Abstract: A colorant of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 independently of one another are each C.sub.1 -C.sub.18 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.18 -alkenyl, C.sub.4 -C.sub.9 -alkoxyalkyl, C.sub.4 -C.sub.9 -aryloxyalkyl, C.sub.9 -C.sub.11 -aralkoxyalkyl, C.sub.7 -C.sub.11 -aralkyl, C.sub.4 -C.sub.13 -acyloxyalkyl, C.sub.6 -C.sub.14 -alkoxycarbonyloxyalkyl, C.sub.6 -C.sub.12 -alkylaminocarbonyloxyalkyl or C.sub.4 -C.sub.9 -dialkylaminoalkyl, with the proviso that the sum of the carbon atoms of the radicals R.sup.1 to R.sup.3 is from 14 to 36 and the sum of the ether oxygen atoms in these radicals ranges from 0 to 2. The present dye compound is useful in the coloring of coating compositions, organic solvents and mineral oil products.

Abstract: Difluoromethoxyphenyl thiophosphates of the formula I ##STR1## where R.sup.1 is alkyl of not more than 3 carbon atoms, R.sup.2 is unsubstituted or substituted alkyl of not more than 5 carbon atoms, Y is hydrogen or chlorine, X is oxygen or sulfur and R.sup.3, R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are each hydrogen, halogen, nitrile, alkoxy or alkylthio, each of not more than 4 carbon atoms, or unsubstituted or substituted alkyl of not more than 4 carbon atoms, their preparation and their use as agents for controlling pests, in particular insects and other arthropods.

Abstract: The invention describes new aromatic diisocyanates having the formulas: ##STR1## in which R is an alkyl radical with 1 to 12 carbon atoms. Preferably they are 1-alkyl-2-isocyanatomethyl-4-isocyanatobenzenes and/or 1-alkyl-4-isocyanatomethyl-2-isocyanatobenzenes and, particularly, 1-methyl-2-isocyanatomethyl-4- and -6-isocyanatobenzene and/or 1-methyl-4-isocyanatomethyl-2-isocyanatobenzene. The new diisocyanates are preferably prepared by phosgenation of the corresponding diamines and subsequent thermal cleavage of the carbamic acid chlorides formed on an intermediary basis and are used for the preparation of plastics, preferably of polyurethanes, and crop protection agents.

Abstract: Particulate polystyrene containing blowing agent and having improved expandability is based on polystyrene having a weight-average mean molecular weight of not more than from 130,000 to 180,000 and a molecular weight distribution curve in which the high molecular weight flank drops steeply. The expandable polystyrene particles are produced by polymerizing styrene in aqueous suspension in the presence of blowing agents and of chain transfer agents or styrene oligomers.

Abstract: But-2-ene-1,4-diones substituted in the 1,4-positions, of the formula ##STR1## where R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are each an aliphatic hydrocarbon radical of 1 to 17 carbon atoms, are prepared by a process in which a 2,5-disubstituted furan of the formula ##STR2## where R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 have the above meaning, is oxidized with a percarboxylic acid in the presence of a carboxylic acid.

Abstract: 1,3,5-Triazinones of the formula ##STR1## where R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 have the meanings given in the description, are used for controlling undesirable plant growth.

Abstract: Diazatricyclononene compounds of the formula ##STR1## and their intermediates, i.e. norbornane compounds of the formula ##STR2## where R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5, A and n have the meanings given in the claims and in the description, their preparation and their use as plant protection agents or plant growth regulators.

Abstract: A resilient foam, based on a melamine-formaldehyde condensate, which exhibits a number of important performance characteristics, namely:(a) low bulk density(b) low heat conductivity(c) low compressive strength(d) low modulus of elasticity(e) large deflection on break(f) low flammabilityThe foam may be used particularly for heat and sound insulation in the construction industry.

Abstract: Glyoxal is prepared by oxidizing glycol in the presence of a silver catalyst, with subsequent or partial condensation of glycol, glyoxal, glycol aldehyde, formaldehyde and/or water by treatment with water or aqueous glyoxal solution in fine dispersion, under specific conditions with regard to the temperature and dispersion of the treatment liquid.The glyoxal which can be prepared by the process of the invention is a wrinkle-resist agent, an assistant for increasing the tear strength and elasticity of fiber materials, a tanning agent, a photographic hardener and a valuable starting material for the production of synthetic resins, textile assistants, paper assistants and plastics.

Abstract: The subject invention relates to analgesic gels which comprise1. from 5 to 15 parts of an analgesic compound;2. from 10 to 40 parts of a nonionic surfactant which forms a gel in water alone at about 15 to 30 percent by weight based upon the weight of the water plus the weight of the nonionic surfactant;3. from 5 to 40 parts of glycerin;4. from 40 to 75 parts of water; and5. optional ingredients (q.v.)said parts based upon 100 parts of the composition and provided that the weight ratio of nonionic surfactant to water is from 5:1 to 3:1.The subject gels are clear, water soluble and are not tacky when applied to the skin.

