Abstract: Substituted crotonates of the formula ##STR1## where R.sup.1 is alkyl, R.sup.2 is hydrogen, alkyl or alkoxy, X is halogen, cyano, trifluoromethyl, nitro, alkyl, alkoxy, phenyl, phenoxy, benzyloxy or hydrogen, m is from 1 to 5, and Y is methylenoxy, oxymethylene, ethylene, ethenylene, ethynylene or oxygen, and fungicides containing them.

Abstract: A photosensitive recording material for recording information by means of a local change in the optical properties of a recording layer under the action of light having a high energy density, and a process for its preparation.

Abstract: 3-(3,4,5,6-Tetrahydrophthalimido)-benzaldehydes of the type I ##STR1## or corresponding derivatives substituted in the phenyl ring are prepared by(a) acetalization of a 3-nitrobenzaldehyde III or of a corresponding derivative with an alcohol IV in the presence of an acidic catalyst to give the corresponding cyclic acetal V ##STR2## (b) reduction of the cyclic acetal V with hydrogen to give the corresponding amino compound II and(c) subsequent condensation of this aminophenyl acetal II with 3,4,5,6-tetrahydrophthalic anhydride in an acidic reaction medium.

Abstract: A condensate of bis-(4-hydroxyphenyl) sulfone, an aldehyde, a dialdehyde and/or glyoxylic acid and aminoacetic acid or an N-substituted aminoacetic acid is prepared and used as a tanning assistant, in a process for tanning leather in combination with, in particular, aluminum tanning agents.

Abstract: Agents for regulating plant growth containing an effective amount of at least one cyclohexanone derivative of the formula I ##STR1## where A, X, n, Y, Z and R have the meanings given in the disclosure, or salts of these compounds, and a process for regulating plant growth.

Abstract: Agents for the abscission of parts of plants contain one or more urea derivatives of the general formula I ##STR1## where A is ##STR2## B is cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl or phenyl which is unsubstituted or substituted by one, two or three chlorine, bromine or fluorine atoms, R is hydrogen or methyl, R.sup.1 is fluorine, chlorine or, bromine and n is the integer 1, 2 or 3, and either(a) an oxyethylated tallow fatty amine of the general formula II ##STR3## where R.sup.2 is C.sub.16 -C.sub.18 -n-alkyl or isoalkyl and x and y together are an integer from 8 to 20, or(b) a fatty alcohol of the general formula IIIR.sup.3 --CH.sub.2 O--(CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 O).sub.w --(CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 O).sub.z --H IIIwhere R.sup.3 is C.sub.10 -C.sub.18 -n-alkyl, w is an integer from 3 to 7 and z is an integer from 0 to 7,the weight ratio of urea derivative I to oxyethylated tallow fatty amine II or fatty alcohol III being from 0.01:1 to 10:1.

Abstract: Aqueous dispersions of copolymers of(a) from 70 to 85% by weight of nontertiary butyl (meth)acrylates,(b) from 8 to 27.2% by weight of (meth)acrylates (A) whose homopolymers have a glass transition temperature greater than that of the polybutyl (meth)acrylate up to 0.degree. C. and (meth)acrylates (B) whose homopolymers have a glass transition temperature below that of the polybutyl (meth)acrylate, the weight ratio of the (meth)acrylates (A) to the (meth)acrylates (B) being from 3:1 to 1:3,(c) from 2 to 15% by weight of methyl methacrylate, styrene and/or acrylonitrile and(d) 0.8 to 5% by weight of monoolefinically unsaturated mono- and/or dicarboxylic acids of 3 to 5 carbon atoms and/or their amides which are unsubstituted or substituted at the nitrogen atoms by alkyl and/or alkylol radicals of 1 to 4 carbon atoms and/or hydroxyalkyl (meth)acrylates where the alkyl groups are of 2 to 5 carbon atoms,are used for coating sheet-like substrates.

Abstract: A photopolymerizable mixture containing one or more ethylenically unsaturated, photopolymerizable or photocrosslinkable compounds and a photopolymerization initiator which comprises a combination of an aromatic carbonyl compound of the type stated in claim 1 and an s-triazine compound containing one or more halogen-substituted methyl groups, photosensitive recording elements which possess a photopolymerizable recording layer consisting of these photopolymerizable mixtures, and a process for the production of lithographic printing plates using these recording elements.

Abstract: A high molecular weight ethylene copolymer is prepared by high-pressure copolymerization of ethylene with an .alpha.,.beta.-ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid, carboxylic anhydride or a derivative thereof in the presence of a tertiary organic monoamine, preferably from 10 to 100 mol % thereof, based on the unsaturated carboxylic acid used, and can be used for preparing adhesion promoters and cable sheathing.

Abstract: N,N'-disubstituted piperazines of the general formula I ##STR1## where the group is unsaturated (.dbd.) or saturated (--) and the substituents R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and A have the following meanings:A is --, --CH.dbd., --CH.sub.2 --, --CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 --,R.sup.1 is alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, alkylcycloalkyl, cycloalkenylalkyl, alkylcycloalkenyl, bicycloalkyl, bicycloalkylalkyl or alkylbicycloalkyl, these radicals being unsubstituted or substituted by hydroxy, halogen, alkoxy or trialkylsilyl,R.sup.1 is further heterocycloalkyl with oxygen and/or sulfur, heterocycloalkylmethyl with oxygen and/or sulfur, alkyl-substituted heterocycloalkylmethyl with oxygen and/or sulfur, andR.sup.2 is alkyl, alkoxy, trimethylsilyl, cycloalkyl, alkylthio,and plant-physiologically tolerated salts thereof, and fungicides containing these compounds.

