Abstract: The instant invention relates to a thermoplastic polymer composition useful in greenhouse films to enhance plant growth or in general bio-mass production. Further aspects of the invention are a process for enhancing plant growth in greenhouses by incorporating a photoactive additive together with light stabilizers into the greenhouse film and the use of the condensation product of dialkylamino benzaldehyde and barbituric acid together with light stabilizers as a plant growth enhancing additive in polymeric greenhouse films.

Abstract: The present invention relates to highly compatible, high molecular weight hydroxyphenylbenzotriazole UV-absorbers and for their use in protecting plants in green houses and the protection of foodstuffs, beverages, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, personal care products, shampoos and the like from the deleterious effects of ultraviolet radiation. It has been found that certain highly compatible, high molecular weight hydroxyphenylbenzotriazole UV-absorbers are especially effective towards this end when incorporated in the containers or films in which such materials are stored.

Abstract: New oxime sulfonate compounds of the formula (I) and (II), wherein R1 is C1-C12alkyl, C1C4haloalkyl, hydrogon, OR9, NR10R11, SR12 or is phenyl which is unsubstituted or substituted by OH, C1-C18alkyl, halogen and/or C1-C12alkoxy; R2, R3, R4 and R5 are for example hydrogen or C1-C12alkyl; R6 is for example is C1-C18alkylsulfonyl, phenyl-C1-C3alkylsulfonyl or phenylsulfonyl; R?6 is for example phenylenedisulfonyl or diphenylenedisulfonyl; R7, R8 and R9 for example are hydrogen or C1-C6alkyl; R10 and R11, are for example hydrogen or C1-C18alkyl; R12 is for example hydrogen, phenyl or C1-C18alkyl; A is S, O, NR13, or a group of formula A1, A2 or A3, R21 and R22 independently of one other have one of the meanings given for R7; R23, R24, R25 and R26 independently of one another are for example hydrogen, C1-C4alkyl, halogen or phenyl; Z is CR22 or N; and Z1 is CR22 or N; and Z1 is CR22 or N; and Z1 is CH2, S, O or NR13 are particularly suitable as photo-latent acids in resist applications.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an ink-jet ink, an ink-jet recording material or an ink-jet system containing at least one water-soluble hindered amine compounds of the general formula (I) or (II): wherein G1 and G2 are independently alkyl of (1) to (4) carbon atoms or are together pentamethylene; Z1 and Z2 are each methyl, or Z1 and Z2 ?together form an unsubstituted linking moiety or a linking moiety substituted by one or more groups selected from an ester, ether, hydroxy, oxo, cyanohydrin, amide, amino, carboxy or an urethane group; E is oxyl; X is an inorganic or organic anion; and wherein the local charge of cations h is equal to the total charge of anions j.

Abstract: The invention relates to liquid sulphur-containing antioxidants and to compositions comprising them. The novel lubricant compositions comprise the reaction product of a selected group of 5-tert-butyl-4-hydroxy-3-methyl(or tert-butyl)phenyl substituted carboxylic acid esters with thiodiethylene glycol and a mono-hydroxy alcohol with a carbon chain length higher than 4 C-atoms. The novel lubricant compositions are highly resistant to oxidative degradation and are capable of reducing the negative effects of deposits, such as black sludge, in motor combustion engines, particularly spark ignition internal combustion engines.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for preparing organosilicon group containing photoinitiators of the formula (I), wherein m is a number from 1 to 200; q is 0 or 1; A is IN-C(O)—O—CHR3—Y— or IN-C(O)—NH—CHR3—Y—; A? is A or R1?; R1 and R1?, R2 and R2? are C1–C18alkyl or phenyl, or —(O)q—SiR1R1?R2; R3 is hydrogen or C1–C6alkyl, Y is a divalent group selected from C1–C10alkeylene, C2–C10alkenylene or —(CH2)b—O—(CH2)a—; and b are each independently of the other a number of 1 to 6; IN is a photolabile functional moiety of the formula (II) or (III), wherein R4 is hydrogen or —C(O)—C(O)—OH or —C(O)—C(O)—OC1–C6alkyl and n is 1–3; R5 and R6 are C1–C12alkyl or together are cycloC5–C7alkyl; R7 is hydroxy, C1–C6alkoxy or morpholinyl; X is —(CH2)a—, —(CH2)b—O—(CH2)a— or —(CH2)b—O—CO—(CH2)a—; a and b are each independently of the other a number of 1 to 6; whereby the process is characterized in that a photolabile functional moiety containing a carboxy group (IN-COOH) or an alkoxycarbonyl group (IN-CO—OC1–C6alkyl) is reacte

