Abstract: The invention relates to a method for coating textiles and/or leather with an aqueous dispersion comprising(A) a mixture of(i) a urethane-containing blocked NCO prepolymer having a number average molecular weight of 2000 to 10,000, a content of blocked isocyanate groups (calculated as NCO) of 0.5 to 5 wt. %, an ethoxy group content of 2 to 50 wt. %, an ionic group content of 5 to 30 meq per 100 g of the prepolymer, and(ii) a polyamine having (cyclo)aliphatically bonded primary and/or secondary amino groups,wherein the equivalent ratio of blocked NCO groups of component (i) to amino groups of component (ii) is 1:0.9 to 1:1.2, and(B) an aqueous phase.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of coating compositions to prepare coatings having water vapor permeabilities of at least 2500 g/m.sup.2 per day (DS 2109 TM1 method) containing(A) a polyurethane containing (1) 0.1 to 75 meq/100 g of ionic groups and (2) 11 to 50% by weight of --(CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 O).sub.

Abstract: This invention relates to coating compositions containing (A) a polyurethane system containing either a polyurethane containing ionic groups and polyethylene oxide units or a precursor thereof prepared from a blocked isocyanate prepolymer and a cross-linking agent and, optionally, (B) organic solvents. This invention further relates to the use of such coating compositions to prepare coatings that are permeable to water vapor.

Abstract: The present invention relates to coating compositions containing(A) 70 to 98% by weight, based on the sum of components (A) and (B), of(a) isocyanate-free polymers of ethylenically unsaturated monomers and/or polyurethanes or blocked isocyanate prepolymers, and(b) optional organic solvents,wherein component (A) contains no significant quantities of groups capable of reacting with component (B) or starting materials thereof and has a viscosity (at 23.degree. C.) of 2000 to 100,000 mPa.s;(B) 2 to 30% by weight, based on the sum of components (A) and (B), of a polyaddition product prepared in and dispersed in component (A), wherein the polyaddition product is a polyurethane, polyurethane urea, polyurea, or mixture thereof, containing ionic groups and/or potentially ionic groups in a quantity corresponding to from 0.

Abstract: Brilliant and easily dispersible perylene-3,4,9,10-tetracarboxydiimide pigments of high color strength and N-alkyl derivatives thereof having 1 to 4 carbon atoms per alkyl group can be prepared by subjecting finely divided crude pigments to a treatment by means of a mixture of water and an organic solvent from the class of alcohols, ketones, carboxylic acids or carboxylic esters.

Abstract: Process for the preparation of a substituted or unsubstituted quinacridone by oxidation of a substituted or unsubstituted dihydroquinacridone with oxygen or an oxygen-containing gas in the presence of alkali, a solvent or diluent and an oxygen transfer agent, which is characterized in that the oxidation is carried out in the presence of a quaternary ammonium compound.

Abstract: Process for preparing 4,4'-diamino-1,1'-dianthraquinonyl pigments by desulphonation of 4,4'-diamino-1,1'-dianthraquinonyl-3,3'-disulphonic acid in sulphuric acid, characterized in that after the desulphonation water is added to the sulphuric acid solution, 4,4'-diamino 1,1'-dianthraquinonyl is isolated as sulphate, the sulphate is hydrolysed, if necessary by redissolving it in sulphuric acid and adding the solution to water, and the pigment is isolated, if necessary, after treatment with an organic solvent.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of 2,5-diarylaminoterephthalic acids by oxidation of 2,5-diarylamino-3,6-dihydroterephthalic acid esters using oxygen or oxygen-containing gases, preferably air, in alcoholic-alkaline or alcoholic-aqueous-alkaline solution or suspension in the presence of an oxygen-transferring agent and working up to give the 2,5-diarylaminoterephthalic acids, characterized in that the oxidation is carried out in the presence of quaternary ammonium compound.

Abstract: Process for preparing 4,4'-diamino-1,1'-dianthraquinonyl pigments by desulphonation of 4,4'-diamino-1,1'-dianthraquinonyl-3,3'-disulphonic acid in sulphuric acid, characterized in that after the desulphonation water is added to the sulphuric acid solution, 4,4'-diamino 1,1'-dianthraquinonyl is isolated as sulphate, the sulphate is hydrolyzed, if necessary by redissolving it in sulphuric acid and adding the solution to water, and the pigment is isolated, if necessary, after treatment with an organic solvent.

Abstract: Process for the preparation of naphthalene-1,8-dicarboximide which is optionally substituted in the naphthalene ring, characterized in that naphthalene-1,8-dicarboxylic anhydride which is optionally substituted in the naphthalene ring is reacted with an ammonium salt in an aqueous medium at a pH near to the neutral point, the reaction mixture is then acidified to a pH of 1 to 4 and the pH is subsequently adjusted to a value near to the neutral point.

Abstract: Process for the preparation of a 6,13-dihydroquinacridone of the general formula (I) ##STR1## in which R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 designate hydrogen or substituents customary for quinacridone, characterized in that an optionally substituted dialkyl 2,5-di-(phenylamino)-3,6-dihydroterephthalate is heated to temperatures of 240.degree.-320.degree. C. in an essentially oxygen-free atmosphere in the presence of a dimethyl-diphenyl ether isomer mixture of the formula ##STR2## as the solvent and/or diluent, and a process for the preparation of optionally substituted quinacridone, characterized in that the resulting 6,13-dihydroquinacridone is oxidized in the customary manner.

