Abstract: Preparation of N,N'-di(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl)perylene-3,4,9,10-tetracarboxylic acid diimides (I) by the reaction of perylene-3,4,9,10-tetracarboxylic acid diimide (II) with a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl halide, in which the reaction is carried out in a dipolar-aprotic organic solvent in the presence of an inorganic base.

Abstract: Paper is produced by draining a paper stock containing process chemicals on a paper machine, a main stream of the paper stock and a dilution stream which consists of white water, contains at least 5% by weight of the process chemicals and amounts to 5-35% by volume of the total head box feed being fed via a head box to the paper machine wire. The papers thus produced have an excellent formation profile and an outstanding ash distribution.

Abstract: Fungicidal mixtures, comprisinga.sub.1) at least one compound from the group selected from oxime ethers of the formula I ##STR1## where the substituents have the following meanings: X is oxygen or amino (NH);Y is CH or N;Z is oxygen, sulfur, amino (NH) or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkylamino (N--C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl);R' is C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -haloalkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 -alkenyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 -haloalkenyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 -alkynyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 -haloalkynyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 -cycloalkylmethyl, or is benzyl which can be partially or fully halogenated and/or can have attached to it one to three of the following radicals: cyano, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -haloalkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -haloalkoxy and C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkylthio;a.sub.2) carbamates of the formula II ##STR2## where T is CH or N, n is 0, 1 or 2 and R is halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.

Abstract: Low VOC coating compositions are disclosed. In particular, high solids low volatile organic (VOC) solvent-borne automotive paint composition are disclosed. In addition, low VOC alkyd compositions are disclosed for use alone or that may also be used with conventional high VOC tinting bases. The compositions include a resin consisting of the esterification reaction product of dehydrated castor oil fatty acid, tris-hydroxyethyl isocyanate and hydrated monobutyl tin oxide and an ethyl acetoacetonate chelation reaction product with aluminum alkoxide.

Abstract: Pulverulent adhesives comprise a redispersible polymer powder based on a polymer which can be obtained in the presence of a protective colloid, and additionally comprise a filler, an alkaline additive and, if desired, an emulsifier and other additives.

Abstract: A method for the treatment of a methanol reforming catalyst includes pre-aging the catalyst by baking it out in a dry atmosphere in order thereby to complete its inherent initial loss of volume before the start of the methanol reforming reaction. The method may be used for methanol reforming reactors in fuel-cell-operated motor vehicles.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of crosslinked nitrogenous compounds which are soluble or dispersible in water and are obtainable by crosslinking of(a) compounds containing at least three NH groups with(b) at least bifunctional crosslinkers which react with NH groups,in detergents and cleaners, especially soil release agents.

Abstract: The present invention provides a curable coating composition that includes at least three components. The coating composition includes a component (a) having at least one carbamate group or urea group and having a lactone or hydroxy carboxylic acid moiety. The second component (b) of the coating composition is one or more of three materials. First, the second component can be a polymer resin (b)(1) comprising active hydrogen-containing functional groups reactive with the third component(c). Secondly, the second component can be a compound (b)(2) having at least one carbamate group or terminal urea group according to the invention and having at least two linking groups that are urethane or urea. Finally, the second component can be a compound (b)(3) having at least two groups selected from carbamate groups, terminal urea groups, or combinations of the two and at least four urethane or urea linking groups.

Abstract: Shaped articles which are suitable as biocidal depth-type filters and consist of fibrous materials and particles, embedded therein, of crosslinked crospovidone-iodine or crospovidone-hydrogen peroxide.

Abstract: Thermoplastic molding compositions compriseA) from 5 to 99% by weight of a thermoplastic polymer selected from the group consisting of polyamides, polyesters, polyphenylene ethers and mixtures of these,B) from 1 to 60% by weight of red phosphorus which has been pretreated with from 0.01 to 2% by weight, based on 100% by weight of B), of a phlegmatizer and from 2 to 15% by weight of a mineral filler,C) from 0 to 70% by weight of other additives and processing aids,where the sum of the percentages by weight of components A) to C) is 100%.

Abstract: Stable aqueous dye compositions containing at least one anionic colorant and at least one pigment and a polyanionic thickening agent. The dye compositions may be used to dye leather.

