Abstract: A process for the preparation of .alpha.- or .alpha.,.alpha.'-substituted derivatives of the bis(aminomethyl)phosphinic acid of the formula I and their acid or basic salts, ##STR1## in which R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are defined as in the description, wherein a bis(aminomethyl)phosphinate is converted into the corresponding bisimine, which is alkylated by R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 in the .alpha.- and/or .alpha.,.alpha.'-position after reaction with a base, and is converted into a compound of the formula I by subsequent treatment with an acid.

Abstract: A sterilant gas mixture is presented for cold-gas sterilization, which comprises alkene oxide and 1,1,1,2,3,3,3-heptafluoropropane.The sterilant gas mixture comprises from 12 to 22 mol % of ethylene oxide or propylene oxide and from 78 to 88 mol % of 1,1,1,2,3,3,3-heptafluoropropane.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparation of saturated hydrofluorocarbons by hydrogenating at least one (hydro)fluorocarbon of the formula (I)R.sub.f --CH.sub.n Cl.sub.c Br.sub.d I.sub.e (I)in whichR.sub.f is C.sub.a F.sub.(2a-b)+1 H.sub.b where a is 1-4 and b is 0-4,n is 0-2c is 0-3d is 0-3e is 0-3c+d+e is 3-n,catalytically with hydrogen at elevated temperature.

Abstract: Novel 4,5-dihydro-4-heteroaryl-3H-1,3-benzodiazepines, intermediates, processes for the preparation thereof, and methods for treating depression, inhibiting convulsions and treating anxiety utilizing compounds and compositions thereof are disclosed.

Abstract: Process for the preparation of olefins by using a palladium catalyst at a temperature above the ceiling temperature of the SO.sub.2 /olefin copolymer system, for the synthesis of sulfinic and sulfonic acid derivatives.

Abstract: In the preparation of vinyl chloride by thermal cracking of 1,2-dichloroethane, three distillation stages are used to distill off first hydrogen chloride, then vinyl chloride and finally entrained hydrogen chloride with vinyl chloride. If, in the last stage, entrained water is not drawn off via the bottom, it is recirculated with the top product to the first stage and causes corrosion. Removal of the water at the top of the third distillation stage, advantageously by drying, prevents the corrosion.

Abstract: Aromatic, substituted pyrimidine compounds, methods for the preparation thereof, and use thereofCompounds having a pyrimidine ring, of the formula (I) ##STR1## are suitable for nonlinear-optical applications, e.g. for fabricating components for frequency-doubling of light. In the formula, AX is ##STR2## An.sup.- is an anion, B is the pyrimidine(1,4) radical, D is --NH.sub.2, --NH--NH.sub.2, --OR.sup.6, --O(CH.sub.2).sub.p OH, --OH, --NR.sup.5 R.sup.6, --NHR.sup.6, --N.dbd.CH--R.sup.4, --HN--N.dbd.CH--R.sup.4, --NO.sub.2,the radicals R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.5 are an alkyl radical having from 1 to 22 carbon atoms or a radical CF.sub.3 (CF.sub.2).sub.m (CH.sub.2).sub.n, R.sup.4 is a phenyl radical which may be substituted, R.sup.6 is an alkyl radical having from 1 to 22 carbon atoms or the radical CF.sub.3 (CF.sub.2).sub.m (CH.sub.2).sub.n, where m is an integer of at least 5, n is an integer of at least zero, and (n+m) is at most 22, or the group (CH.sub.2).sub.

Abstract: A novel catalyst comprising the formula: ##STR1## and which has utility in areas such as epoxidation of olefins.

Abstract: A process for the dyeing of fiber materials with water-soluble anionic dyes, in particular those having a fiber-reactive group, is described, according to which dyeing is carried out using low-electrolyte or entirely electrolyte-free and/or low-alkali or entirely alkali-free dye solutions (dye liquors, printing pastes) and in which a fiber material is used which was modified by means of a saturated straight-chain or branched aliphatic or cycloaliphatic compound which is unsubstituted or substituted by one or more hydroxy groups and contains at least one primary, secondary or tertiary amino group or quaternary ammonium group and at least one hydrolyzable ester group, it also being possible for the aliphatic radical in this compound to be interrupted by one or more hetero groups.

Abstract: To prepare a mixture of sodium silicates having lamellar structure and sodium carbonate peroxohydrate, sodium silicate composed essentially of .delta.-Na.sub.2 Si.sub.2 O.sub.5 is reacted at least partially with carbon dioxide and atomized water with continuous circulation with the formation of a kanemite/sodium hydrogen carbonate mixture. The kanemite/sodium hydrogen carbonate mixture and further sodium silicate composed essentially of .delta.-Na.sub.2 Si.sub.2 O.sub.5 is brought into contact with atomized water with continuous circulation. Finally, 0.015 to 1.5 mol of hydrogen peroxide per mole of sodium silicate composed essentially of .delta.-Na.sub.2 Si.sub.2 O.sub.5 employed is added to the resulting kanemite/sodium carbonate mixture.

