Abstract: Substituted bis-benzimidazolyl compounds of the formula ##STR1## are disclosed, wherein A is thiophenediyl, furanediyl, phenylene, or phenoxyphenylene, and R.sup.1 is ##STR2## where R.sup.2 -R.sup.10 are independently hydrogen, alkyl, aminoalkyl, N-alkylaminoalkyl, N,N-dialkylaminoalkyl, or phenyl, or any two of R.sup.2 -R.sup.10 taken together are C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 alkylene, as are methods of making the compounds, which are useful as chemotherapeutic agents in the treatment of protozoal and viral diseases.

Abstract: Heterocyclic sulfamoyl-aryl-ketones wherein the heterocyclic component consists of a benzofuran, indole or benzothiophene radical and the sulfamoyl-aryl moiety is ortho-substituted by halogen, methyl or trifluoromethyl having uricosuric, hypouricemic and salidiuretic action and a process for their manufacture.

Abstract: Methyl-[2-(2,4,6-tribromophenylcarbamoyl-)ethyl-]phosphinic acid is made continuously. To this end, molten 2-methyl-2,5-dioxo-1-oxa-2-phospholane is reacted with molten 2,4,6-tribromoaniline at 210.degree. to 250.degree. C. in the absence of a solvent.

Abstract: Dispersions of inorganic and organic pigments containing an alkylene oxide adduct on long-chain aliphatic amines and an anionic surfactant having an aliphatic radical of 3 to 40 carbon atoms can easily be distributed in hydrophilic and hydrophobic media and yield colorations of high tinctorial strength and purity of shade.

Abstract: An improved process for preparing an organic pigment having a high tinctorial strength by heating a crude organic pigment as an aqueous suspension having a consistency suitable for being pumped, to a temperature of from 80.degree. to 300.degree. C. and for a period of from 10 seconds to 20 minutes in a continuously operating flow apparatus which is shaped as a heat exchanger provided with moving internal elements.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the partial separation of water from gas mixtures formed in the manufacture of vinyl acetate by reaction of ethylene with acetic acid and oxygen in the gaseous phase and in the presence of catalysts. In a "predehydration column", more than half of the water formed in the reaction is eliminated without requiring energy feed. The mixture obtained which is relatively poor in water is worked up according to known methods.

Abstract: An apparatus for developing diazo material according to a semi-dry process comprising an applicator roll with a liquid absorbing cover, a press roll having a grooved hard surface, a backing roll biased against the press roll, and a blade for reducing the amount of developer liquid on the applicator roll and the press roll. The press roll is displaceable toward the applicator roll. The plane of transport of the diazo material to be developed passes between the applicator roll and the press roll. The axial moment of inertia of the press roll relative to the axial moment of inertia of the applicator means is determined in accordance by an equation containing weight components of the press roll, weight components of the applicator roll, the contact pressure component of the backing roll, and the sum of the components of the tangential force and normal force of the contact pressure of the blade and the frictional force along the line of contact of the blade on the applicator roll.

Abstract: The process comprises the hot treatment at a temperature of 80.degree. to 160.degree. C. by an amount of 5 to 50% of 85% of phosphoric acid, of the residues resulting from the distillation of reaction media containing hemiacetal-esters under substantially anhydrous conditions. These reaction media are selected from among those resulting from the reaction of alcohols and glyoxylic acid and those resulting from the treatment of glyoxylic hemiacetal-esters with P.sub.2 O.sub.5.

Abstract: A compound of the formula (1) ##STR1## in which X and X' stand for an optionally functionally modified carboxy or sulfo group and wherein the naphthalene nuclei may carry further non- chromophoric substituents and a process for their preparation. These compounds are valuable optical brighteners and can be applied by the methods known in this field.

Abstract: This invention relates to an improvement in a material adapted for imagewise exposure to actinic light comprising a transparent or translucent support having a positive-acting quinone diazide light-sensitive coating composition in direct contact with one surface thereof, the improvement comprising that the surface of said coating in direct contact with said support is substantially photodecomposed, and that a gradient exists in said coating wherein the percentage of undecomposed light-sensitive quinone diazide increases with increasing distance from said support. The invention also relates to a method for preparing the novel material.

