Abstract: Radiation curable compositions useful as coatings for wood, metal, glass, fabric, paper, fiber and plastics are made from copolymers of dialkyl muconates and p-acetoxystyrene blended with ethylenically unsaturated compounds.

Abstract: In this process for electrically separating the electrolyte-bearing main from the electrolyte spaces of an electrochemical cell pile, the electrolyte is passed via drop sections directly from the main into the electrolyte space or directly from the electrolyte space into the main.

Abstract: A process in disclosed for the multiple graining of aluminum or aluminum alloys for use in printing plate supports. In the process, mechanical graining is followed by graining with a direct current in a nitrate-containing electrolyte. Optionally, the graining is followed by an anodizing treatment.

Abstract: Negative photoresist compositions are made from copolymers of 4-acetoxystyrene and dialkyl muconates, alkyl sorbates, alkadiene monomers or allyl esters of ethylenically unsaturated acids plus a photosensitizer.Such compositions are useful in photolithographic and photomasking operations in fabricating microelectronic devices, printed circuits, semiconductors, printing plates, dies and the like.

Abstract: Process for the preparation of naphthostyril by dissolving 1,8-naphthalimide in an aqueous solution of lithium hydroxide and potassium hydroxide while heating at 40.degree. C. to 80.degree. C., cooling the solution obtained to 14.degree. C. and seeding it at said temperature with a maximum of 1 mol-% of sodium 1,8-naphthalimide per 1 mol of 1,8-naphthalimide used, then adding chlorine bleaching liquor at 10.degree. C. to 20.degree. C., reductively removing excess active chlorine after the reaction has taken place, adjusting the alkaline aqueous solution produced of the alkali-metal salt of the 1-aminonaphthal-ene-8-carboxylic acid formed to a pH of 2.0 by adding acid and isolating the naphthostyril which precipitates in this process.

Abstract: Process for the preparation of pyrimidines Pyrimidines of the formula I ##STR1## in which X and Y, independently of one another, denote oxygen or sulfur, R.sup.1 and R.sup.2, independently of one another, denote (C.sub.1 --C.sub.4) alkyl, (C.sub.1 --C.sub.4 -alkoxy)-C.sub.1 --C.sub.2 -alkyl or halo-C.sub.1 --C.sub.4 -alkyl, and R.sup.3 denotes C.sub.1 --C.sub.4 -alkyl, phenyl or phenoxy which may both be substituted by one, two or three radicals from the series comprising halogen, C.sub.1 --C.sub.4 -alkoxy and C.sub.1 --C.sub.4 -alkyl radicals, halo-C.sub.1 --C.sub.4 -alkyl or C.sub.1 --C.sub.4 -alkoxy, are obtained in a process in which propanediimidates of the formula II ##STR2## or salt thereof, are reacted with N-cyanoamides of the formula NC--NR.sup.4 --CO--R.sup.3 in which R.sup.4 denotes hydrogen or a cation, in an inert solvent. The compounds of the formula I are suitable as intermediates for the preparation of herbicidal sulfonylureas.

Abstract: Compounds I ##STR1## where A equals CH or N; Ar equals naphthyl, thienyl or phenyl; R.sup.1 equals alkyl, F or Cl; g equals zero, 1 or 2; and Y equals various heterocyclic bases, and the acid-addition salts thereof, are described.Several preparation processes are described.The compounds IIIa ##STR2## where R.sup.1, g and Y are as specified in the case of the formula I, serve as intermediates for the preparation of these compounds. Processes are also specified for the preparation of IIIa.I represent valuable antimycotics.

Abstract: In one embodiment this invention provides a nonlinear optical medium which is a transparent film of a thermoplastic polymer composed of recurring monomeric units corresponding to the formula: ##STR1##

Abstract: Disclosed is a drafting material comprising a transparent base material with a hydrophilic coating which readily accepts ink, ensures rapid drying of the ink and can be marked in a wipe-resistant manner. The hydrophilic coating of the drafting material includes sulfonate group-containing copolyesters which are preferably present in an amount of 30 to 70 percent by weight. The drafting material can be marked with felt-tip pens containing aqueous inks.

Abstract: Coccidiocidal compositions which contain the polyether antibiotic lasalocid A or its salt or ester in combination with one or more active substances from the group comprising meticlorpindol, methyl benzoquate, nicarbazin, amprolium, beclotiamine or halofuginone or its salts show synergistic effects.

Abstract: A method of regioselectively and stereoselectively synthesizing forskolin (8,13-epoxy-1.alpha.,6.beta.,7.beta.,9.alpha.-tetrahydroxy-labd-14-en-11-o ne) from 9-deoxyforskolin (8,13-epoxy-1.alpha.,6.beta.,7.beta.-trihydroxylabd-14-en-11-one) with a good yield is described. In a preferred embodiment, it comprises an enol ether formation from 8,13-epoxy-1.alpha.,6.beta.,7.beta.-trihydroxylabd-14-en-11-one-6,7-carbon ate, oxidation of the enol ether with a suitable peroxy acid to obtain 11,12-dehydro-8,13-epoxy-11-methoxy-1.alpha.,6.beta.,7.beta.,9.alpha.-tetr ahydrolabd-14-ene-6,7-carbonate and hydrolysis of the latter under an acidic condition to obtain 8,13-epoxy-1.alpha.,6.beta.,7.beta.,9.alpha.-tetrahydroxylabd-14-en-11-one -6,7-carbonate. As an alternative way of protecting the two hydroxy groups at carbon-6 and carbon-7, they may also be converted to dimethyl acetal during the synthetic sequence. Four compounds produced in the synthetic scheme as intermediates, namely, 9,11-dehydro-8,13-epoxy-11-methoxy-1.

