The present invention relates to a polyolefin composition comprising a cross-linkable polyolefin with hydrolysable silane groups, an acidic silanol condensation catalyst, wherein the acidic silanol condensation catalyst is present in an amount of 0.0001 to 3 wt. % of the polyolefin composition, at least one UV stabilizer selected from the group consisting of phenols, benzophenones and/or combinations thereof, wherein component (C) is present in an amount of 0.0001 to 0.35 wt. % of the polyolefin composition, and/or at least one UV stabilizer selected from triazines, wherein component (D) is present in an amount of 0.0001 to 2.0 wt. % of the polyolefin composition. The present invention also relates to an article comprising such a composition, and to the use of such a composition for the production of an article.

The present invention relates to a polyolefin composition comprising a cross-linkable polyolefin with hydrolysable silane groups, an acidic silanol condensation catalyst, wherein the acidic silanol condensation catalyst is present in an amount of 0.0001 to 3 wt. % of the polyolefin composition, at least one UV stabilizer selected from the group consisting of phenols, benzophenones and/or combinations thereof, wherein component (C) is present in an amount of 0.0001 to 0.35 wt. % of the polyolefin composition, and/or at least one UV stabilizer selected from triazines, wherein component (D) is present in an amount of 0.0001 to 2.0 wt. % of the polyolefin composition. The present invention also relates to an article comprising such a composition, and to the use of such a composition for the production of an article.

An oxymethylene copolymer resin composition, which includes (i) an oxymethylene copolymer, (ii) a derivative of an aryl boron fluoride compound, and (iii) a layered double hydroxide; and a method for producing the same.

An oxymethylene copolymer resin composition, which includes (i) an oxymethylene copolymer, (ii) a derivative of an aryl boron fluoride compound, and (iii) a layered double hydroxide; and a method for producing the same.

A tackifier composition comprising at least one thermoplastic hydrocarbon resin and an antioxidant composition is provided; wherein a portion of the volatile organic compounds in the thermoplastic hydrocarbon resin has been removed; wherein the antioxidant composition comprises at least one primary antioxidant and at least one secondary antioxidant; and wherein the levels of individual volatile organic compound monitored in the tackifier composition are less than about 0.5 ppm as measured by GC/MS headspace analysis. Processes for producing the tackifier composition are also provided as well as adhesives comprising the tackifier compositions.

A tackifier composition comprising at least one thermoplastic hydrocarbon resin and an antioxidant composition is provided; wherein a portion of the volatile organic compounds in the thermoplastic hydrocarbon resin has been removed; wherein the antioxidant composition comprises at least one primary antioxidant and at least one secondary antioxidant; and wherein the levels of individual volatile organic compound monitored in the tackifier composition are less than about 0.5 ppm as measured by GC/MS headspace analysis. Processes for producing the tackifier composition are also provided as well as adhesives comprising the tackifier compositions.

A tackifier composition comprising at least one thermoplastic hydrocarbon resin and an antioxidant composition is provided; wherein a portion of the volatile organic compounds in the thermoplastic hydrocarbon resin has been removed; wherein the antioxidant composition comprises at least one primary antioxidant and at least one secondary antioxidant; and wherein the levels of individual volatile organic compound monitored in the tackifier composition are less than about 0.5 ppm as measured by GC/MS headspace analysis. Processes for producing the tackifier composition are also provided as well as adhesives comprising the tackifier compositions.

A reaction scheme to synthesize high functional UVS molecules such as 1,2,2,6,6-pentamethylpiperidin-4-yl methacrylate and use 1,2,2,6,6-pentamethylpiperidin-4-yl methacrylate for improved UV stability of a product using UVS additives.

A reaction scheme to synthesize high functional UVS molecules such as 1,2,2,6,6-pentamethylpiperidin-4-yl methacrylate and use 1,2,2,6,6-pentamethylpiperidin-4-yl methacrylate for improved UV stability of a product using UVS additives.

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The invention provides a hydrolytically stabilised phosphite composition, comprising: a. a phosphite antioxidant which is a liquid at ambient conditions and comprises a blend of at least two different phosphites of Formula I: wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are independently selected alkylated aryl groups of Formula II: wherein R.sub.4, R.sub.5 and R.sub.6 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and C.sub.1 to C.sub.6 alkyl, provided that at least one of R.sub.4, R.sub.5 and R.sub.6 in each phosphite is selected from the group consisting of tert-butyl and/or tert-pentyl; and b. a nitrogen-containing compound comprising a nitrogen atom, wherein the nitrogen atom: i. has a pKaH value of from about 7 to about 11; and ii. is sp.sup.3 hybridised, and wherein the nitrogen-containing compound is absent any labile protons.