Abstract: Process for preparing higher hydridosilanes of the general formula H—(SiH2)n—H where n?2, in which—one or more lower hydridosilanes—hydrogen, and—one or more transition metal compounds comprising elements of transition group VIII of the Periodic Table and the lanthanides are reacted at a pressure of more than 5 bar absolute, subsequently depressurized and the higher hydridosilanes are separated off from the reaction mixture obtained.

Abstract: Process for preparing higher hydridosilanes of the general formula H—(SiH2)n—H where n?2, in which—one or more lower hydridosilanes—hydrogen, and—one or more transition metal compounds comprising elements of transition group VIII of the Periodic Table and the lanthanides are reacted at a pressure of more than 5 bar absolute, subsequently depressurized and the higher hydridosilanes are separated off from the reaction mixture obtained.

Abstract: The invention relates to a fragrance composition which has, as fixative, at least one ionic liquid, and to the preparation and use thereof. The fragrance compositions according to the invention are advantageous since the ionic liquid, being a polar solvent which has as it were no vapor pressure, can delay the evaporation of the base scent components in a targeted manner. The large choice of ionic liquids allows the rate of evaporation of the scent components to be adjusted precisely. Since the polarity of the ionic liquids can be varied by means of the structure of the cations and/or anions within wide ranges, the ionic liquids used as fixative can be matched precisely to the chemicophysical and/or olfactory requirements of the scent component.

Abstract: Method of producing sterically stabilized polymer dispersions by polymerizing ethylenically unsaturated monomers in an aqueous phase (as a dispersion medium) in the presence of an initiator system and a water-soluble macromonomer which is an esterification product of maleic acid, fumaric acid, maleic anhydride, or mixture thereof and polyalkylene glycols and/or monoalkyl ether of polyalkylene glycol, having a degree of esterification between 50% and 100%. The dispersions obtained according to this method possess high electrolyte stability, shear stability, and frost stability, even without addition of conventional emulsifiers and emulsification adjuvants.

Abstract: Method of producing sterically stabilized polymer dispersions by polymerizing ethylenically unsaturated monomers in an aqueous phase (as a dispersion medium) in the presence of an initiator system and a water-soluble macromonomer which is an esterification product of maleic acid, fumaric acid, maleic anhydride, or mixture thereof and polyalkylene glycols and/or monoalkyl ether of polyalkylene glycol, having a degree of esterification between 50% and 100%. The dispersions obtained according to this method possess high electrolyte stability, shear stability, and frost stability, even without addition of conventional emulsifiers and emulsification adjuvants.

Abstract: The invention is directed to the preparation of aqueous polymer dispersions with polymer particles having polyol groups. The interfacial hydrophilia can be set in a desired manner. The dispersions contain substantially no dissolved macromolecular substances in the aqueous phase and are very stable. The dispersions are obtained through emulsion polymerization and subsequent modification.

Abstract: Molding compositions based on polyvinyl chloride contain as the component imparting impact resistance homo- and copolymeric acrylic acid esters of oxethylates of phenol or of substituted phenols, wherein the difference of the indices of refraction n.sub.D.sup.20 (at least 20.degree. C., measured with the Na D line) between the basic polymer and the component imparting impact resistance at most is .+-.0.01; optionally copolymers with other acrylic acid esters can also be used in the molding compositions. The latter are inexpensive to manufacture and, besides transparency and weatherability, also have impact resistance.

Abstract: Highly transparent, impact-resistant molded articles can be produced from a molding composition, comprising: (1) a major portion of polyvinyl chloride or a copolymer comprising at least 70% by weight of vinyl chloride units; and (2) an amount effective to impart impact resistance of: (a) at least one homopolymer of an acrylate monomer having the formula ##STR1## wherein R is a straight-chain or branched alkylene residue of 3-8 carbon atoms, optionally interrupted by 1-2 ether oxygen atoms, wherein the straight-chain portion of said alkylene residue contains at least 3 carbon atoms; or (b) a copolymer of said acrylate monomer and up to 30% by weight of at least one acrylate ester of a C.sub.4-12 aliphatic alcohol.