Abstract: A process for modifying the slump of a concrete or mortar by the addition at different times of a water-soluble poly(alkylene oxide) and a .beta.-naphthalene sulphonate-formaldehyde condensate, a plasticizer or superplasticizer which is selected from lignosulphonates, melamine sulphonate formaldehyde condensates, carboxylates and selected styrene-maleic anhydride copolymers. The poly(alkylene oxide) is preferably partially replaced by a (hydroxy)alkyl cellulose. The process is advantageously used in shotcreting.

Abstract: A hardenable composition suitable for flooring and for coating concrete surfaces comprising(a) an acrylic binder comprising a (meth)acrylic ester of the formula ##STR1## where R.sub.1 is C.sub.2-6 alkylene, n is 0-3 and R.sub.2 is a radical of an aromatic or alicyclic dicarboxylic acid ester or a dicyclopentenyl radical, n being 0 only when R.sub.2 is a dicyclopentenyl radical, and(b) a component which is one or both (preferably both) of carbon black and a polyfunctional aliphatic or aromatic polyester- or polyether- urethane oligomer. The composition also preferably comprises aggregate such as sand. The compositions have excellent impact resistance and flexural strength.

Abstract: An anti-efflorescence admixture for concrete products comprising a tall oil fatty acid and a fatty acid, a portion of the acid content of the tall oil fatty acid and/or fatty acid optionally being present in salt form with an alkanolamine or alkylamine, which admixture is effective in controlling both primary and secondary efflorescence.

Abstract: Rapid setting cementitious compositions comprise hydraulic cement and at least 4% by weight based on the weight of the cement of a water-soluble malate or citramalate such as an alkali metal malate or alkali metal citramalate.

Abstract: Fibre-reactive 1:1 copper complexes of the formula ##STR1## which compounds are in free acid or salt form, and mixtures thereof, are useful for dyeing or printing hydroxy group- or nitrogen-containing organic substrates, for example leather and fibre material comprising natural or synthetic polyamides or natural or regenerated cellulose; the most preferred substrate is a textile material comprising cotton.

Abstract: An additive for cementitious compositions comprises at least one sulfated polysaccharide obtained by the sulfation of a polysaccharide, preferably under moderate conditions. The additive enhances the fluidity and workability of cementitious mixes, and gives higher final compressive strength.

Abstract: Triphendioxazine compounds of formula I, ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are either both hydrogen or form a single chain linking the 8,9-; 9,10- or 10,11-positions, the single chain having the formula --NR.sub.5 ---(CO).sub.m --NH--, --CR.sub.5 .dbd.CH--CO--NH--, --CO--CH.sub.2 --CO--NH--, --CO--CH.dbd.CR.sub.5 --NH--, --CO--NH--CO--NH--, --CO--NH--CR.sub.6 .dbd.N--, --CR.sub.6 .dbd.N--CO--NH--, --NR.sub.5--(CO).sub.m --O--or --NH--CR.sub.5 .dbd.N--whereR.sub.5 is hydrogen, C.sub.1-4 alkyl or phenyl, R.sub.6 is hydrogen, C.sub.1-4 alkyl or phenyl;m is 1 or 2 and R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are either both hydrogen or form a single chain linking the 1,2-, 2,3- or 3,4-positions, the single chain having a formula selected from --NR.sub.5 --(CO).sub.m --NH--, --CR.sub.5 .dbd.CH--CO--NH--, --O--CH.sub.2 --CO--NH--, --CO--CH.dbd.CR.sub.5 --NH--, --CO--NH--CO--NH--, --CONH--CR.sub.6 .dbd.N--, --CR.sub.6 .dbd.N--CO--NH--, --NR.sub.5 --(CO).sub.m --O--or --NH--CR.sub.5 .dbd.N--where the symbols R.sub.5, R.sub.

Abstract: A cementitious composition comprising(a) a cementitious material;(b) a fly ash which has a calcium oxide content of from 15-45% by weight;(c) a hydroxycarboxylic acid; and(d) a water-soluble source of alkali metal ions.The compositions are useful as concretes, grouts and mortars.

Abstract: The invention provides a process for the production of azodyes and their derivatives by diazotization and coupling reactions and optionally further modification reactions, wherein a compound of formula ##STR1## in which E signifies an aromatic bivalent radical,X.sub.1 signifies hydroxy or a primary amino group,Y.sub.1 signifies hydroxy or a primary amino groupand in which the aminogroup linked to the --SO.sub.2 -bound phenyl radical may optionally be acylated,or a mixture of compounds of formula (I), is employed as a coupling component or/and--in the non-acylated form--as a diazo component,the invention in particular relates also to the novel dyes and their use and to the novel intermediates.

