Abstract: The invention relates to orthorhombic lead chromate pigments of greenish hue, which contain lead chromate and lead sulfate in the weight ratio of 60:40 to 100:0, and which are characterized by a tinctorial strength of 0.067 to 0.103 at a standard depth of shade of 1/25 in accordance with DIN 53 235 and by an opacity factor Y.sub.black /Y.sub.white of 0.78 to 0.87. These pigments are obtainable by mixing an aqueous solution of a chromate and, if necessary, of a sulfate, under high turbulence.

Abstract: A method of laser marking ceramic materials, glazes, glass ceramics and glasses that contain at least one radiation-sensitive additive, utilizing a laser beam as radiation energy source which is either applied to, or focused on, the surface of the material to be marked in accordance with the form of the graphic symbols to be reproduced, such that a change in color is induced at the irradiated areas, wherein the wavelength of said laser beam used as energy source is in the near UV and/or visible range and/or infra-red range, and the radiation-sensitive additive is an inorganic pigment.

Abstract: A process for combating micro-organisms in or on organic or inorganic substrates and for protecting the said substrates against attack by micro-organisms, which comprises treating the substrates with a water-soluble phthalocyanine derivative, in the presence of oxygen and water and while irradiating with light in the infra-red and/or visible range, antimicrobical agents containing water-soluble phthalocyanine compounds as well as new phthalocyanine compounds are described.

Abstract: 1:1 Nickel complexes of azines of the formula I or of a tautomer thereof ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is hydrogen or methyl, R.sub.2 is methyl or carbamoyl, R.sub.3 is hydrogen or chlorine, R.sub.4 is hydrogen, chlorine, methyl, trifluoromethyl or sulfamoyl, R.sub.5 is hydrogen or chlorine, R.sub.6 is hydrogen, chlorine, bromine, methyl, methoxy, trifluoromethyl, carbamoyl or alkanoylamino containing 2 to 4 carbon atoms, with the proviso that, if R.sub.2 is carbamoyl, at least two of the substituents R.sub.3 to R.sub.6 are halogen atoms and/or trifluoromethyl groups, color plastics, lacquers and printing inks in orange to red shades of outstanding fastness properties.

Abstract: 1:1 Nickel complexes of azines of the formula I or of a tautomer thereof ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is hydrogen or methyl, R.sub.2 is methyl or carbamoyl, R.sub.3 is hydrogen or chlorine, R.sub.4 is hydrogen, chlorine, methyl, trifluoromethyl or sulfamoyl, R.sub.5 is hydrogen or chlorine, R.sub.6 is hydrogen, chlorine, bromine, methyl, methoxy, trifluoromethyl, carbamoyl or alkanoylamino containing 2 to 4 carbon atoms, with the proviso that, if R.sub.2 is carbamoyl, at least two of the substituents R.sub.3 to R.sub.6 are halogen atoms and/or trifluoromethyl groups, color plastics, lacquers and printing inks in orange to red shades of outstanding fastness properties.

Abstract: A process for combating micro-organisms in or on organic or inorganic substrates and for protecting the said substrates against attack by micro-organisms, which comprises treating the substrates with a water-soluble phthalocyanine derivative, in the presence of oxygen and water and while irradiating with light in the infra-red and/or visible range, antimicrobical agents containing water-soluble phthalocyanine compounds as well as new phthalocyanine compounds are described.

Abstract: Metal complexes of azomethines of the formula ##STR1## are useful for coloring plastics and lacquers in yellow to red shades of excellent fastness properties.

Abstract: Metal complexes of azomethines of the formula ##STR1## are useful for coloring plastics and lacquers in yellow to red shades of excellent fastness properties.

Abstract: Metal complexes of azomethines of the formula ##STR1## are useful for coloring plastics and lacquers in yellow to red shades of excellent fastness properties.

Abstract: A process for bleaching textiles which comprises treating stained textiles in an aqueous bath containing at least one water-soluble aluminium phthalocyanine, under irradiation with light and in the presence of oxygen, while either irradiating the bleaching bath direct or subsequently irradiating the moist textiles outside the bath, as well as water-soluble aluminium phthalocyanines containing detergent compositions are described.

Abstract: Metal complexes of azomethines of the formula ##STR1## are useful for coloring plastics and lacquers in yellow to red shades of excellent fastness properties.

Abstract: Metal complexes of azomethines of the formula ##STR1## are useful for coloring plastics and lacquers in yellow to red shades of excellent fastness properties.

