Abstract: A photographic material is described which comprises, on a base, blue-sensitive, green-sensitive and/or red-sensitive silver-halide emulsion layers and if desired a protection layer, a layer containing a UV absorber being arranged between the uppermost silver-halide emulsion layer and the protection layer or on top of the uppermost silver-halide emulsion layer, wherein the UV absorber conforms to the formula ##STR1## in which the radicals R.sub.1 and R.sub.12 are as defined in claim 1.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula (1) ##STR1## in which R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 independently of one another, are hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.25 alkyl, C.sub.7 -C.sub.9 phenylalkyl, unsubstituted or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl-substituted phenyl, unsubstituted or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl-substituted C.sub.5 -C.sub.8 cycloalkyl; C.sub.1 -C.sub.18 alkoxy, hydroxyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.25 alkanoyloxy, C.sub.3 -C.sub.25 alkenoyloxy, C.sub.3 -C.sub.25 alkanoyloxy which is interrupted by oxygen, sulfur or >N--R.sub.16 ; C.sub.6 -C.sub.9 cycloalkylcarbonyloxy, benzoyloxy or C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 alkyl-substituted benzoyloxy, where R.sub.16 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkyl, or, furthermore, the radicals R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 or the radicals R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 together with the carbon atoms to which they are bound form a phenyl ring, R.sub.4 is additionally --(CH.sub.2).sub.n --COR.sub.11, in which n is 0, 1 or 2, R.sub.11 is hydroxyl, ##STR2## R.sub.14 and R.sub.15, independently of one another, are hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.

Abstract: The beta crystalline form of 2,2',2"-nitrilo[triethyl-tris-(3,3',5,5'-tetra-tert-butyl-1,1'-biphenyl-2, 2'-diyl) phosphite] is obtained by the thermal treatment of the phosphite compound at 125.degree. C. in the absence of any solvent.The beta crystalline form is an effective process stabilizer for polyolefins, particularly polypropylene.

Abstract: Products are described which can be obtained by reacting components a), b) and c), where component a) is a compound of the formula I or a mixture of compounds of the formula I, component b) is a compound of the formula II or a mixture of compounds of the formula II and component c) is a compound of the formula III or a mixture of compounds of the formula III, ##STR1## in which the general symbols are as defined in claim 1, the compound of the formula I being, for example, pentaerythritol, thiodiethylene glycol, 1,4-butanediol, 1,4-propanediol, diethylene glycol, triethylene glycol, diethanolamine or glycerol, the compound of the formula II being, for example, sunflower oil or coconut fat, and the compound of the formula III being, for example, methyl 3-(3',5'-di-tert-butyl-4'-hydroxyphenyl)propionate. The abovementioned products can be used as liquid antioxidants in polymers and lubricants.

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: Light-stabilized polymer microparticles, which contain at least one light stabilizer, and processes for the preparation of these microparticles by polymerization of suitable monomers, at least a part of the polymerization being carried out in the presence of at least one light stabilizer, are described. The polymer microparticles can be used in coating compositions which comprise a disperse phase containing these particles and a liquid continuous phase.Coatings and finishes based on the compositions according to the invention are distinguished by improved weathering resistance, in particular by a high light stability.

Abstract: Novel cyclic pyrophosphite of formula I ##STR1## are prepared from the corresponding 6-chloro and 6-oxo phosphepins or phosphocins. The cyclic pyrophosphites are effective process stabilizers for organic materials subject to thermal, oxidative or actinic induced degradation, particularly polyolefins and especially polypropylene.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula I ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.18 alkyl, cyclopentyl or cyclohexyl, and R.sub.2 and R.sub.3, independently of one another, are phenyl which is unsubstituted or monosubstituted to tetrasubstituted by halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl and/or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, with the proviso that R.sub.1 is not decyl if R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are chlorine-substituted phenyl, are suitable for the photopolymerisation of compounds containing ethylenically unsaturated double bonds.

Abstract: Novel piperidine-triazine compounds of the formula (I) useful as light stabilizers, heat stabilizers and antioxidants for organic materials.The meanings of R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4, X.sub.1, X.sub.2, X.sub.3, Y.sub.1, Y.sub.2, M and N are defined in the text.

Abstract: Oligomerized 1,2-dihydro-2,2,4-trimethylquinoline is an effective curing agent for epoxy resins to give products with high glass transition temperatures, low water absorption and excellent retention of hot/wet physical properties. These cured epoxy resins find use as matrix resins, in laminates, adhesives, coatings and in electrical applications.

Abstract: A combination of a thin upper honeycomb core plus a lower honeycomb core of equal or lower density than the upper core united by only a thin light weight interlayer within two outer skins provides a low weight hybrid panel with increased durability when the upper surface is subjected to localized compressive loads.

Abstract: A composite sandwich panel structure having first and second honeycomb core layers and fire barrier membranes separating the honeycomb core layers as well as forming facing skins provides protection from burn-through after 15 minutes of subjection to a 2000.degree. F. front side flame impingement at 10.5 btu/m.sup.2 heat flux density, with a 110.degree. F. average off-surface temperature 12" off of the backside of the panel. The facing skins on the outside of the honeycomb core layers are preferably formed by a layer of vermiculite film together with a layer phenolic prepreg. The center septum layer separating the first and second honeycomb core layers can be an inorganic fiber membrane, with a layer of phenolic prepreg on both sides thereof, and/or a layer of vermiculite film or other suitable materials providing a fire barrier.

