Abstract: The invention relates to substituted 3-amino-1-arylalkyl-benzazepin-2-ones of the general formula ##STR1## wherein the substituents are defined in the specification; or salts thereof; to processes for the preparation thereof; and to the use thereof as well as to pharmaceutical compositions that comprise compounds of formula (I) or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.

Abstract: A drug delivery device for delivering a drug either intermittently or to a pre-selected region of the gastro-intestinal tract, particularly to the colon, consists of an a solid core comprising an active agent coated with a delay jacket, then coated with a semi-permeable membrane which is optionally drilled to provide a release orifice, and then optionally further coated with an enteric material. The device delivers substantially all of the active agent to the targeted site.

Abstract: The invention describes a colour former mixture comprising(a) a compound of formula (1) and/or of formula (2) and/or of formula (3) and(b) a compound of formula (4),or a colour former mixture comprising at least two compounds of component (b).The colour former mixture is suitable for pressure- and particularly for heat-sensitive recording materials and has excellent storage ability and superior paper whiteness.

Abstract: A process is described for preparing diphenylamines of the formula ##STR1## by oxybromination of a phenol ether compound using elemental bromine in the presence of hydrogen peroxide and of a catalyst to give a brominated phenol ether compound which is subsequently reacted with a formanilide compound to give the compound of the formula (1).The oxybromination reaction is a regioselective, environmentally friendly and cost-efffective method of preparing brominated aromatic compounds.The diphenylamines of the formula (1) are industrially useful intermediates for the production, for example of dyes, and in particular of color formers of the fluoran type for pressure- or heat-sensitive recording systems.

Abstract: Compounds possessing both a hindered amine moiety, such as a derivative of 2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidine, and a hydroxylamine moiety where the N-hydroxy group is not attached to a nitrogen atom in a piperidine ring are valuable stabilizers for protecting polymer compositions against the deleterious effects of actinic light and from the adverse effects of high temperature polymer processing environments.

Abstract: A pigment composition comprisingA) a 1,4-diketopyrrolo?3,4-c!pyrrole pigment of formula ##STR1## wherein A and B are each independently of the other a group of formula ##STR2## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are each independently of the other hydrogen, halogen or CN, andB) 0.1-20% by weight, based on the diketopyrrolopyrrole of formula I, of an acrylic resin obtainable by homopolymerisation of a monomer of formula ##STR3## wherein R.sub.3 is hydrogen or methyl and R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 are each independently of the other hydrogen, methyl or ethyl, and n is an integer from 1 to 6, or by copolymerisation of the same monomer with a monomer which is copolymerisable with said same monomer, wherein the homopolymerization or copolymerization is carded out in the absence of a nonionic active agentThese pigment compositions have excellent rheology and the colorations obtained with them have surprisisingly high gloss.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sub.l, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4, Y and Z are as defined in claim 1, and, if appropriate, the tautomers thereof, in each case in free form or in salt form, can be used as agrochemical active ingredients and can be prepared in a manner known per se.

Abstract: Process for dyeing or printing organic material, in particular fibre material which comprises applying dyes containing no polymerizable double bond together with at least one colorless cationic compound containing at least one polymerizable double bond and, if desired, one or more colorless nonionic compounds containing at least one polymerizable double bond and, if desired, further auxiliaries to the fibre material and then fixing them by means of ionizing radiation, or applying dyes containing no polymerizable double bond together with at least one colorless cationic compound containing one polymerizable double bond, and if desired, one or more colorless nonionic compounds containing at least one polymerizable double bond and at least one photoinitiator and also, if desired, further auxiliaries to the fibre material and then fixing them by means of UV light.

Abstract: A solid photocurable film adhesive comprising (I) a photocurable material having, on average, more than one acrylic group per molecule, at least 20% by weight of said material being a urethane acrylate, a polyester acrylate or a mixture of a urethane acrylate and a polyester acrylate, (II) as sole or major solid film-forming component, a solid polyvinylacetal and (III) a photoinitiator for photopolymerisation of acrylic compounds.The film adhesive is useful in the production of data-carrying laminates such as identity cards.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel water-soluble sugar retinoids in which the sugar radical carries at least one sulfate group, and to their preparation and use thereof as medicaments and in cosmetic sector.

