Abstract: Polymer blends containa) from 20 to 70% by weight of a propylene copolymer which in turn consists of from 20 to 65% by weight of a propylene homopolymer and 30 to 85% by weight of a random propylene copolymer containing polymerized C.sub.2 -C.sub.10 -alk-1-enes andb) from 30 to 80% by weight of a polyethylene having a density of from 0.94 to 0.98 g/cm.sup.3 and a melt flow index of less than 15 g/10 min at 190.degree. C. under a weight of 2.16 kg.The novel polymer blends possess, inter alia, high rigidity, high impact strength and little tendency to undergo white fracture and are particularly suitable for the production of films and moldings.

Abstract: Water-soluble or water-dispersible polyesters obtainable by condensation of tartaric acid or derivatives thereof alone or by condensation of mixtures of tartaric acid or derivatives thereof and citric acid with or without alcohols, water-soluble polyalkylene glycols or water-soluble polyaddition products of alkylene oxides with alcohols, fatty acids, alkylphenols or alkylamines and with or without at least dibasic carboxylic acids are suitable for use as detergent additives.

Abstract: Pyrazole-3-carboxamides of the general formula I ##STR1## where the substituents have the following meaning: R.sup.1 hydrogen;substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.3 -C.sub.8 -cycloalkyl or C.sub.1 C.sub.6 -alkyl;R.sup.2 hydroxy; amino; C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkylamino; di-C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkylamino, aminocarbonyl-C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl; substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 -alkenyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 -alkynyl, phenyl or naphthyl,a substituted or unsubstituted 5- to 6-membered heterocyclic ring;one of the groups mentioned for R.sup.1 orR.sup.1 and R.sup.2 together denote a 4- to 7-membered chain which may contain, in addition to methylene groups one of the following groups as ring member: oxygen, sulfur N-methyl or carbonyl;R.sup.3 a substituted or unsubstituted 5- to 6-membered heterocyclic ring.substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 -alkenyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 alkynyl, 5,6,7,8-tetrahydronaphthyl or phenyl orone of the groups mentioned for R.sup.1 ;R.sup.

Abstract: In novel polyethyleneimine and polyvinylamine derivatives, the polyethyleneimines contain the structural elements Ia and/or Ib ##STR1## and the polyvinylamines contain the structural elements II.sub.a, II.sub.b and II.sub.c ##STR2## where, for the degrees of polymerization n, m and p, n.gtoreq.1, m.gtoreq.0 and p.gtoreq.0, and X.sup.1 is CR.sup.1 R.sup.2 PO.sub.3 R.sup.3 R.sup.4 or CR.sup.1 R.sup.2 SO.sub.3 R.sup.3, X.sup.2 independently of X.sup.1 is hydrogen, CR.sup.1 R.sup.2 PO.sub.3 R.sup.3 R.sup.4 or CR.sup.1 R.sup.2 SO.sub.3 R.sup.3, Y.sup.1 and Y.sup.2 independently of one another are each one or more CHR.sup.1 PO.sub.3 R.sup.3 R.sup.4 or CHR.sup.1 SO.sub.3 R.sup.3 groups or hydrogen, Y.sup.3 and Y.sup.4 independently of one another and of Y.sup.1 and Y.sup.2 are each hydrogen, CHR.sup.1 PO.sub.3 R.sup.3 R.sup.4 or CHR.sup.1 SO.sub.3 R.sup.3, and Z.sup.1 -Z.sup.4 are identical or different inorganic and/or organic radicals, wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 independently of one another are each hydrogen, C.

Abstract: A process for preparing polyamides from amide monomers in a reaction vessel where a portion of the monomers remain unreacted or form oligomers as an extractable fraction includes extracting from the polyamide unreacted amide monomers and oligomers to yield an extracted proportion by weight based on total reaction charge; reducing the oligomer concentration of the extracted proportion relative to the total extract concentration; and returning the extract to the reaction vessel as substantially the same proportion as extracted by weight based on the total reaction charge, so that, after a single extraction, throughout the process the extractable fraction remains below its equilibrium concentration.

