Abstract: Thermoplastic molding materials which have high gloss and are readily colored and comprise a first graft copolymer A of an elastomeric, crosslinked acrylate polymer as the graft base and a graft shell made from a vinyl-aromatic monomer and a polar, copolymerizable, ethylenically unsaturated monomer, and a second separately prepared graft copolymer B of an elastomeric crosslinked acrylate polymer as the graft base, which is different from that in A and has a larger mean particle diameter than the graft base of copolymer A, having a first graft shell of a vinyl-aromatic monomer and a second graft shell of a mixture of a vinyl aromatic monomer and a polar-copolymerizable, ethylenically unsaturated monomer, and a hard matrix C.

Abstract: Described is a method for quantifying interlacing characteristics of multifilamentary yarn, having nodes of a length and a width comprising, (a) measuring the length (L) of at least one node, (b) measuring the width (W) of at least each node measured in step (a) and (c) determining the value of the node harshness from the ratio of L to W for each node measured in step (a).

Abstract: A process for the preparation of 4-sulfonated anthranilic acids by sulfonation of ortho-nitrotoluenes with chlorosulfonic acid or oleum followed by oxidation of the methyl group and, finally, reduction of the nitro group.

Abstract: An essentially solvent-free adhesive composition containingA) an aqueous acrylate latex andB) 30 to 150% by weight, based on the solids content of the acrylate latex A), of a mixture ofb1) 50 to 95% by weight, based on the mixture, of at least one tackifying resin andb2) 5 to 50% by weight, based on the mixture, of a compound of the formula IR.sup.1 --O--(X--O).sub.n --R.sup.2where X is alkylene of 2 to 4 carbons, n is an integer from 1 to 8 and R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are each hydrogen or aryl or alkaryl of 6 to 12 carbon atoms, where R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are not both hydrogen,is prepared as described and used as adhesive for floor coverings.

Abstract: The preparation of 3-alkoxycarbonyl propenals and 3-dialkoxymethyl propenals of the general formulae Ia and Ib respectively: ##STR1## (R.sup.1 =C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 -alkyl group; R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 =hydrogen, methyl, or ethyl; and R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 =C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl groups, which may be joined to form a 5-membered or 6-membered ring), is effected by reacting a corresponding alcohol of the general formula IIa or IIb ##STR2## with oxygen or an oxygen-containing gas in the gas phase in the presence of a metal from Group IB of the Periodic Table or a compound of one such metal acting as catalyst.The target products serve as intermediates for the synthesis of carotenoids.

Abstract: Unsaturated cyclohexylacetic acid derivatives of the formula I ##STR1## where U is.dbd.NOCH.sub.3, .dbd.CHOCH.sub.3, .dbd.CH.sub.2, .dbd.CH--CH.sub.3, .dbd.CH--CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.3, .dbd.N--NH--CH.sub.3 or .dbd.CH--S--CH.sub.3,n is from 0 to 10,A is hydrogen or substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl or hetaryl, andX is a single bond when n is 0, and oxygen, sulfur or a single bond when n is not 0, and the plant-compatible acid addition products and base addition products thereof, and fungicides and insecticides containing these compounds.

Abstract: Compounds of formula I ##STR1## where R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are each hydrogen or methyl, A is an ethylene or methylene radical which is unsubstituted or substituted by methyl, hydroxyl or oxo,L is a saturated or unsaturated five-membered or six-membered heterocyclic structure which is unsubstituted or substituted by hydroxyl, mercapto, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl, or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkanoyl and has from 1 to 3 heteroatoms from the group consisting of N, O and S, the second and third heteroatoms being a nitrogen atom,R.sup.3 is hydrogen, a hydroxy or C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkoxy group,R.sup.4 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, halogen or methoxy,R.sup.5 is hydrogen or methoxy or tert-butyl,R.sup.6 is hydrogen methyl, nitrile or a C.sub.2 -C.sub.10 -ketal group or the radical --CHR.sup.7 OR.sup.8 --CHR.sup.7 --NR.sup.9 R.sup.10, --COR.sup.11, --SR.sup.12, ##STR2## in which R.sup.7 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl,R.sup.8 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.

Abstract: The preparation of an alkyl, alkenyl, or alkynyl chloride by the reaction of a corresponding alcohol with phosgene or thionyl chloride in the presence of a phosphine oxide acting as catalyst, wherein the catalyst used is an aliphatic, cycloaliphatic, or cyclic/aliphatic phosphine oxide.

Abstract: Compounds of the Formula ##STR1## where R is alkyl or cycloalkyl,X,Y,Z are hydrogen, halogen, alkyl, alkoxy, alkoximino, haloalkyl, cyano, niro or substituted or unsubstituted phenyl or phenoxy,W is a single bond or one of the groups --CH.sub.2 --, --CH(CH.sub.3)-- or --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 -- andn is 0 or 1, andplant-tolerated acid addition salts thereof, and fungicides containing these compounds.

Abstract: A terpolymer suitable for use as a film former in hair setting compositions is obtainable by free radical polymerization of 10%-24% by weight of N-vinylpyrrolidone, 46%-74% by weight of tert-butyl acrylate or methacrylate and 16%-30% by weight of acrylic or methacrylic acid, whose carboxyl groups may be partially or completely neutralized with an organic amine, ammonia or a basic alkali metal compound and which has a K value of from 25 to 65.

