Abstract: .alpha.,.omega.-polymethacrylate dicarboxylic acids of the general formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is an optionally halogenated alkyl group with 1 to 22 carbon atoms, wherein the R1 group can assume different meanings in the polymer molecule,R.sup.2 is the group of a known chain transfer agent, which has a terminal --COOH croup anda has a value not less than 4. The invention furthermore relates to the synthesis of these compounds and their use as sole or partial components for the synthesis or modification of polyepoxides, polyesters, polyamides, alkyd resins or polyurethanes.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the preparation of toluene solutions of aluminum hydride, which is free of ethers and halides, characterized in that the complex, bound magnesium halide portion is precipitated and removed from halogen magnesium aluminum hydridohalides, which optionally are present in tetrahydrofuran (THF) solutions, of the general formula(Mg.sub.2 X.sub.3 (THF).sub.y).sup.+ (AlH.sub.3 X).sup.-whereinX is chlorine, bromine or iodineY is a number from 0 to 6,by the consecutive addition of hexane and toluene with successive removal by distillation of hexane and optionally of THF at boiling temperatures up to 90.degree. C. Solutions of aluminum hydride in toluene are obtained, which can be used directly for reductions or yield solid aluminum hydride after removal of the solvent.

Abstract: The invention relates to a coating material comprising polyorganosiloxanes with ester and/or epoxide groups, linked to silicon atoms over carbon atoms, for modifying the surface of finely divided particles, such as pigments and fillers, or of glass fibers.

Abstract: The application relates to a method for the synthesis of finely particulate organic tin (oxy) fluorides by reacting mono-organic or diorganic tin oxides or hydroxides with fluoric acid, the reaction being carried out in the presence of surface active compounds.

Abstract: Cosmetic or pharmaceutical preparations, which contain natural or synthetic oils having ester groups or mineral oils, are characterized by containing a selected organopolysiloxanes with long-chain alkyl or alkoxy groups for improving the spreading behavior of the oils, particularly on the human skin. The organopolysiloxanes are added to the oil in amounts of 0.003 to 20% by weight, based on the total weight of oil and organopolysiloxane.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for preparing silanes or siloxanes having carboxyl functionalities, wherein a hydrogen silane or hydrogen siloxane compound is reacted with a tertiary butyl ester having an olefinic double bond and the sil(ox) ane-bonded tertiary butyl ester group is subsequently converted into the corresponding carboxyl group with elimination of isobutene.

Abstract: Novel polymethacrylate esters are prepared; the ester groups of which in the .alpha. and optionally also in the .omega. position differ from the ester groups in the chain. The invention furthermore relates to a method for the synthesis of these compounds by transesterification under selected method conditions.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the production of high resilience polyurethane foams by reacting a mixture of highly reactive polyols, which usually have an average molecular weight of between about 4800 and 6500 g/mole and at least 70% primary hydroxyl groups and optionally contain fillers, polyfunctional isocyanates, amine activators, cross-linking agents, tin catalysts, blowing agents and stabilizers, compounds of the general formula ##STR1## being used as stabilizers, in which R.sup.1 is the same or different in the average molecule and represents a methyl group or a group of the general formula --CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 --(CH.sub.2).sub.a --C.sub.6 H.sub.3 (R.sup.2).sub.2 (a=0 or 1; R.sup.2 =--O--CH.sub.3), with the proviso that at least one R.sup.1 group is a group having the formula --CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 --(CH.sub.2)a--C.sub.6 H.sub.3 (R.sup.2).sub.2n has an average numerical value of 2 to 11,m has an average numerical value of 1 to 6,with the proviso that the quotient p=(n+m+2)/m is 1.66 to 12.

Abstract: A method is described for the preparation of rigid foams, having urethane and/or isocyanurate groups and being extensively open celled, by reacting polyisocyanates with compounds having at least two groups capable of reacting with isocyanates and the equivalent weight per reactive group of which is about 9 to 800, in the presence of catalysts, surface active substances, as well as, optionally, physical blowing agents, flame retardants and other known auxiliary materials and finishing agents, wherein the reaction is carried out in the presence of liquid, higher molecular weight, unsaturated hydrocarbons, which are free of groups capable of reacting with isocyanates, in amounts of 0.01 to 3.0% by weight, based on the reaction formulation. Particularly preferred hydrocarbons are polybutadiene and polyoctenylene with an average molecular weight of 800 to 10,000 g/mole. The rigid foams, because of their open cell nature, exhibit high dimensional stability.

