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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6974849 | Polyacetals with improved resistance to bleach A molding composition exhibiting bleach resistance includes a polyoxymethylene matrix polymer, from about 0.5 to about 10 weight percent of a bleach stabilizer selected from alkali metal or alkaline earth element carbonates or phosphates and mixtures thereof dispers... | 12/13/2005 |
| 6969736 | Plasticizers from less branched nonyl alcohols Less branched C9 alcohols are used to provide plasticizer esters particularly suitable for high temperature applications such as wire and cable insulation. ... | 11/29/2005 |
| 6969735 | Plasticizers from less branched decyl alcohols Less branched C10 alcohols are used to provide plasticizer esters particularly suitable for high temperature applications such as wire and cable insulation. ... | 11/29/2005 |
| 6964798 | Multi-layered polymer based thin film structure for medical grade products A multiple layer structure comprising a first and a second skin layer, each skin layer composed of a polypropylene containing polymer, and a radio frequency (“RF”) susceptible layer adhered to and between the first and second skin layers. The RF layer has a firs... | 11/15/2005 |
| 6958423 | Bromination process This invention relates to a novel process which comprises feeding a mixture formed from diphenylethane and bromine to a stirrable reaction mass comprised of bromine and a bromination catalyst to yield a decabromodiphenylethane wet cake which can be most economically... | 10/25/2005 |
| 6956073 | Flame-retardant resin composition A flame-retardant resin composition comprising (A)(1) a resin component containing an aromatic polycarbonate resin and a styrene-containing resin or (2) a resin component containing a polyphenylene ether resin and a polystyrene, and (B) a flame retardant that is a p... | 10/18/2005 |
| 6952327 | Disk cartridge and manufacturing method thereof A disk cartridge in which a disk is loaded is formed with composite synthetic resin including at least two types of thermoplastic resin, an anti-static polymer, and an inorganic filler, heat-deforming temperatures of at least two types of the thermoplastic resin mut... | 10/04/2005 |
| 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 |
| 6939905 | Flame-resistant polycarbonate molding compounds for extrusion applications A molding composition characterized by its improved processability and flame resistance, suitable especially for extrusion is disclosed. The composition that contains polycarbonate, an impact modifier and a halogen-free phosphous-containing flameproofing agent featu... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6936647 | Bead polymerizates containing halogen-free phosphourus compounds The present invention relates to novel crosslinked bead polymers having an average particle size of 1 to 1000 μm containing specific, halogen-free phosphorus compounds including triphenyl phosphate as the halogen-free phosphorus compound, and to a process for the p... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6924010 | Low solution viscosity cellulose triacetate and its applications thereof The invention relates to low solution viscosity cellulose triacetate and methods of making thereof. The invention also relates to films prepared from the low solution viscosity cellulose triacetate and articles containing the low solution viscosity cellulose triacet... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6921785 | Flame retardant resinous compositions and method Disclosed are flame retardant resinous compositions comprising (i) at least one aromatic polycarbonate, (ii) at least one a rubber modified graft copolymer, (iii) at least one silyl borate ester, (iv) at least one organophosphorus compound, and (v) at least one fluo... | 07/26/2005 |
| 6906123 | Flameproof styrene-containing graft resin compositions having a particular nitrile content distribution A flameproof thermoplastic resin composition substantially free of phenolic resin, red phosphorous and silicone resin comprises (A) about 40-95 parts by weight of a rubber modified styrene-containing graft copolymer resin, (B) about 5-60 parts by weight of polypheny... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6906124 | Non-inflammable, translucent polycarbonate molding materials A translucent thermoplastic molding composition containing polycarbonate, phosphorous compound and a fluorinated polyolefin is disclosed. Characterized in its excellent flame proofing, optical properties and resistance to chemicals the composition is suitable for ma... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6906120 | Poly(arylene ether) adhesive compositions An adhesive for thermoplastic film is formed from a composition comprising a blend of a poly(arylene ether), a thermosetting resin, a toughening agent, an optional plasticizer, and a cure agent. The adhesive finds particular utility in circuit board applications. | 06/14/2005 |
