Abstract: This invention relates to methods or circuit arrangements for compensating time base error in recording systems, particularly video recording systems, by electro-mechanical and electronic means. The circuit arrangements provide for separation of the horizontal synchronizing pulses from the video information contained in a signal coming from a recorded video tape, comparison of the phase of these horizontal synchronizing pulses to the phase of a reference pulse, and adjustment of the frequency of the horizontal synchronizing pulses which go to the video receiver to eliminate time base error.

Abstract: The invention relates to magnetic discs in which first a non-magnetic intermediate layer and then the magnetic coating are applied by conventional methods to an aluminum disc. The intermediate layer applied to the non-magnetic metallic carrier disc is a hard non-magnetic coating which can be polished and which consists of a dispersion of a pulverulent mixture of finely divided inorganic non-magnetic pigments having a Mohs' hardness of at least 7 in a binder which can be cured and which provides firm cohesion of the pigment particles and good adhesion thereof to the non-magnetic base disc, the pigment mixture containing at least 3 percent by weight of corundum powder having a particle size of from about 1 to 20.mu.u. Magnetic discs with very thin magnetic coatings which possess good magnetic and mechanical properties and whose thickness varies only minimally are thus produced in a simple manner.

Abstract: Solutions of cobalt carbonyl and cobalt carbonyl hydride in organic solvents are prepared by treating aqueous solutions of cobalt salts with carbon monoxide and hydrogen at a temperature of from 50.degree. to 200.degree.C and a pressure of from 50 to 500 atmospheres in the presence of solvents which are sparingly water-miscible or are water-immiscible and which have a content of cobalt carbonyl, cobalt carbonyl hydride or mixtures thereof, the starting materials and the organic solvents being passed cocurrently through a zone in which a turbulent flow is maintained. The improvement includes using n-butanol as solvent. Solutions of cobalt carbonyl and cobalt carbonyl hydride in n-butanol are suitable as catalyst solutions for oxo syntheses.

Abstract: Process for the manufacture of succinic anhydride by eliminating water from succinic acid using a chemically inert hydrophilic solvent which does not form an azeotropic mixture with water, and fractional distillation.

Abstract: An improved process for the continuous production of N-alkylarylamines by reaction of arylamines with alkanols and/or dialkyl ethers in the gas phase at a temperature of from 180.degree. to 450.degree.C in the presence of carrier substances which contain an oxyacid of phosphorus. The improvement consists in using silicic acid having an internal surface area of from 50 to 500 square meters per gram and a content of from 0.1 to 20% by weight of phosphoric acid and in the continuous supply of phosphoric acid and/or an alkyl phosphate to the catalyst during the reaction. N-alkylarylamines are starting materials for the production of dyes, pesticides, plant protection agents and growth regulators. They are also suitable as additives to mineral oils or to coating compositions and other polymerized systems.

Abstract: Process for the easy-care finishing of cellulosics involving low formaldehyde release, wherein the cellulosics, after having been impregnated with a solution of aminoplast-forming substances and dried, are sprayed with a solution of urea.

Abstract: Paper coating compositions with finely divided pigment, optical brightener and a binder containing a copolymer of from 5 to 30% by weight of mono-olefinically unsaturated carboxylic acids, from 5 to 30% by weight of mono-olefinically unsaturated monomers containing basic nitrogen atoms and from 50 to 80% by weight of other olefinically unsaturated monomers which, when polymerized alone, give water-insoluble homopolymers and cause virtually no reduction in the effect of conventional optical brighteners even in the absence of casein or carboxymethyl cellulose.

Abstract: An oxyalkylated product useful for making polyurethane foams is prepared by reacting an alkylene oxide with a heated mixture of a phenol and a non-phenolic active hydrogen compound, at least one of which can be halogenated, in the presence of a catalyst complex of a phenol and an iron or aluminum substance. The mixture can also include a neutral phosphorus compound and/or acid anhydrides to enhance flame retardant properties. Optionally, also, the oxyalkylation reaction can be terminated by adding a tri (lower alkyl) amine and alkylene oxide to react with residual phenolic hydrogen in the mixture.

Abstract: Process for the manufacture of butynediol-1,4 from acetylene and formaldehyde in aqueous solution in contact with a copper acetylide catalyst in the absence of a gas phase.

Abstract: A video tape recorder wherein the video signal is recorded on the tape as a frequency-modulated signal. The video recorder comprises a transport for the tape which is constructed suitably for reversing the direction of tape movement during signal recording and reproducing. The video signals are successively transduced on or from longitudinally extending parallel tracks on the tape. Initiating of the reverse movement of tape is improved by the use of a special high frequency signal. Said frequency also could be higher than the upper frequencies which can still be transduced by the used magnetic head at playback. Easily manufactured circuits are provided for the highly accurate detection of the special high frequency signal. Said frequency should be in a higher frequency range than the highest frequency of the video signals, more exactly above the white level of the video signals.