Abstract: There are described novel alkaline earth metal salts, transition metal salts and transition metal complexes of compounds of the formula I ##STR1## in which R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 are, independently of one another, hydrogen, halogen, nitro, cyano, CF.sub.3, C.sub.1 -C.sub.15 alkyl, C.sub.5 -C.sub.12 cycloalkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.15 alkenyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 haloalkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 alkylthio, C.sub.6 -C.sub.10 aryl which is unsubstituted or substituted by C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; C.sub.6 -C.sub.10 aryloxy which is unsubstituted or substituted by C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; C.sub.7 -C.sub.12 arylalkyl which is unsubstituted or substituted on the aryl radical by from 1 to 3 C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl groups; --CO.sub.2 R.sub.6, --COR.sub.6 or ##STR2## where at least one of the radicals R.sub.1 to R.sub.5 is hydrogen, halogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.15 alkyl, in addition the radicals R.sub.1 and R.sub.2, R2 and R.sub.3, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 or R.sub.4 and R.sub.

Abstract: Esters or phenol ethers of the formula I or II ##STR1## in which m and n are each an integer from the range from 1 to 6; A.sup.1 is an m-valent hydrocarbon radical having 1 to 30 carbon atoms; or an m-valent hydrocarbon radical having 2 to 30 carbon atoms, which contains the heteroatoms oxygen, nitrogen and/or sulfur and the free valencies of which are located on carbon atoms; and in which A.sup.1, in the case where m=2, additionally is a direct bond;A.sup.2 is an n-valent aromatic or araliphatic hydrocarbon radical having 6 to 30 carbon atoms; or an n-valent aromatic or araliphatic hydrocarbon radical having 5 to 30 carbon atoms, which contains the heteroatoms oxygen, nitrogen and/or sulfur and n free valencies of which are located on those carbon atoms which are a constituent of aromatic rings;R.sup.1 is hydrogen; a hydrocarbon or hydrocarbonoxy radical having 1 to 36 carbon atoms, which is unsubstituted or substituted by --CO--N(R.sup.3).sub.2 or interrupted by --CO--N(R.sup.3)-- or --N(R.sup.

Abstract: The present invention relates to synergistic mixtures for stabilising polymeric organic materials against light, heat and oxidation; said synergistic mixtures contain sterically hindered cyclic amines and particular derivatives of 3-pyrazolidinone or 1,2,4-triazolidine-3,5-dione. In addition, the present invention relates to some new derivatives of 3-pyrazolidinone or 1,2,4-triazolidine-3,5-dione.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel piperidine compounds of the formula (I) ##STR1## in which X.sub.1, X.sub.2, X.sub.3 and n are as defined in the text. The compounds of the invention can be used as light stabilizers, heat stabilizers and oxidation stabilizers for organic materials, in particular synthetic polymers.

Abstract: A process for preparing a compound of the formula (I) ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 is e.g. hydrogen, R.sub.2 is e.g. C.sub.2 -C.sub.12 alkylene and R.sub.3 is e.g. C.sub.1 -C.sub.18 alkyl;which process comprises reacting, in water, in the absence of an organic solvent, a compound of the formula (II)Cl--COOR.sub.3 (II)wherein R.sub.3 is as defined above with a compound of the formula (III) ##STR2## where R.sub.1 is e.g. as defined above and R.sub.2 ' is e.g. as defined above for R.sub.2, at a temperature of from 0.degree. to 60.degree. C., 1 to 1.5 mol of the compound of the formula (II) being used per mol --NH-- group in the compound of the formula (III); and neutralizing the hydrochloric acid formed with an inorganic base.

Abstract: Novel piperidine compounds of the formula (I) are suitable for use as light stabilizers, heat stabilizers and oxidation stabilizers for organic materials.The definitions of R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4, R.sub.5, A and n in the formula (I) are given in the text.

Abstract: Compounds of formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are each independently of the other hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.24 alkyl, phenyl-substituted C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, unsubstituted or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl-substituted C.sub.5 -C.sub.8 cycloalkyl, unsubstituted or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl-substituted phenyl, with the proviso that both substituents R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are not simultaneously hydrogen,n is an integer from 3 to 8,R.sub.3 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.18 alkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.8 alkyl which is interrupted by --O--, --S-- or --NR.sub.4 --, unsubstituted or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl-substituted C.sub.5 -C.sub.8 cycloalkyl, phenyl-substituted C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, unsubstituted or C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 alkyl-substituted phenyl or a radical --(CH.sub.2).sub.m --COOR.sub.4 or ##STR2## R.sub.4 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.18 alkyl, unsubstituted or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl-substituted C.sub.5 -C.sub.8 cycloalkyl, benzyl or phenyl,R.sub.5 is hydrogen, methyl, benzyl or a radical --OR.sub.7,m is 1 or 2,X is O, S, or NR.sub.

Abstract: Thermoplastic articles, preferably of polycarbonate, are advantageously stabilized by selected bisbenzophenone UV absorbers concentrated in the outer surface or coating layers of the article prepared by coextrusion techniques.