Abstract: A process for the production of coatings with scratch-resistant durable surfaces that comprise as photoinitiator (B) in a photocurable formulation at least one surface-active photoinitiator, concentrated at the surface of the formulation, of formula (Ia) or (Ib), wherein Ra is a radical of formula (IIa), Rb is a radical of formula (IIb)), or Ra and Rb are naphthyl, anthracyl, phenanthryl or a heterocyclic radical each of which is unsubstituted or substituted; R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R9 and R10 are, for example, each independently of the others hydrogen; A-Y; C1–C12alkyl, halogen or phenyl; R11 and R12 are, for example, C1–C12 alkyl; X is —OR20 or —N(R21)(R22); R20 is, for example, hydrogen or C1–C4alkyl; R21 and R22 are, for example, hydrogen or C1–C12 alkyl; X1 is, for example, —O—; Y is, for example, a single bond or —O—; Y1 is, for example, a single bond; and A is, for example, C6–C30alkyl.

Abstract: Process for the preparation of compounds of formula I wherein the general symbols are as defined in claim 1, which process comprises reacting a compound of formula V wherein the general symbols are as defined in claim 1, with carbon monoxide in the presence of a catalyst.

Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus for wetting particulate material comprising a tank (1) that has an outlet (2) at its lower end and an inlet (3) at its upper end, into which is mounted a container (4) comprising a number of individual internal chambers (5) having horizontal baffles (6) which each have an orifice (7), a stirring rod (8) which is substantially coaxial with the tank passes through each orifice, and one or more impeller(s) (9) and one or more collar(s) (10) are attached to the stirring rod above each orifice and the apparatus additionally comprises a hopper (11) connected to a feeding device (12) which in turn is connected to an eductor (13) that is coupled to a water supply (24) and the inlet.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the synthesis of beta-quinacridone by oxidation in the presence of selected additives that promote the formation of the desired crystal phase and particle size.

Abstract: The present invention relates to high-molecular-weight crosslinked polyvinyl butyrals obtainable by crosslinking a polyvinyl butyral with benzofuranone and/or with at least one derivative of the same, as crosslinking reagent, to their use, and to a process for their preparation.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the molecular weight increase/crosslinking of non-halogen-containing thermoplastic polymers, in which process a composition comprising a) a non-halogen-containing thermoplastic polymer; b) a functional compound having at least two unsaturated carbon bonds; and c) an alkoxyamine having a structural unit (I), which forms free radicals at the melting temperature/processing temperature of the polymer, is mixed and heated above the melting point of the polymer in the case of crystalline polymers or the softening point in the case of amorphous polymers.

Abstract: Compounds of the formulae I, II, III, IV and V wherein R1 i.a. is C4-C9cycloalkanoyl, C1-C12alkanoyl, C4-C6alkenoyl, or benzoyl; R2 is for example phenyl, C1-C20alkyl, C3-C8cycloalkyl, C2-C20alkanoyl, or benzoyl; Ar1 is R4S-phenyl or NR5R6-phenyl, each of which optionally is substituted; or Ar1 i.a. is optionally substituted; or Ar1 is naphthyl or anthracyl each of which is unsubstituted or substituted; or Ar1 is benzoyl, naphthalenecarbonyl, phenanthrenecarbonyl, anthracenecarbonyl or pyrenecarbonyl, each of which is unsubstituted or substituted, or Ar1 is 3,4,5-trimethoxyphenyl, phenoxyphenyl or biphenyl; Ar2 i.a.

