Abstract: Movement of a coke drum feed line relative to the feed inlet using apparatus comprising a plurality of means for moving the feed line in generally mutually orthogonal directions. One end of each moving means is pivotally attached to a support means by spherical bearings, while the other end is in direct or indirect engagement with the feed line. In a preferred embodiment, the feed line is supported by a bracket which extends generally longitudinally along the exterior surface and to which the moving means are attached. Suitably, the moving means comprises hydraulic or pneumatic cylinders provided with shafts extending axially from one end of the cylinders, whereby movement of the shaft is effected by introducing fluid into the cylinder so as to move a piston associated with the shaft.

Abstract: Novel N-(4-alkenylthio)-phenyl-N'-benzoylureas of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is a C.sub.3 -alkenyl group, or a C.sub.3 -alkenyl group which is mono- or disubstituted with chlorine or bromine, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 independently of one another are each hydrogen or chlorine, R.sub.4 is hydrogen, fluorine or chlorine, and R.sub.5 is fluorine or chlorine; processes for producing these compounds, and also compositions containing the compounds, for use in combating pests, particularly in combating insect pests in the field of plant protection, and combating ectoparasites. The compounds have high ovicidal activity.

Abstract: Salts of formamidines with polymers containing sulfonic acid groups; processes for producing these salts; and the use thereof in combating pests.

Abstract: The invention relates to cyclobutanedicarboxisoimides of the formula I ##STR1## wherein one of X and Y is oxygen and the other is ##STR2## each of R.sub.1 and R.sub.6 independently is methyl or ethyl, each of R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 independently is hydrogen, fluorine or methyl, or R.sub.2 is aceto hydrogen or methyl, while R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 together can also form an additional valency in the 4-membered cycloaliphatic ring. These compounds are suitable for controlling a variety of phytopathogenic fungi. They can be obtained by cyclizing the corresponding cyclobutanedicarboxylic acid monoamides in the temperature range from about -20.degree. to +100.degree. C., in the presence of dehydrating agents such as acetic anhydride or N,N'-dicyclohexylcarbodiimide.

Abstract: Novel o-benzylphenols as well as a process for their production, a method for combating harmful microorganisms and compositions comprising said o-benzylphenols are provided.

Abstract: Phenylacetates of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is isopropyl or cyclopropyl, R.sub.2 is hydrogen, cyano, ethynyl, prop-1-ynyl or --CSNH.sub.2, and X.sub.1 is hydrogen, methyl, fluorine or chlorine, a process for their production and method of use thereof in pest control.

Abstract: Novel compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is chlorine, bromine or nitro, R.sub.2 is chlorine or bromine, R.sub.3 is hydrogen or fluorine, R.sub.4 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.9 alkyl which is unsubstituted or substituted by halogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkoxy, or is C.sub.2 -C.sub.7 alkenyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 alkynyl or C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 cycloalkyl, each of which is unsubstituted or substituted by halogen or aryl, or is phenyl which is unsubstituted or substituted by halogen, nitro or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, or is a 5-membered heterocyclic ring system which contains a hetero-atom, or is X-R.sub.5, wherein X is oxygen or sulfur and R.sub.5 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl or C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 alkenyl, each of which is unsubstituted or substituted by halogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkoxy, or is phenyl which is unsubstituted or substituted by halogen, nitro, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkoxy, or is benzyl which is unsubstituted or substituted by halogen or nitro.

Abstract: Novel substituted 1,3-benzodithiol-2-N,N-dialkyliminium salts of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 independently of one another are each hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 -alkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 -cycloalkyl, C.sub.3 -alkenyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.5 -alkynyl or the radical --(CH.sub.2).sub.n --OR, in which R is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, and n is the number 2 or 3; R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 independently of one another are each C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, or together they are the radical --(CH.sub.2).sub.4 -- or --(CH.sub.2).sub.5 --; and X.sup..crclbar. is a molar equivalent of an anion of an inorganic or organic acid; processes for producing these compounds, as well as compositions containing them, and their use for combating pests, particularly for combating members of the order Acarina which infest plants and animals. The novel compounds are distinguished by their special effectiveness against mites which damage plants.

