Abstract: Bleach composition comprising one or more bleaching agents and one or more polyoxometallates of the formula(Q).sub.q (A.sub.a X.sub.x M.sub.m O.sub.y Z.sub.z (H.sub.2 O).sub.b.cH.sub.2 Oas bleaching catalyst, the symbols Q, A, X, M, Z, q, a, x, m, y, z, b and c being as defined in the description.

Abstract: Low molecular weight cellulose ethers which are suitable as a coating material for solid metered units and as an additive in ceramic compositions or cosmetics formulations or as a polymerization auxiliary are obtained by irradiation of a mixture of a higher molecular weight cellulose ether and a base with electrons.

Abstract: Amidopropyl-N-alkyl-polyhydroxyalkylamines of the following formula (1) ##STR1## in which Z is a linear polyhydroxyhydrocarbon radical having at least 2 free or oxyalkylated hydroxyl groups, R.sup.1 is a C.sub.1 to C.sub.7 -alkyl radical or C.sub.2 to C.sub.4 -hydroxyalkyl radical and COR is an aliphatic acyl radical having 6 to 22 carbon atoms, and salts thereof from an inorganic or organic acid are described. They are prepared by a) reaction of a compound of the formula (2) ##STR2## with acrylonitrile to give the compound of the formula (3) ##STR3## b) hydrogenation of the product obtained in step a) to give the compound of the formula (4) ##STR4## and c) monoacylation of the product obtained in step b) in the melt to give the compound of the formula (1) mentioned. The compounds according to the invention are readily soluble in water and water/alcohol mixtures and are advantageous co-surfactants for use in detergents and cleaning compositions and in cosmetic preparations for cleansing the hair and skin.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of secondary alkanesulphonic acids as asphaltene dispersing agent in crude oils and products derived therefrom, wherein a chain length of 8 to 22 C atoms is present. The secondary alkanesulfonic acids are employed in an amount of from 1 to 10,000 ppm by volume. The alkanesulfonic acid is preferably formulated as a solution or microemulsion, and can further contain optional alkyl-formaldehyde resin, oxyalkylated amines, or wax-dispersing agents. The alkanesulfonic acids provide reduced precipitate amounts, slow the rate of precipitate formation, form a more finely divided precipitate and reduce the tendency of the precipitate to be deposited on surfaces.

Abstract: A method of preparing an oxidation dyestuff comprising the step of:mixing a coupler substance of formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is hydrogen, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.6)-alkyl, hydroxy-(C.sub.1 -C.sub.6)-alkyl, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)-alkoxy-(C.sub.1 -C.sub.6)-alkyl, carboxy-(C.sub.1 -C.sub.6)-alkyl, 2,3-dihydroxypropyl, 2-hydroxy-3-((C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)-alkoxy)-propyl, cyano-(C.sub.1 -C.sub.6)-alkyl, carbamoyl-(C.sub.1 -C.sub.6)-alkyl, ((C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)-alkoxy) carbonyl-(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)-alkyl, benzyl, phenyl or substituted phenyl;R.sup.2 is hydrogen, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.6)-alkyl, hydroxy-(C.sub.1 -C.sub.6)-alkyl, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)-alkoxy-(C.sub.1 -C.sub.6)-alkyl, oxo-(C.sub.1 -C.sub.6)-alkyl, carboxy-(C.sub.1 -C.sub.6)-alkyl, ((C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)-alkoxy) carbonyl-(C.sub.1 -C.sub.6)-alkyl, carbamoyl-(C.sub.1 -C.sub.6)-alkyl, carboxyl, ((C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)-alkoxy) carbonyl, carbamoyl, phenyl, substituted phenyl or pyridyl;R.sup.3 is (C.sub.1 -C.sub.

Abstract: In the process and the apparatus, a gas stream is divided into three partial gas streams. The first partial gas stream transports the material to be ground into the grinding and friction space of a mill (26), while the second partial gas stream runs around the friction space in the mill. The third partial gas stream is connected to the output side of the mill and takes up the reduced and dried ground material, transported out of the mill by the first and second partial gas streams, in order to transport it to a separator (30).

