Abstract: Silanes of the general formula are prepared, wherein R1, R2 and R3 in the molecule are the same or different and represent aliphatic or aromatic hydrocarbon groups, R4 is a divalent hydrocarbon group with 4 to 12 carbon atoms and a lateral hydroxyl group, wherein the hydrocarbon group can be interrupted by an ether oxygen, R5 is a hydrophilic, ionic group. A method for synthesizing these compounds is described. The silanes greatly lower the surface tension of aqueous solutions, the surface tension being reduced to values of about 23 mN/m. The silanes are biologically degradable and have pronounced surfactant properties.

Abstract: Silanes of the general formula 1

Abstract: Silanes of the general formula are prepared, wherein R1, R2 and R3 in the molecule are the same or different and represent aliphatic or aromatic hydrocarbon groups, R4 is a divalent hydrocarbon group with 4 to 12 carbon atoms and a lateral hydroxyl group, wherein the hydrocarbon group can be interrupted by an ether oxygen, R5 is a hydrophilic, ionic group. A method for synthesizing these compounds is described. The silanes greatly lower the surface tension or aqueous solutions, the surface tension being reduced to values of about 23 mN/m. The silanes are biologically degradable and have pronounced surfactant properties.

Abstract: A method for the synthesis of silanes or organosilicon hydrides by the reduction of the corresponding silicon halides or organosilicon halides with a magnesium hydride in a liquid reaction medium is carried out by utilizing the following distinguishing features:a) the use of non-pyrophoric, preferably autocatalytically produced, storage magnesium hydride as magnesium hydride,b) the use of conventional ethers as reaction medium, andc) the continuous removal of the magnesium halide formed being deposited on the surface of the magnesium hydride particles during the reaction by the action of mechanical energy or ultrasound so as to form a fresh surface.

Abstract: A poly(meth) acrylic acid dispersion with an organic solvent as outer phase, the dispersed phase particles having a low polydispersity is obtained by the free radical polymerization of (meth) acrylic acid and optionally co-monomers, which bring about a cross-linking of the poly(meth) acrylic acid, in a nonpolar, organic solvent in the presence of stabilizers, costabilizers, and initiators. The stabilizer is a block copolymer.

Abstract: Silanes of the general formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 in the molecule are the same or different and represent aliphatic hydrocarbon groups,R.sup.4 is a divalent hydrocarbon group with 3 to 14 carbon atoms,R.sup.5 is a group having the formula --O(CH.sub.2).sub.b -- or a polyether group having the formula --(OC.sub.n H.sub.2n).sub.c --, whereinb has a value of 1 to 6,n has an average value of 2 to 2.5c has a value of 1 to 10, anda is 0 or 1, which fulfill the condition that they lower the surface tension of a 1% by weight aqueous solution to a value of .ltoreq.25 mN/m at 25.degree. C., measured with a Du Nooy tensiometer. The silanes are biologically degradable, resistant to hydrolysis and have pronounced surface active properties.

Abstract: Silanes of the general formula ##STR1## are prepared wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 in the molecule are the same or different and represent aliphatic hydrocarbon groups,R.sup.4 is a divalent hydrocarbon group with 3 to 14 carbon atoms,R.sup.5 is a group having the formula --O(CH.sub.2).sub.b -- or a polyether group having the formula --(OC.sub.n H.sub.2n).sub.c --, wherein b has a value of 1 to 6, n has an average value of 2 to 2.5 and c has a value of 1 to 10,R.sup.6 is an --OSO.sub.3 X group or an --OR.sup.7 group, wherein X is a hydrogen, an alkali or an optionally substituted ammonium ion and R.sup.7 is an alkyl group with 1 to 4 carbon atoms or an acetyl group,a is 0 or 1,with the proviso that, when R.sup.6 represents the --OR.sup.7 group, a=1. The silanes are biologically degradable, resistant to hydrolysis and have pronounced surfactant properties.

