Abstract: A fluidized-bed process for preparing hydrogen peroxide, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -monopercarboxylic acids and C.sub.4 -C.sub.18 -dipercarboxylic acid complexes in which a solution of hydrogen peroxide, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -monopercarboxylic acid, a C.sub.4 -C.sub.18 -dipercarboxylic acid or a mixture thereof in water or carboxylic acids is applied to a pulverulent or pregranulated matrix and fluidized-bed drying takes place.

Abstract: A polydiene which is obtainable by anionic polymerization of a diene using a bifunctional Li initiator followed by polymer-like reaction and which contains at least one ethanolamine or oligoetherolamine terminal group of the general structure I ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 denotes alkyl or aryl,Ar denotes aryl,R.sup.2 denotes alkyl or hydrogen, andR.sup.3 denotes aryl, alkyl, or hydrogen andX can assume a value from 1 to 10, and the hydrogenation products thereof.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of (L)-2-chloropropionic acid and its alkali metal, alkaline earth metal or ammonium salts which comprises hydrolyzing isobutyl L-chloropropionate at a pH of from 4 to 8 in the presence of a lipase from Pseudomonas spec. DSM 8246 and isolating the optically active reaction product from the reaction mixture either directly or after conversion of the salt into the acid in a conventional way, or further reacting it in situ. The optically active products are important intermediates for preparing crop protection agents.

Abstract: An improved powdered non-phosphate, peroxygen based machine dishwashing compositions comprising a blend of nonionic surfactants, builders, non-chlorine bleach, bleach precursors, enzymes, polycarboxylate polymers and nonionic graft copolymers of vinyl acetate and polyalkyleneoxide wherein spotting and filming are substantially minimized.

Abstract: Multiphase polymer blends containa) a polymer (A),b) an A--B block copolymer (B) composed of a block A and a resilient block B andc) a B--C block copolymer (C) composed of a resilient block B and a block Cd) and at least one further polymer (D) which differs from (A),(B) and (C) and is incompatible with the polymer (A),wherein the blocks A, B and C are different from one another, the polymer (A) is compatible with the block A and incompatible with the block C, the polymer (D) is compatible with the block C and incompatible with the block A, the resilient block B has a glass transition temperature below +20.degree. C. and the blocks A, B and C are incompatible with one another.

Abstract: Alkenes are prepared by partial hydrogenation of alkynes in the liquid phase over palladium catalysts by a process which comprisesA. using a fixed-bed catalyst which is obtainable by heating the preferably metallic carrier in the air, cooling, coating under reduced pressure with metallic palladium, suitable molding and processing to a monolithic catalyst elements andB. adding from 10 to 180 ppm of CO to the hydrogen used for the hydrogenation.

Abstract: Substituted lactic acid derivatives having an N-organic radical in the .beta.-position, of the formula I ##STR1## where substituents R to R.sup.5, X and Y have the meanings mentioned in the description and N is one of the radicals:a) --N.sub.3, --NC, --NCS or --NCOb) ##STR2## where R.sup.14 and R.sup.15 have the meanings described in the descriptionc) ##STR3## in which R.sup.16 is hydrogen, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl or unsubstituted or substituted phenyl; andB is a group ##STR4## OR.sup.19 or --NR.sup.14 R.sup.15, where R.sup.14, R.sup.15, R.sup.17 and R.sup.19 have the meanings described in the description, or ##STR5## where R.sup.14 and R.sup.15.sub.1, have the abovementioned meanings; or ##STR6## where R.sup.20 and R.sup.21, which can be identical or different, are: hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl or phenyl, where the organic radicals can in each case be substituted;or R.sup.20 and R.sup.21 together form an unsubstituted or substituted C.sub.4 -C.sub.

Abstract: Dyes of the formula ##STR1## where the ring A may be benzofused and R.sup.1 -R.sup.6 have the meaning defined in the specification, with the proviso that at least one quaternizable or quaternary group is present in the molecule; use of said dyes for dyeing or printing polymeric material, and novel amides of J-acid.

Abstract: A catalyst and a process for producing the catalyst are provided. For the catalytic reduction of NO.sub.x and for the oxidation of hydrocarbons, the catalyst contains a spinel containing the metals copper, zinc and aluminum.

Abstract: A sheath/core-switching device contains a first plate(s) having a first flow path and a second plate(s) having a second flow path. The first flow path contains a first chamber, a first central-port, and multiple first channels with multiple first outer-ports radially disposed around the first central-port. The second flow path contains a second chamber, multiple second channels having multiple second outer-ports, and multiple third channels having multiple second central-ports which are radially disposed around the second central-ports. The sheath and core phases of a sheath/core fluid stream can be switched by means of the device by directing the stream axially to the first chamber where the stream is split into a core-stream and multiple sheath-substreams. The core-stream flows through the first central-port to the second chamber. The sheath-substreams flow through the first channels and first outer-ports to the third channels.

