Abstract: A pigment composition, which comprises70-95% by weight of a pigment of formula ##STR1## 5-15% by weight of at least one C.sub.2 -C.sub.16 alkylenedicarboxylic acid-di-C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 alkyl ester; and0-15% by weight of at least one C.sub.12 -C.sub.24 fatty acid ester of polyhydroxy-C.sub.2 -C.sub.12 alkane;each based on the total weight of the pigment composition.Also claimed is a process for the preparation of this pigment composition and its use for mass-colouring in particular high molecular weight organic materials which can be moulded as plastics or melts.The products obtained are distinguished by an improved low shear dispersibility effect at high tinctorial strength.

Abstract: Bismuth vanadate pigments, the particle surface of which is coated with 1 to 20% by weight of polyvinyl alcohol, based on the amount of pigment. Bismuth vanadate pigments of this kind are distinguished, in particular in aqueous paint systems, by excellent tinctorial strength and chroma as well as by the high gloss of the finishes obtained therewith.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pigment composition comprising a diketopyrrolopyrrole pigment of formula (I) ##STR1## wherein A and B are as defined in claim 1, on the particle surface of which pigment an organometallic compound or a modified diketopyrrolopyrrole is adsorbed, and an aminoalkyl acrylate, and to the use of said composition for coloring organic material of high molecular weight.

Abstract: A pigment composition comprisingA) a 1,4-diketopyrrolo?3,4-c!pyrrole pigment of formula ##STR1## wherein A and B are each independently of the other a group of formula ##STR2## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are each independently of the other hydrogen, halogen or CN, andB) 0.1-20% by weight, based on the diketopyrrolopyrrole of formula I, of an acrylic resin obtainable by homopolymerisation of a monomer of formula ##STR3## wherein R.sub.3 is hydrogen or methyl and R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 are each independently of the other hydrogen, methyl or ethyl, and n is an integer from 1 to 6, or by copolymerisation of the same monomer with a monomer which is copolymerisable with said same monomer, wherein the homopolymerization or copolymerization is carded out in the absence of a nonionic active agentThese pigment compositions have excellent rheology and the colorations obtained with them have surprisisingly high gloss.

Abstract: Pigment compositions comprising an organic pigment whose particle surface is provided with a protective coating layer, which coating comprises(a) a metal phosphate complex in which the metal is selected from the group consisting of, zirconium, titanium and mixtures thereof in a quantity of from 0.5 to 100% by weight, preferably to 20% by weight, particularly preferably from 1 to 10% by weight, based on the pigment; and(b) an amine or ammonium salt, in a quantity of from 0.5 to 15% by weight, preferably up to 10% by weight, particularly preferably up to 5% by weight, based on the pigment. The compositions are distinguished by outstanding properties, especially by the high gloss of the colorations obtained therewith, by very good dispersibility, high dispersion stability and heat resistance and by very good rheological characteristics of the paint millbases or printing inks prepared therewith. The plastics pigmented with the compositions of the invention are likewise distinguished by good dispersibility.

Abstract: Pigment compositions comprising an organic pigment, the particle surface of which is provided with a protective coating, which coating consists of a metal phosphate complex in which the metal is selected from the group consisting of zirconium, titanium and mixtures thereof, and the amount of said coating is 0.5 to 100% by weight, preferably from 0.5 to 40% by weight, most preferably from 5 to 40% by weight, based on the pigment. They are distinguished by excellent properties, in particular by the high gloss of the colorations obtained with them, by superior dispersion stability, heat resistance and by very good rheology of the mill bases or printing inks prepared with them. Plastics pigmented with the novel compositions are also distinguished by superior heat resistance and plastic parts are substantially warp-free.

Abstract: Compositions comprisinga) an organic material of high molecular weight in the form of a paint or varnish or of a printing ink,b) a pigment composition comprising an organic pigment whose particle surface is provided with a tenacious coating of alkyl silicate, said coating being fixed by adsorption of an alkyl silicate on a layer that coats the surface of the pigment particles and consists essentially of partially hydrolyzed organic compounds of elements of group 4A or 4B of the Periodic System selected from the group consisting of chelates of formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is methyl, ethyl, methoxy or ethoxy, R.sub.2 is methyl or ethyl and R.sub.3 is halogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, and M is Ti or Sn, and of esters of formulaM.sub.1 (OR.sub.4).sub.4 (III),wherein M.sub.1 is an element of group 4A or 4B of the Periodic System and R.sub.4 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, which alkyl silicate is hydrolyzed before, during or after adsorption.

Abstract: An organic pigment, which has been coated by homopolymers or copolymers based on acrylic acid, methacrylic acid and/or alkyl esters thereof on top of a silane film which has itself been adsorbed onto a film of hydrolysed zirconium acetylacetonate, is useful in the warp-free pigmenting of polyolefins.

Abstract: A process for warp-free pigmenting of polyolefins comprising(A)(i) adsorbing a polyvinyl alcohol film onto the surface of an organic pigment particle,(ii) coating the surface of the polyvinyl alcohol coated organic pigment particle with one or more films of linear or branched homopolymers or copolymers selected from the group consisting of acrylic polymers based on acrylic acid, methacrylic acid, alkyl esters of acrylic or methacrylic acid and mixtures thereof, and(iii) admixing said pigment particles with a polyolefin; or(B)(i) adsorbing a film of hydrolysed zirconium acetylacetonate onto the surface of an organic ##STR1## in which R is methyl or ethyl and m is a number from 1 to 6, onto the surface of the hydrolysed zirconium acetylacetonate coated organic pigment particle, (ii) coating the surface of organic pigment particle coated in accordance with step (B)(i) with one or more films of linear or branched homopolymers or copolymers selected from the group consisting of acrylic polymers based on acrylic ac

Abstract: A method of improving the storage stability of a coloured organic pigment in powder form which comprises coating pigment particles with a solid polymer which is a polar group-containing vinyl polymer, said polar group being a hydroxy, carboxyl, carboxylic ester, anhydride or carboxamide group, or a cellulosic polymer, thereby inhibiting reduction of tinting strength of the pigment on storage.

