Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of alkyl-substituted 2-[2-chloro-4-(4-chloro-phenoxy)-phenyl]-1-[1,2,4]triazol-1-yl-ethanol compounds of formula I as defined in the description, and the N-oxides, and salts thereof for combating harmful fungi and seed coated with at least one such compound. The invention also relates to novel alkyl-substituted 2-[2-chloro-4-(4-chloro-phenoxy)-phenyl]-1-[1,2,4]triazol-1-yl-ethanol compounds, processes and intermediates for preparing these compounds and also to compositions comprising at least one such compound.

Abstract: The present invention relates to alkyl- and aryl-substituted 2-[2-chloro-4-(dihalo-phenoxy)-phenyl]-1-[1,2,4]triazol-1-yl-ethanol compounds of formula I as defined in the description, and the N-oxides, and salts thereof, processes and intermediates for preparing these compounds and also to compositions comprising at least one such compound. The invention also relates to the use of such compounds and compositions for combating harmful fungi and seed coated with at least one such compound.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of dithiine-dicarboximide compounds of formula I as defined in the description, and the N-oxides, and salts thereof for combating harmful fungi and seed coated with at least one such compound. The invention also relates to novel dithiine-dicarboximides, processes and intermediates for preparing these compounds and also to compositions comprising at least one such compound.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for combating phytopathogenic harmful microbes on cultivated plants or plant propagation material comprising applying an oligomer formed by polymerizing aminoalkyl (meth)acrylate or aminoalkyl (meth)acrylamide monomers or its agrochemically acceptable salts. According to another aspect the present invention relates to a post-harvest treatment method for the suppression of biological infestation in harvested produce comprising applying an oligomer according to the invention to the harvested produce. The present invention also relates to mixtures comprising, as active components an oligomer according to the invention and at least one further pesticide as well as compositions comprising said mixtures.

Abstract: Dispersion comprising functionalized metal oxide particles, polymerizable compounds and if appropriate a solvent and their use for stabilizing polymers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to substituted 1-{2-[2-halo-4-(4-halogen-phenoxy)-phenyl]-2-alkynyloxy-ethyl}-1H-[1,2,4]triazole compounds of formula I as defined in the description, and the N-oxides, and salts thereof, processes and intermediates for preparing these compounds and also to compositions comprising at least one such compound. The invention also relates to the use of such compounds and compositions for combating harmful fungi and seed coated with at least one such compound.

Abstract: The present invention relates to substituted 1-{2-cyclyloxy-2-[2-halo-4-(4-halogen-phenoxy)-phenyl]-ethyl}-1H-[1,2,4]triazole compounds of formula I as defined in the description, and the N-oxides, and salts thereof, processes and intermediates for preparing these compounds and also to compositions comprising at least one such compound. The invention also relates to the use of such compounds and compositions for combating harmful fungi and seed coated with at least one such compound.

Abstract: Humidifying apparatus includes a chamber, and a water tank for supplying water to the chamber. A baffle located within the chamber divides the chamber into an inlet section and an outlet section, and guides water received from the water tank along the inlet section to the outlet section. An air flow is conveyed over water stored in the outlet section of the chamber and is emitted from the apparatus. Water within both the inlet section and the outlet section of the chamber is irradiated with ultraviolet radiation. The water within the outlet section is atomized by a transducer to humidify the air flow.

Abstract: The present invention relates to substituted 1-{2-[2-halo-4-(4-halogen-phenoxy)-phenyl]-2-alkoxy-2-alkynyl-ethyl}-1H-[1,2,4]triazole compounds of formula I as defined in the description, and the N-oxides, and salts thereof, processes and intermediates for preparing these compounds and also to compositions comprising at least one such compound. The invention also relates to the use of such compounds and compositions for combating harmful fungi and seed coated with at least one such compound.

Abstract: The present invention relates to substituted 1-{2-[2-halo-4-(4-halogen-phenoxy)-phenyl]-2-alkoxy-2-cyclyl-ethyl}-1H-[1,2,4]triazole compounds of formula I as defined in the description, and the N-oxides, and salts thereof, processes and intermediates for preparing these compounds and also to compositions comprising at least one such compound. The invention also relates to the use of such compounds and compositions for combating harmful fungi and seed coated with at least one such compound.