Abstract: A developer composition for heavy duty printing plates which comprises in admixture:(a) propylene glycol monomethyl ether or dipropylene glycol monomethyl ether; and(b) benzyl alcohol and/or phenoxyethanol; and(c) ethylene carbonate and/or propylene carbonate; and(d) ethylene glycol diacetate; and(e) sodium benzoate and/or lithium benzoate; and(f) benzoic acid and/or citric acid; and(g) ethylene glycol, propylene glycol and/or glycerin; and(h) sufficient water to formulate an effective developer;wherein the percentages are based on the weight of the developer composition.

Abstract: This invention relates to a composition for use in a screen printing screen.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for resolving racemic mixtures of bicyclic imino-.alpha.-carboxylic esters into the components by crystallization of diastereomeric salts, which comprises preparing the salts of the racemic esters with optically active N-acylated R- or S-amino carboxylic acids which contain a phenyl nucleus, recrystallizing them from an organic solvent, decomposing the precipitated, optically homogeneous diastereomeric salts in a manner known per se, and isolating the enantiomers and, where appropriate, converting the latter into the free acids by hydrolysis in a manner known per se. The invention also relates to optically pure compounds of the formula ##STR1## and to diastereomeric salts of these compounds, in which two of the radicals A, B.sup.1, B.sup.2 and C form a carbon chain and the others denote hydrogen, and R is an esterifying group.

Abstract: A radiation-sensitive mixture which contains(A) a polymer comprised of repeat units represented by the formula ##STR1## where R is a hydrogen or a halogen atom, a cyanide group or an alkyl group of 1-4 carbon atoms,R.sup.1, R.sup.2 are identical or different, and eachand R.sup.3 denotes a hydrogen or a halogen atom, an alkyl group, an alkoxy group, an alkoxycarbonyl group, an acyl group, an aryloxy group, an aroyl group or aralkyl group,R.sup.4 is a hydrogen atom or a divalent organic group which is linked to another unit represented by formula (I),X denotes an oxygen atom or one of the groups NR.sup.8, OCH.sub.2 CHOHCH.sub.2 OCO, OCH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 O and OCH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 OCO, where R.sup.

Abstract: Novel 4-phenyl-1,3-benzodiazepines, novel intermediates thereof, and methods of preparing same are described. These benzodiazepines are useful as antidepressants, analgetics and anticonvulsants.

Abstract: A aqueous, radiation curable, coating composition is disclosed which comprises: (A) from 50 to 85 percent, based on the total weight of the dispersion, of a vinyl functional silane, (B) from 15 to 50 percent, based on the total weight of the dispersion of a multifunctional acrylate, and (C) optionally, from 1 to 3 weight percent of a photoinitiator. The vinyl-functional silane is the partial condensate of silica and a silane, such that at least sixty percent of the silane is a vinyl-functional silane conforming to the formula(R).sub.a Si(R').sub.b (R").sub.cwhereinR is allyl or vinyl functional alkylR' is hydrolyzable alkoxy or methoxyR" is non-hydrolyzable, saturated alkyl, phenyl, or siloxy,such that a+b+c=4; anda.gtoreq.1;b.gtoreq.1;c.gtoreq.0.The above described coating composition may be applied to plastic materials and cured by exposure to ultraviolet or electron beam irradiation to form a substantially clear, abrasion resistant layer.

Abstract: This invention provides novel isotropic acrylic copolymers which exhibit nonlinear optical response, and which have utility as a transparent optical component in optical light switch and light modulator devices.

Abstract: This invention is directed to novel, linear polycarbonamides derived from the condensation of 4,4'-bis[2-(4-carboxyphenyl)hexafluoroisopropyl]diphenyl ether or a derivative thereof with a primary diamine; preferably an aromatic diamine. The novel, linear polycarbonamides of the invention are useful in preparing molded and extruded articles, films and fibers having high thermal stability, resistance to soiling, excellent mechanical properties, good transparency and radiation stability. In addition, they may be processed into useful articles at lower processing temperatures than the comparable polycarbonamides of the prior art.

Abstract: An improved apparatus for threading thermoplastic film through at least one forward stretching machine 23, comprising driven, stationary rolls 1 and driven, raised lift rolls 2. Each of the rolls 1 and 2 has an intake plate 4 on one of its front sides, which has a milled grooved 24 for the threading apparatus to pass through. The threading apparatus comprises a flexible rod 18 with a removably attached clamp component 13 or 25. The clamp components contain variously configured clamping elements, springs, and insertion slots. The clamping elements are arranged in such a way that they hold the film web 3, which has been inserted in them, during the transport of the threading unit through the forward stretching machine, this holding being done by means of self-locking or spring-loading. For the reliable introduction of the threading apparatus into the forward stretching machine 23, there is disclosed an insertion unit 31, having pairs of upper and lower guide bearings 19.