Abstract: The deicing composition described comprises essentially a) from 87 to 99.45% by weight of an alkali metal halide and/or an alkaline earth metal halide, b) from 0.5 to 10% by weight of an alkali metal silicate and c) from 0.05 to 3% by weight of an alkali metal phosphate. It can be employed in solid form (powder, granules and the like) or as an aqueous solution. It ensures a short thaw time and protects metals, especially steel, against corrosion.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel UV stabilizers of the formula (I) ##STR1## where the substituents are as defined in the description. These compounds are highly suitable for stabilizing organic material, such as plastics, surface coatings, paints and oils, against the action of light, radiation, oxygen and heat.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of sheet silicates of the general formulaNaMSi.sub.x O.sub.2x-1.yH.sub.2 Oin which x is from 1.9 to 4, M is Na or H and y is from 0 to 20, for removing heavy metals from aqueous systems.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of N-carboxyalkyl-3-fluoro-4-dialkylaminoanilines, which comprises reacting, in a first step, 2-chloro-4,5-difluoronitrobenzene of the formula (I) ##STR1## with a secondary amine of the formula (II) HNR.sup.1 R.sup.2, in which R.sup.1 and R.sup.2, independently of one another, are identical or different and are an alkyl radical having from 1 to 10 carbon atoms or, together with the N atom to which they are bonded, form a ring having from 5 to 7 members, in the presence of a water-soluble amine which forms hydrofluorides and hydrochlorides which are liquid at the reaction temperature and work-up temperature or soluble in the reaction mixture, in the presence or absence of a solvent at -10 to 120.degree. C., reducing, in a second step, the reaction mixture containing the 2-chloro-4-dialkylamino-5-fluoronitrobenzene using hydrogen at from 30 to 150.degree. C.

Abstract: Liquid bleaching agent suspension comprising essentiallya) a mixture of a C.sub.8 -C.sub.18 -fatty alcohol, oxyethylated with 1 to 5 units of ethylene oxide, and a C.sub.8 -C.sub.18 -fatty alcohol, oxyethylated with 6 to 25 units of ethylene oxide,b) a cyclic anhydride,c) an aqueous solution of hydrogen peroxide andd) water.

Abstract: A catalyst formed by the reaction of a magnesium alkoxide dispersion having a particle size of from 100 to 3000 nm with a compound of a metal selected from the group comprising titanium, zirconium, vanadium and chromium and then with a chlorine-containing organoaluminum compound possesses a very good hydrogen responsiveness and a high activity even in the presence of molecular-weight regulators such as hydrogen. The catalyst is therefore outstandingly suitable for the production of low molecular-weight polyolefins. The catalyst makes possible the production of waxes having a reduced residual ash content. The large particle diameter and the low fines content of the polymer powder produced by suspension polymerization with this catalyst enables easy removal of the suspension medium and drying. The catalyst is furthermore advantageously used in solution polymerization and, because of the large particle diameter, in gas phase polymerization for producing low molecular-weight poly-1-olefins.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of N-carboxyalkyl-3-fluoro-4-dialkylaminoanilines, which comprises reacting, in a first step, an orthonitrochlorobenzene of the formula (1) ##STR1## in which X is Cl or F, with a secondary amine of the formula (2) HNR.sup.1 R.sup.2, in which R.sub.1 and R.sup.2, independently of one another, are identical or different and are an alkyl radical having from 1 to 10 carbon atoms or, together with the N atom to which they are bonded, form a ring having from 3 to 7 members, in the presence of a base in the presence or absence of a solvent at from -10 to 120.degree. C., reacting, in a second step, the 2-chloro-4-dialkylamino-5-fluoronitrobenzene with hydrogen at from 30 to 150.degree. C.

