A flame retardant composition comprising: a poly(carbonate-bisphenol phthalate ester); an organophosphorous compound wherein the organophosphorous compound is present in an amount effective to provide 0.5-0.9 wt % of added phosphorous, based on the total weight of the composition; and a poly(carbonate-monoarylate phthalate ester), wherein the composition has a bromine or chlorine content of less than or equal to 100 parts per million by weight, less than or equal to 75 parts per million by weight, or less than or equal to 50 parts per million by weight, based on the total parts by weight of the composition; and wherein a molded sample of the flame retardant composition has a UL 94 rating of V0 at a thickness of 0.6 millimeter, and a transmission of at least 70% according to ASTM D 1003 at a thickness of 1.0 millimeter.

A flame retardant composition comprising: a poly(carbonate-bisphenol phthalate ester); an organophosphorous compound wherein the organophosphorous compound is present in an amount effective to provide 0.5-0.9 wt % of added phosphorous, based on the total weight of the composition; and a poly(carbonate-monoarylate phthalate ester), wherein the composition has a bromine or chlorine content of less than or equal to 100 parts per million by weight, less than or equal to 75 parts per million by weight, or less than or equal to 50 parts per million by weight, based on the total parts by weight of the composition; and wherein a molded sample of the flame retardant composition has a UL 94 rating of V0 at a thickness of 0.6 millimeter, and a transmission of at least 70% according to ASTM D 1003 at a thickness of 1.0 millimeter.

In various aspects, the disclosure relates to polycarbonate compositions exhibiting improved impact strength, both multi axial and notched Izod, as well as thin-walled flame resistance while free or substantially free of bromine or chlorine flame retardant additives. The polycarbonate compositions may comprise non-bonding glass fiber, butyl tosylate, and/or a phosphorous based stabilizer.

In various aspects, the disclosure relates to polycarbonate compositions exhibiting improved impact strength, both multi axial and notched Izod, as well as thin-walled flame resistance while free or substantially free of bromine or chlorine flame retardant additives. The polycarbonate compositions may comprise non-bonding glass fiber, butyl tosylate, and/or a phosphorous based stabilizer.

In various aspects, the disclosure relates to polycarbonate compositions exhibiting improved impact strength, both multi axial and notched Izod, as well as thin-walled flame resistance while free or substantially free of bromine or chlorine flame retardant additives. The polycarbonate compositions may comprise non-bonding glass fiber, butyl tosylate, and/or a phosphorous based stabilizer.

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 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.

In various aspects, the disclosure relates to polycarbonate compositions exhibiting improved impact strength, both multi axial and notched Izod, as well as thin-walled flame resistance while free or substantially free of bromine or chlorine flame retardant additives. The polycarbonate compositions may comprise non-bonding glass fiber, butyl tosylate, and/or a phosphorous based stabilizer.

In various aspects, the disclosure relates to polycarbonate compositions exhibiting improved impact strength, both multi axial and notched Izod, as well as thin-walled flame resistance while free or substantially free of bromine or chlorine flame retardant additives. The polycarbonate compositions may comprise non-bonding glass fiber, butyl tosylate, and/or a phosphorous based stabilizer.

In various aspects, the disclosure relates to polycarbonate compositions exhibiting improved impact strength, both multi axial and notched Izod, as well as thin-walled flame resistance while free or substantially free of bromine or chlorine flame retardant additives. The polycarbonate compositions may comprise non-bonding glass fiber, butyl tosylate, and/or a phosphorous based stabilizer.