Abstract: A method of defoaming diesel fuel by adding an organofunctionally modified polysiloxane of the general Formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 are alkyl groups with 1 to 4 carbon atoms or aryl groups with the proviso that at least 80% of the R.sup.1 groups are methyl groups,R.sup.2 are the same or different in the molecule30 to 90% of R.sup.2 having the same meaning as R.sup.1, and70 to 10% of R.sup.2 consisting of a mixture of R.sup.2A and R.sup.2B groups which differ in polarity,is described. The inventive polysiloxane is added in an amount of 0.5 to 50 ppm, based on the diesel fuel.

Abstract: The invention relates to monobutyltin trichloride which, as a stabilizer, comprises one or more glycerol esters of optionally unsaturated aliphatic carboxylic acids having 1 to 18 carbon atoms.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the synthesis of organopoiysiloxanes of the general formula ##STR1## which contains cyclic carbonate groups. The inventive compounds have a high polarity, can be synthesized easily and, because of their compatibility with polar media, find use as additives for dispersion paints or lacquers and for coating the surfaces of pigments and fillers.

Abstract: Novel polymethacrylate esters are prepared; the ester groups of which in the .alpha. and optionally also in the .omega. position differ from the ester groups in the chain. The invention furthermore relates to a method for the synthesis of these compounds by transesterification under selected method conditions.

Abstract: Novel polymethacrylate esters are prepared; the ester groups of which in the .alpha. and optionally also in .omega. the position differ from the ester groups in the chain. The invention furthermore relates to a method for the synthesis of these compounds by transesterification under selected method conditions.

Abstract: A method for the preparation of aluminum hydride (AlH.sub.3) by the reaction of magnesium hydride with aluminum halide in presence of solvents is utilized with the distinguishing feature that the magnesium hydride is obtained by the reaction of magnesium with hydrogen at a temperature of at least 250.degree. C. and a pressure of 0.5 to 5 MPa with the proviso that, before the hydrogenation, magnesium hydride with a particle size not greater than 400 .mu.m is added before the hydrogenation in amounts of at least 1.2% by weight, based on the magnesium to be hydrogenated, to the magnesium that is to be hydrogenated, and the reaction between magnesium hydride and aluminum halide is carried out at a temperature ranging from 20.degree. to 110.degree. C. for a period of 30 minutes to 5 hours while constantly grinding the reactants, MgH.sub.2 and AlX.sub.3 (X being halogen), in the molar ratio of at least 3:2 in 1,4 dioxane.

Abstract: The invention relates to polysiloxanes with 1) at least two polyether groups A and B, polyoxyalkylene group, with an average molecular weight of 600 to 5,500, consisting of 20 to 100% by weight of oxyethylene units and of 80 to 0% by weight of oxypropylene units and the polyoxyalkylene group B, with an average molecular weight of 700 to 5,000, consisting of 0 to <20% by weight of oxyethylene units and of 100 to 80% by weight of oxypropylene units, and with 2) hydrocarbon groups with 6 to 30 carbon atoms, linked to silicon. The invention further relates to the synthesis of these polysiloxanes and their use as additives for hair cosmetics, particularly as additives for hair shampoos to improve the handle and the combability of the hair.

Abstract: Polyolefins, polyolefin blends and elastomer-modified polyolefins containing additives to increase the surface polarity are prepared. They contain AB block copolymers as additives. A method for preparation of polyolefins, polyolefin blends and elastomer-modified polyolefins with a polar surface is defined as well as the method of preparing the polyolefins articles.

Abstract: Organopolysiloxanes, which terminally, laterally or both have at least one group of the formula ##STR1## well as at least one acrylate group, linked over a bridge element to this group, is obtained by hydrosilylation of organopolysiloxanes with at least one SiH group by compounds, which have at least two acrylate groups, in equimolar amounts at a temperature of 60.degree. to 130.degree. C. in presence of rhodium catalysts. The rhodium catalysts cause a 1,2 addition to take place during the addition reaction between polyacrylates and hydrogen siloxanes.

Abstract: Inventive block copolymers are prepared, and their synthesis is described. These inventive block copolymers act as polymeric surfactants, especially as emulsifiers and surfactants, and as compounds having antistatic properties.

Abstract: The invention relates to polymethacrylate ester/polysiloxane block copolymer of the ABA or AB type, A being a polymethacrylate ester block and B a polysiloxane block. The invention furthermore relates to a method for the synthesis of such block copolymers as well as to a method to modify synthetic resins, particularly those based on (meth)acrylates, by adding an effective amount of the inventive block copolymer. The invention also relates to the block copolymer as additives for organic lacquer and varnish systems.