A UV-IR-absorbing composition according to the present invention includes: an absorber formed by a phosphonic acid represented by the following formula (a) and copper ion, the absorber being dispersed in the UV-IR-absorbing composition; a phosphoric acid ester allowing the absorber to be dispersed; a matrix resin; and an alkoxysilane monomer. ##STR00001##

A UV-IR-absorbing composition according to the present invention includes: an absorber formed by a phosphonic acid represented by the following formula (a) and copper ion, the absorber being dispersed in the UV-IR-absorbing composition; a phosphoric acid ester allowing the absorber to be dispersed; a matrix resin; and an alkoxysilane monomer. ##STR00001##

Compounds containing polymer material and a phosphorous flame protection agent on the basis of an aminomethyl bisphosphonate, a method for manufacturing the compound, the use of the flame retardant, and selected structures of the flame retardant are disclosed.

A flame retardant composition includes poly(carbonate-bisphenol phthalate ester) or a combination of poly(carbonate-bisphenol phthalate ester) and a poly(ester), an organophosphorous flame retardant present in an amount effective to provide 0.5-0.8 wt % of added phosphorous; 5-45 wt % of glass fibers; optionally, a poly(carbonate-siloxane); optionally, 0.01-10 wt % of a flame retardant sulfonate salt; optionally, 0.1-0.6 wt % of an anti-drip agent; and optionally, 0.01-10 wt % an additive composition, wherein the amount of the polymer component, the organophosphorous flame retardant, the glass fibers, and the optional components total 100 wt %; and wherein a molded sample of the flame retardant composition has a UL 94 rating of V0 at a thickness of 1.2 millimeter, preferably a CA UL 94 rating of V0 at a thickness 0.8 millimeter.

A flame retardant composition includes poly(carbonate-bisphenol phthalate ester) or a combination of poly(carbonate-bisphenol phthalate ester) and a poly(ester), an organophosphorous flame retardant present in an amount effective to provide 0.5-0.8 wt % of added phosphorous; 5-45 wt % of glass fibers; optionally, a poly(carbonate-siloxane); optionally, 0.01-10 wt % of a flame retardant sulfonate salt; optionally, 0.1-0.6 wt % of an anti-drip agent; and optionally, 0.01-10 wt % an additive composition, wherein the amount of the polymer component, the organophosphorous flame retardant, the glass fibers, and the optional components total 100 wt %; and wherein a molded sample of the flame retardant composition has a UL 94 rating of V0 at a thickness of 1.2 millimeter, preferably a CA UL 94 rating of V0 at a thickness 0.8 millimeter.

A hot-melt adhesive composition, which can be used for bonding of expanded polystyrene foam plates and expanded extruded polystyrene foam plates. The adhesive composition includes at least one at 25° C. solid poly-α-olefin, at least one tackifying resin, and at least one organic phosphorus-containing compound. The invention also uses adhesive composition for bonding of plastic foam plates, to a method for producing a composite element, and to a composite element including a first and second substrate bonded to each via a layer of adhesive composition of the present invention.

A hot-melt adhesive composition, which can be used for bonding of expanded polystyrene foam plates and expanded extruded polystyrene foam plates. The adhesive composition includes at least one at 25° C. solid poly-α-olefin, at least one tackifying resin, and at least one organic phosphorus-containing compound. The invention also uses adhesive composition for bonding of plastic foam plates, to a method for producing a composite element, and to a composite element including a first and second substrate bonded to each via a layer of adhesive composition of the present invention.

The present invention provides a flame retardant composition having a high flame retarding effect and exceptional bleed-out suppression when added to a resin, and a flame-retardant thermoplastic resin composition that uses the same. This flame retardant composition includes a phosphoramidate compound (component (A)) having a specific structure, and a hindered amine compound (component (B)). This flame retardant composition furthermore includes, as needed, a compound (component (C)) having a 1,3,5-triazine structure or a 1,3,5-triazine fused ring structure. This flame-retardant thermoplastic resin composition includes the above component (A), the above component (B), and a thermoplastic resin (component (D)), and furthermore includes, as needed, the above component (C).

The present invention provides a flame retardant composition having a high flame retarding effect and exceptional bleed-out suppression when added to a resin, and a flame-retardant thermoplastic resin composition that uses the same. This flame retardant composition includes a phosphoramidate compound (component (A)) having a specific structure, and a hindered amine compound (component (B)). This flame retardant composition furthermore includes, as needed, a compound (component (C)) having a 1,3,5-triazine structure or a 1,3,5-triazine fused ring structure. This flame-retardant thermoplastic resin composition includes the above component (A), the above component (B), and a thermoplastic resin (component (D)), and furthermore includes, as needed, the above component (C).

A polyester film comprising a polymeric phosphonate flame retardant in an amount of from about 1.0 to about 25.0 wt % by total weight of the film and further comprising at least one metal cation selected from the group consisting of Group I and Group II metal cations.