Abstract: Flame-retardant thermoplastic molding compositions compriseA) from 5 to 99% by weight of a thermoplastic polymer,B) from 0.1 to 50% by weight of a phosphazene of the general formula I(PN.sub.2-x H.sub.1-y).sub.z Iwhere the numerical values of x, y and z, independently of one another, are as follows:1>x>0.051>y>0.05z>1, andC) from 0 to 70% by weight of other additives and processing aids,where the total of the percentages by weight of components A) to C) is 100%.

Abstract: A process for preparing cyclopentyl formates of the formula (II) ##STR1## by reacting cyclopentenes of the formula (I) ##STR2## where R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3, independently of one another, are hydrogen atoms or C.sub.1-8 -alkyl,with formic acid in the presence of an acid catalyst.

Abstract: A thermoplastic fiber demonstrates moisture wicking properties. The fiber has one or more internal lenghtwise open channels each having an opening and at least one groove having a deepest point, a longest dimension and a mouth. The mouth is defined by moving a line from the deepest point along the longest dimension until the largest convex set is identified. The mouth is at the line segment closing the largest convex set. The mouth has width x wherein the average transverse cross-sectional area of the groove is greater than or equal to (.pi.x.sup.2)/8. A durable hydrophilic surface modification is assosiated with said channel.

Abstract: Use of 4,4-diarylbutadienes of the formula I, ##STR1## where the variables have the meanings explained in the description, as water-soluble photostable UV filters in cosmetic and pharmaceutical preparations for protecting the human skin or human hair from the sun's rays, alone or together with compounds which absorb in the UV region and are known per se for cosmetic and pharmaceutical preparations.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparation of articles with a three-dimensional surface structure, in which a substrate is printed, at least one of the printing inks employed for the printing being varnish-repellent, and the printed substrate is then varnished. In accordance with the invention, the printed substrate is varnished with a radiation-curable varnish which contains no amino resin and comprisesA) from 18 to 99.9% by weight of an epoxy acrylate, a polyether acrylate or a polyester acrylate,B) from 0.1 to 5.0% by weight of a Bronsted acid or an acid anhydride,C) from 0 [sic] to 12% by weight of a photoinitiator,D) from 0 to 40% by weight of water or at least one organic solvent,E) from 0 [sic] to 10% by weight of a polyol which may be ethoxylated and/or propoxylated and has from 2 to 50 carbon atoms in the molecule, andF) from 0 [sic] to 30% by weight of other auxiliaries and additives,and the varnish coat applied is cured with high-energy radiation.

Abstract: A process for dehydrogenating 1,4-butanediol to .gamma.-butyrolactone in the gas phase in the presence of a copper-containing catalyst, wherein the catalyst contains 4-40% by weight of copper and 0-5% by weight of Na.sub.2 O, based on the total weight of the catalyst, on a carrier consisting of 80-100% by weight of SiO.sub.2 and 0-20% by weight of CaO.

Abstract: A description is given of a process for preparing a multilayer coating on a substrate surface, in which(A) an aqueous coating composition (ii) containing as film-forming agent an aqueous polymer dispersion is applied as basecoat (II) to a substrate surface coated with an aqueous basecoat (i),(B) the composition applied in step (A) is subjected to partial drying,(C) an appropriate transparent topcoat composition is applied to the basecoat (II) thus obtained, and(D) the basecoats (I) and (II) are baked together with the topcoat,wherein the basecoat composition (II) contains an aqueous polymer dispersion comprising(x) an acrylate polymer based on from 30 to 60% by weight of C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 -alkyl (meth)acrylate monomers, from 30 to 60% by weight of vinyl-aromatic monomers and from 0.5 to 10% by weight of (meth)acrylic acid, and(y) a thickener, which does not have an associative effect, containing an acrylate copolymer based on (C.sub.1 -C.sub.6)-alkyl (meth)acrylate and (meth)acrylic acid.

Abstract: Food compositions and methods are provided for non-fat and low-fat food compositions containing a polyvinylpyrrolidone. The food compositions contain polyvinylpyrrolidone and other ingredients such as food stabilizers. Preferred compositions are non-fried foods, which include diary products, baked goods, salad dressings, and meat products. Specific food compositions include ice cream, muffins and pourable salads.

Abstract: Thermoplastic molding compositions compriseA) from 5 to 97.9% by weight of a vinylaromatic polymer with syndiotactic structure,B) from 2 to 90% by weight of a low-viscosity polyamide with a viscosity number VN in the range from 50 to 150 ml/g andC) from 0.1 to 50% by weight of a polar-group-modified polyphenylene ether.