Abstract: Cyclic phosphorus nitride esters are prepared as flameproofers of high durability for use on regenerated cellulose. The known synthesis from cyclic phosphorus nitride chlorides with alcohols in the presence of amines is controlled under specific temperature conditions such that desired side-reactions permit the production, in a simple manner and in very high yields, of products showing a durability to washing not hitherto achieved.

Abstract: 1. A solid polyurethane propellant binder composition which comprises a polyurethane composition comprising the reaction product of nitrocellulose plasticized with a plasticizer selected from the group consisting of nitroglycerin and triethyleneglycol dinitrate, an aromatic diisocyanate and a polyol having a molecular weight of about 500 to 3,000 selected from the group consisting of dicarboxylic acid-polyol-polyesters and polyoxyalkylene ethers, and mixtures thereof, wherein said plasticizer is present in the proportion of about 40 to 60 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of binder composition, wherein said nitrocellulose contains about 11.0 to 13.0% nitrogen and is present in the proportion of about 0.7 to 1.0 part per part of said polyol, and wherein said diisocyanate is present in an amount to provide an NCO/OH ratio of said diisocyanate to said polyol of about 1.2/1 to 3.0/1.

Abstract: A process for the recovery of pure 2-methyl-2-hydroxyheptanone-6 by conversion of impure 2-methyl-2-hydroxyheptanone-6 into 2,2,6-trimethyl 2,3-hydro-4-H-pyran by treatment with an acid which is not volatile under the reaction conditions at a temperature of from 30.degree. to 150.degree.C, purification of the 2,2,6-trimethyl-2,3-hydro-4-H-pyran thus obtained by distillation, reaction of the purified 2,2,6-trimethyl-2,3-hydro-4-H-pyran with water in the presence of an acid ion exchanger and removal of the excess water from the aqueous solution of 2-methyl-2-hydroxyheptanone-6 thus obtained by distillation. 2-methyl-2-hydroxyheptanone-6 is suitable for the production of 2-methyl-2-hydroxy-6-aminoheptane which is effective as a pharmaceutical for conditions of the heart and circulation.

Abstract: New and valuable glycollic anilide N-methylol ethers and methods of producing the same.

Abstract: A new .beta.-modification of the dye of the formula: ##SPC1##Which is eminently suitable for dyeing polyesters in particular and which is surprisingly more stable under dyeing conditions than the modification already known.

Abstract: An improved self threading leader for a reel of recording tape which engages only itself as it is wrapped around the supply reel to maintain the reel's integrity and which engages a take-up hub to begin winding therearound when the reel is used with a tape transport unit of the type having a capstan to drive a supply reel and take-up hub by surface contact.

Abstract: 3-AMINOISOTHIAZOLO[3,4-D]PYRIMIDINES OF THE FORMULA: ##EQU1## wherein R.sup.1 is a substituent; andR.sup.2 is hydrogen or methyl. The compounds are valuable diazo components for the production of azo dyes.

Abstract: A process for the recovery of methylglyoxal acetal from a reaction mixture which has been obtained in the reaction of acetone with an alcohol and a nitrosation agent or oxidizing agent in the presence of an acid catalyst followed by neutralization which comprises diluting the neutralized reaction mixture with such an amount of water that a homogeneous solution is formed, subsequent distillation in a first column in which a mixture of acetone, alcohol and solvent is removed overhead and returned direct to the synthesis and an azeotrope of methylglyoxal acetal, water and high-boilers is withdrawn as a side stream, condensation of the azeotrope thus obtained and separation of the phase rich in methylglyoxal acetal, subsequent distillation of the phase rich in methylglyoxal acetal thus obtained in a second column in which purified methylglyoxal acetal is withdrawn as a side stream and the overhead and bottoms products are returned with the feed to the first column, pure methylglyoxal acetal being obtained as the

Abstract: By adding water to (meth)acrylonitrile there is formed a concentrated aqueous (meth)acrylamide solution, the addition being effected in the presence of a heterogeneous catalyst at elevated temperature and in aqueous (meth)acrylamide/(meth)acrylonitrile solution at an initial ratio of amide to nitrile of from 1:1 to 1:7.

Abstract: A fungicidal composition comprising different active ingredients, and a process for controlling fungi with this composition. The essential ingredients are (a) diisopropyl 3-nitroisophthalate and (b) a compound selected from the group consisting of thiophanate, thiophanate M, carbendazim and benomyl, and when used in the prescribed combination are useful in preventing fungus growth caused by powdery mildews.