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Multi-component stabilizer system for polyolefins pigmented with azo and disazo pigments

US5240977A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 22, 1991
Grant dateAug 31, 1993
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Expiry dateFeb 22, 2011

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08K5/34926
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Excellent color stabilization as well as fiber integrity is obtained in bright sunlight at relatively high temperature, in polyolefin (PO) articles pigmented with red, yellow, and orange azo and disazo pigments, by combining the pigment with two `large molecule` primary stabilizers, the first an oxo-piperazinyl-triazine based (PIP-T) hindered amine light stabilizer (HALS), and the second, a 3,5-disubstituted-tert-butyl-4-hydroxybenzoate (3,5-DHBZ). The first contains at least two polysubstituted piperazinone rings in its molecule; the second is a hindered phenol with an ester group in the para- position. Stabilization of the PO's color is obtained for as long as the PO articles themselves are stabilized by the combination of primary stabilizers. With the combination, the pigmented articles are not only thermooxidatively and light-stabilized, but there is exceptionally low color fade. Because fibers may be extruded twice for better distribution of pigment, a small amount, no more than 0.1 phr of secondary melt-stabilizers, may be used. Blue- green- red- orange- and yellow-pigmented PO articles exhibit less than a .+-.3 change in color (color fading) due to degradation of the pigment…

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