Abstract: The invention relates to cationically bridged tetrakisazo compounds, corresponding to formula I, ##STR1## wherein the individual symbols are defined as in claim 1, as well as residues and liquid preparations thereof. The compounds and their preparations are used for dyeing and printing hydroxy-group-containing or nitrogen-containing organic substrates by a known method. Preferred substrates are textile materials which consist of or contain cellulose, especially cotton, or also bast fibres, leather and preferably paper or paper pulp products, especially wood-containing paper.

Abstract: A cementitious composition comprising(A) 10-30 parts cementitious material;(B) 50-80 parts fly ash weight; and(C) 1.5-8 parts hydroxycarboxylic acid and/or salt thereof.

Abstract: Amine curable compositions containing a partially acrylated epoxy resin useful for forming protective and/or decorative coatings on a variety of substrates, particularly flooring substrates.

Abstract: The invention provides a process for the production of azodyes and their derivatives by diazotization and coupling reactions and optionally further modification reactions, wherein a compound of formula ##STR1## in which E signifies an aromatic bivalent radical,X.sub.1 signifies hydroxy or a primary amino group,Y.sub.1 signifies hydroxy or a primary amino groupand in whichthe aminogroup linked to the --SO.sub.2 -bound phenyl radical may optionally be acylated,or a mixture of compounds of formula (I), is employed as a coupling component or/and--in the non-acylated form--as a diazo component,the invention in particular relates also to the novel dyes and their use and to the novel intermediates.

Abstract: The invention provides a process for the production of azodyes and their derivatives by diazotization and coupling reactions and optionally further modification reactions, wherein a compound of formula ##STR1## in which E signifies an aromatic bivalent radical,X.sub.1 signifies hydroxy or a primary amino group,Y.sub.1 signifies hydroxy or a primary amino group and in which the aminogroup linked to the --SO.sub.2 --bound phenyl radical may optionally be acylated,or a mixture of compounds of formula (I), is employed as a coupling component or/and--in the non-acylated form--as a diazo component, the invention in particular relates also to the novel dyes and their use and to the novel intermediates.

Abstract: Basic sulpho group-containing disazo compounds which are metal-free, correspond to the formula ##STR1## in which the symbols are as defined in claim 1. These compounds, in form of their water-soluble salts, and preparations thereof are used for dyeing or printing cationically dyeable materials such as hydroxy group- or nitrogen-containing organic substrates of which textile material comprising natural or synthetic polyamide or natural or regenerated cellulose and especially cotton, leather and paper are preferred. Furthermore, they can be used for the preparation of inks in a conventional manner.

Abstract: A process for modifying the slump of a concrete or mortar by the addition at different times of a water-soluble poly(alkylene oxide) and a .beta.-naphthalene sulphonate-formaldehyde condensate, a plasticizer or superplasticizer which is selected from lignosulphonates, melamine sulphonate formaldehyde condensates, carboxylates and selected styrene-maleic anhydride copolymers. The poly(alkylene oxide) is preferably partially replaced by a (hydroxy)alkyl cellulose. The process is advantageously used in shotcreting.

Abstract: The disazo dyestuffs and mixtures thereof, of the general formula I ##STR1## wherein the symbols R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4, R.sub.5 and M possess the significances given in claim 1, are eminently suitable for dyeing or printing organic substrates containing hydroxyl, thiol or amido groups, especially cotton or paper.

Abstract: A hardenable monomer composition useful for flooring composition, grouts, mortars and the like comprises a mixture of crosslinkable acrylic monomer, carbon black and/or polyester- or polyether-methane oligomer having at least two polymerizable double bonds and a paraffin oil. The monomer is preferably of the formula I ##STR1## and there is preferably present other monomers, particularly hydroxypropyl methacrylate.

Abstract: Phthalocyanine compounds which contain a heterocyclic fibre-reactive radical correspond to the formula ##STR1## in which the symbols are as defined in the specification, which compounds are in free acid or salt form, and mixtures thereof, are useful for dyeing or printing hydroxy group- or nitrogen-containing organic substrates, for example leather and fibre material comprising natural or synthetic polyamides or natural or regenerated cellulose; the most preferred substrate is a textile material comprising cotton.

Abstract: A method of reclaiming leftover ready-mix concrete comprising the steps of:(1) retarding the hydration of the unused portion of concrete returned from a job site; and(2) after the desired retarded period adding a hydration acceleration agent to restore the concrete to a settable state.