| 6893680 | Coating composition with improved adhesion and method therefor The invention relates to a coating composition demonstrating improved adhesion and method for improving adhesion of a coating composition to metal. The coating and method of the invention provide improved adhesion of a coating when coating is applied directly over m... | 05/17/2005 |
| 6846866 | Spandex containing a mixture of phenolic The invention provides polyurethane containing a) a first additive comprising at least one mono-hindered hydroxyphenyl group and having a molecular weight of at least about 300 Daltons; b) a second additive selecte... | 01/25/2005 |
| 6838518 | Extrudable polycarbonate molding compositions A thermoplastic molding composition comprising A) at least one member selected from the group consisting of polycarbonate and polyestercarbonate and B) a phosphorus compound is disclosed. The composition wherein A) is a mixture of (A.1) 99.9 to 40 wt. % of branched ... | 01/04/2005 |
| 6838497 | Flame retardant thermoplastic resin composition containing styrene polymer as compatabilizer and oxaphospholane compound as flame retardant The present invention relates to a flame retardant thermoplastic resin composition that comprises (A) about 40 to 95 parts by weight of a rubber modified styrene-containing resin, (B) about 5 to 60 parts by weight of polyphenylene ether resin, (C) about 2 to 30 part... | 01/04/2005 |
| 6838503 | Flame-retardant composition and article A resin composition useful for wire and cable covering material is formed by compounding a phosphate ester retardant, boron phosphate, and zinc borate hydrate with a polyphenylene ether group resin or a combination of a polyphenylene ether group resin and an aromati... | 01/04/2005 |
| 6822026 | Flame-retardant polypropylene resin composition The present invention relates to a flame-retardant polypropylene resin composition comprising (A) polypropylene resin 20-60% by weight, (B) polyphenylene ether-based resin 1-50% by weight, (C) hydrogenated block copolymer of a vinylaromatic compound and conjugated d... | 11/23/2004 |
| 6822025 | Flame retardant resin compositions A flame retardant thermoplastic resin composition comprises a thermoplastic resin comprising a polyphenylene ether resin, a high impact polystyrene resin or an acrylontrile-butadiene-styrene resin; an organo phosphate compound in an amount less than or equal to abou... | 11/23/2004 |
| 6818690 | Propylene/ethylene block copolymer composition for exterior automotive part A propylene-ethylene block copolymer composition having sufficient stiffness and mechanical strength required for the automobile exterior arts can be produced at low cost since no additional steps for blending other rubber components are required. The composition co... | 11/16/2004 |
| 6787067 | Granular composite additive for polyolefin, process for producing the same, and polyolefin composition containing the same The present invention provides a multi-component granular additive for polyolefins which has a strength and a function which enable the additive to be dust-free and be of components-in-granule type. It comprises 10 parts by mass of a nucleating agent comprising an a... | 09/07/2004 |
| 6784234 | High performance plastic pallets The invention relates to plastic pallets that pass the Underwriters Laboratory UL 2335 protocol for pallets wherein said pallets comprises at least one resin selected from the group consisting of: (a) polyphenylene ether resin and blends containing polyphenyl... | 08/31/2004 |
| 6774163 | Flame retardants for polymers comprising a mixture of two different aryl phosphates, their preparation and their use The present invention relates to a novel flame retardant system for polymers comprising a mixture of two different aryl phosphates, to its preparation, and to its use. ... | 08/10/2004 |
| 6767941 | Halogen-free flame-retardant composition A halogen-free, flame-retardant composition includes (1) organic phosphorus compound (A) and (1′) melamine or a compound derived from melamine (B); or (2) a melamine-phosphorus compound (AB). The composition also includes and olefin polymer and from 0.1-30 wt % ba... | 07/27/2004 |
