Abstract: Polymers grafted with a compound of formula I, wherein the general symbols are as defined within, have outstanding stability against oxidative, thermal, dynamic, light-induced and/or ozone-induced degradation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a block copolymer prepared by ATRP, wherein the polymer chain terminal group is structurally modified with the functionally effective group of a lubricant or polymer additive selected from the group consisting of antioxidants, metal deactivators, antiwear and extreme pressure additives and corrosion inhibitors. The invention also relates to a composition comprising the structurally modified block copolymer and a composition of matter subject to oxidative, thermal or light induced degradation, such as lubricants or polymers.

Abstract: The present invention describes an improved lubricant composition comprising a particularly effective combination of components comprising ashless antiwear and rust inhibitor additives with an antioxidant liquid mixture formed by reacting an olefin with a mixture of diphenylamines and phenothiozines.

Abstract: Polymers grafted with a compound of formula I, wherein the general symbols are as defined in claim 1, have outstanding stability against oxidative, thermal, dynamic, light-induced and/or ozone-induced degradation.

Abstract: Polymers grafted with a compound of formula I, formula (I) wherein the general symbols are as defined in claim 1, have outstanding stability against oxidative, thermal, dynamic, light-induced and/or ozone-induced degradation [R1—SOmnR—SOp—R2.

Abstract: The invention relates to liquid sulphur-containing antioxidants and to compositions comprising them. The novel lubricant comprise the reaction product of a selected group of 5-tert-butyl-4-hydroxy-3-methyl(or tert-butyl)phenyl substituted carboxylic acid esters with thiodiethylene glycol and a mono-hydroxy alcohol with a carbon chain length higher than 4 C-atoms. The novel lubricant compositions are highly resistant to oxidative degradation and are capable of reducing the negative effects of deposits, such as black sludge, in motor combustion engines, particularly spark ignition internal combustion engines.

Abstract: The invention relates to liquid sulphur-containing antioxidants and to compositions comprising them. The novel lubricant compositions comprise the reaction product of a selected group of 5-tert-butyl-4-hydroxy-3-methyl(or tert-butyl)phenyl substituted carboxylic acid esters with thiodiethylene glycol and a mono-hydroxy alcohol with a carbon chain length higher than 4 C-atoms. The novel lubricant compositions are highly resistant to oxidative degradation and are capable of reducing the negative effects of deposits, such as black sludge, in motor combustion engines, particularly spark ignition internal combustion engines.

Abstract: The compounds of the formula (I) wherein R1 is hydrogen, C1-C8alkyl, —O, —OH, —CH2CN, C1-C13alkoxy, C2-C16alkoxy substituted by —OH; C5-C12cycloalkoxy, C3-C6 alkenyl, C7-C9 phenylalkyl unsubstituted or substituted on the phenyl by 1, 2 or 3 C1-C4 alkyl; or C1-C8 acyl; R2 is hydrogen or methyl; R3 and R4 are hydrogen or methyl; X is C2-C20,alkylene or a group of the formula (II-a-1) (II-a-2) (II-a-3) (II-b-1) (II-b-2) or (II-b-3) and Y is C5-C12cycloalkyl, C5-C12cycloalkyl substituted by 1, 2 or 3 C1-C4 alkyl; or a group of the formula (III) wherein R1 R2, R3 and R4 are as defined above, are suitable as B-nucleating, light stabilizing agents for polypropylene resins.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a block copolymer prepared by ATRP, wherein the polymer chain terminal group is structurally modified with the functionally effective group of a lubricant or polymer additive selected from the group consisting of antioxidants, metal deactivators, antiwear and extreme pressure additives and corrosion inhibitors. The invention also relates to a composition comprising the structurally modified block copolymer and a composition of matter subject to oxidative, thermal or light induced degradation, such as lubricants or polymers.

Abstract: The invention relates to liquid sulphur-containing antioxidants and to compositions comprising them. The novel lubricant compositions comprise the reaction product of a selected group of 5-tert-butyl-4-hydroxy-3-methyl(or tert-butyl)phenyl substituted carboxylic acid esters with thiodiethylene glycol and a mono-hydroxy alcohol with a carbon chain length higher than 4 C-atoms. The novel lubricant compositions are highly resistant to oxidative degradation and are capable of reducing the negative effects of deposits, such as black sludge, in motor combustion engines, particularly spark ignition internal combustion engines.

Abstract: The present invention describes an improved lubricant composition comprising a particularly effective combination of components comprising ashless antiwear and rust inhibitor additives with an antioxidant liquid mixture formed by reacting an olefin with a mixture of diphenylamines and phenothiozines.

