Abstract: Sodium dithionite formulations containing inert organic liquids have the consistency of a pumpable paste.

Abstract: Dyes of the formula ##STR1## where A and B are H and/or ##STR2## Y is unsubstituted or substituted phenyl, ##STR3## or unsubstituted or substituted benzothiazolyl or benzoxazolyl and R is unsubstituted or substituted alkyl, unsubstituted or substituted phenyl, or alkoxy, alkoxyalkoxy, phenalkyl or alkoxycarboalkyl, are suitable for dyeing and printing cellulose swollen with water-miscible swelling agents and cellulose-containing fiber material.

Abstract: A packaging container (1) for a tape reel device, e.g. a tape cassette, which has one or more reel-locking elements (9, 10) possesses on at least one of these elements (9, 10) a friction element (14), e.g. of rubber, for holding and, if necessary, clamping the reel of the tape reel device. The element (14) can be annular, rib-shaped or knob-shaped, and can be used for any type of tape reel, inside or outside audio, video or film cassettes.

Abstract: Hexamethylene 1,6-diisocyanate and/or isomeric aliphatic diisocyanates where alkylene is of 6 carbon atoms, preferably 2-methylpentamethylene 1,5-diisocyanate and/or 2-ethyltetramethylene 1,4-diisocyanate, are prepared by a process wherein the corresponding dialkylurethanes are vaporized, without decomposition, at from 220.degree. to 300.degree. C., advantageously under reduced pressure, the dialkylurethane vapors are subjected to thermal cleavage under reduced pressure, preferably from 0.1 to 200 mbar, and at above 300.degree. C., preferably from 310.degree. to 480.degree. C. The cleavage products are fractionally condensed with the product obtained in the first condensation stage consisting predominantly of the diisocyanates, while that obtained in the second condensation stage is the alcohol.

Abstract: Plastisols and organosols which have a long shelf life at room temperature, are based on a mixture of a finely divided synthetic resin with a plasticizer and may or may not contain additional pigments, fillers, volatile organic solvents and other assistants are prepared by a process in which an inert or reactive protective colloid or emulsifier, or a mixture of these, is added to a dispersion of a finely divided synthetic resin in a plasticizer, the dispersion as such not having a long shelf life at room temperature.These plastisols can be used as coating materials, sealants and adhesives.

Abstract: A plate spring for tape cassettes advantageously consists of two long and two short spring arms whose shapes and dimensions are optimized to achieve minimum wastage of material during punching from a sheet-metal strip. The length of the fastening arms is preferably about the same as the width of the ends of the long spring arms or less or at most 1.5 times the width. The spring can be used for all types of tape cassettes, regardless of whether they contain magnetic tape, film or other recording media. A tape cassette possesses a plate spring which has this form and is fastened by welding.

Abstract: C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 -alkyl gallates are prepared by reacting tannin-containing material with the corresponding alcohol R--OH and a strong acid.

Abstract: A process for improving the lightfastness of dyeings obtained with acid dyes and/or metal complex dyes on polyamide textile materials, by treating the latter and 0.01-1% by weight of a copper hydroxamate before, during or after dyeing.

Abstract: Oximinophosphoric acid derivatives of the formula I ##STR1## where R.sup.1 is straight-chain or branched alkyl of not more than 4 carbon atoms,R.sup.2 is straight-chain or branched alkoxy or alkylthio, each of not more than 4 carbon atoms, straight-chain or branched alkyl of not more than 3 carbon atoms, phenyl, amino, or straight-chain or branched alkylamino or dialkylamino, where alkyl in each case is of not more than 4 carbon atoms,R.sup.3 is straight-chain or branched alkyl of not more than 4 carbon atoms and X is oxygen or sulfur, their preparation, and their use as crop protection agents.

Abstract: Compounds of the general formula ##STR1## where R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4 and n have the meanings given in the description, are useful for treating cardiac disorders.

Abstract: Aromatic carboxylates are prepared by electrochemical oxidation of the corresponding methyl benzenes or benzaldehyde dialkyl acetals in the presence of an alkanol and of a halogenated triarylamine derivative.

Abstract: Novel liquid dye formulations which contain organic carbonates in addition to conventional components are very useful for dyeing organic substrates.

Abstract: A cathodic electrodepositable resin particularly adapted for use as a grind resin to form a pigment paste. The resin is the reaction product of an aliphatic polyepoxide and a polyether primary amine. The resin composition has anti-foaming properties, is stable in the aqueous dispersion, and contributes to high film build.

