Abstract: The invention relates to halogenous polyesters with the recurrent general formula ##STR1## in which at least part of the R's, e.g.

Abstract: Halogen-containing bis-acrylates and bis-methacrylates corresponding to the formula ##STR1## in which R represents hydrogen or a methyl group and X represents chlorine and/or bromine, are provided as well as a process for producing such compounds. The compounds are useful for the formation of polymers and copolymers and as cross-linking agents. Also included in the invention are the polymers and copolymers based on the above-described halogen-containing bis-acrylates and bis-methacrylates, methods for the production of said polymers and the use of said polymers as flame proofing agents, etc.

Abstract: p- and o-chloromethylbenzoic acid phenyl esters and thiophenyl esters of the formula ##STR1## wherein X represents oxygen or sulfur and R the radical of a mononuclear or polynuclear phenol or thiophenol which is unsubstituted or which bears additional substituents which may include the substituent ##STR2## wherein X is as above. The components can be produced by reacting p- or o-chloromethylbenzoyl chloride with univalent or polyvalent, mononuclear or polynuclear phenols or the thiophenols in the presence of inert solvents and tertiary amines in a catalytic or stoichiometric amount, amides in a catalytic amount, or in an aqueous alkaline medium.

Abstract: Process for the side-chain chlorination of aromatic compounds completely halogenated in the nucleus, containing methyl groups, and having the general formulas: ##STR1## wherein y=1 or 2, z=0 to 1, x=6-(y+z), n=0 to 8 and k=(8-n) and the methyl groups are, respectively, in the ortho, meta or para position to one another and in the p-position to the oxygen bridge, by thermal chlorination in the liquid phase. The bis-monochloromethyl compounds of formula (II) are novel compounds. The chlorination products are useful as intermediates.

Abstract: A polymer having as a component thereof a moiety corresponding to a monomer having the following formula ##STR1## wherein n=0 or 1, X is bromine, chlorine or a mixture thereof and R represents hydrogen or methyl, a method of preparing the same and the use of such a polymer, including a copolymer thereof in a plastic composition containing a normally flammable plastic.

Abstract: The invention relates to halogenous polyesters with the recurrent general formula ##STR1## in which at least part of the R's, e.g.

Abstract: Halogen-containing bis-acrylates and bis-methacrylates corresponding to the formula ##STR1## in which R represents hydrogen or a methyl group and X represents chlorine and/or bromine, are provided as well as a process for producing such compounds. The compounds are useful for the formation of polymers and copolymers and as a cross-linking agents. Also included in the invention are the polymers and copolymers based on the above-described halogen-containing bis-acrylates and bis-methacrylates, methods for the production of said polymers and the use of said polymers as flame proofing agents, etc.

Abstract: Tetrahaloxylene diesters of formulas 1 and 2: ##STR1## wherein R= hydrogen or a methyl group, and each X is bromo, with the proviso that some of the X's can be chloro. The compounds are useful as flame retardants for plastics.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula: ##STR1##The compounds can be produced by reacting the corresponding 4,4'-bis-(halogenmethyl)-ar-octahalogendiphenylethers with at least 2 moles of alkali acetate or formiate in the presence of alcohol as transesterification agent and solvent. The compounds are useful as intermediates for the production of insecticides, herbicides or hydrophobizing agents.

Abstract: A polymer having as a component thereof a moiety corresponding to a monomer having the following formula ##STR1## WHEREIN N = 0 OR 1, X is bromine, chlorine or a mixture thereof and R represents hyrogen or methyl, a method of preparing the same and the use of such a polymer, including a copolymer thereof in a plastic composition containing a normally flammable plastic.

Abstract: Aryloxymethylbenzoic acid phenyl ester of the formula ##STR1## wherein X represents oxygen or sulfur, and each R represents residue of a mononuclear or polynuclear phenol which can be substituted. The ester can be produced by reacting the corresponding chloromethylbenzoic acid phenyl ester with the alkali salt of the phenol corresponding to the aryl group of said aryloxymethyl group. The products are useful as additives for plastics to impart flame resistance thereto.