Abstract: Polymers grafted with a compound of formula I, formula (I) wherein the general symbols are as defined in claim 1, have outstanding stability against oxidative, thermal, dynamic, light-induced and/or ozone-induced degradation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to improved lubricant compositions highly resistant to oxidative degradation comprising selected 5-tert.-butyl-4hydroxy-3-methylphenyl substituted fatty acid esters, diphenylamines and zinc dithiophosphates. The compositions as defined above are characterized by superior antioxidative properties. This can be demonstrated in various standard tests such as Deposit and Oxidation Panel Test (DOPT) and Pressurized Differential Scanning Calorimetry (PDSC).

Abstract: There are described compositions comprising a) an emulsion crude rubber, synthetic latex or natural rubber latex subject to oxidative, thermal, dynamic and/or light-induced degradation, and b) as stabilizer at least one compound of formula I wherein R1 is C8-C20alkyl; and optionally c) as further stabilizer at least one compound of formula II wherein R2 is C8-C12alkyl, R3 is hydrogen, C1-C12alkyl, cyclohexyl, 1-methylcyclohexyl, benzyl, &agr;-methylbenzyl, &agr;,&agr;-dimethylbenzyl or —CH2—S—R2, R4 is C1-C12alkyl, benzyl, &agr;-methylbenzyl, 60 ,&agr;-dimethylbenzyl or —CH2—S—R2, and R5 is hydrogen or methyl.

Abstract: The instant invention discloses a process for the preparation of compounds of formula I wherein the general symbols are as defined in claim 1, which process comprises hydrolyzing a compound of formula V wherein the general symbols are as defined in claim 1, in an aqueous solvent in the presence of an acid. The compounds of the formula V are new and useful as stabilizers for protecting organic materials, in particular polymers and lubricants, against oxidative, thermal or light-induced degradation.

Abstract: A description is given of products obtainable by reacting components a), b), c) and, if desired, d), where component a) is a compound of the formula I or a mixture of compounds of the formula I, component b) is a compound of the formula II or a mixture of compounds of the formula II, component c) is a component of the formula IIIa and/or of the formula IIIb or a mixture of compounds of the formula IIIa and/or IIIb, and component d) is a compound of the formula IV or a mixture of compounds of the formula IV, in which the general symbols are as defined therein, where the compound of the formula I is, for example, pentaerythritol, thiodiethylene glycol, 1,4-butanediol, 1,2-propanediol, diethylene glycol, triethylene glycol, 1,1,1-tris(hydroxymethyl)ethane, 2,2-dimethyl-1,3-propanediol or glycerol, the compound of the formula II is, for example, methyl 3-(3′,5′-di-tert-butyl-4′-hydroxyphenyl)propionate or methyl 3-(3′-tert-butyl-4′-hydroxy-5′-methylphenyl)-pro

Abstract: The instant invention discloses a process for the preparation of compounds of formula I 1

Abstract: This invention relates to a novel, technically advantageous process for the preparation of a mixture of alkylated phenothiazines and diphenylamines. Starting from diphenylamine, this is reacted with elemental sulfur in the presence of iodine, and the substance mixture of diphenylamine and phenothiazine is treated with an olefin in the presence of an acid catalyst.

Abstract: The present invention relates to improved lubricant compositions highly resistant to oxidative degradation comprising selected 5-tert. -butyl-4hydroxy-3-methylphenyl substituted fatty acid esters, diphenylamines and zinc dithiophosphates. The compositions as defined above are characterized by superior antioxidative properties. This can be demonstrated in various standard tests such as Deposit and Oxidation Panel Test (DOPT) and Pressurized Differential Scanning Calorimetry (PDSC).

Abstract: The lubricity (anti-wear properties) of fuels, for example hydrocarbon fuels, oxygenated fuels or mixtures thereof, particularly diesel or aviation fuels having reduced sulphur and/or aromatic content for compliance with regulator requirements, is improved by addition of at least a product which can be obtained by reacting components a), b) and c), where component a) is a compound of the formula I or a mixture of compounds of the formula I, component b) is a compound of the formula II or a mixture of compounds of the formula II and component c) is a compound of the formula III or a mixture of compounds of the formula III, in which the general symbols are as defined in claim 1, the compound of the formula I being, for example, pentaerythritol, thiodiethylene glycol, 1,4-butanediol, 1,4-propanediol, diethylene glycol, triethylene glycol, diethanolamine or glycerol, the compound of the formula II being, for example, sunflower oil or coconut fat, and the compound of the formula III being, for ex