Abstract: N-substituted perfluoroalkylated pyrrolidines of the formula III where RF, B, Q and q are as defined herein are prepared from diallylamine, a perfluoroalkyl iodide and an amino-reactive compound selected from the group of carboxylic acids, anhydrides, acid chlorides, oxiranes, haloalkanes, isocyanates, ureas and (meth)acrylic compounds. These compounds are useful as specialty surfactants and as oil-proofing agents for paper and textiles. Polymers derived from the (meth)acrylamides are useful to impart water, oil and grease repellency to various substrates.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparation of polymers containing N→O terminal groups and to compositions comprising polymers obtained by this process. The process comprises polymerizing by atom transfer radical polymerization (ATRP) an aliphatic monomer of oligomer containing ethylene groups in the presence of a polymerization initiator.

Abstract: Dye mixtures which comprise at least one 1:2 cobalt complex dye of the formazan compound of the formula in which X is substituted or unsubstituted C1-C8alkyl, phenyl, naphthyl, furyl or thienyl, R1 and R2 independently of one another are hydrogen or substituted or unsubstituted C1-C8alkyl, phenyl or naphthyl, m is a number from 1 to 4 and the rings I, II, III and IV may be further substituted, together with at least one anthraquinone dye of the formula (2) as defined in claim 1, or together with at least one 1:2 chromium or 1:2 cobalt complex dye of two identical or different azo compounds from the group comprising the compounds of the formulae (3), (4), (5) and (6) as defined in claim 1; and novel 1:2 cobalt complex formazan dyes. The dye mixtures are particularly suitable for dyeing or printing natural and synthetic polyamide fiber materials, dyeings or prints having good fastnesses being obtained.

Abstract: This invention relates to a novel, inventive process for the preparation of biphenyls or aromatic olefins by coupling reactions of the Suzuki coupling and Heck coupling type, using allylpalladium catalysts of the &mgr;-halo(triisopropylphosphine)(&eegr;3-allyl)palladium(II) type.

Abstract: Penta- and hexa-coordinated, bridged ruthenium and osmium catalysts of the formula wherein Me is ruthenium or osmium; L1 and L2 are neutral ligands having electron donor properties; X is an anionic ligand; Y is oxygen or sulphur; A is a direct bond, C1-C4alkylene or C2-C4alkylidene; Z is a direct bond, oxygen, sulphur or the groups wherein R1 and R2 are hydrogen or hydrocarbon radicals; their preparation and their us in the synthesis of polymers, in the ring-closure metathesis of diolefins, in the cross metathesis of olefins and in the isomerisation of olefins are disclosed.

Abstract: This invention relates to a novel advantageous process for the stereoselective preparation of 2-hydroxy-4-phenylbutyrates (HPB esters) and of their precursors. This is done by starting from readily accessible &agr;-unsaturated &agr;-hydroxy-&ggr;-keto esters which can be prepared by Claisen condensation.

Abstract: A process for preventing the redeposition of migrant dyes in a washing liquor by adding to each liter of the washing liquor, which comprises a peroxide-containing detergent, from 0.5 to 150 mg of one or more asymmetric manganese complexes of the salen type.

Abstract: The invention relates to penta- and hexacoordinated ruthenium and osmium carbene catalysts, in which a sulfur, oxygen or nitrogen atom is attached to the carbene group which is coordinated with the central ruthenium or osmium atom, to their preparation and to their use for synthesizing polymers, for ring-closing metathesis of olefins and for isomerizing olefins.

Abstract: This invention relates to a novel, technically advantageous process for the preparation of a mixture of alkylated phenothiazines and diphenylamines. Starting from diphenylamine, this is reacted with elemental sulfur in the presence of iodine, and the substance mixture of diphenylamine and phenothiazine is treated with an olefin in the presence of an acid catalyst.

Abstract: Dry particulate polymeric products, generally spray dried granules, are made by reverse phase polymerization in a partially water miscible continuous phase in the presence of an ionizable stabilizer which is water soluble when ionized and water insoluble when unionized, with the result that all the contamination in the products can be water soluble or miscible. The products are of value as flocculants and viscosifiers, for instance for cosmetic or pharmaceutical clear gels.

Abstract: A description is given of compounds of the formula in which the general symbols are as defined in claim 1, and of their zirconium, bismuth and calcium salts, and of the salts with the compounds of the formula II in which the general symbols are as defined in claim 1, as corrosion inhibitors in coating compositions for protecting metallic surfaces.

