Abstract: Reinforced cellular or noncellular molded polyurethane parts are prepared by heating a mixture of reinforcing materials and a heat-curable composition of polyisocyanates and polyols in an open or closed mold, said composition being storage-stable at room temperature and containing, optionally, auxiliaries and additives. In said composition, the polyisocyanate is dispersed in the form of discreet particles having particle diameters from 0.1 to 150 .mu.m in the polyol and the polyisocyanate particles are deactivated on their surfaces such that from 0.01 to 20 equivalent percent of the total available isocyanate groups are deactivated and such that the ratio of free isocyanate groups to hydroxyl groups is from 0.7:1 to 2.5:1.The polyurethane molded parts are suitable for use as self-supporting trim parts, reinforcement parts, or molded parts for various applications.

Abstract: Cyclohexenone derivatives of the formula ##STR1## where R.sup.1 is alkyl and R.sup.2 is chloroalkenyl are useful in controlling undesirable plant growth.

Abstract: In the production of imagewise structured resist layers, for example for the manufacture of printed circuits, electronic components, soldering masks, etc., by application, onto a substrate, of a positive-working resist layer (R) which can be rendered soluble by exposure to actinic light, imagewise exposure of the resist layer (R) to actinic light and removal of the exposed parts of the layer by washing out with a developer, the photosensitive resist layer (R) used, in particular in the form of a dry film resist, consists of two or more strata (S) which posses different basic solubilities, at least the upper stratum (U) being photosensitive and the lower stratum (LS) having a higher basic solubility in the developer than has the upper stratum (U).

Abstract: This invention relates to oxyethylated toluenediamine and diaminodiphenylmethane and their use as chain extenders in the preparation of polyurethane-polyurea elastomers.

Abstract: Water-soluble terpolymers which contain, as copolymerized units,(a) from 10 to 35% by weight of an N-vinyllactam or an N-vinyl acid amide,(b) from 5 to 20% by weight of acrylic acid or of a salt of acrylic acid and(c) from 80 to 50% by weight of a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl vinyl ether,and have a glass transition temperature T.sub.g below 60.degree. C. can be prepared by polymerizing the monomer mixture in an inert organic solvent in the presence of a polymerization initiator and can, where appropriate, be partially or completely neutralized with a base, so as to form a salt. The products may be used as raw materials for adhesives or, in the form of an aqueous solution, as the adhesive itself.

Abstract: Oxidation catalysts of the general formulaW.sub.6 Mo.sub.a V.sub.b P.sub.c Cu.sub.d As.sub.e Sb.sub.f X.sub.g Y.sub.h O.sub.xwhere X is K, Rb and/or Cs, Y is Nb, Fe, Mn, Sn, Li, Na, Sr, Rh, Ce, Ti and/or Cr, a is from 2.0 to 6, b is from 0 to 3, c is from 0.1 to 3, d is from 0.01 to 1, e is from 0 to 1, f is from 0 to 2, g is from 0.01 to 3, h is from 0 to 1 and x is the number of oxygen atoms formally required to saturate the valencies of the catalyst components, give high conversions and particularly high selectivity in the oxidation of methacrolein in the gas phase to methacrylic acid.

Abstract: The invention relates to a one-shot process for the preparation of cellular or noncellular polyurethane polyurea parts having a modulus of flexural elasticity greater than 600 N/mm.sup.2 and densities of from 0.8 to 1.2 g/cm.sup.

Abstract: Trimethylolalkanes are prepared by reacting an n-alkanal with formaldehyde and a trialkylamine in aqueous solution and then hydrogenating the product, by a method in which from 2.2 to 4.5 moles of formaldehyde and from 0.6 to 3 moles of trialkylamine are used per mole of the alkanal, and the reaction mixture is worked up by distillation either before or after the hydrogenation.

Abstract: 3-Hydroxy-.alpha.-cyclocitral derivatives of the general formula I ##STR1## where R.sup.1 is ##STR2## wherein R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 can be identical or different and are each straight-chain or branched alkyl of 1 to 6 carbon atoms, or R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 together form an ethylene or propylene group which can be substituted by methyl or ethyl, processes for their preparation and their use for the preparation of safranal and 3-hydroxy-.beta.-cyclocitral, as well as optically active - cyclocitral derivatives of the general formulae A and B ##STR3## where R.sup.1 is ##STR4## if X is hydrogen and Y is OH, but is otherwise ##STR5## where R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 have the above meanings, and X and Y together are oxygen, or X is hydrogen if Y is OH, and a process for the preparation of optically active 3-oxo-.alpha.-cyclocitral acetals, wherein a mixture of the corresponding racemic 3-oxo-.alpha.-cyclocitral acetals is separated into the optically active compounds by chromatography over a suitable chiral adsorbent.

Abstract: Butane-1,4-diol is prepared by catalytic hydrogenation of dibutyl succinate by a process in which hydrogenation is terminated before complete conversion is reached, butanol is distilled off from the reaction mixture, the liquid distillation residue is cooled to below 108.degree. C., the upper phase, which is formed as a result of phase separation and essentially consists of dibutyl succinate, is recycled to the hydrogenation, and the butane-1,4-diol is obtained from the lower phase, which essentially consists of this compound, by fractional distillation under reduced pressure.

