Abstract: The present invention relates to crude oils and products derived therefrom comprising, as asphaltene dispersant, ethercarboxylic acids of the formulaRO(CH.sub.2 CHR.sub.1 O).sub.x (CH.sub.2 CHR.sub.2 O).sub.y CH.sub.2 --CO.sub.2 Hwhere the substituents have the meaning defined in the description.

Abstract: The deicing composition described consists essentially of a) from 87 to 99.45% by weight of an alkali metal acetate or an alkali metal formate or a mixture thereof, b) from 0.5 to 10% by weight of an alkali metal silicate, and c) from 0.05 to 3% by weight of an alkali metal phosphate. It can be employed in solid form (powder, granules and the like) or in the form of an aqueous solution. It ensures a short thaw time and corrosion protection, especially with regard to magnesium.

Abstract: The invention relates to high-foaming zwitterionic and anionic surfactants which are prepared by sulfation of N,N-dialkylaminoalkyl-sugar amides, preferably using gaseous sulfur trioxide. The invention furthermore relates to compositions which comprise known surfactants and suitable solvents, in addition to the novel active compounds. The novel surfactants are particularly suitable for detergents and cosmetic formulations.

Abstract: The claimed process consists in treating the tertiary amine oxide with a sulphite or a bleach activator.

Abstract: The invention relates to a fireproof coating which forms an insulating layer and is based on carbon-forming substances forming a foam layer in the case of a fire, film-forming binders, blowing agents and conventional assistants and additives, wherein said coating contains, as blowing agents, a melamine salt and/or guanidine salts and/or microencapsulated melamine.The fireproof coating forming an insulating layer and according to the invention is stable in particular under tropical conditions (up to 100% rel. humidity, about 75.degree. C.), i.e. it releases only very little NH.sub.3.

Abstract: Granular secondary alkanesulfonate, essentially comprising finely divided, solid sec. alkanesulfonate and an additive. This granular sec. alkanesulfonate is obtained by grinding and mixing coarse sec. alkanesulfonate with an additive. The resulting alkanesulfonate can be used in solid detergent and cleaning product compositions or directly for producing extrudates, pressed articles or compacts.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of compounds of the formula ##STR1## as bleach activators in detergents and cleaners, where R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4, X and A are as defined in the description.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of compounds of the formula 1 ##STR1## by reacting a secondary acid amide of the formula 2 ##STR2## with an acid chloride of the formula 3 ##STR3## in the presence of N,N-diisopropyl-N-ethylamine. R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are alkyl or alkenyl radicals, if required also aryl radicals. The compounds of the formula 1 are suitable for use as insecticides or bleach activators.

Abstract: Process for making secondary amphoacetate and amphodiacetate of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is C.sub.8 -C.sub.18 -alkyl or C.sub.8 -C.sub.18 -alkenyl, R.sup.2 is hydrogen or a group of the formula --CH.sub.2 COOM and M is alkaline or alkaline earth metal, which comprises heating a compound of the formula 2 ##STR2## at pH between 7-14, at a temperature of 80 to 90 deg C. and for at least 24 hours and subsequent reaction with an aqueous solution of chloroacetic acid or is alkali salt at a pH from 7 fo 14 and a temperature of 80 to 90.degree. C. Due to the long period for the ring opening in the first step predominantly secondary products are obtained which are advantageous in that they show a low viscosity of their aqueous solution.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polymeric acetals containing the recurring structural unit (I) ##STR1## where the substituents and numbers are as defined in the description. These polymeric acetals are suitable as base components for water-soluble cooling lubricants.

Abstract: The present invention relates to environmentally friendly diesel fuel, containing natural, liquid triglycerides of natural or animal origin, such as rapeseed or soybean oil, and acetals of the formula (I) or (II) ##STR1## in which the substitutents have the meaning defined in the description. This diesel fuel is biodegradable and free of sulfur, nitrogen and aromatics.

