ingredients of a high-polymeric diorganopolysiloxane and a reinforcing silica filler, a specific phosphorus-containing organic compound, such as phosphinates, phosphonates and phos... | 05/17/1988 |
| 4581405 | Stabilization of dilute aqueous solutions of high molecular weight homopolymers and copolymers based on water-soluble ethylenically unsaturated compounds Dilute aqueous solutions of high molecular weight polymers of acrylamide or methacrylamide or of homopolymers or copolymers of salts of ethylenically unsaturated C3 -C5 -carboxylic acids are stabilized to thermal degradation by addin... | 04/08/1986 |
| 4540738 | Acrylic adhesive composition comprising an alpha amino phosphonic acid or salt having improved stability The present invention comprises an acrylic adhesive composition having improved stability comprising polymerizable acrylic monomers in combination with polymerization initiators therefor; the improvement further comprises incorporating in the homogenous m... | 09/10/1985 |
| 4404313 | Flame retardant-smolder resistant textile backcoating The invention provides a process for rendering textiles or barrier fabric material flame retardant and smolder resistant with a flame retardant and smolder resistant composition comprised of an aminophosponate ester in combination with a thermosetting, ni... | 09/13/1983 |
| 4383066 | Polyphenylene ether resin composition A polyphenylene ether resin composition having improved heat stability, said composition comprising a polyphenylene ether resin matrix, and dispersed therein, a phosphonic acid or its derivative of the formula ##STR1## wherein R1 represent... | 05/10/1983 |
| 4290930 | Aqueous vinyl plastics dispersion containing water soluble salt of polybasic phosphonic acid derivative In the manufacture of plastics dispersions on the basis of vinyl polymers water-soluble salts of polybasic phosphonic acid derivatives, especially alkane-phosphonic acids and phosphonomethyl amines are used as dispersing auxiliaries. The dispersions obtai... | 09/22/1981 |
