Abstract: Oxamidic stabilizers containing organofunctional groups of silicon, capable of producing polymeric structures or of chemically binding themselves to a solid support.

Abstract: Stabilizing mixture for photochromatic substances containing a cyclic amine chosen from 1,4-diazabicyclo-(2.2.2)octane and quinuclidine, or their derivatives, and at least one sterically hindered amine.

Abstract: Process for the preparation of 4,4'-diaminodiphenylmethane and its derivatives.4,4'-diaminodiphenylmethane and its derivatives are prepared by the condensation of aniline, or its derivative, and aldehyde, or its precursor and/or isomerization of appropriate intermediate products. The reaction proceeds with zeolites acting as catalysts; these catalysts, which are selected in accordance with the reaction to be effected, are preferably zeolites based on Si, Al and B; Si, Al and Ti; Ti and Fe; ZSM-5; or Y zeolites.

Abstract: Process for obtaining granular forms of organic and inorganic antiacid additives and tetrakis-[3-(3,5-di-tert.-butyl-4-hydroxyphenyl)-propionyloxymethyl]-metha ne, carried out in the presence of an amount of the latter in the molten state, homogeneously distributed throughout the powder mass.

Abstract: New procedure for the preparation of polyoxazolidines which can be defined with the general formula: ##STR1## This procedure, which excludes the use of isocyanates, requires the simple transesterification of the dicarbamate of a diamine with an N-hydroxyalkyloxazolidine.

Abstract: New silanes containing at least two oxazolidinic moieties can be defined by means of the general formula: ##STR1## wherein X.sub.1, X.sub.2, X.sub.3 and X.sub.4 have the meaning as reported in the specification, and each one of A.sub.1, A.sub.2 and A.sub.3 represents from 0 to a plurality of siloxane radicals--SiO--and are better defined in the text of the specification.These compounds are useful as crosslinking agents for moisture-hardening systems based on polyisocyanates, of acrylate polymers and of polyepoxides in compositions for coatings, sealants and adhesive agents.

Abstract: Stabilizing compositions for organic polymers, composed of mixtures of at least one liquid phenolic antioxidant and at least one aminic antioxidant, subjected to thermal treatment, are characterized by their stabilizing capacity which is considerably higher than that of either single components or of corresponding untreated mixtures.These stabilizing compositions can be used in all field where the single components of the mixtures are generally used and, preferably, in the stabilization of organic polymers normally subject to deterioration due to oxidation processes.

Abstract: A photochromatic composition, endowed with a high light fatigue resistance contains a photochromatic compound belonging to the class of spirooxazines and an U.V.-stabilizer consisting of a sterically hindered amine to be defined by means of formula (I): ##STR1## wherein: R is either hydrogen or a methyl group,x is either oxygen or nitrogen,m is a number comprised within the range of from 2 to 10, andn is a number coprised within the range of from 1 to 100.A photochromatic article made from a thermoplastic material, endowed with a high light fatigue resistance, contains a thermoplastic material and the hereinabove disclosed photochromatic composition.

Abstract: A photochromatic compound represented by the following general formula (I): ##STR1## where: R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 independently represent a linear, branched or cyclic C1-C10 alkyl radical, H, OH, F, Cl, Br, NH.sub.2, N(R.sub.4).sub.2, COOH, OR.sub.4 or COOR.sub.4 where R.sub.4 is a C1-C10 linear, branched or cyclic alkyl radical, or an aryl radical;R.sub.3 is a variously substituted mono or polycondensed heterocyclic or aryl radical.A compound (I) demonstrates marked photochromatic characteristics both when in an organic solvent solution and when incorporated into polymer matrices.

Abstract: New polyoxazolidines can be defined with the general formula: ##STR1## where R, R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and n have the meaning specified in the description. These polyoxazolidines are useful cross-linking agents for hydrocuring systems based on polyisocyanates, acrylate polymers and polyepoxides, in compositions for paints, coatings, sealants and adhesives.

Abstract: Procedure for the preparation of nitroxyl radicals of sterically hindered amines, consisting of the reaction of amines with hydrogen peroxide in the presence of a titanium containing catalyst, particularly in the presence of titanium silicalites.The catalyst can be recovered at the end of the reaction and recycled.

Abstract: Polymeric stabilizers having a polysiloxanic structure contain reactive groups which can be linked to the polymeric structure to be stabilized and sterically hindered piperidinic groups. These polymeric stabilizers are particularly suitable for the stabilization of organic polymers against U.V. radiation and heat, when it is required for them not to be extracted by solvents, fats or soaps.