Abstract: Process for dyeing thermoplastics having no reducing action, in which process there are used Mg, Zn, Cd and Ni salts of azo dye sulphonic acids of the formula ##STR1## wherein A represents a phenyl or naphthyl group optionally substituted by halogen atoms, by alkyl or alkoxy groups containing 1 - 4 C atoms, or by trifluoromethyl groups, X represents a hydrogen atom or a carboxy group, and n represents the number 1 or 2.The resulting dyeings are characterized by excellent fastness properties, especially fastness to light and to migration.

Abstract: Iminoisoindolinone pigments of the formula ##STR1## wherein X represents halogen atoms,Y represents a halogen atom, an alkoxy, cycloalkoxy, aralkoxy, aryloxy, alkylthio or arylthio group,R represents an aromatic radical containing a cyclic bound -CONH group, andQ represents an O-atom or the group .dbd.N-Rare useful for coloring plastics and lacquers in yellow shades having excellent fastness properties.

Abstract: Iminoisoindolinone dyestuffs of the formula ##STR1## wherein X denotes chlorine or bromine atoms, X.sub.1 denotes a halogen atom or an alkyl, alkoxy, nitrile, trifluoromethyl or alkylsulphonyl group, Y.sub.1 denotes a hydrogen or halogen atom or an alkyl or alkoxy group, X.sub.2 denotes a hydrogen or halogen atom or an alkyl or alkoxy group and Y.sub.2 denotes a hydrogen or halogen atom or an alkyl or alkoxy group, or the radicals X.sub.2 and Y.sub.2 together form a fused benzene ring, and wherein, in the benzene rings A and B, a hydrogen atom is present in at least one o-position relative to the azomethine group were prepared. The dyestuffs may be used for pigmenting high molecular weight organic materials such as cellulose ethers, polyamides and polyesters. The pigments have outstanding fastness to light, migration and weathering.

Abstract: Azomethine pigments of the formula ##STR1## and metal complexes thereof, wherein A denotes an isocyclic or heterocyclic aromatic radical, R denotes a H atom, an alkyl group containing 1-6 C atoms, or an aryl radical, X.sub.2 and X.sub.4 denote H atoms or halogen atoms, X.sub.1 and X.sub.3 denote H atoms or halogen atoms, alkoxy or alkylmercapto groups containing 1-6 C atoms, cycloalkoxy groups containing 5-6 C atoms, or aralkoxy, aryloxy or arylmercapto groups, it being possible for one of the substituents X.sub.1 -X.sub.4 also to be a nitro group which are useful for pigmenting of high molecular material.

Abstract: Metal complexes of azomethines of the formula ##STR1## are useful for coloring plastics and lacquers in yellow to red shades of excellent fastness properties.

Abstract: Bis-hydrazone metal complexes of the formula ##STR1## wherein A denotes an isocyclic or heterocyclic radical, R denotes a H atom, an alkyl group or an aryl radical, M denotes a divalent transition metal and zinc or cadmium, X.sub.1 and X.sub.2 independently of one another represent alkyl, cycloalkyl, aralkyl or aryl radicals, or conjointly form a fused carbocyclic or heterocyclic aromatic ring, L denotes a ligand having one or more coordinating N or S atoms, and n denotes the number 1 - 5, are useful for coloring plastic and lacquers in fast yellow to red shades.

Abstract: Process for the manufacture of bis-azomethine metal complex colorants of the formula ##STR1## wherein A denotes an isocyclic or heterocyclic aromatic radical, X denotes an isocyclic or heterocyclic aromatic radical to which the N-atoms are bonded in the o-position or peri-position, or an alkylene radical containing 2-8 C atoms, and M denotes a divalent transition metal ion, a zinc ion or cadmium ion, characterized in that an o-hydroxyaldimine compound of the formula ##STR2## wherein A has the abovementioned meaning and R denotes an alkyl, cycloalkyl or aryl radical, is reacted with a diamine of the formulaNH.sub.2 --X--NH.sub.2wherein X has the abovementioned meaning, in the molar ratio of 2:1, in the presence of a compound which donates a divalent transition metal cation, zinc ion or cadmium ion.

Abstract: Iminoisoinolinone pigments of the formula ##STR1## wherein R denotes an alkyl group containing 1-4 C atoms, or an aryl group, the W's denote H atoms or, conjointly denote a direct bond, the X's denote halogen atoms, the Y's and Z's denote halogen atoms, alkoxy or alkylmercapto groups containing 1-6 atoms, cycloalkoxy groups containing 5-6 C atoms, or aralkoxy, aryloxy or arylmercapto groups, which are useful for pigmenting high molecular organic material.