Abstract: Process for preparing thioindigo compounds of the formula ##STR1## in which A and B denote identical or different, optionally substituted benzene rings or benzene rings to which may be joined further carbocyclic and heterocyclic rings,characterized in that compounds of the formulae ##STR2## in which A and B have the abovementioned meaning andX denotes halogen, such as bromine and preferably chlorine,are reacted in a liquid mixture of an aluminium halide, an alkali metal halide and a carboxamide or sulphonamide, and the resulting intermediate product is subsequently, if desired after prior isolation, oxidized in a manner known per se, and the batch is worked up for the compounds of the formula (I).

Abstract: Process for the preparation of thioindigo compounds of the formula ##STR1## in which A and B designate identical or different, optionally substituted benzene rings or benzene rings to which further carbocyclic and heterocyclic rings can be fused,characterized in that compounds of the formula ##STR2## in which A and B have the abovementioned meaning, are reacted in a mixture of chlorosulphonic acid and a further halide of an inorganic acid and, if appropriate, the resulting reaction product is oxidized in a manner which is in itself known and the batch is worked up to give compounds of the formula (I).

Abstract: Process for the preparation of S-arylthioglycolic acids of the formula ##STR1## in which A designates a benzene ring, which can be substituted by 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 substituents from the series halogen, nitro, hydroxyl, mercapto, trifluoromethyl, alkyl, aryl, alkoxy, aryloxy, acylamino, alkylamino, arylamino, alkylmercapto, arylmercapto, cyano, carboxyl, alkylcarbonyl, arylcarbonyl, alkoxycarbonyl, aryloxycarbonyl or optionally substituted aminocarbonyl, or represents a benzene ring, which optionally carries 1 or 2 of the previously mentioned substituents, to which a carbocyclic or heterocyclic aromatic ring is attached, characterized in that aryldiazonium salts of the formula ##STR2## in which A has the meanings given for the formula (I) andX designates the radical of an acid capable of forming a salt with the diazonium cation,are reacted with thioglycolic acid in an aqueous acid medium in the presence of Cu(I) or Cu(II) salts and the reaction mixture is worked up to compounds of the formula (I) or their salts.

Abstract: Process for the preparation of dimethyl succinylosuccinate, or the disodium salt thereof, by condensation of dimethyl succinate in a 35-45 percent by weight solution of sodium methylate in methanol, and a process for the preparation of dianilinodihydroterephthalic acids, the dimethyl esters and salts thereof, and of dianilinoterephthalic acids, and the dimethyl esters and salts thereof, starting from the disodium salt of dimethyl succinylosuccinate prepared according to the new process, without intermediate isolation.

Abstract: Process for the preparation of thioindigo compounds of the formula ##STR1## in which A and B designate identical or different optionally substituted benzene rings or benzene rings onto which further carbocyclic and heterocyclic rings are fused,characterized in that compounds of the formula ##STR2## in which A and B have the meaning indicated above andX designates halogen, such as bromine and, preferably, chlorine,are reacted in a liquid mixture of an aluminium halide, an alkali metal halide and SO.sub.2 and the resulting intermediate product is then oxidized in a manner which is in itself known, if appropriate after first being isolated, and the mixture is worked up to give the compounds of the formula (I).

Abstract: Quinoline derivatives, especially those of the formula ##STR1## wherein X represents halogen, nitro or CF.sub.3,Z represents hydrogen, alkyl or aryl,Y represents hydrogen, OH, CN, COR or SO.sub.3 H,R represents alkyl, alkoxy or aryl andn represents an integer from 0 to 4,are obtained in high yields when corresponding aromatic orthodichloromethyl isocyanates are converted by hydrolysis and decarboxylation into the corresponding ortho-aminoaldehydes and these are subjected to a condensation reaction with carbonyl compounds containing an active .alpha.-methylene group.The process products are starting materials for dyestuffs, insecticides and others.

Abstract: In spite of their pigment character, dyestuffs of the formula ##STR1## are outstandingly suitable for dyeing synthetic fibres, in particular polyester fibres, by customary methods, strong yellow dyeings with good fastness to light and sublimation being obtained. In the abovementioned formula:R.sub.1 and R.sub.3 denote hydrogen, alkyl, aralkyl, alkoxyalkyl, alkoxycarbonyl, alkoxycarbonylalkyl or aryl,R.sub.2 and R.sub.4 denote alkylcarbonyl, arylcarbonyl, alkoxycarbonyl, --CN or --CONX.sub.1 X.sub.2,X.sub.1 denotes hydrogen, alkyl, aralkyl, aryl or cycloalkyl andX.sub.2 denotes hydrogen or alkyl.

Abstract: The invention relates to a novel process for the preparation of 1-acylamino-5(8)-chloroanthraquinones, which are starting materials for the preparation of vat dyes. It is characterized in that 1,5(8)-dichloroanthraquinones is reacted with ammonia at temperatures of 190.degree. to 240.degree. C., the amino groups in the reaction mixture are completely acylated and the more sparingly soluble diacylaminoanthraquinone is separated off from the more readily soluble monoacylaminochloroanthraquinone.The new process yields reaction products which are purer and cheaper than those which are obtained by conventional methods. Moreover there are smaller waste water problems.

Abstract: Anthraquinone dyestuffs of the general formula ##STR1## wherein IN EACH OF THE TWO ANTHRAQUINONE RADICALS SUBSTITUTED BY X, one X denotes chlorine and the other denotes hydrogen andR represents hydrogen or an optionally substituted benzoylamino group,And mixtures of the dyestuffs, in which the constituents of the mixture are 6-chloroanthraquinone and 7-chloroanthraquinone derivatives are suitable as a vat dyestuff for the dyeing of cotton in strong brown color shades with excellent fastness to light and vat processing.