Abstract: The invention relates to a synergistic mixture of A from 5 to 99% by weight of a carboxylic acid having more than 4 carbon atoms, an ethercarboxylic acid containing C18-C22-alkyl, C18-C22-alkenyl or C6-C18-alkylaryl substituents, an amidocarboxylic acid, or mixtures thereof, B from 1 to 95% by weight of a phosphoric mono- or diester, or mixtures thereof, which is substituted by C18-C22-alkyl, C18-C22-alkenyl, C6-C18-alkylaryl or alkoxylated groups, where the sum of components A and B is 100% by weight, to crude oils containing such mixtures, and to a process for dispersing asphaltenes in crude oils.

Abstract: The invention relates to an additive for inhibiting gas hydrate formation, containing a) from 5 to 90% by weight of 2-isobutoxyethanol, b) from 5 to 60% by weight of a copolymer which has structural units which are derived from maleic acid, maleic anhydride or derivatives of maleic acid or of maleic anhydride, and c) at least 10% by weight of water or a monohydric or polyhydric alcohol, except the 2-isobutoxyethanol, or mixtures of the stated substances, based on the total weight of the additive, the sum of the contents of compounds a) and b) being from 10 to 90% by weight, and a process for inhibiting gas hydrate formation using 2-isobutoxyethanol.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for producing coated bleach activator granules in which bleach activator base granules are coated with a coating substance and are simultaneously and/or subsequently thermally conditioned.

Abstract: Products formed from crosslinked vinyl resins and a plasticizer exhibit a low degree of marring after contacting polymeric substrates or substrates coated with a polymeric layer.