Abstract: A process for the catalytic preparation of trioxane from formaldehyde in the gas phase employs a catalyst comprising vanadyl hydrogenphosphate hemihydrate which may be unactivated or activated by steam.No byproducts were obtained in the process and the space-time yield is high. Deposits in the reactor do not occur.

Abstract: A process for preparing a dialkali metal cromoglycate which comprises (1) condensing a hydroxy substituted ketone with a condensing agent in the presence of a base material and an organic solvent; (2) subjecting the condensed material to ring-closure conditions, first in the presence of an alkali metal alkoxide and a suitable organic solvent, then followed by the addition of substantially dry mineral acid and a suitable organic solvent; and (3) hydrolyzing the ring-closed material in the presence of a base material and a suitable organic solvent to form said cromoglycate.

Abstract: An oriented, heat-sealable, multilayer polyolefin film is described, which includes a base layer containing polypropylene and resin, and at least one heat-sealable outer layer. The heat-sealable outer layer contains a propylene copolymer and/or a propylene terpolymer and a mixture of an antiblocking agent having a mean particle diameter of from 3 to 5 .mu.m and a further antiblocking agent having a mean particle diameter of from 1 to 2.5 .mu.m. In addition, a process for the production of the multilayer polyolefin film and the use of the film are described.

Abstract: Lipid-selective antioxidants of the formula I(A).sub.a (L)(X).sub.a, (I),in whichA=an antioxidative component,L=a bridging member,X=a lipophilic componenta and a'=independently of one another the numbers 1 or 2.The compounds are used for the protection of lipid-containing substances against oxidation and in pharmaceuticals for the prophylaxis and treatment of diseases in which bioradicals are involved, in particular of coronary, circulatory and vascular diseases.

Abstract: Column having integrated heat exchangerA column is described including a column body (1) and at least one heat exchanger (2) installed directly on the column head. This heat exchanger is a plate heat exchanger which is specially arranged so that the condensing vapors and the condensate (12) generated on the exchanger surface move in one direction.A further embodiment of the invention relates to a column which contains a column body (1) and at least one plate heat exchanger installed between two trays and/or packing beds within the column, which plate heat exchanger is operated as a condenser and is situated within a collecting vessel (29) open at the top.A third embodiment of the invention relates to a column which includes a column body (1) and at least one plate heat exchanger (2), which is operated as an evaporator, and which is installed within the column between two trays and/or packing beds and/or in the bottom.The column according to the invention is distinguished by a space-saving construction.

Abstract: A layered product having a first layer formed from at least one fusible binder consolidated nonwoven material, which first layer contains both carrier fibers and binder fibers. The layered product also contains a sheet material second layer which is adhered to the fusible binder consolidated nonwoven layer by an adhesive layer formed from melted binder fibers present in the surface of the nonwoven layer which faces the sheet material layer. The layered product of the invention is useful for manufacturing bituminized roofing and sealing webs.

Abstract: In a process for the preparation of trioxane from formaldehyde in the gas phase in the presence of a catalyst, the catalyst employed is 11-molybdo-1-vanadophosphoric acid, H.sub.4 PVMo.sub.11 O.sub.40 .multidot.n H.sub.2 O (n=0-32).Advantages of this process are, inter alia, high space-time yields and the suppression of byproducts.

Abstract: If highly concentrated aqueous solutions of azo dyes are prepared directly by diazotization and coupling reactions, appreciable difficulties generally result as a consequence of the fact that the diazotization and coupling reactions give rise to viscous phases which lead to stirring problems in the reaction apparatus used, which in turn results in an incomplete synthesis. The novel process for preparing concentrated aqueous dye solutions of an anionic dye in an aqueous medium overcomes this disadvantage by carrying out the diazotization of the aromatic amine diazo component and/or the coupling reaction between the diazonium salt and the coupling component in the presence of an auxiliary which exerts a viscosity-reducing effect on pasty phases. Examples of such auxiliaries are optionally alkyl-substituted naphthalenesulfonic acid-formaldehyde condensation products, ligninsulfonates, polyacrylates and copolymers of maleic anhydride and methacrylic acid or acrylic acid.

Abstract: A melt processable poly(ester-amide) which is capable of forming an anisotropic melt phase is provided. A poly(ester-amide) of the present invention may have recurring units of: (a) 4-hydroxybenzoyl moiety, (b) 6-oxy-2-naphthoyl moiety, (c) 4,4'-biphenol moiety, (d) terephthaloyl moiety, and (e) an aromatic moiety capable of forming an amide linkage in the proportions indicated. Preferably, the moiety capable of forming an amide linkage is derived from p-aminophenol, p-phenylenediamine, N-acetyl-p-aminophenol, etc. The resulting poly(ester-amide) is capable of undergoing melt-processing in the temperature range of from about 300.degree. to about 400.degree. C.

Abstract: A blend of cellulose acetate and starch acetate used to make fibers, filaments, yarns, fabrics, plastic materials and other uses is disclosed. Additionally, the invention relates to the process of making said blend; cigarette filters made from tow composed of said blend; cigarettes made with filters made from tow of said blend as well as acetate flake and other compositions containing said blend.