Abstract: Chroman derivatives of the general formula I ##STR1## where R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are each H or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, R.sup.5 is C.sub.10 -C.sub.30 -alkyl or C.sub.10 -C.sub.30 -alkenyl, X and Y are each O, NH or S, m is 0, 1, 2 or 3 and n and r are each 0 or 1, the preparation of compounds I by various methods known per se, and the use of the compounds as stabilizers for organic materials.

Abstract: 3-Chloro-8-cyanoquinolines of the formula ##STR1## where R.sup.1 is --NR.sup.2 R.sup.3, and R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are identical or different and are each hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 -alkyl, formyl, cyclohexyl, or phenyl, or together are tetramethylene or pentamethylene, and one methylene group in these radicals can be replaced by oxygen, nitrogen or --N(CH.sub.3), are used for controlling undesirable plant growth.

Abstract: 1-Pyrazolyl-phosphoric acid esters of the formula ##STR1## their preparation and use as crop protection agents, and their immediate precursors, i.e. halogenated 1-hydroxypyrazoles of the formula ##STR2## where R.sup.1 to R.sup.5, X and Y have the meanings given in the claims and description.

Abstract: Reactive dyes which in the form of the free acids correspond to the general formula ##STR1## where A is fluorine, chlorine or bromine,B is hydrogen, chlorine, methyl, methoxy, ethoxy, hydroxysulfonyl or carboxyl,R is carboxyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxycarbonyl, carbamyl, N-mono- or N,N-di-C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl- or -hydroxyalkyl-substituted carbamyl, carbopiperidide, carbopyrrolidide or carbomorpholide andR.sup.1 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl which is unsubstituted or substituted by cyano, hydroxyl or carboxyl, phenyl which is unsubstituted or substituted by methyl, ethyl, fluorine, chlorine, bromine, amino, trifluoromethyl, methoxy, ethoxy, cyano, phenoxy, acetyl, methylsulfonyl, benzoyl, phenylsulfonyl, acetylamino, nitro, hydroxyl, carboxyl, carbamyl, 2-benzthiazolyl or sulfamyl, or naphthyl which is unsubstituted or substituted by hydroxysulfonyl. The novel compounds are particularly suitable for dyeing cellulose-containing textile materials, polyamides and leather.

Abstract: The subject invention relates to the removal of residual higher alcohols which are present from the preparation of crude higher-alkyl glycosides. The residual higher alcohols are removed via vacuum distillation with a hydroxyl-containing solvent. The purified higher-alkyl glycosides are biodegradable nonionic surfactants which are soluble and stable in highly alkaline cleaning formulations used for bottle washing, metal cleaning, textile treatment and other applications.

Abstract: The instant invention relates to compositions containing (a) a high-foaming nonionic surfactant and (b) a foam reducing amount of a polyoxyalkylene compound of the formula:Y[(A).sub.m --(B).sub.n H].sub.2wherein Y is the residue formed by the removal of two atoms of active hydrogen from an initiator having a total of not more than 20 carbon atoms, preferably butanediol; A is a hydrophobic, heteric mixture of an oxytetramethylene radical, derived from tetramethylene oxide and a vicinal alkylene oxide radical derived from propylene oxide, B is primarily C.sub.2 H.sub.4 O; n is an integer such that the total weight of said B is about 5 to about 40 percent by weight of the total oxyalkylene residue weight of the compound and the total molecular weight of the hydrophobe, 2m is about 1000 to 3000.

Abstract: Baking finishes having a high solids content contain, as the binder, a copolymer of one or more mono-acrylate or monomethacrylate of an alkanediol, an ester of acrylic or methacrylic acid whose homopolymer has a glass transition temperature of below -40.degree. C., an ester of acrylic acid or methacrylic acid whose homopolymer has a glass transition temperature of above 35.degree. C. and acrylic acid or methacrylic acid, which copolymer has a Fikentscher K value of from 13 to 17 and may or may not be used in combination with conventional aminoplast precondensates having a crosslinking action. These baking finishes are particularly useful as binders for automotive finishes.

Abstract: Animal feeds and drinks containing small amounts of compounds of the formula Ia or Ib ##STR1## where R.sup.1 is hydrogen, low molecular weight alkyl or alkoxy, or halogen, R.sup.2 is hydrogen or low molecular weight alkyl and R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are hydrogen or a low molecular weight aliphatic or araliphatic radical. The compounds of the formulae Ia and Ib promote growth without exerting an antibiotic action.

Abstract: Silylalkyl thioalkanoates of the formula ##STR1## where R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, Q and n have the meanings mentioned in the description, are used for controlling undesirable plant growth.

Abstract: A cellular polyurethane having a density of from 15 Kg/m.sup.3 to 400 Kg/m.sup.3 obtained by means of thermoforming, in a forming tool, at a compression factor of from 1 to 10 and temperatures of from 140.degree. C. to 200.degree. C., polyester-urethane foams having a density of from 15 Kg/m.sup.3 to 40 Kg/m.sup.3 which are based on aromatic polyisocyanates and polyester polyols. The resulting polyurethane shaped objects are suitable for use as self-supporting trim panels, headliners, engine compartment covers, or instrument panels in the automotive, aircraft or railway industries.