Abstract: The present invention relates to an UV absorbing polymer composition comprising effective amounts of (a1) a nanoparticulate oxide selected from oxides of the groups 4 and 12 of the periodic table, wherein the oxide is doped with In, Ga and/or Al, and (b1) a UV stabilizing/absorbing substance comprising a sterically hindered amine and/or a polymeric hydroxyphenyltriazine; or (a2) a nanoparticulate oxide selected from oxides of the groups 4 and 12, and (b2) a UV light stabilizing substance comprising a N-oxygen-substituted sterically hindered amine. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a polymer comprising said composition and the use of said composition as a UV absorber in polymers, particularly in agricultural films or packaging films. Finally, the present invention relates to a process for producing doped nanoparticulate metal oxides.

Abstract: The instant invention relates to easily isolable and re-dispersible transition metal nanoparticles, their manufacture and use as IR-absorbers, in particular in transparent thermoplastic or crosslinkable polymers. A further aspect of the invention is a composition of these transition metal nanoparticles and thermoplastic or crosslinkable polymers and an architectural or automotive glazing containing these transition metal nanoparticles.

Abstract: The instant invention relates to novel phthalocyanines and their use as IR-absorbers, in particular in transparent thermoplastic or crosslinkable polymers. A further aspect of the invention is a composition of these phthalocyanines and thermoplastic or crosslinkable polymers and an architectural or automotive glazing containing these phthatolcyanines.

Abstract: The instant invention relates to novel phthalocyanines and their use as IR-absorbers, in particular in transparent thermoplastic or crosslinkable polymers. A further aspect of the invention is a composition of these phthalocyanines and thermoplastic or crosslinkable polymers and an architectural or automotive glazing containing these phthatolcyanines.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an UV absorbing polymer composition comprising effective amounts of (a1) a nanoparticulate oxide selected from oxides of the groups 4 and 12 of the periodic table, wherein the oxide is doped with In, Ga and/or Al, and (b1) a UV stabilizing/absorbing substance comprising a sterically hindered amine and/or a polymeric hydroxyphenyl-triazine; or (a2) a nanoparticulate oxide selected from oxides of the groups 4 and 12, and (b2) a UV light stabilizing substance comprising a N-oxygen-substituted sterically hindered amine. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a polymer comprising said composition and the use of said composition as a UV absorber in polymers, particularly in agricultural films or packaging films. Finally, the present invention relates to a process for producing doped nanoparticulate metal oxides.

Abstract: The instant invention relates to easily isolable and re-dispersible transition metal nanoparticles, their manufacture and use as IR-absorbers, in particular in transparent thermoplastic or crosslinkable polymers. A further aspect of the invention is a composition of these transition metal nanoparticles and thermoplastic or crosslinkable polymers and an architectural or automotive glazing containing these transition metal nanoparticles.

Abstract: The instant invention relates to novel phthalocyanines and their use as IR-absorbers, in particular in transparent thermoplastic or crosslinkable polymers. A further aspect of the invention is a composition of these phthalocyanines and thermoplastic or crosslinkable polymers and an architectural or automotive glazing containing these phthalocyanines.

Abstract: Taxane derivatives of formula (I) in which: R is trifluoromethyl, phenyl, 2-furyl, 2-thienyl; R1 is t-butoxycarbonyl or benzoyl; R2 is hydroxy; R3 is hydrogen or, together with R2, it forms the residue of a cyclic carbonate of formula: II with the proviso that when R3 is hydrogen, R is different from phenyl.

Abstract: Taxane derivatives of formula (I) in which: R is trifluoromethyl, phenyl, 2-furyl, 2-thienyl; R1 is t-butoxycarbonyl or benzoyl; R2 is hydroxy; R3 is hydrogen or, together with R2, it forms the residue of a cyclic carbonate of formula: [I] with the proviso that when R3 is hydrogen, R is different from phenyl. Compounds of formula (I) have antitumor activity.