Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a pigment form or pigment concentrate comprising of an organic pigment, and optionally an inorganic filler and/or an organic additive for coloring of seeds. Seeds colored by the dry pigment forms or pigment concentrates show an homogeneous color and in some cases growth promotion effects.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a pigment form or pigment concentrate comprising of an organic pigment, a growth-promoting additive, and optionally inorganic filler and/or an organic additive for coloring of seeds. Seeds colored by the dry pigment forms or pigment concentrates show homogeneous color and in some cases growth promotion effects.

Abstract: A 6,13-dihydroquinacridone derivative of formula I: (MO3S)m—Q—[CH2—(X)—(Y)n]o  (I) wherein: Q represents a 6,13-dihydroquinacridone moiety of formula II; A and B each independently represent a substituent selected from H, F, Cl, C1-C3alkyl and C1-C3alkoxy M represents a metal cation, quaternary N cation or H; X is an aromatic group, a cyclo-hetero aliphatic group with at least one 5 or 6 atom ring or a hetero aromatic group with at least one 5 or 6 atom ring and which is not a phthalimido group; Y is a sulfonic or carboxylic acid or salt thereof; m and n independently from each other are numbers from zero to 2.5; and o is a number from zero to 4, wherein m and o are not zero simultaneously.

Abstract: An alpha-II form of a 1,4-diketo-3,6-di(4′-tertiary butyl phenyl)-2,5-dihydro pyrrolo[3,4-c]pyrrole pigment characterized by C.I.E color space values, particularly a high chroma value and yellow hue, in masstone, and a process for its preparation is disclosed. The 1,4-diketo-3,6-di(4′-tertiary butyl phenyl)-2,5-dihydro pyrrolo[3,4-c]pyrrole pigment is especially useful for coloring coating compositions, such as automotive paints, and plastics.

Abstract: A new gamma-I type quinacridone pigment characterized by C.I.E color space values in masstone, and a process for its preparation is disclosed. The new gamma quinacridone pigment is especially useful for coloring coating compositions, such as automotive paints, and plastics.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a pigment form or pigment concentrate comprising of an organic pigment, and optionally an inorganic filler and/or an organic additive for coloring of seeds. Seeds colored by the dry pigment forms or pigment concentrates show an homogeneous color and in some cases growth promotion effects.

Abstract: Pigment particle growth and/or crystal phase directors of the following formula:

Abstract: A 6,13-dihydroquinacridone derivative of formula I:

Abstract: Pigment particle growth and/or crystal phase directors of the following formula: (MO3S)m—Q—(CH2—(X)—(Y)n)o wherein: Q represents a pigment moiety; M represents a metal cation, quaternary N cation or H; X is an aromatic group, a cyclo-hetero aliphatic group with at least one 5 atom or 6 atom ring or a hetero aromatic group with at least one 6 atom ring and which is not a phthalimido group; Y is a sulfonic or carboxylic acid or salt thereof; m and n independently from each other represent an integer from 0 to 2.5; and o is an integer from 0.05 to 4.

Abstract: Ternary solid solutions useful as pigments are disclosed. The ternary solid solutions result from incorporating a third component, which is a diketopyrrolopyrrole or quinacridone pigment, into the crystal lattice of the mixed crystal formed from equimolar amounts of two different diketopyrrolopyrrole pigments.

Abstract: A 6,13-dihydroquinacridone derivative of formula I: (MO3S)m—Q—[CH2—(X)—(Y)n]o  (I) wherein: Q represents a 6,13-dihydroquinacridone moiety of formula II; A and B each independently represent a substituent selected from H, F, Cl, C1-C3alkyl and C1-C3alkoxy M represents a metal cation, quaternary N cation or H; X is an aromatic group, a cyclo-hetero aliphatic group with at least one 5 or 6 atom ring or a hetero aromatic group with at least one 5 or 6 atom ring and which is not a phthalimido group; Y is a sulfonic or carboxylic acid or salt thereof; m and n independently from each other are numbers from zero to 2.5; and o is a number from zero to 4, wherein m and o are not zero simultaneously.

Abstract: A new beta quinacridone pigment characterized by masstone and tint reflection spectra, and a process for its preparation is disclosed. The new beta quinacridone pigment is especially useful for coloring coating compositions, such as automotive paints, and plastics. Also disclosed is a new pigment composition consisting of the inventive beta quinacridone pigment and a carbazole dioxazine pigment.

Abstract: A stir-in pigment composition for coloring high-molecular-weight material, particularly coatings and ink systems, comprises 85 to 99.5 parts by weight of a pigment and 0.5 to 15 parts by weight of an additive comprising a vinylpyrrolidone polymer or copolymer. The stir-in pigment composition is in the form of microgranules and is obtainable by spray drying a high solids content aqueous pigment dispersion containing the pigment and the additive. The new pigment composition powders are easily handled, easily wetted and disperse rapidly to form homogeneous aqueous pigment dispersions which are practically free of larger pigment aggregates and can readily be incorporated into aqueous ink and paint systems as stir-in pigments without a dispersion step in a bead mill.

Abstract: Ternary solid solutions useful as pigments are disclosed. The ternary solid solutions result from incorporating a third component, which is a diketopyrrolopyrrole or quinacridone pigment, into the crystal lattice of the mixed crystal formed from equimolar amounts of two different diketopyrrolopyrrole pigments.

Abstract: Solid solutions comprising quinacridone and 6,13-dihydroquinacridone are prepared by oxidation of a finely divided 6,13-dihydroquinacridone salt in an aqueous basic alcoholic medium using hydrogen peroxide as the oxidant. The solid solutions are useful as red organic high performance pigments.

Abstract: The disclosure describes pigment compositions containing a small particle size porous filler and a pigment, and their use for preparing effect coating compositions which produce thin film finishes exhibiting strong lightness and color flop with a pronounced three dimensional effect. The thin film finishes are particularly interesting as automotive finishes.

Abstract: A new copper phthalocyanine pigment characterized by masstone and tint reflection spectra is disclosed. The new copper phthalocyanine pigment is especially useful for coloring coating compositions, such as automotive paints, and plastics. Also disclosed is a new process for preparing a conditioned pigment wherein a pigment crude is air jet milled.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process of preparing quinacridone pigments in their specific crystal forms by oxidizing a premilled 6,13-dihydroquinacridone corresponding to the quinacridone pigment in a basic, aqueous reaction medium utilizing hydrogen peroxide as the oxidizing agent. The inventive process is an environmentally friendly process which yields a polymorphically homogeneous product in excellent yield.

Abstract: A new copper phthalocyanine pigment characterized by masstone and tint reflection spectra is disclosed. The new copper phthalocyanine pigment is especially useful for coloring coating compositions, such as automotive paints, and plastics. Also disclosed is a new process for preparing a conditioned pigment wherein a pigment crude is air jet milled.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing a pigment composition whereby a mixture of an organic pigment and an inorganic filler is subjected to an air jet milling step. The inventive process is an environmentally friendly process which yields pigments having outstanding dispersibility and wetting characteristics when incorporated in plastics, aqueous or solvent based coatings and inks.