Abstract: The instant invention relates to multifunctional alkoxyamines based on polyalkylpiperidines, polyalkylpiperazinones and polyalkylmorpholinones and their use as polymerization regulatros/initiators. Further subjects of the invention are a polymerizable composition comprising an ethylenically unsaturated monomer or oligomer and the alkoxyamine compound as well as a process for polymerization and a process for preparation of the compounds.

Abstract: The invention relates to a fluorescent brightener pigment and the use of said pigment, which is derived from formaldehyde, for improving the whiteness of paper or textiles, or for incorporation in detergent compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to 1-alkoxy-polyalkyl-piperidine derivatives containing a structural element of formula (I) G1, G2, G3, G4 are independently C1-C6alkyl with the proviso that at least one is not methyl or G1 and G2 or G3 and G4, or G1 and G2 and G3 and G4 together form a C5-C12cycloalkyl group; G5, G6 independently are H, C1-C18alkyl, phenyl, naphthyl or a group COOC1-C18alkyl and X represents a group such that the free radical X? derived from X is capable of initiating polymerization of ethylenically unsaturated monomers, with the proviso that compounds A1 and A2 are excluded Further subjects of the invention are a polymerizable composition comprising a) at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer and b) a 1-alkoxy-polyalkyl-piperidine derivative, a process for polymerizing ethylenically unsaturated monomers, and the use of 1-alkoxy-polyalkyl-piperidine derivatives for controlled polymerization.

Abstract: A compound of the formula (I) wherein G1, G2, G3 and G4 are independently of one another C1-C18alkyl or C5-C12cycloalkyl or the radicals G1 and G2 and the radicals G3 and G4 form independently of one another, together with the carbon atom they are attached to, C5-C12cycloalkyl; R is hydrogen, C1-C18alkyl, oxyl, —OH, —CH2CN, C3-C6alkenyl, C3-C8alkynyl, C7-C12phenylalkyl unsubstituted or substituted on the phenyl radical by C1-C4alkyl and/or C1-C4alkoxy; C1-C8acyl, C1-C18alkoxy, C1-C18hydroxyalkoxy, C2-C18alkenyloxy, C5-C12cycloalkoxy, C7-C12phenylalkoxy unsubstituted or substituted on the phenyl radical by C1-C4alkyl and/or C1-C4alkoxy; C1-C18alkanoyloxy, (C1-C18alkoxy)carbonyl, glycidyl or a group —CH2CH(OH)(G) with G being hydrogen, methyl or phenyl; n is 1, 2, 3 or 4; and X is an organic radical of a valency equal to n; and when n is 2, 3 or 4, each of the radicals G1, G2, G3, G4 and R can have the same or a different meaning in the units of the formula (II), is useful for stabilizing an organic material ag

Abstract: Biphenyl-substituted triazines of the formula which are notable for high thermal stability, are used as stabilizers for organic polymers to counter damage thereto caused by light, oxygen and heat, as light stabilizers for textile fiber materials and as sunscreens for the human skin.

Abstract: Substantially crystalline organic pigments characterized by small particle size and narrow particle size distribution.

Abstract: Mixtures of compounds comprising a compound G2 and at least one further compound from the group G0, G1, G3, G4, G5, G6, the compounds G0-G6 corresponding to formula (I) in which, in the compound G0, the radicals R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 and R6 are each hydrogen; G1, the radical R1 is Q and R2, R3, R4, R5 and R6 are each hydrogen; G2, the radicals R1 and R2 independently of one another are each Q and R3, R4, R5 and R6 are each hydrogen; G3 the radicals R1, R2 and R3 independently of one another are each Q and R4, R5 and R6 are each hydrogen; G4, the radicals R1, R2, R3 and R4 independently of one another are each Q and R5 and R6 are each hydrogen; G5, the radicals R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5 independently of one another are each Q and R6 is hydrogen; G6, the radicals R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 and R6 independently of one another are each Q; and Q and the other symbols are as defined in claim 1, are effective as stabilizers for organic material with respect to damaging exposure to light, oxygen and/or heat.