Abstract: Hard, fracture-resistant catalysts are prepared from zeolites of the pentasil family by a process in which water, organic additives which increase the viscosity and a silicate are added to the zeolite powder, and the material is molded, dried and calcined.The fracture-resistant zeolites obtained are used as catalyst carriers.

Abstract: Amide-containing epoxy resin/amine adducts are prepared by a process in which an epoxy resin/amine adduct containing primary and/or secondary aminoalkyl groups is reacted with a carboxylic acid in the presence of esterification catalysts, particularly advantageously in the presence of an alcohol.The products prepared according to the invention are useful as binders for cathodic electrocoating.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method of dyeing thermoplastics with sulfonated monoazo colorant lakes having a sulfophenyl pyrazole substituent, of general formula ##STR1## wherein R is CH.sub.3 or COO.sup.- ; X is Cl, CH.sub.3, CH.sub.3 O, C.sub.2 H.sub.5 O, C.sub.2 H.sub.5 CONH, NH.sub.2 CONH, C.sub.6 H.sub.5 CONH, CH.sub.3 SO.sub.2 NH, C.sub.6 H.sub.5 SO.sub.2 NH, CH.sub.3 CONH, or hydrogen; Y is hydrogen, Cl, or CH.sub.3 ; Z is hydrogen or Cl, n is 0, 1 or 2; and Me.sup.+ is one equivalent of a cation selected from the group consisting of NH.sub.4.sup.+, Li.sup.+, K.sup.+, Na.sup.+, 1/2Sr.sup.2+, 1/2Mn.sup.2+, 1/2Ni.sup.2+, 1/2Ba.sup.2+, 1/2Mg.sup.2+ and 1/2Ca.sup.2+ ; with the proviso that if R is COO.sup.-, the additional equivalent charge is compensated by a further equivalent of said or another cation.

Abstract: Binders useful for cathodic electrocoating are water-dilutable on addition of acid and comprise a mixture of(A) a polyadduct which carries basic nitrogen groups and contains groups of the formula (I) and/or (II) ##STR1## where R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are hydrogen or methyl and R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are alkyl or hydroxyalkyl or together are a 5- or 6-membered ring, and(B) a reaction product of a polyisocyanate and an olefinically unsaturated amine which carries a secondary amino group and a methacrylamide or methacrylate group.

Abstract: Undyed or dyed wool with an antifelting finish is produced by a method in which the wool is chlorinated at a pH of less than 4 and then an aqueous solution of a quaternary product is applied onto the wool, this product being obtained by condensation of(a) piperazine and piperazine derivatives with(b) crosslinking agents, such as epichlorohydrin and ethylene chloride, in a molar ratio of from 1:0.9 to 1:1, and quaternization of the condensate with benzyl chloride, for 0.15 to 1.0 mole of benzyl chloride being employed per equivalent of nitrogen in component (a) in the quaternization.To produce dyed wool with an antifelting finish, dyeing is carried out after the wool has been chlorinated.

Abstract: New and valuable 2-halo-N-(azole-1-yl-methyl)-substituted acetanilides and having a good herbicidal action, and methods of controlling the growth of unwanted plants with these compounds.

Abstract: Textile materials of natural polyamides or nylons, dyed with a dye containing acid groups, are after-treated with a dilute aqueous solution of a cationic condensate which is obtained by reaction of (a) piperazine or a derivative of piperazine with (b) a bifunctional crosslinking agent, such as an epihalohydrin, in a molar ratio of from 1:0.5 to 1:1.1, and quaternization of the condensate with benzyl chloride, from 0.15 to 1.0 mole of benzyl chloride being employed per equivalent of nitrogen in the component (a) during the quaternization. This after-treatment improves the wetfastness of the dye.

Abstract: Novel fluoromethylthiobenzoyl fluorides are prepared by reacting a trichloromethylthiobenzoyl chloride with hydrogen fluoride at from 10.degree. to 130.degree. C., and are useful starting materials for the preparation of crop protection agents. The process of the invention is selective in permitting the optional production of either a trifluoromethylthiobenzoyl fluoride or a difluoromonochloromethylthiobenzoyl fluoride, depending upon the temperature employed.

Abstract: In accordance with the instant invention, a high solids phthalocyanine pigment presscake prepared by methods well known to those skilled in the art is fluidized. The fluidization process comprises the steps of mixing the high solids pigment presscake with alkali metal hydroxide or ammonium hydroxide and rosin. In a preffered embodiment, the rosin, is dissolved in the hydroxide or aqueous solution thereof prior to mixing with the presscake.

Abstract: Production of new 2-(o-alkylthiophenyl)-1,3-diazacycloalkene hydrohalides by reaction of a benzo-thietane-2-spiro-2'-(1',3'-diazacycloalkane) with an alkyl halide, and the new 2-(o-alkylthiophenyl)-1,3-diazacycloalkene hydrohalides which are pharmaceuticals, auxiliaries for the textile and rubber industries, plant protection agents and starting materials for the production of pharmaceuticals, plant protection agents and dyes.