Abstract: Substituted trifluoromethylpyridines of the general formula Ia or Ib ##STR1## where the substituents have the following meanings: R.sup.1 is amino or hydrazino, in the case of Ib additionally chlorine or fluorine;R.sup.2 is halogen; andR.sup.3 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 -alkenyl or C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 -alkynyl, it being possible for these groups to have attached to them up to 6 halogen atoms,C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 -cycloalkyl which can have attached to it up to 3 C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 -alkyl radicals,C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -cyanoalkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy-C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 -alkyl, 3-oxetanyl, carboxyl-C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkoxycarbonyl-C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy-C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 -alkoxycarbonyl-C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl, aminocarbonyl-C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkylaminocarbonyl-C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -dialkylaminocarbonyl-C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 -alkenylaminocarbonyl-C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.

Abstract: A process for producing CFC-free polyurethane rigid foams having reduced thermal conductivity comprises reactinga) isocyanate semiprepolymers modified with urethane groups and containing from 31 to 20% by weight of NCO, based on aromatic polyisocyanates and at least one aromatic and/or preferably aliphatic polyester-polyol having a hydroxyl number of from 22 to 400,b) at least one relatively high molecular weight compound containing at least two reactive hydrogen atoms, which advantageously have arylene units bonded to them, and, if desired,c) low molecular weight chain extenders and/or crosslinkersin the presence ofd) blowing agents, preferably cyclopentane and/or cyclohexane in combination with water,e) catalysts and, if desired,f) additives.The CFC-free polyurethane rigid foams are preferably used as insulation material in refrigeration appliances and as insulation in composite and heating elements, for example for insulating remote heating pipes.

Abstract: Triarylmethanes of the formula ##STR1## where m is from 1 to 100,L.sup.1 and L.sup.2 are each C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 -alkylene,R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are each hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy or halogen,R.sup.3 is hydrogen or substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl,R.sup.4, R.sup.5,R.sup.6 and R.sup.7 are each hydrogen, substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, or substituted or unsubstituted phenyl,Q is aryl, andAn.sup..crclbar. is the equivalent of an anion,are useful for dyeing or printing polymeric material.

Abstract: A method for identifying substances with a potential herbicidal and growth-regulating action by means of plant transporter proteins (transporters), the use thereof and substances identifiable by the method and having a herbicidal and growth-regulating action are described.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for preparing amines by hydrogenating compounds with at least 3 cyano groups prepared by adding acrylonitrile to ammonia or primary amines at temperatures from 80.degree. to 200.degree. C. and pressures from 5 to 500 bars.

Abstract: Image analysis method for determining pigment levels in fabric and yarn material. A sample fabric or yarn is illuminated by a source of visible light and a selected field area of the material is recorded then digitalized and stored in a video memory device. The digitalized field area is resolved into discrete segments or pixels having different intensity or gray level values. A frequency distribution in the form of a histogram of gray level values is plotted, and the resulting histogram is interpreted to determine pigment levels in the material sample.

Abstract: A thermoplastic molding material consists ofA) 30-80% by weight, based on A+B, of an elastomeric grafting base A defined in more detailandB) 20-70% by weight, based on A+B, of a shell grafted onto the grafting base A and defined in more detailandC) 0.001-1 part by weight, based on 100 parts by weight of A+B, of .alpha.-tocopherolandD) from a half to ten times the amount, based on C, of a thiodipropionic ester selected from dilauryl and distearyl thiodipropionate.

Abstract: Fuel and lubricant compositions contain a poly-1-n-alkenylamine as an additive.

Abstract: Supported catalysts which are suitable for ammonoxidation, comprisinga) a spherical or approximately spherical support material which essentially comprises aluminum oxide, silicon dioxide, titanium dioxide and/or zirconium dioxide and whose bulk density is from 0.6 to 1.2 kg/l, andb) an active material which comprises, as essential components, vanadium and antimony in oxidic form.

Abstract: Modified polyaspartic acids useful as detergent and cleaner additives, as water treatment agents and as scale inhibitors in the evaporation of sugar juice are obtainable by polycondensation of(a) from 1 to 99.9 mol % of aspartic acid with(b) from 99 to 0.1 mol % of fatty acids, polybasic carboxylic acids, anhydrides of polybasic carboxylic acids, polybasic hydroxycarboxylic acids, monobasic polyhydroxycarboxylic acids, alcohols, amines, alkoxylated alcohols and amines, amino sugars, carbohydrates, sugarcarboxylic acids and/or non-proteinogenic aminocarboxylic acidsor by polymerizing monoethylenically unsaturated monomers in the presence of polyaspartic acids in the manner of a free-radically initiated graft polymerization.