Abstract: A liquid preparation of a paper dye comprising a) 15 to 50% by weight of the dye of the formula CuPc[SO2NH(CH2)3N(CH3)2]2 to 3[SO3H]1 to 2 (1), in which CuPc represents copper phthalocyanine, or the alkali metal salt of (1), b) 5 to 15% by weight of ?-caprolactam, c) 1 to 8% by weight of formic acid, d) 1 to 7% by weight of benzyl alcohol, e) 0 to 3% by weight of a lower aliphatic organic acid, f) 0 to 5% by weight of an inorganic salt and g) water, to complete to 100% by weight, a process for the production of said preparation and the use thereof for dyeing, in particular dyeing of paper.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the modification of copolymers, in particular of grafted copolymers into comb copolymers. The modification comprises the steps (i) of controlled radical polymerization of a polymer or copolymer bearing a epoxide group at one end resulting from the initiation step, and (ii) a heating step of the polymer prepared under (i) and a copolymer bearing a functional group either in the backbone or attached to a side chain, which is able to react with the epxide group. The result is a comb copolymer with well controlled chain length of the grafted side arms expressed for example by a low polydispersity.

Abstract: Alkylamine, alkylenedi-, alkylenetri- or alkylenetetra-amine derivatives of N-alkyl-halo-acetamides, are useful as ashless, phosphorus-free and sulfur-free antiwear and friction modifying additives for lubricating oils. The additives are of the formula (I), (II) or (III) where A is alkylene of from 2 to 6 carbon atoms or is a group G, each independently, is alkylene of 2 to 6 carbon atoms, R, each independently, is alkyl or alkenyl of 1 to 8 carbon atoms and R?, each independently, is hydrogen or alkyl or alkenyl or 1 to 24 carbon atoms, where if an amide nitrogen is monosubstituted by alkyl or alkenyl, said alkyl or alkenyl is from 8 to 24 carbon atoms, where if an amide nitrogen is disubstituted by alkyl or alkenyl, the total carbon atoms of said alkyls or alkenyls combined are from 8 to 18 carbon atoms, and where each amide nitrogen is either mono- or disubstituted by alkyl or alkenyl.

Abstract: An ink jet recording media system is described which comprises at least one coating layer that comprises a copolymer or cooligomer, which copolymer or cooligomer comprises monomer units derived from at least one monomer selected from the group consisting of the acrylate and acrylamide monomers, at least one monomer selected from the group consisting of the amine containing ethylenically unsaturated monomers and at least one monomer selected from the group consisting of the polyacrylates of polyols. The copolymer or cooligomer is at least partially neutralized with acid. The media system exhibits excellent dye wash fastness, fast dry times, high gloss and excellent light fastness.

Abstract: New color developers, new mixture comprising it, its processes for preparation, heat sensitive recording compositions and materials comprising the novel developers and mixtures as well as their uses in heat sensitive recording materials.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a process for the preparation of a stabilized polyester that is low in the generation of aldehydes which comprises reacting one or more diacids with one or more diols in an esterification process, and/or one or more diesters with one or more diols in a transesterification process in the presence of an effective amount of a stabilizer selected from the group consisting of (a) a polyhydric alcohol which is for example poly(ethylene-co-vinyl alcohol), poly(styrene-co-allyl alcohol), maltitol, isomalt, sorbitol, xylitol, sucrose, mucic acid dibutylester, mucic acid di(phenyl-1-ethyl)ester, pentaerythritol or dipentaerythritol; (b) a compound of the formula II which is for example di-iso-octyl-phosphinic acid; (c) a sterically hindered amine which is for example Tinuvin 123 or Tinuvin 622; (d) a polyacrylamide, an anionic acrylic polymer or a cationic acrylamide copolymer; or (e) a hydroxylamine and/or a nitrone.

Abstract: The invention describes novel compound of the formula (I), wherein the general symbols are as defined in claim 1, as stabilizers for protecting organic materials, in particular synthetic polymers, against oxidative, thermal, dynamic, light-induced and/or ozone-induced degradation.

Abstract: Described are merocyanine derivatives of formula (1a) or (1b) wherein n and o are integers from 2 to 4 and aminocyclohexenone intermediates. They are used in protecting human and animal hair and skin from UV radiation.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for preparing solid particles comprising a phenolic antioxidant in essentially crystalline form and to the process step of further processing the phenolic antioxidants. Solid particles are prepared from a melt of the phenolic antioxidants are added to a dispersion comprising the solid particles of the compound (I) in a mixture of an organic water-miscible solvent and water and the crystals obtained from the dispersion are separated.

Abstract: The instant invention discloses a composition comprising a carrier, preferably a packaging material, and at least one compound of the formula (I) in which the general symbols are as defined in claim 1 as corrosion inhibor for protecting metallic surfaces.