Abstract: Compositions in the form of aqueous emulsions containing salts of N-alkyl-.alpha.-sulfosuccinic acid amides, fatty acid amide sulfates or glycerin ether derivatives, polyethylene glycols and non-ionic dispersing agents. These emulsions are very stable to storage. They are used for the treatment of textile materials. Preferably they are added to the padding liquor in continous pad-dyeing or printing processes for textiles including carpets of synthetic fibers. They can also be used in space-dyeing processes. They give a soft feel to the textiles treated therewith and also provide a good wetting of the textile goods. On synthetic fibers also an anti-soiling effect has been observed.

Abstract: When continuously reacting an aqueous solution of 5-aminobenzimidazolone-(2) or a salt thereof with diketene then 5-acetoacetylamino-benzimidazolone is obtained in a smooth and safe reaction without foaming. The product results in high space-time yield and excellent quality.

Abstract: A corona discharge device is disclosed in which a cylindrical shell made of a dielectric material is mounted around a rotatable axle. Electrodes are arranged inside and outside of the shell so as to provide a corona discharge across a material to improve its surface qualities. A method of corona discharge treatment with the above apparatus is also disclosed.

Abstract: 8-Amino-2-methyl-4-phenyl-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroisoquinoline-8-N-glucuronide and its preparation as well as its use in medicaments, especially for the treatment of psychic disorders, are described.

Abstract: N,N'-dimethyl-perylene-3,4,9,10-tetracarboxylic acid diimide is obtained as a valuable pigment of a pure red shade, by reacting perylene-3,4,9,10-tetracarboxylic acid anhydride at low temperatures with a dilute aqueous solution of at least the four-fold molar amount of methylamine. The so-obtained bis-ammonium salt of the bis-N-methyl amide is then heated without isolation to effect ring closure while splitting off two mols of water and two mols of methyl amine. The product can be used without any finish operation or can be after-treated to yield a pigment of an exceptionally high transparency or of a good hiding power.

Abstract: This invention relates to an aluminum base material for presensitized printing plates. The aluminum has an anodically produced oxide layer on the surface thereof, which layer is at least 0.0002 mm. thick, and the oxide layer is reacted with polyvinyl phosphonic acid.

Abstract: Foamed gypsum is produced by mixing gypsum with water in the presence of additives serving for liquefying the gypsum and for adjusting the starting period, and by adding thereto a mixture of isocyanate compounds and polyurethane preadducts.After a starting period of about five minutes a foaming process occurs, which is completed after about 20 minutes and furnishes a foamed gypsum after setting. The foamed gypsum has a density from 0.45 to 0.8 g/cc, whereas unfoamed gypsum has a density of 1.66 g/cc.The process may be performed in special molds, so that after setting specially formed elements are obtained, e.g. sandwich elements.

Abstract: A process, and intermediates for the preparation of 6,11-dihydro-11-oxodibenz[b,e]oxepin-2-acetic acid are described. The acid possesses antiinflammatory and analgesic activity.

Abstract: A process, and intermediates for the preparation of 6,11-dihydro-11-oxodibenz[b,e]oxepin-2-acetic acid are described. The acid possesses antiinflammatory and analgesic activity.

Abstract: To produce hollow articles of a thermoplastic by extrusion blowing a parison is transferred from the extruder die into the blow mold by means of a gripper device comprising two gripper arms which work hand-over-hand, alternatively grip the parison as it issues from the die and draw it at an adjustable take-off speed, which is greater than the speed of extrusion, into a blow mold waiting under the die, and the blow mold, after the gripper arm has passed the lower edge of the mold, closes about the parison still hanging from the die, the second gripper arm grips the parison just above the blow mold before the parison is severed between the upper edge of the mold and the gripper arm, the filled blow mold makes room for the next blow mold, the parison inserted in the mold is inflated in a manner which is in itself known to form the hollow body, the latter is released from the mold, and the entire sequence is repeated as a continuous set of cycles.