Abstract: The reaction of polyvinyl acetate in methanolic solution with methanolic sodium hydroxide at a temperature between 10.degree. C. and 65.degree. C. with stirring at a stirring speed of from 5 to 200 rpm with a stirrer which has a ratio of stirrer diameter (d) to container diameter (D) in the range of 0.6<d/D<0.999 leads to a homogeneously hydrolyzed polyvinyl alcohol.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula (I) ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are identical or different and are Cl, COO(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)-alkyl, CONH.sub.2, CONCH.sub.3, CON(CH.sub.3).sub.2 or SO.sub.2 NRR', where R and R' are identical or different and are hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl or phenyl, it being possible for phenyl to be substituted by methyl, ethyl, methoxy, ethoxy or halogen,R.sup.3 is hydrogen, methyl, methoxy, ethoxy, chloro or bromo, andR.sup.4 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 -alkyl, chloro or bromo,are useful yellow pigments with high light fastness and weather fastness properties.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparation of 3-hydroxy-2-methylbenzoic acid and 3-acetoxy-2-methylbenzoic acid, which comprises reacting 3-chloro-2-methylphenol (3) with benzyl chloride to give 2-benzyloxy-6-chlorotoluene (4) subjecting this to a Grignard reaction with magnesium to give (3-benzyloxy-2-methylphenyl)magnesium chloride (5) reacting this with CO.sub.2 to give 3-benzyloxy-2-methylbenzoic acid (6) hydrogenating this or its alkali metal salts in the presence of a hydrogenation catalyst to give 3-hydroxy-2-methylbenzoic acid (2) and optionally acetylating this to give 3-acetoxy-2-methylbenzoic acid.

Abstract: Heterogeneous, solvent- and plasticizer-free polyvinyl ester dispersions which are stabilized by protective colloids and which have a minimum filming temperature of below 10.degree. C. are disclosed. These dispersions are made of a mixture of(a) a homopolymer or copolymer A having a glass transition temperature of above 20.degree. C., whereby homopolymer or copolymer A includes(i) from 85 to 100% by weight of at least one vinyl ester of carboxylic acids having 1 to 18 carbon atoms;(ii) from 0 to 5% by weight of at least one .alpha., .beta.-unsaturated carboxylic acid;(iii) from 0 to 5% by weight of at least one mono-olefinically unsaturated compound (a3) having at least one amino or amido group, and(iv) from 0 to 5% by weight of at least one polyethylenically unsaturated monomer, and(b) a copolymer B having a glass transition temperature of below 20.degree. C.

Abstract: Process for preparing N-alkylcarbazolesThe present invention relates to a process for preparing N-alkylcarbazoles of the formula I ##STR1## where R.sup.1 is (C.sub.1 -C.sub.6)-alkyl andY is hydrogen, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.6)-alkyl, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.6)-alkoxy, nitro or halogen, by reacting a carbazole of the formula II ##STR2## with an alkyl halide of the formula IIIR.sup.1 -X IIIwhere X is a halogen atom,in an inert solvent in the presence of an inorganic base and a catalyst of the formula IVR.sup.2 R.sup.3 N-(CH.sub.2).sub.n -NR.sup.4 R.sup.5 IVwheren is an integer from 2 to 8,R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are, independently of one another, hydrogen or (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)-alkyl andR.sup.5 is hydrogen, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)-alkyl, amino-(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)-alkyl or N,N-di(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)-alkylamino-(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)-alkyl.

Abstract: Polyvinyl ester dispersions comprising a hydrosol of a complex salt of a metal from subgroup 4 of the Periodic Table of the Elements with an organic .alpha.-hydroxy and/or .alpha.-oxo acid as seed base, which hydrosol comprises a surface-active substance, are suitable as adhesive and coating compositions.

Abstract: The present application relates to water-soluble copper phthalocyanine dyestuffs of the formula I ##STR1## in which CuPc is a copper phthalocyanine radical;X is a straight-chain or branched alkylene having 2 to 6 carbon atoms;Y is a straight-chain or branched alkylene having 2 to 6 carbon atoms or a straight-chain or branched alkylene having 1 to 6 carbon atoms which is substituted by hydroxyl, carboxyl or amino;R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 independently of one another are hydrogen or alkyl having 1 to 4 carbon atoms;R.sup.3 represents hydrogen, alkyl having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, hydroxyalkyl having 1 to 4 carbon atoms or aminoalkyl having 1 to 4 carbon atoms;R.sup.