Abstract: 2-(2-Hydroxyphenyl)-2H-benzotriazole UV-absorbers substituted at the 5-position of the benzo ring by a thioether group exhibit enhanced absorption in the near visible range (over 350 nm) allowing said compounds to be particularly effective in protecting polymer systems which are prone to degradation caused by actinic irradiation with wavelengths over 350 nm.

Abstract: Selected s-triazines of formula I ##STR1## where G.sub.1 and G.sub.2 are biphenylyl moieties, are UV absorbers having high thermal stability and surprisingly high extinction coefficients making them of especial interest in stabilizing automotive coatings where such properties are highly valued.

Abstract: The s-triazines of formula I are UV absorbers having high thermal stability and surprisingly high extinction coefficients making them of especial value for stabilizing polymer subsnates, especially automotive coatings.Tris-aryl-s-triazines in which at least one of the aryl groups has an hydroxy group ortho to the point of attachment to the triazine ring are well known UV absorbers. It is also well-known that this class of triszines protect organic polymers from the deleterious effects of exposure to actinic radiation.The instant invention pertains to novel dimetic or oligomeric tris-aryl-s-triazines wherein at least one of the aryl groups is a biphenylyl or substituted biphenylyl moiety.More particularly, the instant invention relates to compounds of formula I ##STR1## wherein G.sub.1, G.sub.2, and E.sub.2 are here-in-below defined.

Abstract: Tris-aryl-s-triazines of formula I, II or III ##STR1## which contain from one one to three resorcinol derived moieties with at least one of said moieties substituted in the 5-position with a phenylalkyl group have UV spectra which are red-shifted to the near UV range and provide excellent stabilization to polymeric substrates against the deleterious effects of actinic light.

Abstract: s-Triazine UV absorbers substituted by a benzotriazolyl or benzophenonyl moiety exhibit unexpectedly improved UV absorption characteristics and outstanding efficacy in protecting organic substances from the deleterious effects of actinic radiation as well as good resistance to loss by volatilization during processing of stabilized compositions at elevated temperatures.

Abstract: Tris-aryl-s-triazines which contain from one to three resorcinol derived moieties with at least one of said moieties substituted at the 5-position with an alkyl, phenylalkyl, halogen, thio or sulfonyl group have UV spectra which are red-shifted to the near UV range and provide excellent stabilization to polymeric substrates against the deleterious effects of actinic light.

Abstract: Tris-aryl-s-triazines which contain from one to three resorcinol derived moieties with at least one of said moieties substituted at the 5-position with an alkyl, phenylalkyl, halogen, thio or sulfonyl group have UV spectra which are red-shifted to the near UV range and provide excellent stabilization to polymeric substrates against the deleterious effects of actinic light.

Abstract: 2-(2-Hydroxyphenyl)-2H-benzotriazole UV-absorbers substituted at the 5-position of the benzo ring by a thioether group exhibit enhanced absorption in the near visible range (over 350 nm) allowing said compounds to be particularly effective in protecting polymer systems which are prone to degradation caused by actinic irradiation with wavelengths over 350 nm.

Abstract: Tris-aryl-s-triazine UV absorbers typified by those of formula B or C ##STR1## wherein X and L each possess a sulfur-containing moiety, provide excellent light stability protection to electro coat, base coat or clear coat finishes.

Abstract: 2-(2-Hydroxyphenyl)-2H-benzotriazole UV-absorbers substituted at the 5-position of the benzo ring by a sulfoxide or sulfone group exhibit enhanced absorption in the near visible range (over 350 nm) allowing said compounds to be particularly effective in protecting polymer systems which are prone to degradation caused by actinic irradiation with wavelengths over 350 nm.

Abstract: Tris-aryl-s-triazine UV absorbers typified by those of formula A or B ##STR1## provide excellent light stability protection to electro coat, base coat or clear coat finishes.

Abstract: 2-(2-Hydroxyphenyl)-2H-benzotriazole UV-absorbers substituted at the 5-position of the benzo ring by a sulfoxide or sulfone group exhibit enhanced absorption in the near visible range (over 350 nm) allowing said compounds to be particularly effective in protecting polymer systems which are prone to degradation caused by actinic irradiation with wavelengths over 350 nm.

Abstract: 2-(2-Hydroxyphenyl)-2H-benzotriazole UV-absorbers substituted at the 5-position of the benzo ring by a thioether group exhibit enhanced absorption in the near visible range (over 350 nm) allowing said compounds to be particularly effective in protecting polymer systems which are prone to degradation caused by actinic irradiation with wavelengths over 350 nm.