Abstract: Organic pigments selected from the diketopyrrolopyrrole, azo, isoindolinone and isoindoline series, which pigments consist of 50% by weight of platelets which are from 5 to 50 .mu.m long, 2 to 50 .mu.m wide and 0.01 to 5 .mu.m thick, with the proviso that the ratios of length:thickness and width:thickness must be at least 3.The pigments in platelet form are excellently suited to producing effect colorations in high molecular weight organic material and in cosmetic products.

Abstract: A composition containing an organic pigment, the particles of which pigment are provided with a tenacious, dense, highly crosslinked coating of ethyl cellulose.Pigment compositions of this kind are distinguished in particular by their color strength, by their excellent rheological properties in varnish and printing ink systems, by the high gloss of the finishes obtained therewith, and by the substantial non-deformation of the plastic mouldings pigmented therewith.

Abstract: Compositions containing an organic pigment coated with metal oxides, wherein the pigment particles are provided with a tenacious, dense, highly crosslinked coating of silica and/or alumina which is fixed by polycondensation of a silicate and/or aluminate with the free hydroxyl groups of a layer that densely coats the surface of the pigment particles and which consists substantially of partially hydrolyzed compounds of elements of group 4A or 4B of the Periodic Table selected from the group consisting of chelates of formula ##STR1## wherein R is methyl, ethyl, methoxy or ethoxy, R.sup.1 is methyl or ethyl and X is halogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, and M is Ti or Sn, and of esters of formulaQ(OR.sup.2).sub.4 (III),wherein Q is an element of group 4A or 4B of the Periodic Table and R.sup.2 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl.

Abstract: Composition of matter containing:(a) a compound of the formula I ##STR1## in which A is one of the groups of the formulae ##STR2## in which B is --O--, --S--, --SO.sub.2 --, --N.dbd.N--, --CH.sub.2 --, --CH.dbd.CH--, --O--CH.sub.2 --O-- ##STR3## --CONH--, --NHCONH-- or --CONHNHCO--, Q is --O' or --NH' and Z is --O-- or --S-- and R and R' are independently of each other hydrogen, halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy or phenoxy, and (b) a compound of the formula II ##STR4## in which X.sup..sym. is H.sup..sym. or a group of the formulae ##EQU1## or N.sup..sym. (R.sub.1) (R.sub.2) (R.sub.3) (R.sub.4), M.sup.n.sym. is an n-valent metal cation, n is 1, 2 or 3, R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are independently of one another hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.18 -alkyl, C.sub.5 -C.sub.6 -cycloalkyl, unsubstituted or C.sub.1 -C.sub.18 -alkyl-substituted phenyl or R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 together with the N atom form a pyrrolidine, imidazolidine, piperidine, piperazine or morpholine radical, or R.sub.

Abstract: A composition comprising(a) a dianthraquinonyl pigment of formula I ##STR1## (b) a compound of formula II ##STR2## wherein X.sup..sym. is H.sup..sym. or a group of formula M.sup.n.sym. /n or N.sup..sym. (R)(R.sub.1)(R.sub.2)(R.sub.3), M.sup.n.sym. is a monovalent metal cation of valency n, n is 1, 2 or 3, each of R, R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 independently is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.18 alkyl, C.sub.5 -C.sub.6 cycloalkyl, phenyl or phenyl which is substituted by C.sub.1 -C.sub.18 alkyl, or R.sub.2 and R.sub.3, together with the linking nitrogen atom, are a pyrrolidine, imidazolidine, piperidine, piperazine or morpholine radical, or R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3, together with the linking nitrogen atom, are a pyrrole, pyridine, picoline, pyrazine, quinoline or isoquinoline radical, r and t are each independently of the other 0 or 1, with the proviso that at least one of r and t must be 1.

Abstract: Compositions containing an organic pigment coated with metal oxides, wherein the pigment particles are provided with a tenacious, dense, highly crosslinked coating of silica and/or alumina which is fixed by polycondensation of a silicate and/or aluminate with the free hydroxyl groups of a layer of ethyl cellulose that densely coats the surface of the pigment particles.Pigment compositions of this kind are distinguished in particular by excellent rheological properties in varnish and printing ink systems, by high gloss of the finishes obtained therewith, and by substantial non-deformation of the plastic mouldings pigmented therewith.

Abstract: Composition containing(a) an isoindoline pigment of the formula I ##STR1## and (b) a compound of the formula II ##STR2## Pigment mixtures of this kind, in particular when used in paints, are distinguished in particular by increased tinctorial strength and high lustre and especially by improved rheology.For the definition of the substituents and symbols R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4, Q, X, Y and Z, see claim 1.

Abstract: Organic pigments selected from the diketopyrrolopyrrole, azo, isoindolinone and isoindoline series, which pigments consist of .Iadd.at least .Iaddend.50% by weight of platelets which are from 5 to 50 .mu.m long, 2 to 50 .mu.m wide and 0.01 to 5 .mu.m thick, with the proviso that the ratios of length:thickness and width:thickness must be at least 3.The pigments in platelet form are excellently suited to producing effect colorations in high molecular weight organic material and in cosmetic products.