Abstract: Surface active anion-cation complexes are synthesized where an organic or organosilicon compound with at least one epoxide group is reacted with a quaternary ammonium hydrogen sulfite of the general formulaHN.sup.+ (R.sup.1).sub.3 SO.sub.3 H.sup.- IwhereinR.sup.1 within the molecule is the same or different and can be(1) an alkyl or hydroxyalkyl group with 1 to 18 carbon atoms,(2) a phenyl group, or(3) a group of the formula C.sub.n H.sub.2n+1 CONH--(CH.sub.2).sub.m --, in which n can be a number from 7 to 17 and m is 2 or 3,in the presence of a polar solvent in such amounts so that the molar ratio of the epoxide group to HN.sup.+ (R.sup.1).sub.3 SO.sub.3 H.sup.- is 2:1.

Abstract: Polyacrylate esters with long-chain alkoxylated hydrocarbonoxy groups are disclosed which can be obtained by the transesterification of polyacrylate esters with polyoxyalkylene monools, wherein the polyacrylate esters, up to 50% of which can be replaced by the corresponding methacrylate esters, have been obtained by free radical polymerization and wherein the polyoxyalkylene monools have the average formulaR.sup.1 O(C.sub.n H.sub.2n O--).sub.x HwhereinR.sup.1 is an alkyl, alkenyl or alkylphenyl group,n has an absolute value of 2, 3 or 4 and an average value of 2.0 to 2.5 andx is 10 to 200.The compounds, which can be used as emulsifiers, solubilizers and for thickening aqueous solutions which contain anionic surfactants, particularly in cosmetics and for personal grooming, are distinguished by a content of low molecular weight components, which is smaller compared to that of products obtained by copolymerization.

Abstract: Betaine group-containing polysaccharides with recurring anhydroglucose units of the average, general formula ##STR1## are disclosed. In this formula the R.sup.1 groups are the same or different and represent methyl, ##STR2## in which n=2 or 3, m=0 to 10, p=0 to 10 and R.sup.2 is a hydrogen atom or the betaine group ##STR3## in which R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are the same or different and represent an alkyl group with 1 to 4 carbon atoms and R.sup.5 is a divalent aliphatic hydrocarbon group with 1 to 10 carbon atoms, with the proviso that at least 0.5% of the R.sup.1 groups in the polysaccharide molecule represent the betaine group.Also disclosed is a method for the synthesis of these compounds and their use in cosmetic preparations, expecially for the care of the hair. In addition, novel compounds of the general formula ##STR4## are disclosed as intermediates in which the substituents R.sup.3, R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 have the above meaning.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for the preparation of active magnesium hydride-magnesium-hydrogen storage systems, which reversibly absorb hydrogen, with addition of a catalyst for the absorption of hydrogen with the formation of hydride. Magnesium hydride particles.ltoreq.400 .mu.m in diameter are added in an amount of at least 1.2% by weight, based on the magnesium to be hydrogenated, as catalyst during the first hydrogenation to the finely divided magnesium to be hydrogenated. The hydrogenation is carried out at a temperature of .gtoreq.250.degree. C. and a pressure of 0.5 to 5 MPa. The method is carried out with intensive stirring of the material that is being reacted.

Abstract: Betaine group-containing polysaccharides with recurring anhydroglucose units of the average, general formula ##STR1## are disclosed. In this formula the R.sup.1 groups are the same or different and represent methyl, (C.sub.n H.sub.2n O).sub.m R.sup.2 or ##STR2## in which n=2 or 3, m=0 to 10, p=0 to 10 and R.sup.2 is a hydrogen atom or the betaine group ##STR3## in which R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are the same or different and represent an alkyl group with 1 to 4 carbon atoms and R.sup.5 is a divalent aliphatic hydrocarbon group with 1 to 10 carbon atoms, with the proviso that at least 0.5% of the R.sup.1 groups in the polysaccharide molecule represent the betaine group.Also disclosed is a method for the synthesis of these compounds and their use in cosmetic preparations, especially for the care of the hair. In addition, novel compounds of the general formula ##STR4## are disclosed as intermediates in which the substituents R.sup.3, R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 have the above meaning.

Abstract: A method for the preparation of active magnesium hydride-magnesium-hydrogen storage systems, which absorb hydrogen reversibly is disclosed. Finely divided magnesium is doped with nickel for this purpose. A pressure reactor is charged with a mixture of finely divided magnesium and an amount of nickel sufficient for the doping. Tetracarbonyl nickel is produced in the pressure reactor and subsequently decomposed. Carbon monoxide is then withdrawn from the pressure reactor and the doped magnesium obtained is hydrogenated at temperature of .gtoreq.300.degree. C. and elevated pressure.