Abstract: Tris-aryl-s-triazines of formula V ##STR1## which contain from one one to three resorcinol derived moieties with at least one of said moieties substituted in the 5-position with a group such as, for example, alkyl or phenylalkyl have UV spectra which are red-shifted to the near UV range and provide excellent stabilization to polymeric substrates against the deleterious effects of actinic light.

Abstract: Aqueous emulsions are described comprising an organic phase of a substantially hydrophobic pesticide or mixture of pesticides which are liquid or dissolved in a hydrophobic solvent, and an aqueous phase comprising surfactants and/or dispersants, whereina) the emulsion is in the form of an aqueous concentrate, andb) an emulsion-stabilizing amount of a polymer or polymer mixture is present which is more soluble in the organic phase than in the aqueous phase.

Abstract: The cationic or basic dyes of formulae (1) and (2) cited in claim 1 are particularly suitable for dyeing paper.These dyes dye paper in a yellow, orange or brown shade having good fastness properties.

Abstract: Compositions comprising compounds of formula ##STR1## wherein the radicals R and R.sub.1 to R.sub.5 are as defined in claim 1, are described.Some of those compounds are novel. They are suitable for the stabilization of organic materials.

Abstract: The present invention provides a diarylide pigment composition which contains a long chain aliphatic primary amine having 10 to 24 carbon atoms; an ethylene polyamine of the formulaH.sub.2 N(CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 NH).sub.n Hwhere n is 1 to 5; and a propylene triamine of the formulaRNH(CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 NH).sub.2 HorRN(CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 NH.sub.2).sub.2where R is a long chain alkyl group having 10 to 24 carbon atoms.

Abstract: The invention relates to diketopyrrolo?3,4-c!pyrroles of formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are each independently of the other hydrogen, halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, cyano or a --OR.sub.3, --COOR.sub.3, --CON(R.sub.3)(R.sub.4), --COR.sub.3 or --N(R.sub.3)(R.sub.4) group, and R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are each independently of the other hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, phenyl which is unsubstituted or substituted by halogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl.Said diketopyrrolo?3,4-c!pyrroles are pigments colored in a strong yellow shade having good fastness properties.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparation of compounds of formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl or sulfo, and R.sub.2 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, which process comprises reacting a compound of formula ##STR2## wherein Hal is halogen and R.sub.1 has the meaning given above, with a compound of formula ##STR3## wherein Y is a saponifiable group and R.sub.2 has the meaning given above, to give the compound of formula ##STR4## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and Y have the meanings given above, and saponifying the compound of formula (4) to give the compound of formula (1).The compounds of formula (1) are suitable for the synthesis of dyes.

Abstract: s-Triazine UV absorbers of formula I ##STR1## where R.sub.1 is ##STR2## --CH.sub.2 --C(.dbd.CH.sub.2)--R.sub.10, --(CH.sub.2).sub.p --SiR.sub.11 R.sub.11 '--CH.dbd.CH.sub.2, --C(.dbd.O)--(CH.sub.2).sub.q --CH.dbd.CH.sub.2 or --C(.dbd.O)--O--CH.sub.2 --C(.dbd.CH.sub.2)--R.sub.10 ; and E.sub.1 and E.sub.2 are phenyl groups which may be unsubstituted or substituted with a variety of substituents including inter alia alkyl, OH and R.sub.1 ; are polymerizable and are effective stabilizers for a variety of polymeric and other organic substrates.

Abstract: Ethylenically unsaturated monomers are protected from premature polymerization during manufacture and storage by the incorporation therein of an effective stabilizing amount of a 7-substituted quinone methide compound.

Abstract: There is disclosed an aqueous formulation comprising(a) a bleach stabilising component,(b) a salt of an organic carboxylic acid and(c) a preservative.The novel formulation is suitable for use as bleaching liquor for cellulosic fibre materials and is distinguished by a superior stabilising action, a very good capacity for binding heavy metal ions, a good inhibition of crystallisation, and the treated fibre materials have very good rewettability. A significant advantage of the novel formulation is its good biodegradability.