Abstract: In a process for preparing coarse polymer dispersions Pg where a mixture M comprising at least one conjugated diene monomer A and at least one ethylenically unsaturated comonomer B is polymerized by free-radical aqueous emulsion polymerization in the presence of an emulsifier E and with or without further additives to form a fine polymer dispersion Pf and said fine polymer dispersion Pf is agglomerated to form a coarse such dispersion Pg, the agglomeration is carried out using a combination of chemical agglomeration and pressure agglomeration; the invention also relates to such coarse polymer dispersions and their use.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel coating compositions. In particular, the present invention is directed to polyuroxy low VOC coating compositions. The compositions may be applied wet on wet with a suitable basecoat/clearcoat or single-stage topcoat composition.

Abstract: The present invention provides a curable coating composition that includes at least three components. The coating composition includes a component (a) that includes one or both of a compound (a)(1) having at least one carbamate group or terminal urea group according to the invention and having at least two linking groups that are urethane or urea or a compound (a)(2) having at least two groups selected from carbamate groups, terminal urea groups, or combinations of the two and at least four urethane or urea linking groups. The second component (b) of the coating composition includes a polymer resin comprising active hydrogen-containing functional groups reactive with the third component (c). The resins is selected from polyester, polyurethane, or polyester-polyurethane copolymers Component (c) of the coating composition is a curing agent that is reactive with the first two components. Preparation of coated articles using the compositions of the invention is also disclosed.

Abstract: A fungicidal mixture comprises:a) a compound of the formula I ##STR1## an N-oxide or a salt thereof, b) a compound of the formula II, ##STR2## or c) a pyrimidine derivative of the formula III ##STR3## or a salt thereof, or d) (2RS,3SR)-1-[3-(2-chlorophenyl)-2-(4-fluorophenyl)oxiran-2-ylmethyl]-1H-1, 2,4-triazole (IV) ##STR4## or e) a compound of the formula V ##STR5## in a synergistically active amount, wherein the radicals are defined in the specification.

Abstract: Aqueous polymer dispersions containing polymers obtainable by free-radical polymerization of unsaturated monomers, and sugared starch, and the use thereof.

Abstract: A process for the coproduction of 6-aminocapronitrile (ACN) and hexamethylenediamine (HMD) by treatment of adiponitrile (ADN) with hydrogen in the presence of a nickel-containing catalyst at temperatures not below room temperature and elevated hydrogen partial pressure in the presence or absence of a solvent comprises, after the conversion based on ADN and/or the selectivity based on ACN has or have dropped below a defined value(a) interrupting the treatment of ADN with hydrogen by stopping the feed of ADN and of the solvent, if used,(b) treating the catalyst at from 150 to 400.degree. C. with hydrogen using a hydrogen pressure within the range from 0.1 to 30 MPa and a treatment time within the range from 2 to 48 h, and(c) then continuing the hydrogenation of ADN with the treated catalyst of stage (b).

Abstract: The molding composition contains, in a flowable binder, from 20 to 50% by vol., based on the total volume of the molding composition, of a powder comprising one or more metal oxides and, if desired, metal carbides and/or metal nitrides which cannot be reduced using hydrogen, where at least 65% by vol. of the powder has a maximum particle size of 0.5 .mu.m and the remainder of the powder has a maximum particle size of 1 .mu.m, and at least 90% by vol. of the powder comprises metal oxides which can be reduced using hydrogen. The metal oxides which can be reduced using hydrogen are Fe.sub.2 O.sub.3, FeO, Fe.sub.3 O.sub.4, NiO, CoO, Co.sub.3 O.sub.4, CuO, Cu.sub.2 O, Ag.sub.2 O, Bi.sub.2 O.sub.3, WO.sub.3, MoO.sub.3, SnO, SnO.sub.2, CdO, PbO, Pb.sub.3 O.sub.4, PbO.sub.2 or Cr.sub.2 O.sub.3, or mixtures thereof.

Abstract: Adhesives for dental prostheses, comprisinga) as active adhesive ingredient partially or completely neutralized copolymers offrom 5 to 95% by weight, based on the copolymer, of one or more acrylic esters of the formula ICH.sub.2 .dbd.CR'--COOR I (monomer A),where R' is hydrogen or methyl and R is alkyl of 1 to 30 C atoms, andfrom 95 to 5% by weight of methacrylic and/or acrylic acid (monomer B), andb) a vehicle which is customary in adhesives for dental prostheses.

Abstract: Semifinished material consisting of symmetrically-needled glass-fiber mat impregnated with a thermoplastic polymer. The glass mat can be made by, for instance, needling continuous filament web from above and below at the same time with a double needling machine.