Abstract: The invention relates to an additive for improving the flow properties of paraffin-containing mineral oils and mineral oil distillates, comprising a mixture of at least one ethylene/vinyl ester copolymer or terpolymer and at least one paraffin dispersant, wherein said mixture contains ethers and/or esters as solubilizers, wherea) the ethers conform to the formula 1R--O--R' (1)in which R is a linear or branched alkyl or alkenyl group having 4 to 30 carbon atoms, and R' is a linear or branched alkyl or alkenyl group having 1 to 30 carbon atoms,b) the esters are derived from monobasic or polybasic carboxylic acids having 4 to 30 carbon atoms (acid radical) and from monohydric or polyhydric alcohols having 1 to 30 carbon atoms (alcohol radical), orc) the ethers and/or esters are cyclic, with a ring size of from 6 to 30 carbon atoms.The invention furthermore relates to a process for improving the flow properties of mineral oils and mineral oil distillates which comprises adding the novel additive thereto.

Abstract: Use of compounds of the formula ##STR1## where the radicals R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and A are as defined in the description, as bleach activators in bleaching detergents and cleaners.

Abstract: The mixtures according to the invention consist essentially of fatty alcohol ethoxylate propoxylates, fatty alcohol ethoxylate mixed formals and/or end-capped fatty alcohol alkoxylates as the first main component and certain fatty alkyl polyamines as the other main component. They are particularly notable for a high foam-suppressing and disinfecting ability and are particularly suitable for aqueous cleaning liquors for the mechanical cleaning of hard surfaces.

Abstract: The invention provides a flowable pearly luster concentrate comprising 5-30% of behenic acid formulated in an aqueous dispersion comprising 1-50% of C.sub.12 -- to C.sub.14 -- ether sulfates or acylisethionates and, if desired, from 0.1 to 10% of polyhydric alcohols. The composition according to the invention can be used in liquid surfactant formulations.

Abstract: The present invention relates to partially crystalline polypropylene homopolymer or copolymer waxes modified so as to be polar and having an acid or saponification number of from 0.5 to 120 mg KOH/g, a melt viscosity of from 20 to 50,000 mPa.s/170.degree. C. and a softening point (ring/ball) of from 90 to 165.degree. C., prepared by reacting a nonpolar polypropylene homopolymer or copolymer wax with an .alpha.,.beta.-unsaturated carboxylic acid or a derivative thereof in the presence of free-radical formers, wherein the nonpolar polypropylene wax has been prepared by direct polymerization of propylene or copolymerization of propylene with higher 1-olefins using catalysts of Ziegler or metallocene type and has a softening point (ring/ball) of from 90 to 165.degree. C.The waxes are useful as plastics additives, for aqueous dispersions or for melt adhesive formulations.

Abstract: Improving the flowability of mineral oils and mineral oil distillates using alkylphenol-aldehyde resinsThe invention relates to a process for improving the flowability of paraffin-containing mineral oils and mineral oil distillates by adding flow improvers based on ethylene/vinyl ester co- and terpolymers, alkylphenol-aldehyde resins and, if appropriate, other paraffin dispersants, mixtures of these different flow improvers and mineral oils and mineral oil distillates which comprise these flow improvers.

Abstract: Compounds of the following formula are suitable as activators for peroxy compounds in laundry detergents and cleaning products:[L.sub.n M.sub.m X.sub.p ].sup.z Y.sub.q (1)in whichM is manganese in oxidation stage II, III, IV, V and/or VI or cobalt in oxidation stage II and/or Ill, and iron in oxidation stage II and/or III,X is a coordination group or bridging group,Y is a counterion in the corresponding stoichiometric amount to balance a charge z present, wherez as the metal complex charge can be positive, zero or negative,n and m, independently of one another, are integers from 1 to 4,p is an integer from 0 to 15,q is z/charge of Y andL is a ligand of the formula (2) ##STR1## in which substituents R.sup.1 to R.sup.8 are as defined in the description, and A is a C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 -alkylene, C.sub.5 -C.sub.10 -cycloalkylene or amino group.

Abstract: Surfactant mixtures containing acyloxyalkanesulfonates, which are prepared by mixing different acyloxyalkanesulfonates, the total quantity of acyloxyalkanesulfonates comprising a mixture of ammonium and alkali metal and/or alkaline-earth metal cations.

Abstract: A compound of formula (I) to (III) ##STR1## in which the symbols R to R.sub.6 are organic radicals. These compounds can be used as intermediates in the production of a phosphite-HALS product.