Abstract: Cyclohexane-1,3-dione derivatives of the formula ##STR1## where A is an unsubstituted or substituted, saturated or unsaturated 4-membered to 7-membered ring which contains 1 or 2 sulfinyl or sulfonyl groups, R.sup.1 is hydrogen, methoxycarbonyl, ethoxycarbonyl, methyl or cyano, R.sup.2 is alkyl and R.sup.3 is alkyl, alkenyl, haloalkenyl or propargyl, and salts of these compounds are used for controlling undesirable plant growth.

Abstract: N-substituted acrylamide or methacrylamide derivatives of the general formula ##STR1## where m is 0 or 1, n is 1, 2, 3 or 4, n-m is 1, 2, 3 or 4, X is Br or Cl, and R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are each CH.sub.3 or H, are prepared by reacting an aromatic haloalkyl compound with N-methylolacrylamide or N-methylolmethacrylamide in the presence of a strong acid.

Abstract: Compounds which, in one of the possible tautomeric forms and as free acidic compounds, are of the general formula I ##STR1## where R is unsubstituted or substituted alkyl, alkoxy, cycloalkoxy or aryloxy and the ring A may be further substituted, are prepared by a process in which a compound of the formula II ##STR2## where X is hydrogen or an alkoxycarbonyl group and R has the above meanings with the exception of unsubstituted or substituted alkyl, is converted in an alcoholate-containing solution, and the product is then acidified.The compounds prepared according to the invention are useful intermediates for the preparation of dyes.

Abstract: Dye-forming components of the general formula ##STR1## where A is the radical of a fused benzo ring or 2,1-naphthalene ring, and either radical may be substituted by C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy, nitro, chlorine, bromine or C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkoxycarbonyl, R.sup.1 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.16 -alkyl, C.sub.7 -C.sub.10 -phenylalkyl or phenyl which is unsubstituted or substituted by C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy, chlorine or bromine, and R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 independently of one another are hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 -alkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, which is substituted by cyano, chlorine, methoxy or ethoxy, C.sub.5 -C.sub.7 -cycloalkyl, C.sub.7 -C.sub.10 -phenylalkyl or trimethylene which is unsubstituted or substituted by 1, 2 or 3 methyl groups and is bonded to the carbon in the 6- and/or 8-position of the benzo ring, or R.sup.2 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl and R.sup.3 is phenyl which is unsubstituted or substituted by chlorine, bromine, C.sub.1 -C.sub.

Abstract: Novel N-acyl derivatives of peptides related to L-pro-L-leu-gly-NH.sub.2, melanocyte stimulating hormone-release inhibiting factor (MIF), and therapeutic compositions which are useful for the treatment of depression.

Abstract: The invention relates to urea group-containing polyisocyanate mixtures which are liquid at room temperature and have an isocyanate group content of from 15 to 30 weight percent and a diphenylmethane diisocyanate content of from 55 to 90 weight percent, obtained through the reaction of(A) polyoxyalkylene polyamines having a functionality of from 2 to 5 and an amine number from 20 to 250 with a polyisocyanate (B) selected from the group consisting of(B1) a mixture of diphenylmethane diisocyanates and polyphenyl polymethylene polyisocyanates having a diphenylmethane diisocyanate content of from 55 to 90 weight percent or(B2) at least one diphenylmethane diisocyanate isomer.The polyisocyanate mixtures claimed in the invention are used to prepare dense or cellular polyurethane and/or polyisocyanurate plastics, in particular, flexible polyurethane foams.

Abstract: Halovinylbenzyl esters of the formula I ##STR1## where R.sup.1 is ##STR2## R.sup.2 is H, CN, lower alkyl, lower alkenyl, lower alkynyl, lower haloalkyl or lower haloalkenyl, R.sup.3 is H, halogen or lower alkyl, R.sup.4 is H, lower alkyl, lower alkoxy or lower alkoxymethyl, R.sup.5 is lower alkyl, lower hal lk(en)yl or lower haloalkynyl, R.sup.6 and R.sup.7 are each lower alkyl or halogen, A is halogen, lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, lower haloalkyl, lower haloalkoxy, CN or NO.sub.2, m is 0 to 4, n is 1 to 3, B is lower alkyl, lower alkenyl, lower alkynyl or cycloalkyl, and X is H, halogen, lower haloalkyl, lower thioalkyl, lower alkoxy or lower alkyl, and halogen can be fluorine, chlorine or bromine and, in the case of R.sup.2, may furthermore be iodine, a process for their manufacture, and their use as pesticides.