Abstract: An acylcyclohexadionethiocarboxylic S-ester of the formula ##STR1## where R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, benzyl or phenyl, and R.sup.2 is additionally hydrogen, are prepared by reacting an acylcyclohexadione II ##STR2## with hydroxylamine or hydroxylamine-O-sulfonic acid in an inert solvent at from 0.degree. to 150.degree. C., to give an acylcyclohexadione compound III ##STR3## and then reacting the compound III with a mercaptan IVR.sup.2 --SH IVin the presence of an anhydrous acid HX to give an acylcyclohexadionethiocarboximidic S-ester salt V ##STR4## where X is the anion of the acid, and hydrolyzing the compounds V to the acylcyclohexadionethiocarboxylic S-ester I.

Abstract: The invention relates to a fuel for gasoline engines and diesel engines, containing small amounts of an ester of a mono- and/or poly-carboxylic acid with an alkyl alkanolamine or alkyl aminopolyalkylene glycol of the general formula I ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 is a C.sub.6 -C.sub.30 -alkyl radical,R.sub.2 is a C.sub.6 -C.sub.30 -alkyl radical or a hydroxyalkyl radical of the general formula II ##STR2## and R.sub.3 is a hydroxylalkyl radical of formula II, in which R.sub.4 is hydrogen or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl radical and m is an integer from 0 to 100.

Abstract: R.sup.2 is additionally H when X+Y=--O--CH(W.sup.3 R.sup.3)--O--, --O--CH(O--W.sup.4 R.sup.4)--O-- or --O--C(W.sup.3 R.sup.3)(O--W.sup.4 R.sup.4)--O-- and W.sup.2 =direct bond,except cis-1-(2,4-dichlorophenyl)-2-(pryid-3-yl)-1,2-epoxypropane, trans-1-(2,4-dichlorophenyl)-2-(pyrid-3-yl)-1,2-epoxypropane, 1-(2,4- dichlorophenyl)-2-(pryid-3-yl)-1,2-epoxybutane and 2,4-dichloro- .alpha.[1-hydroxy-1-(pyrid-3-yl)-ethyl]-benzyl methanesulfonate,and the N-oxides and the plant-tolerated mineral acid salts and metal complexes of I.The compounds I are suitable as fungicides.

Abstract: A series of oligomeric adducts of diols and diepoxides are disclosed which are precursors of amine resins for use in electrodeposition coatings. The adducts are epoxide-alcohol addition products of a polyaromatic and/or a mono-aromatic diol and a polyaromatic bis-glycidyl ether, and/or a monoaromatic bis-glycidyl ether and/or an alkoxy arylene bis-glycidyl ether, thioether or amine. The coatings which include amine resin, cross linking agent, grind resin and pigment exhibit excellent corrosion resistance.

Abstract: In a process for the peroxide-free grafting of ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acids, carboxylic anhydrides and/or their derivatives to a homopolymer or copolymer of ethylene having a density equal to or greater than 0.930 g/cm.sup.3, the monomers to be grafted are used in a concentration of from 0.01 to 0.5% by weight and the grafting reaction is carried out at from 210.degree. to 300.degree. C. in a conventional extruder or mixer in the absence of a free radical initiator. The graft copolymers are used for the preparation of ionomers and adhesion promoters.

Abstract: Azolylmethyloxiranes of the general formula I ##STR1## where A and B are cycloalkyl, tetrahydropyranyl, tetrahydrofuranyl, dioxanyl, norbornyl, cycloalkenyl or phenyl, each of these radicals being unsubstituted or substituted, with the proviso that A and Z are not simultaneously phenyl, D is O, X is CH or N, and their plant-tolerated acid addition salts or metal complexes, and fungicides containing these compounds.

Abstract: Compounds of the general formula I ##STR1##

Abstract: Trifluoro- and chlorodifluoromethoxy-1,3,5-triazines of the formula I ##STR1## where R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are each, independently of one another, hydrogen, halogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -haloalkyl, and R.sup.1 is also trifluoro- or chlorodifluoromethoxy, and n is 0 or 1, excepting 2,4-dichloro-6-trifluoromethoxy-1,3,5-triazine, are prepared as described.

Abstract: A non-isocyanate flexibilizer additive is provided which finds utility in coating systems such as alkyds, polyesters, acrylic/polyester, alkyd/acrylic, carboxy/epoxy, polyether/urethane, epoxy/polyester, other epoxy, and urea and melamine formaldehyde systems. The non-isocyanate functional flexibilizer has the formula; B--C(O)--NW--A--NX--C(O)--K wherein A is selected from the group consisting fundamentally of polyesters, polyamides, polyureas, polyurethanes, acrylics; biuret, allophonate and urethane extended polyesters; wherein B and K are selected from the group consisting of --OR and --Z--R'--SiOR".sub.(3-n) R"".sub.n wherein R' is a divalent lower alkyl radical of from 1 to 18 carbon atoms, R is a lower alkyl radical of from 1 to 18 carbon atoms, Z is a member selected from the group consisting of S and NR", W and X are selected from H and lower alkyl radicals of from 1 to 10 carbon atoms, wherein R", R" and R"" are H or a lower alkyl radical of from 1-18 carbon atoms, and wherein n is 0, 1 or 2.

Abstract: .alpha.-Arylacrylates substituted by a heterocyclic radical and of the general formula I ##STR1## where R.sup.1 is alkoxy or alkylthio R.sup.2 is alkyl, Het is pyridyl, pyridone, quinolyl, pyrimidinyl, pyrimidinone, the heterocyclic ring system being unsubstituted or substituted, A is carbonyloxy, oxygen or sulfur, and n is 0 or 1, and their plant-tolerated acid addition salts and metal complexes, and the N-oxides of the heterocyclic compounds, and fungicides containing these compounds.