Abstract: Hard, rigid, non-elastomeric, non-cellular polyurethane compositions manufactured by reacting a liquid hydroxylic polyether having an OH equivalent weight of from 50 to 250, a monofunctional hydroxylic polyether having a molecular weight of from 150 to 10,000 and devoid of further functional groups which react with isocyanates, and an organic polyisocyanate, with or without catalysts, auxiliaries and additives.

Abstract: Initial cell voltages are reduced by decreasing the resistance of the diaphragm through a degassing procedure prior to or at installation thereof. This degassing procedure involves subjecting the diaphragm to subatmospheric pressure while contacting the diaphragm with electrolyte, said electrolyte being an aqueous saline solution having a surface active agent therein in an amount sufficient to reduce the surface tension below the critical surface tension for wetting the fibers, and increasing the pressure to atmospheric or cell working pressure to force electrolyte solution into the interstices of the diaphragm.

Abstract: A new process for the manufacture of ammonium salts of O,S-dithiophosphoric acid esters by reaction of an O,O,S-dithiophosphoric acid triester with an amine.

Abstract: Hydroxylammonium salts are manufactured by a process comprising the catalytic reduction of nitric oxide with hydrogen in a dilute aqueous solution of a mineral acid in the presence of a suspended platinum catalyst at an elevated temperature, wherein the reaction mixture is recycled and the gas mixture, containing nitric oxide and hydrogen, present in the gas space above the reaction zone, is introduced, by means of one or more downwardly directed jets of liquid, consisting of the recycled reaction mixture and issuing from a nozzle orifice, into one or more circulation zones which are present in the reaction zone, are open at both sides, extend in the direction of the entering jet of liquid and are completely covered by the reaction mixture, the reaction mixture leaving the bottom of the circulation zone and containing unconverted gases is deflected, passed upwards in the annular zone externally surrounding the circulation zone, and at the same time reaction mixture of low gas content is recycled from a separa

Abstract: Agents for regulating plant growth, especially for improving abscission, which contain substituted ammonium salts or substituted fatty acid amides, and a process for improving abscission with these agents.

Abstract: 3-Methyl-2-buten-1-al is prepared by isomerizing 3-methyl-3-buten-1-al in the presence of acidic or basic compounds. The product is a starting material for the manufacture of dyes, pesticides, pharmaceuticals, plastics and scents.

Abstract: Phenol ethers are prepared by reacting phenols with dialkyl carbonates in the presence of tertiary amines and/or phosphines. The aralkyl aryl ethers and alkyl aryl ethers obtained are starting materials for the manufacture of dyes, crop protection agents and scents.

Abstract: .gamma.-Butyrolactone is manufactured by hydrogenating maleic anhydride in the presence of butyrolactone as the solvent. The hydrogenated reaction mixture, which contains butyrolactone, succinic anhydride and succinic acid, is fractionated in a thin film evaporator.

Abstract: In the manufacture of tocopherol (vitamin E) by reaction of isophytol with trimethylhydroquinone in the presence of zinc chloride and acid in a hydrocarbon solvent one of the starting compounds, isophytol, is pretreated with small amounts of ammonia or an amine.Tocopherol is obtained in higher yield and purity.

Abstract: Acryloxy- and methacryloxy-alkyl-propanals and a process for their manufacture by esterifying the corresponding .beta.-hydroxyalkylpropanals with acrylic acid and methacrylic acid, respectively, in the presence of an acid esterification catalyst and of an inert diluent.

Abstract: Polyurethane elastomers of improved heat stability are made by a process in which a polyisocyanate is reacted with a polyol of high molecular weight with an OH:NCO ratio of 1:0.66 to 1:0.85, and the resulting adduct is later reacted with an excess of symmetrical diisocyanate and a diol as chain extender.

Abstract: Non-gelled polyalkylenepolyamine polyethers are prepared by the reaction of ethylenediamine and polyepichlorohydrin in the presence of an organic solvent. The solvent enables the reactants to be present at less than a 3:1 ratio of polyamine per chlorine atom.