Abstract: An acrylic multifilamentary material possessing an internal structure which is particularly suited for thermal conversion to high strength carbon fibers is formed via a specifically defined combination of processing conditions. The acrylic polymer while in substantially homogeneous admixture with appropriate concentrations (as defined) of acetonitrile and water is melt extruded and is drawn at a relatively low draw ratio which is substantially less than the maximum draw ratio achievable. This fibrous material which is capable of readily undergoing drawing is passed through a heat treatment zone wherein the evolution of residual acetonitrile and water takes place. The resulting fibrous material following such heat treatment is subjected to additional drawing to accomplish further orientation and internal structure modification and to produce a fibrous material of the appropriate denier for carbon fiber production.

Abstract: An aqueous or pulverulent, water-dispersible pharmaceutical preparation which contains an emulsifier, a protective colloid and, in microdisperse form, an edible oil or fat, a sparingly water-soluble active compound being dissolved in the oil or fat, and a process for its preparation.

Abstract: Photocurable filling compounds for closing the gaps which result between the end or edge regions of gravure printing plates when the latter are clamped on forme cylinders consist of a homogeneous, solvent-free, photopolymerizable mixture which is free-flowing at room temperature and contains from 10 to 90% by weight of one or more hydrophilic, polar, photopolymerizable, ethylenically unsaturated low molecular weight compounds, from 5 to 65% by weight of one or more polymeric binders which are resistant to toluene-containing, gasoline-containing, ketone-containing and/or ester-containing solvents and are compatible with the photopolymerizable low molecular weight compounds, from 0.01 to 10% by weight of one or more photoinitiators and from 0 to 70% by weight of further additives and/or assistants.

Abstract: A sensitized lithographic printing plate is produced from an aluminum base which has been mechanically, chemically and/or electrochemically pretreated and anodically oxidized in a conventional manner and a photosensitive copying layer which is applied to this base, by a process in which a thin layer which imparts hydrophilic properties and consists of a hydrolysis product or condensate of one or more silanes is applied between the base and the copying layer.These lithographic printing plates are particularly useful for offset printing.

Abstract: Alkoxylated amido-containing polyamines which are suitable as oil demulsifiers are obtainable by condensing a dicarboxylic acid of 3 to 20 carbon atoms or one of its functional derivatives with a polyalkylenepolyamine having 2 or more carbon atoms and 2 or more amino groups and reacting the product with a total of from 1 to 200 moles/mole of ethylene oxide and/or propylene oxide and/or 1,2-butylene oxide.

Abstract: Paper is colored by a process in which a compound which, in the form of the free acid, is of the formula I ##STR1## where, in each case independently of one another, A is unsubstituted or methyl substituted C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkylene or vinylene,R is each hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl,X is each --CO-- or --SO.sub.2 --,K is each a cationic group andY is hydrogen, chlorine or bromine.

Abstract: Basic rhodamine dyes suitable for use in recording fluids for the ink jet process and for coloring paper stock have the formula ##STR1## where L is C.sub.2 -C.sub.10 -alkylene,R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are each independently of the others hydrogen, substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 -alkyl or C.sub.5 -C.sub.7 -cycloalkyl or R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 together with the nitrogen atom linking them together are a hetero cyclic radical,An.sup..crclbar. is one equivalent of an anion and m and n are each independently of the other 0 or 1.

Abstract: A cementing composition useful in cementing oil, gas and water wells, comprising water, hydraulic cement and an effective amount of water soluble fluid loss additive comprised of a copolymer of acrylamide/vinyl imidazole and derivatives thereof in a weight percent ratio of from about 95:5 to 5:95, said copolymer having a molecular weight range of from about 100,000 to 3,000,000. The composition can also optionally include a dispersant such as sodium or potassium salts or a sulfonated naphthalene formaldehyde condensate.

Abstract: An acrylic multifilamentary material possessing an internal structure which is well suited for thermal conversion to high strength carbon fibers is formed via a specifically defined combination of processing conditions. The acrylic polymer while in substantially homogeneous admixture with appropriate concentrations (as defined) of C.sub.1 to C.sub.2 nitroalkane and water is melt extruded and is drawn at a relatively low draw ratio which is substantially less than the maximum draw ratio achievable. During the melt extrusion a C.sub.1 to C.sub.4 monohydroxy alkanol preferably also is present in the substantially homogenous admixture. The fibrous material which is capable of readily undergoing drawing next is passed through a heat treatment zone wherein the evolution of residual nitroalkane, monohydroxy alkanol and water takes place.

Abstract: Phenylalkenylcarboxylic acid and esters thereof of the general formula I ##STR1## where X is hydrogen or fluorine, R.sup.1 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 C.sub.6 -alkyl, C.sub.5 - or C.sub.6 -cycloalkyl, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy)-C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 -alkyl or (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkylthio)-C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 -alkyl; W is a divalent radical --CH.dbd.CR.sup.2 --; --CH.dbd.CY--; --CH.dbd.CR.sup.2 --CH.sub.2 --; --CH.dbd.CR.sup.2 --CH.dbd.CR.sup.3 -- or ##STR2## where Y is chlorine or bromine and R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are each hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, with the proviso that X is not F when W is --CH.dbd.CR.sup.2 --, their manufacture, and their use as herbicides.