Abstract: The present invention deals with flexible elastic polyurethane films, efficaciously having a thickness from 0.3 to 3 mm, prepared by sintering powdered thermoplastic polyurethanes, having:(a) a melt index of from 50 to 350, measured at 190.degree. C. with a compression force of 21.6 kg, and(b) a Shore A hardness of from 80 to 98, preferably while using from 0.05 to 1 part by weight of powdered aluminum oxide and/or silica gel per 100 parts by weight of said thermoplastic polyurethane, utilizing a heated mold.The polyurethane films are preferably used for coating molded articles used in the interior of motor vehicles.

Abstract: A biological reactor which is operated using microorganisms and/or enzymes and used for the oxidative conversion of organic compounds, and in which the organic compounds to be converted are employed in the presence of a biocatalyst in the reactor space (4) (anode space) and the enzymes are regenerated at a polarized electrode (1), the polarization of the electrode (1) being effected by means of a catalyst electrode (2) which is separated from the reactor space (4) by a polyelectrolyte (3) and is located in an electrolyte space (5), wherein the electrode (1) is prepared from an electrically conductive carbon material which has been partially oxidized on the surface at a potential .epsilon..sub.h of from +1.3 to +10 V in an aqueous oxygen-containing mineral acid.

Abstract: Polyoxybutylene polyoxyalkylene glycol dicarboxylates are prepared by a process in which tetrahydrofuran is copolymerized with a molar excess of a 1,2-alkylene oxide in the presence of a carboxylic anhydride using, as a catalyst, a bleaching earth containing less than 3% by weight of water.

Abstract: UV-stabilized formed structures from aromatic polyether ketones are coated with at least one film-forming polymer containing at least one UV absorber dissolved or dispersed in said film-forming polymer.

Abstract: A process for the surface treatment of moldings based on liquid crystalline polymers with acidic or alkaline reagents includes using the reagents in a solvent which is an organic solvent to an extent of not less than 60% by weight.

Abstract: Quinolinemethine dyes suitable for use in a thermal transfer process have the formula ##STR1## where R.sup.1 is fluorine, chlorine or bromine,R.sup.2 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl,R.sup.3 is hydrogen, fluorine, chlorine or bromine, andK is the radical of an aniline derivative.

Abstract: Partly aromatic copolyamides contain as essential componentsA) 40-90% by weight of units derived from terephthalic acid and hexamethylenediamine,B) 0-50% by weight of units derived from .epsilon.-caprolactam andC) 0-60% by weight of units derived from adipic acid and hexamethylenediamine,the components B) and/or C) accounting for a total of not less than 10% by weight of the total units and the copolyamide having a triamine content of less than 0.5% by weight.

Abstract: Precast concrete which is coated with a copolymer A with a glass transition temperature of rom -25.degree. to +30.degree. C. and composed ofa) from 0.1 to 10% by weight of a monomer of the formula I ##STR1## where R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are each --H or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, R.sup.3 is a bridge of from 1 to 20 carbons,R.sup.4 is --C(O)R.sup.6, --C(O)OR.sup.6 or -CNR.sup.5 is --H, --C(OR)R.sup.9, --C(O)OR.sup.9 or --CNX is --O-- or --NR.sup.7 --,Z is a single bond, --CH.sub.2 --, --O--, --NR.sup.8 -- or --O--C(O)-- andR.sup.6, R.sup.7, R.sup.8 and R.sup.9 are each --H, alkyl, aryl, alkaryl or aralkyl of up to 12 carbons,b) from 85 to 99.

Abstract: A thermoplastic molding composition was composed ofA: 20-90% by weight of a thermoplastic polyurethane,B: 1-40% by weight of an elastomeric graft copolymer formed fromb.sub.1 : 50-90% by weight of a grafting base comprising an elastomeric polymer which has a glass transition temperature of below -20.degree. C. and is based on butadiene or a C.sub.2 -C.sub.10 -acrylate and, if desired, a crosslinking agent andb.sub.2 : 10-50% by weight of a graft superstratum formed from styrene and acrylonitrile in the ratio of from 85:15 to 60:40 or styrene or methyl methacrylate, andC: 5-75% by weight of a copolymer formed fromc.sub.1 : 55-90% by weight of .alpha.-methylstyrene andc.sub.2 : 10-45% by weight of acrylonitrile or methacrylonitrile or a mixture thereof, andD: up to 50% by weight of a reinforcing filler.