Abstract: The invention relates to baking finishes of low solvent content, consisting essentially of an acrylate resin, an eposy resin and a mixture of organic solvents, with or without pigment, catalyst and other conventional auxiliaries, in which the acrylate resin is a copolymer which contains from 10 to 35% by weight of .alpha.,.beta.-olefinically unsaturated carboxylic acids as copolymerized units, has a very low K value and has an acid number of from 70 to 250 mg of KOH/g, the epoxy resin contains at least 2 oxirane groups per molecule and the mixture of organic solvents is a mixture of from 20 to 80% by weight of a solvent having a boiling point of from 100.degree. to 280.degree. C. and a dielectric constant of from 2 to 4.99, and from 80 to 20% by weight of a solvent having a boiling point of from 80.degree. to 200.degree. C. and a dielectric constant of from 5 to 27. The weight ratio of acrylate resin to epoxy resin is from 9:1 to 6:4.

Abstract: Non-flammable insulating materials having good fire resistance and a density of from 80 to 230 g/l, which materials compriseA. from 99 to 80% by weight of inorganic lightweight particles, preferably expanded perlite or vermiculite,B. from 0 to 20% by weight of fibrous or granular inorganic additives andC. from 1 to 20% by weight of a heat-resistant organic high molecular weight binder, preferably a phenol-formaldehyde condensate,and which contain, as an additional binder C' to prevent water absorption, from 0.2 to 4% by weight of an alkylphenol/phenyl/formaldehyde condensate.The materials may be used as heat insulating materials or building materials.

Abstract: New phosphoric acid derivatives and pesticides containing these phosphoric acid derivatives as active ingredients. The new active ingredients are obtained by reaction of .alpha.-formylalkylphosphonic acid esters with phosphoric (phosphonic) acid ester halides or by reaction of .alpha.-formyl-.alpha.-haloalkylphosphonic acid esters with phosphites.The compounds are suitable for combatting pests from the classes of insects, Arachnida and nematodes in the crop protection, hygiene, stores protection and veterinary sectors.

Abstract: Particulate expandable styrene polymers having short minimum molding times which are coated with from 0.005 to 0.5% by weight, based on the expandable styrene polymer, of a mono- and/or poly-urethane melting below 150.degree. C. and obtained by reaction ofI (a) aliphatic, cycloaliphatic, aliphatic-cycloaliphatic, araliphatic and aromatic mono- and/or poly-isocyanates with(b) linear or branched monoalcohols of from 2 to 24 carbon atoms which may or may not be olefinically unsaturated and/or halogenated, or mixtures of such monoalcohols and(c) optionally dihydric to tetrahydric alcohols,the ratio of NCO groups to the total number of hydroxyl groups being from 0.25 to approximately 1:1 and the molar ratio of dihydric to tetrahydric alcohols (if used) to polyisocyanates being not more than 0.

Abstract: Multi-block coupled polyoxyalkylene copolymer surfactants are prepared from individual blocks of polymers and copolymers of alkylene oxides by reacting these with bifunctional compounds to form polycarbonate esters and polyformals.

Abstract: 4-Methyl-5-[(2-aminoethyl)-thiomethyl]-imidazole dihydrochloride is prepared in a single-step process by thiomethylating 4-methylimidazole. The product is an intermediate for other imidazole derivatives, especially the drug cimetidine.

Abstract: A process for the manufacture of homopolymers and copolymers of .alpha.-monoolefins by polymerizing the monomer or monomers by means of a Ziegler-Natta catalyst comprising (I) a titanium trichloride component and (II) an aluminum-alkyl component, wherein the titanium trichloride component (I) employed is obtained by (1) in a first stage moistening a suitable conventional catalyst component, consisting entirely or substantially of titanium trichloride, with a hydrocarbon mixture comprising a liquid alkane hydrocarbon and a liquid benzene hydrocarbon and (2) in a second stage drying the catalyst component, moistened with the hydrocarbon mixture, under an inert gas, with constant mechanical mixing, within a certain period, at a temperature which is from 5.degree. to 50.degree. C. above the boiling point of the highest-boiling hydrocarbon present in the hydrocarbon mixture which has been used to moisten the component.

Abstract: The new compound 4-hydroxy-1,2-benzisothiazole and its derivatives, and their manufacture. The products are intermediates for new drugs which are useful in cardiac and circulatory disorders.