| 6762228 | Flame-resistant, mineral-reinforced polycarbonate compositions with a high flow line strength An impact-resistant modified, flame-resistant and mineral-reinforced polycarbonate composition is disclosed. The composition has a flow line strength of greater than 6 kJ/m2 measured according to ISO 179/IeU and is preferably reinforced with wollastonite.... | 07/13/2004 |
| 6756450 | Chlorine-free polyolefin-based plastisol or organosol and method for producing the same A chlorine-free polyolefin-based plastisol or organosol and method for producing the same, where the plastisol or organosol includes: (a) a finely-dispersed polyolefin in (b) 60 to 800 parts by weight (based on 100 parts by weight polyolefin) of a dispersion medium ... | 06/29/2004 |
| 6740696 | Flame retardant polycarbonate/graft copolymer blends exhibiting heat aging stability A flame retardant composition is provided containing (a) an aromatic polycarbonate resin, (b) a rubber modified graft copolymer, (c) a vinyl aromatic-unsaturated nitrile rigid copolymer, (d) a phosphate and (e) a tetrafluoroethylene polymer. The compositions contain... | 05/25/2004 |
| 6733697 | Activated flame retardants and their applications The present invention relates to a method of enhancing the flame retardancy of nitrogenous phosphorus and/or sulfonate flame retardants, the enhanced (or activated) nitrogenous phosphorus and/or sulfonate flame retardants and their applications. The activated flame ... | 05/11/2004 |
| 6730381 | Intumescent fire-protection strips jacketed on three sides and combined cold- and hot-gas seals Coextruded, intumescent fire-protection strips jacketed on three sides, obtained by coextruding an intumescent composition composed of a thermoplastic elastomer with a processing temperature of not more than 250° C. selected from the class consisting of block copol... | 05/04/2004 |
| 6720370 | Polycarbonate composition and injection molding made thereof A thermoplastic resin composition having 100 parts by weight of a resin mixture of (A) from 20 to 98% by weight of a polycarbonate resin and (B) from 2 to 80% by weight of a styrenic resin; from 0.1 to 20 parts by weight of (C) an epoxy-modified block copolymer; and... | 04/13/2004 |
| 6716900 | Flameproof styrene containing graft resin compositions substantially free of phenolic resins and containing styrene/acrylonitrile resin compatabilizer A flameproof thermoplastic resin composition is substantially free of phenolic resin, red phosphorous and silicone resin and comprises (A) about 40-95 parts by weight of a rubber modified styrene-containing resin comprising (a1) about 20-95% by weight of a styrene-c... | 04/06/2004 |
| 6716899 | Flame-proofed polyester molding materials Thermoplastic molding compositions comprise A) from 5 to 96% by weight of a polyester, B) from 1 to 30% by weight of a phosphinate of formula I and/or of a diphosphinate of formula II and/or polymers of these ... | 04/06/2004 |
| 6713595 | Copolyester resin composition and a process of preparation thereof The present invention provides a copolyester resin composition which has good physical properties, biodegradability and processability and a process for preparing and/or producing the same. To improve the biodegradability and physical properties of the copolyester, ... | 03/30/2004 |
| 6709551 | High molecular weight cationic and anionic polymers comprising zwitterionic monomers This invention is directed to high molecular weight water-soluble polymers comprised of zwitterionic, nonionic and cationic or anionic monomer units, and to the use of these polymers in papermaking processes. ... | 03/23/2004 |
| 6689731 | Phosphoric esters as emulsifiers and dispersants The invention relates to the use of particular phosphoric esters as emulsifiers and dispersants for pigments and fillers, based on polystyrene-block (b)-polyalkylene oxide copolymers. The invention provides block copolymeric phosphoric esters and their salts ... | 02/10/2004 |
| 6689825 | Additive for thermoplastic resins and flame retardant resin compositions A thermoplastic resin composition with improved flame retardance, flow and heat deflection temperature includes a thermoplastic resin; resorcinol diphenyl phosphate; and an additive blend. The additive blend includes a combination of melamine polyphosphat... | 02/10/2004 |
| 6686404 | Flame-resistant polycarbonate ABS moulding compounds Flame-retardant thermoplastic moulding compositions containing an aromatic polycarbonate or polyestercarbonate, a graft polymer, a thermoplastic vinyl copolymer, a fluorinated polyolefin, 0.5 to 20 parts by weight of at least one phosphorus compound of ge... | 02/03/2004 |