Abstract: Thiopheneazo dyes of the formula ##STR1## where R.sup.1 is cyano, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxycarbonyl, phenylazo, phenylsulfonyl, formyl or the radical ##STR2## where R.sup.7 and R.sup.8 are independently of the other cyano or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxycarbonyl,R.sup.2 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, phenyl, halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxycarbonyl, or R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 together are the radical (CH.sub.2).sub.3 --CO, which may be substituted by 1 or 2 methyl groups and whose carbonyl group is bonded to the thiophene ring in the ortho position relative to the sulfur atom,R.sup.3 is cyano or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxycarbonyl,R.sup.4 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 -alkyl, cyclohexyl, phenoxy-C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted phenyl, or substituted or unsubstituted thienyl,R.sup.5 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.7 -alkyl whose alkyl chain is interrupted by 1 or 2 oxygen atoms, or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy andR.sup.6 is cyanoethyl, phenylethyl or C.sub.3 -C.sub.

Abstract: A coating composition is described for producing a clear or colorless coating. The composition comprises:(a) a polymer comprising at least one functional group that is reactive with isocyanate,(b) a blocked polyisocyanate,(c) a hydrazide group, either attached to the polymer (a), to the polyisocyanate (b), or part of a compound different from (a) or (b), wherein at least one of the nitrogens of the hydrazide group is not adjacent to a carbonyl.

Abstract: Azo reactive dyes useful for dyeing or printing hydroxyl- or nitrogen-containing substrates have the formula ##STR1## where m is 0, 1 or 2,n is 0 or 1,p is 0 or 1,R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are each independently of the other hydrogen or substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl,R.sup.3 is hydrogen, methyl or ethyl,T is carboxyl or hydroxysulfonyl,Hal is fluorine or chlorine, andthe ring A may be benzofused or substituted.

Abstract: The invention relates to energy absorbing, water blown, rigid polyurethane foams. The foams of the present invention are low density, predominantly open-celled foams which exhibit a relatively constant consistency of compressive strength over deflection. Such foams are suitable as light weight alternatives in traditional energy absorbing applications.

Abstract: An improved calender apparatus for compressing and magnetic recording coating applied thereto, comprises a central roll (1) having a hard surface, around which the magnetic web is wrapped so that one side of the web bears against the central roll, while bearing against the other side of the web are at least three supporting rolls (2) which are distributed evenly around the central roll. With support roll can being rolls linearly displaced, the central roll can be swung out by a jointed lever and the web completely unthreaded. As a result, with two calender apparatuses arranged in series, cleaning of one apparatus is possible while production is not interrupted. The radius of the central roll is less than the radius of the supporting rolls, resulting in a higher linear pressure; in addition, the central roll may be made or mounted in such a way that it is flexible, in order to compensate in this way for unevennesses of the supporting rolls or of the coating.

Abstract: 2-Amino-4-trichloromethylpyridines of the general formula I ##STR1## where R.sup.1 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 -alkyl,R.sup.2 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 -alkyl, C.sub.5 -C.sub.8 -cycloalkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 -alkenyl or phenyl, benzyl or phenylsulfonyl,--CX--R.sup.3, --SO.sub.2 R.sup.3 or --PX(OR.sup.4).sub.2 orR.sup.1 and R.sup.2 together form .dbd.CR.sup.5 R.sup.6 or --CO--Z--CO--,X is oxygen or sulfur,R.sup.3 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 -alkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 -alkenyl, amino, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkylamino, di-C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkylamino, morpholino, piperidino, pyrazolidino or C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 -alkylcarbonylamino, substituted or unsubstituted phenylamino or benzylamino,R.sup.4 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 -haloalkyl or substituted or unsubstituted phenyl,R.sup.5 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, or substituted or unsubstituted phenyl,R.sup.