Abstract: The invention relates to N-phenoxyphenylisothioureas of the formula ##STR1## wherein each R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 is hydrogen, halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, trifluoromethyl or nitro, each of R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 is C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 alkyl, R.sub.6 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 alkenyl or C.sub.3 -C.sub.5 alkynyl, R.sub.7 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 alkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.5 alkenyl or C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 cycloalkyl, and R.sub.8 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 alkyl. The invention further relates to the production of these compounds and their use in pest control, as well as to phenoxyphenylthioureas as intermediates for the production of the N-phenoxyphenylisothioureas of the invention.

Abstract: A process for the manufacture of fine-crystalline fluorescent brighteners of the bis-triazinylaminostilbene series in the .beta.-crystal form by mixing the water-containing fluorescent brightener filter cake with an aqueous dispersant solution at temperatures between 70.degree. and 85.degree. C. and grinding at this temperature, is provided.

Abstract: New mixtures of components comprising (A) reaction products of (a) 1.0 epoxy group equivalent of a diglycidyl ether, (b) 0.2 to 5.0 amino group equivalents of a polyalkylenepolyaminoamide obtained from (b') a polymerised, unsaturated fatty acid and (b") an aliphatic polyalkylenepolyamine, (c) 0 to 0.6 amino group equivalent of a primary fatty amine and (d) 0 to 1.0 mol of an epihalogenohydrin, these reaction products being converted into the salt form by adding acid, and (B) a homopolymer of styrene or a copolymer of styrene or acrylonitrile and an alkyl acrylate or methacrylate, which mixtures of components can be used as paper sizes and as textile treatment agents.

Abstract: A new improved process for producing pyridinaldehydes and hydrazone derivatives thereof, for example, pyridinaldehyde-phenylhydrazones, is described. This comprises reacting an aminomethylpyridine with an aldehyde or a ketone to give a compound of the formula ##STR1## isomerizing the compound (III), in the presence of suitable catalysts, to a compound of the formula ##STR2## and converting the compound (V), in the presence of an acid and optionally in the presence of a hydrazine, into a pyridinaldehyde or a pyridinaldehyde-hydrazone. It is possible to produce by the process according to the invention pyridinaldehydes and pyridinaldehyde-hydrazones in a simple manner, under mild ecologically favorable conditions and in good to very good yields.

Abstract: A process for combating micro-organisms in or on organic or inorganic substrates and for protecting the said substrates against attack by micro-organisms, which comprises treating the substrates with a water-soluble phthalocyanine derivative, in the presence of oxygen and water and while irradiating with light in the infra-red and/or visible range, antimicrobical agents containing water-soluble phthalocyanine compounds as well as new phthalocyanine compounds are described.

Abstract: A pressure-sensitive or heat-sensitive recording material which comprises in its color reactant system, as developer for the color former, at least one compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein the ring Z is a heterocyclic radical which does not contain a keto group adjacent to the linking carbon atom, X is the direct bond, --O--, --CHR--, --NR--, --CONR--, --SO.sub.2 NR--, --Nr.sub.1 --CO--NR.sub.2 --,--NR.sub.1 --CS--NR.sub.2 -- or --NR.sub.1 --SO.sub.2 --NR.sub.2 --, wherein each of R, R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 independently is hydrogen, alkyl of at most 12 carbon atoms which is unsubstituted or substituted by halogen, cyano or lower alkoxy, or is benzyl, phenyl, or benzyl or phenyl each of which is substituted by halogen, methyl or methoxy, Q is carbon or an unsubstituted or substituted hydrocarbon radical, Y is halogen and m is 1 to 3. The grouping --O--Y.sub.m is preferably --C(Hal).sub.3, wherein Hal is halogen.