Abstract: Dimethyl carbonate is prepared by means of a continuous process:* by feeding, to a reaction chamber, methanol, carbon monoxide and oxygen, to a liquid reaction mixture with substantially constant composition and volume, containing methanol, dimethyl carbonate, water, and a copper catalyst;* vaporizing from the reaction mixture a stream of methanol, water and dimethyl carbonate, which is developed together with the carbonmonoxide-containing gas stream; and* recovering water and dimethyl carbonate from said vaporized mixture, in amounts substantially equal to the respective amounts thereof which are formed in the reaction chamber and recycling the other components.The process, which is essentially characterized in that in the liquid reaction mixture a methanol concentration and a water concentration are maintained which are respectively equal to, or higher than, 30% by weight, and equal to, or lower than, 10% by weight, makes it possible dimethyl carbonate to be obtained with an improved productivity.

Abstract: Organic mono- or di-isocyanates are prepared by the decomposition of the corresponding urethanes, by means of a continuous process in which:(a) an urethane flow is continuously fed to a decomposition reactor containing a liquid mixture, composed of a high boiling inert organic solvent, of an unaltered urethane and isocyanate, kept at the boiling conditions of the solvent, at a temperature suitable to decompose the urethane and evaporate the alcohol which is the co-product of the reaction;(b) the liquid mixture is continuously withdrawn from the reactor in (a) and is fed to a flash equipment, at an operating temperature lower than the decomposition temperature of the urethane, where the isocyanate is partially evaporated and the residuous liquid mixture is recycled to the reactor in (a); and(c) the steam flow generated in (b) is distilled to separate the isocyanate in pure or substantially pure form.

Abstract: A process is described for preparing a di-alkyl carbonate, e.g. dimethylcarbonate, via oxidative carbonylation of the corresponding alkanol, e.g. methanol, in the presence of a catalyst system which comprises a copper alkoxy-halide and a quantity of between 0.5 and 10 mol % of C.sub.u X.sub.2 or HX with respect to the total moles of copper. In this manner extremely high di-alkyl carbonate formation rates are obtained.

Abstract: A liquid composition comprising:(A) a monomeric, or essentially monomeric, diallyl-carbonate of a possibly halogenated diol containing aromatic groups; or a diallyl-ester of a halogenated aromatic bicarboxy acid;(B) a reactive monomer selected from diallyl orthophthalate, diallyl isophthalate, diallyl terephthalate, triallyl cyanurate and triallyl isocyanurate;(C) an oligomeric, or essentially oligomeric, diallyl-carbonate of diethylene glycolis polymerized under the action of a free-radical initiator, in order to yield optical articles having a high refractive index, low light dispersion, and with enhanced mechanical and color characteristics.

Abstract: Compounds which can be defined by the formula (I):CF.sub.3 --C.sub.n F.sub.2n --C.sub.m H.sub.2m --CH.sub.3 (I)wherein:n is a numeral comprised within the range of from 1 to 21;m is a numeral comprised within the range of from 3 to 25;n+m is a numeral equal to, or higher than, 18;with the chain of carbon atoms being either linear or branchedare used as agents affording sliding characteristics (ski-waxes) for skis, to be applied onto the ski sole, and/or to be incorporated inside the ski sole. A sliding composition is also disclosed, which contains a paraffinic wax and at least one compound with formula (I).

Abstract: A liquid composition which can undergo radical polymerization to produce an almost colorless and easily dyeable organic glass, containing (i) at least one poly(allyl carbonate) of a polyhydroxy alcohol having from 2 to 20 carbon atoms and from 2 to 6 hydroxy groups in the molecule, and (ii) at least one aliphatic polyol having from 2 to 5 hydroxy groups in the molecule, in quantities from 0.01 to 1% by weight on the whole composition.

Abstract: New compounds of the spiro-indoline-oxazine class possessing photochromatic and photosensitizing charecteristics are definable by the general formula (I): ##STR1## where the substituents R, R.sup.1 -R.sup.7 and A are as defined in the description. The process for preparing the compounds (I) is described, as is their use as photochromic agents able to confer photochromatic characteristics on the articles in which they are incorporated, and as photosensitizing agents.

Abstract: A photochromatic composition contains at least two photochromatic compounds, defined by the general formula: ##STR1## wherein the various substituents from R.sub.1 to R.sub.7 and X are as defined in the specification.In such a mixture, at least one photochromatic compound is defined by the general formula, wherein R.sub.7 represents a hydrogen atom, and at least one further compound is also defined by the general formula, wherein R.sub.7 represents an -NR.sub.8 R.sub.9, with R.sub.8 and R.sub.9 having the meaning as defined in the text.