Thermoplastic molding compositions comprising a thermoplastic polyester, a poly(ε-caprolactone), a biodegradable polyester differing from the poly(ε-caprolactone), a phosphinic salt and a polar modified polyolefin wax prepared by means of metallocene catalysts, the use of the thermoplastic molding compositions for the production of flame-retardant moldings of any type, to the resultant moldings, and to the use of the polar modified polyolefin wax prepared by means of metallocene catalysts for an improvement of the flame retardancy of thermoplastic molding compositions comprising a thermoplastic polyester.

The resin composition according to one aspect of the present invention includes a thermoplastic resin (A), a phosphorus-containing flame retardant (B), and a copolymer (C) of an α-olefin and an unsaturated carboxylic acid, wherein: a ratio of the phosphorus-containing flame retardant (B) to the thermoplastic resin (A) is 5% by mass or more and 400% by mass or less, and a ratio of the copolymer (C) to the phosphorus-containing flame retardant (B) is 10% by mass or less.

Provided is a polyurethane foam having excellent heat resistance and the like. The polyurethane foam is obtained from a material that contains a polyol and a polyisocyanate, in which the polyol contains a polyester polyol, the polyisocyanate contains a diphenylmethane diisocyanate-based isocyanate, it is preferable that the polyester polyol has one or more side chains composed of an alkyl group, and the polyurethane foam may be used as a soundproof material for vehicles.

Polyolefin compositions comprising i) a polyolefin, ii) one or more phosphorus—containing benzofuranone compounds and iii) one or more hindered amine light stabilizers are provided excellent protection against discoloration and enhanced thermal stability during melt processing as exhibited by improved retention of molecular weight and maintenance of polymer molecular architecture.

Polyolefin compositions comprising i) a polyolefin, ii) one or more phosphorus—containing benzofuranone compounds and iii) one or more hindered amine light stabilizers are provided excellent protection against discoloration and enhanced thermal stability during melt processing as exhibited by improved retention of molecular weight and maintenance of polymer molecular architecture.

A resin composition containing: (A) a modified polyphenylene ether having a main chain modified at a terminal end with a functional group having a carbon-carbon double bond; (B) a crosslinking agent; (C) a crosslinking aid; and (D) an organic peroxide. The crosslinking aid (C) is a compound having a specific structure.

A resin composition containing: (A) a modified polyphenylene ether having a main chain modified at a terminal end with a functional group having a carbon-carbon double bond; (B) a crosslinking agent; (C) a crosslinking aid; and (D) an organic peroxide. The crosslinking aid (C) is a compound having a specific structure.

There is provided herein a clear, transparent, low yellow color and non-yellowing moisture-curable silylated polymer composition, which contains an alkoxysilyl-containing polymer, a light stabilizer, a sterically hindered amine, a silicon compound containing a conjugated C═C group, an adhesion promoter and curing catalyst. There is also provide a method of making the moisture-curable composition and a sealant comprising the same.

There is provided herein a clear, transparent, low yellow color and non-yellowing moisture-curable silylated polymer composition, which contains an alkoxysilyl-containing polymer, a light stabilizer, a sterically hindered amine, a silicon compound containing a conjugated C═C group, an adhesion promoter and curing catalyst. There is also provide a method of making the moisture-curable composition and a sealant comprising the same.

Co-cured blends of fluoroelastomers of tetrafluoroethylene-propylene copolymer with cure site monomer and terpolymers of Vinylidene fluoride (VDF), Hexafluoropropylene (HFP) and Tetrafluoroethylene (TFE) with peroxide as initiator and coagent TAIC as crosslinker show improved curing performance, improved mechanical properties and improved compression set as well. The co-cured fluoroelastomers show improved chemical resistance to the solvent aging systems and better retention of mechanical properties after aging at high temperature in the solvents system.