Abstract: There is provided a stable, concentrated fabric rinse composition comprising 0.1 to 20, preferably 1 to 10% by weight of a UV absorber selected from a hydroxyaryl-1,3,5-triazine, a sulphonated-1,3,5-triazine, an o-hydroxyphenylbenzotriazole or a 2-aryl-2H-benzotriazole, based on the total weight of the composition, and a fabric care ingredient, preferably a fabric softener, a stain release or stain repellant ingredient or a water-proofing agent, the remainder being substantially water. The fabric rinse composition is preferably a fabric softener composition comprising 5 to 25, preferably 10 to 20% by weight of a cationic fabric softening agent and 0.1 to 20, preferably 1 to 10% by weight of a UV absorber selected from a hydroxyaryl-1,3,5-triazine, a sulphonated-1,3,5-triazine, an o-hydroxyphenylbenzotriazole or a 2-aryl-2H-benzotriazole, each based on the total weight of the composition, the remainder being substantially water.

Abstract: A washing and cleaning process which comprises adding to the corresponding liquor comprising a peroxide-containing washing and cleaning agent 1 to 500 millimoles per liter of liquor of one or more than one compound of the salene type.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of nitrogen-containing complexing agents for deodorization and antimicrobial treatment of the skin and of textile fiber materials. The complexing agents employed according to the invention have the formula in which Q1, is Carb1; Carb2,; or a radical of the formula —(CH2)m1—OH; Q2 is hydrogen or Carb2; and Q3 is Carb3; an amino acid radical; or a radical of the formula where Carb1, Carb2 and Carb3 independently of one another are the radical of a C1-C8-mono- or -dicarboxylic acid and m1 is 1 to 5. The complexing agents according to the invention show a pronounced bacteriostatic action against Corynebacterium xerosis (bacteria which cause body odour) and are therefore suitable as the antimicrobial active substance in body care compositions and antimicrobial fabric finishing of textile materials.

Abstract: Reactive dyes of formula (1) wherein b is the number 1 or 2, A is the radical of formula (2) or (3) D1, D2, R1, R2, X1, Y, l, m and n are as defined in the specification, are especially suitable for dyeing cotton and wool and yield dyeings having good all round properties.

Abstract: Compositions comprising an ester with perfluoroalkyl groups and an oligo- or polyurethane which may likewise contain perfluoroalkyl groups are useful for the oil and water repellant finishing of sheetlike textile materials. The compositions may additionally include acrylic polymers having perfluoroalkyl groups and extenders. Especially the use of nonionic aqueous dispersions of the compositions makes it possible to obtain textiles with little if any effect losses after mechanical abrasion and good LAD effects.

Abstract: The inventions is drawn to mixtures of manganese complexes and organic ligands which significantly improve the bleaching effect of hydrogen peroxide in washing liquours and prevent the reabsorption of migrating dyes in peroxide-containing washing liquors.

Abstract: A description is given of diphenyl compounds of formula wherein R is a camphor or hydantoin derivative; and R1 is hydrogen; or C1-C5alkyl. These compounds are suitable as light stabilizers in cosmetic, pharmaceutical and veterinary formulations.

Abstract: Calcitic and/or siliceous particulate materials are provided with increased resistance to penetration by water, oil or grease damage from water, oil or grease by a process which comprises treating said materials with an aqueous composition containing: (A) from about 0.1 to 4% by weight on a 100% solids basis of an aqueous solution or self-dispersed emulsion or dispersion of a copolymer which is a reaction product of monomers containing fluorinated groups, cationic groups and nonionic groups, optionally (B) an effective amount of a penetration assistant, and (C) water to make up 100%.

Abstract: There are disclosed compounds of formula I wherein R1 and R2 are each independently of the other C3-C18alkyl, C5-C12cycloalkyl, C5-C6cycloalkylmethyl, C9-C10bicycloalkylmethyl, C9-C10tricycloalkylmethyl, phenyl, C7-C24alkylphenyl or, taken together, are R3 is C2-C18alkylene which is interrupted by —O—, —S—, or —NR4—, or is a group of formula R4 is hydrogen, C1-C18alkyl, phenyl-C1-C4alkyl, phenyl or C1-C6alkyl-substituted phenyl, R5 is hydrogen or methyl. These compounds are particularly suitable for use as additives for lubricant compositions, hydraulic fluids and machining fluids.