Abstract: Carboxamides of the formula I ##STR1## where the substituents have the following meanings: R.sup.1 is unsubstituted or substituted bicycloalkyl, tricycloalkyl or bicycloalkenyl;R.sup.2,R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are each, independently of one another, hydrogen, or unsubstituted or substituted: alkyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl or heterocyclyl;Ar is unsubstituted or substituted aryl or hetaryl,but excluding 2-cyano-N-[1-(1-naphthyl)ethyl]-3-phenyl-bicyclo[2.2.1]hept-5-ene-2-carbox amide, a process for their preparation, compositions comprising compounds I and the use of compounds I for preparing the compositions, and further a process for controlling harmful fungi and the use of the compounds I for this purpose.

Abstract: The use of substituted .alpha.-methylstyrene derivatives of the formula I, ##STR1## where the variables have the following meanings: R.sup.1 C.sub.4 -C.sub.10 -alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 -alkylamino, C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 -dialkylamino, substituents which confer solubility in water and which are selected from the group consisting of carboxylate, sulfonate or ammonium residues;R.sup.2 hydrogen, C.sub.2 -C.sub.10 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 -alkoxy;R.sup.3 COOR.sup.5, COR.sup.5, CONR.sup.5 R.sup.6, CN;R.sup.4 COOR.sup.5, COR.sup.5, CONR.sup.5 R.sup.6, CN; where the substituents R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are identical in each case;R.sup.5 andR.sup.6 independently of one another hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 -alkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.10 -alkenyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.10 -cycloalkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.

Abstract: Human antibodies, preferably recombinant human antibodies, that specifically bind to human tumor necrosis factor .alpha. (hTNF.alpha.) are disclosed. These antibodies have high affinity for hTNF.alpha. (e.g., K.sub.d =10.sup.-8 M or less), a slow off rate for hTNF.alpha. dissociation (e.g., K.sub.off =10.sup.-3 sec.sup.-1 or less) and neutralize hTNF.alpha. activity in vitro and in vivo. An antibody of the invention can be a full-length antibody or an antigen-binding portion thereof. The antibodies, or antibody portions, of the invention are useful for detecting hTNF.alpha. and for inhibiting hTNF.alpha. activity, e.g., in a human subject suffering from a disorder in which hTNF.alpha. activity is detrimental. Nucleic acids, vectors and host cells for expressing the recombinant human antibodies of the invention, and methods of synthesizing the recombinant human antibodies, are also encompassed by the invention.

Abstract: Epoxides are prepared from olefins using bis(triorganosilyl) peroxides in the presence of activators based on metalic acid derivatives of the formula ##STR1## where M is a metal of transition groups IV to VII, in particular molybdenum, tungsten or rheniumL is an uncharged ligand selected from the group consisting of amine oxides, phosphine oxides, arsine oxides, phosphoric triamides, formamides and pyridine N-oxidesX is an inorganic ligandx is from 1 to 5y is 0, 1 or 2,Z is 1 or 2 andn is 1 or 2.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an acrylicized polyetherpolyol that consists of an ethoxylated polyol having a molecular weight of from 600 to 1000, preferably from 700 to 900, which is esterified with acrylic acid.

Abstract: The present invention relates to prepolymers, comprising(a) a polymethylene polyphenylene polyisocyanate; and(b) a polyether polyol having an average hydroxyl equivalent weight of at least about 700;wherein the resulting prepolymer has an average viscosity of between about 400 to about 2000 centipoise at 25.degree. C. The prepolymer is useful, for example, for the production of polyurethane foams and, more particularly, to medium density flexible foams having superior flow characteristic and fast demold times.

Abstract: Proposed for mounting an engine in a motor vehicle is a resilient bearing which comprises a rigid casing (1) for connection to, for example, the body, a rigid inner liner (3) for connection to, for example, the engine and a spring (2), fitted between casing and liner. The spring of elastomeric material is fastened at least on one side to the outer sleeve. It encloses, solidly connected, the outer circumferential surface of the liner (3). The spring is dimensioned such that it does not entirely fill the interior of the casing.

Abstract: The present invention relate to the use of heterocyclic compounds of the following formula:Het--A--B--Arwhere Het, A, B and Ar have the meanings stated in the description. The compounds according to the invention have a high affinity for the dopamine D.sub.3 receptor and can therefore be used to treat disorders which respond to dopamine D.sub.3 ligands.

Abstract: Fungicidal mixtures, comprisinga.1) a phenyl-benzylether of the formula I.a, I.b or I.c, ##STR1## or a.1) a carbamate of the formula I.d, ##STR2## where X is CH and N, n is 0, 1 or 2 and R is halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl and C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -haloalkyl, it being possible for the radicals R to be different when n is 2, andb) a dicarboximide-type fungicide (II)in a synergistically active amount.

Abstract: The present invention relates to pesticides which comprise an active ingredient combination composed ofa) sulfur spray granules andb) a pyrethroid, and to processes for the preparation of these pesticides.

Abstract: A phase-stable polyol component comprisesA1) at least one polyether polyalcohol and/or polyether ester polyalcohol,A2) at least one polyester polyol andA3) at least one liquid flame retardant additive,where the constituents A1:A2:A3 are present in a weight ratio of 10.+-.4.5:13.+-.4:14.+-.4.5.