Abstract: The present invention relates to substituted 1-{2-[2-halo-4-(4-halogen-phenoxy)-phenyl]-2-alkoxy-hexyl}-1H-[1,2,4]triazole compounds of formula I as defined in the description, and the N-oxides, and salts thereof, processes and intermediates for preparing these compounds and also to compositions comprising at least one such compound. The invention also relates to the use of such compounds and compositions for combating harmful fungi and seed coated with at least one such compound.

Abstract: The present invention relates to substituted 1-{2-[2-halo-4-(4-halogen-phenoxy)-phenyl]-2-alkoxy-3-methyl-butyl}-1H-[1,2,4]triazole compounds of formula I as defined in the description, and the N-oxides, and salts thereof, processes and intermediates for preparing these compounds and also to compositions comprising at least one such compound. The invention also relates to the use of such compounds and compositions for combating harmful fungi and seed coated with at least one such compound.

Abstract: The present invention relates to substituted 1-{2-[2-halo-4-(4-halogen-phenoxy)phenyl]-2-ethoxy-ethyl}-1H-[1,2,4]triazole compounds of formula I as defined in the description, and the N-oxides, and salts thereof, processes and intermediates for preparing these compounds and also to compositions comprising at least one such compound. The invention also relates to the use of such compounds and compositions for combating harmful fungi and seed coated with at least one such compound.

Abstract: Process for the preparation of modified ZnO particles in which a zinc salt and a base are mixed in a polar solvent and, if appropriate after the precipitation of a precipitation product, the polar solvent is removed and a residue is obtained, where the residue is taken up in a nonpolar solvent, surface-active substances are added, optionally further effect substances are added and then the modified ZnO particles are separated off from further by-products. Materials such as plastics, coatings or paints comprising modified ZnO particles. Methods for the incorporation of modified ZnO particles into materials, where the modified ZnO particles are incorporated into the materials in the form of dispersions or suspensions. Use of modified ZnO particles for protecting material against the effect of light, heat, oxygen or free radicals, as catalysts, for semiconductive films or cosmetic applications.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods, use and compositions for combating harmful fungi and bacteria in plants. More specifically, it relates to methods and compositions for controlling, preventing, or treating plant pathogens using UV filters for combating phytotoxin-producing fungi and/or bacteria, in particular, for combating harmful fungi and/or bacteria producing photodynamically active phytotoxins.

Abstract: The present invention relates to substituted 2-[2-halogenalkyl-4-(phenoxy)-phenyl]-1-[1,2,4]triazol-1-yl-ethanol compounds of formula I as defined in the description, and the N-oxides, and salts thereof, their preparation and intermediates for preparing them. The invention also relates to the use of these compounds for combating harmful fungi and seed coated with at least one such compound and also to compositions comprising at least one such compound.

Abstract: The present invention relates to alkyl- and aryl-substituted 2-[2-chloro-4-(dihalo-phenoxy)-phenyl]-1-[1,2,4]triazol-1-yl-ethanol compounds of formula I as defined in the description, and the N-oxides, and salts thereof, processes and intermediates for preparing these compounds and also to compositions comprising at least one such compound. The invention also relates to the use of such compounds and compositions for combating harmful fungi and seed coated with at least one such compound.

Abstract: The present invention relates to phenylalkyl-substituted 2-[2-chloro-4-(4-chloro-phenoxy)-phenyl]-1-[1,2,4]triazol-1-yl-ethanol compounds of formula I as defined in the description, and the N-oxides, and salts thereof, their preparation and intermediates for preparing them. The invention also relates to the use of these compounds for combating harmful fungi and seed coated with at least one such compound and also to compositions comprising at least one such compound.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of 2,3,5,6-tetracyano-[1,4]dithiine and the N-oxides and the salts thereof for combating phytopathogenic fungi on cultivated plants, and to seeds coated with 2,3,5,6-tetracyano-[1,4]dithiine. The invention also relates to methods for combating harmful fungi, comprising treating the plants or seeds to be protected against fungal attack.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of alkyl-substituted 2-[2-chloro-4-(4-chloro-phenoxy)-phenyl]-1-[1,2,4]triazol-1-yl-ethanol compounds of formula I as defined in the description, and the N-oxides, and salts thereof for combating harmful fungi and seed coated with at least one such compound. The invention also relates to novel alkyl-substituted 2-[2-chloro-4-(4-chloro-phenoxy)-phenyl]-1-[1,2,4]triazol-1-yl-ethanol compounds, processes and intermediates for preparing these compounds and also to compositions comprising at least one such compound.