Abstract: Disclosed are azo dyes of formula (1), wherein R1 is hydrogen; C1-C14alkyl; hydroxy-C1-C14alkyl; C2-C14alkenyl; a radical of formula (1a) —(CH2)n1—O—(CH2)n2—CH3; a radical of formula (1b) C10aryl; or C6-C10aryl-C1-C6alkyl; R3 is hydrogen; C1-C14alkyl; C2-C14alkenyl; C6-C10aryl; C6-C10aryl-C1-C6alkyl; or CO—R6; R4 is CO—R6; R5 is C1-C14alkyl; C2-C14alkenyl; C6-C10aryl; or C6-C10aryl-C1-C6alkyl; R6 is hydrogen; C1-C14alkyl; C2-C14alkenyl; or C6-C10aryl; R7, R8, R9 and R10, independently from each other are hydrogen; or C1-C5alkyl; m is 1; or 2; An? is an anion; If m=1, R2 is hydrogen; C1-C14alkyl; C2-C14alkenyl; a radical of formula (1a); a radical of formula (1b); C6-C10aryl; or C6-C10aryl-C1-C6alkyl; If m=2, R2 is the direct bond; or C1-C14alkylene, which is optionally substituted by one or more C1-C4alkyl, or which is optionally interrupted by C5-C10arylene, —O— or —NR9R10—; R9 and R10, independently from each other are hydrogen; or C1-C5alkyl; and n1, n2, n3 and n4, independently from each other are a numbe

Abstract: A polypropylene composition containing the components a) a crystallizable polypropylene homopolymer, random copolymer, alternating or segmented copolymer, block copolymer or a blend of polypropylene with another synthetic polymer, and b) 0.001 to 5%, relative to the weight of component a), of a specific trimesic acid derivative.

Abstract: A method for improving the dimensional stability of a shaped article made of a composition containing a nucleated polymeric material, which comprises adding to the polymeric material a divalent metal alcoholate of a polyhydroxy-(C2-C20alkane) before shaping.

Abstract: Polymeric substrates, for example polyolefins such as polypropylene, can be made flame retardant by the incorporation therein of a synergistic mixture of (i.) at least one compound selected from the group consisting of nitroxyl stabilizers, hydroxylamine stabilizers, nitrone stabilizers, substituted hydroxylamine stabilizers, amine oxide stabilizers, benzofuranone stabilizers, phosphite and phosphonite stabilizers, quinone methide stabilizers and monoacrylate esters of 2,2?-alkylidenebisphenol stabilizers and (ii.) at least one compound selected from the group consisting of brominated flame retardants, phosphorus containing flame retardants and inorganic flame retardants such as ammonium polyphosphate or decabromodiphenyl oxide; wherein the amount of organic or inorganic flame retardant of component (ii.) required to achieve an acceptable level of flame retardancy is significantly reduced compared to that needed when component (i.) is not present.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a process for stabilizing polyolefin compositions against the deleterious effects of melt processing, heat aging and exposure to combustion products of natural gas, which process comprises incorporating or applying to a polyolefin an effective stabilizing amount of a tris-(mono-alkyl)phenyl phosphite ester of the formula I, or a mixture of phosphite esters of formula I, where each R is the same or different and is straight or branched chain alkyl of from 1 to 8 carbon atoms, and where said phosphite ester or phosphite ester mixture is in the liquid state at 25° C. and 1 atm of pressure. Also disclosed is a stabilized composition comprising polyolefin and a present phosphite ester or phosphite ester mixture as well as certain mixtures of tris-(mono-alkyl)phenyl phosphite. The present liquid phosphite ester stabilizers are especially compatible with low density polyethylene.

Abstract: Polymer substrates, for example ABS, PBT, PVC, PET, nylon 6, nylon 6?6, ABS/PBT, PC/ABS or ionomers, are made scratch resistant by the incorporation therein of an additive combination of b) a carboxylic acid reagent functionalized olefin polymer or copolymer and c) a primary or secondary fatty acid amide. The present polymers exhibit good weatherability, scratch resistance, good processability, good mechanical strength, good gloss retention and are non-sticky. The carboxylic acid reagent functionalized olefin polymer is for example maleic anhydride grafted polypropylene or polyethylene, or is a reaction product of maleic anhydride and an alpha-olefin, or is a tallow alcohol ester of said maleic anhydride products. The fatty acid amide is for example oleyl palmitamide or stearyl erucamide.

Abstract: Disclosed are stabilized body care products, household products, textiles and fabrics which comprise certain dialkylhydroxyamine stabilizers, dialkylhydroxylamine stabilizer salts, nitrone stabilizers or amine oxide stabilizers. Dyed products and articles are effectively stabilized against color degradation. The products are for example skin-care products, hair-care products, dentifrices, cosmetics, laundry detergents and fabric softeners, non-detergent based fabric care products, household cleaners and textile-care products.

Abstract: The use is described of compositions comprising (a) (?)-guaiol, (b) further skin-lightening active substance(s) and, optionally, (c) one or more UV-A and/or UV-B absorbers as melanogenesis inhibitors and for skin-lightening.

Abstract: A process for improving the sun protection factor (SPF) of cellulosic fibre materials and blends thereof, which comprises contacting said materials with at least one compound of the formula (1) in which M is hydrogen, an alkali metal atom, ammonium or a cation formed from an amine; R1 and R1? independently of each other are hydrogen, hydroxy, optionally substituted alkyl, 4-morpholinyl, —NH—R3, —N(R3)2 or —O—R3, wherein R3is optionally substituted alkyl or optionally substituted aryl, R2 is a group of formula (2) wherein X is —O— or —NH— and R4 is C1-C4-alkyl which carries at least one hydrophilic substituent and R2? has the meaning of R1 or R2.

Abstract: Compounds which have a benzotriazole and a hindered amine moiety in the same molecule are typified by the formula A wherein at least one of G2, R1 or R2 contains a hindered amine moiety are extremely effective light stabilizers having both the UV absorbing activity of a benzotriazole and the light stabilizing efficacy of a hindered amine in the same molecule. These compounds are effective stabilizers for thermoset resin compositions, thermoplastic resin compositions, for photographic applications, for pigmented or dyed polypropylene, polyamide or polyester fibers, and for white, dyed, dipped, unscented and/or scented candle wax against discoloration and fading when incorporated therein alone or in combination with an antioxidant.