Abstract: Phosphonium compounds of the formula(R).sub.3 P.sup..sym. --CH.sub.2 --X--CH.dbd.CH--R.sub.1 --Y.sup..crclbar.in which R is preferably alkyl having 1 to 4 C atoms, cyclohexyl or phenyl, R.sub.1 is a substituted or unsubstituted aromatic radical, especially a phenyl radical, X is phenylene, 4,4'-biphenylene or 1,4- or 2,6-naphthylene and Y.sup..crclbar. is SO.sub.3.sup..crclbar., SO.sub.2.sup..crclbar. or COO.sup..crclbar., a process for their preparation and a process for the preparation of asymetrically substituted fluorescent brightening agents of the formulaZ--CH.dbd.CH--X--CH.dbd.CH--R.sub.1 Y.sup..crclbar. M.sup..sym.in which R.sub.1, X and Y.sup..crclbar. are as defined above, M.sup.61 is a cation and Z is preferably a substituted or unsubstituted phenyl or 2-phenyl-triazol-4-yl radical, by reacting a bis-phosphonium compound of the formula ##STR1## in which Q.sup..crclbar. is an anion, with an aldehyde of the formula M.sup..sym. Y.sup..crclbar. --R.sub.

Abstract: A benzopyranothiazole of the formula ##STR1## wherein each of R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 independently represents hydrogen, alkyl of not more than 12 carbon atoms which is unsubstituted or substituted by halogen, hydroxyl, cyano or lower alkoxy, or represents cycloalkyl, phenyl, benzyl, or phenyl or benzyl which is substituted by halogen, lower alkyl or lower alkoxy, or R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached represent a 5- or 6-membered heterocyclic radical or a N-carbazolyl radical, Q represents hydrogen, lower alkyl, benzyl or groups of the formulae (1a) or (1b) ##STR2## each of X, X.sub.1 and X.sub.2 represents hydrogen, halogen, lower alkyl or lower alkoxy, each of Y.sub.1, Y.sub.2, Y'.sub.1 and Y'.sub.

Abstract: A cationic adsorption agent which is obtained by reaction of(a) an amino compound which contains at least one amino group and at least one free or methylolated carboxamide group, with(b) an aminoplast precondensate which does not contain amino groups.The novel adsorption agent is suitable in particular for removing anionic substances, such as acid dyes or reactive dyes, from aqueous solutions, especially from wastewaters.

Abstract: The distyrylbenzenes of the formula ##STR1## in which X and X' independently of one another are --COO-- or --CON(R.sub.4)-- in the o-position, a direct bond, oxygen, sulfur, --O--C.sub.1-3 --alkylene--CON(R.sub.4)--, --SO.sub.2 N(R.sub.4)--, --O--C.sub.1-3 -alkylene--COO-- or --OCO--, Y and Y' independently of one another are C.sub.1-20 -alkylene, R.sub.1 and R.sub.1 ' independently of one another are unsubstituted or substituted C.sub.1-8 -alkyl or C.sub.3-4 -alkenyl, or R.sub.1 together with R.sub.2, or R.sub.1 ' together with R.sub.2 ', is a heterocyclic ring, R.sub.2 and R.sub.2 ' independently of one another are unsubstituted or substituted C.sub.1-8 -alkyl or C.sub.3-4 -alkenyl, or R.sub.2 together with R.sub.1, or R.sub.2 ' together with R.sub.1 ', is a heterocyclic ring, or R.sub.1 and R.sub.2, or R.sub.1 ' and R.sub.2 ', together with R.sub.3 are a pyridine or picoline ring, R.sub.3 is hydrogen, unsubstituted or substituted C.sub.1-4 -alkyl or C.sub.3-4 -alkenyl, or together with R.sub.1 and R.sub.

Abstract: The invention provides compositions for improving the appearance of used textiles which contains a photoactivator and a fluorescent whitening agent which is a distyrylbiphenylsulfonic acid or a salt thereof and/or a 4,4'-bis-(1,2,3-triazol-2-yl)-2,2'-stilbenesulfonic acid or a salt thereof. The invention also provides soaking, detergent or rinsing liquors containing such compositions as well as a method of improving the appearance of used textiles which comprises the use of the compositions and liquors of the invention.

Abstract: Novel substituted N-tetrafluorophenyl-N-'-halobenzoylureas of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is fluorine or chlorine, and R.sub.2 is hydrogen, fluorine or chlorine; processes for producing these compounds, as well as compositions containing them, for combating pests, particularly insects which infest plants and animals. The novel compounds also exhibit an action inhibiting eating in the case of insects damaging plants by eating, and these compounds have favorable ovicidal and ovolarvicidal properties.