Abstract: A composition is disclosed which is useful for the water-repellent impregnation of porous mineral building materials. The composition is based on organosilicon compounds which contain alkoxy groups and comprises an emulsion which contains 2.5 to 25% by weight of an alkoxysilane of the formulaR.sup.1 -Si(OR.sup.2).sub.3whereinR.sup.1 is an alkyl group with 3 to 12 carbon atoms andR.sup.2 is a methyl or ethyl group, 2 to 20% by weight of an alkoxysiloxane of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.3 is an alkyl group with 1 to 6 carbon atomsa is 0.8 to 1.2 andb is 0.2 to 1.2,0.01 to 5% by weight of an emulsifier, 0.01 to 0.1% by weight of fillers with an effective surface area of at least 40 m.sup.2 /g and 49.9 to 95.48% by weight of water. The composition has a long shelf life and, due to its high penetration, a high water-repellent effect on the surface, as well as deep within, all mineral building materials.

Abstract: Betain group-containing derivatives of carboxymethylcellulose are disclosed. They are characterized in that all or a portion of the carboxymethyl groups are or is replaced by groups of the general formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is hydrogen or methyl group,R.sup.2 is a divalent aliphatic hydrocarbon group with 2 to 5 carbon atoms,R.sup.3, R.sup.4 is an alkyl group with 1 to 4 carbon atoms,R.sup.5 is a divalent aliphatic hydrocarbon group with 1 to 10 carbon atoms,with the proviso that, on the average, at least 0.1 betaine groups are contained for each anhydroglucose unit of the polymeric molecule.Also, a method for the synthesis of these compounds and their use in cosmetic preparations, especially for the care of hair, are disclosed. In addition, novel derivatives of carboxymethylcellulose with tertiary amino groups are taught as intermediates. In these derivatives, all or a portion of these groups are or is replaced by groups of the general formula ##STR2## in which the substituents R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.

Abstract: To demulsify water-containing crude oil, selected polyoxyalkylene-polysiloxane block copolymers are described.The demulsifiers are used in amounts of less than 200 ppm based on the crude oil.

Abstract: Derivatives of carboxymethylcellulose are disclosed in which all or a portion of the carboxymethyl groups are replaced by groups of the general formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 is a hydrogen or methyl group,R.sup.2 is a divalent aliphatic hydrocarbon group with 2 to 5 carbon atoms,R.sup.3, R.sup.4 are alkyl groups with 1 to 4 carbon atoms,R.sup.5 is an alkyl group with 1 to 4 carbon atoms or a benzyl group,X is a halogen or sulfate group or a sulfonic acid group,with the proviso that, on the average, at least 0.1 quaternary ammonium groups are contained per anhydroglucose unit of the polymeric molecule.The invention furthermore relates to derivatives of carboxymethylcellulose, in which all or a portion of the carboxymethyl groups are replaced by groups of the general formula ##STR2## in which the substituents R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 have the above meaning, with the proviso that, on the average, at least 0.

Abstract: Disclosed are pour point depressants of the general, average formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 is alkyl with 18 to 36 carbon atoms with the proviso, that at least 40% of the alkyl groups have at least 22 carbon atoms,R.sup.2 is hydrogen, methyl or an entity containing polar groups, it being possible for R.sup.2 to have different meanings within the average molecule,N.gtoreq.30 andM=0 to n/2.Also disclosed are crude oils containing from 0.005 to 0.15 weight percent of the above compounds and a process for reducing the pour point of crude oils by incorporating therein said compounds, optionally in a solvent.

Abstract: Silicic acid or silica particles having initially surface-located hydroxyl groups are modified by replacing at least partially the hydroxyl groups by an organic group to impart the particles with emulsion-breaking and foam-destroying properties. Processes for preparing the modified particles are also disclosed.

Abstract: Polysiloxanes of the general formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is the same or different and represents alkyl or phenyl,R.sup.2 is the same as R.sup.1 or represents the C.sub.n F.sub.2n+1 (CH.sub.2).sub.2 O--, in which n is a whole number from 4 to 16, with the proviso that no more than 90% of R.sup.2 has the meaning of R.sup.1,andx=5 to 100 andy=0 to 10.The polysiloxanes are effective defoamers of preparations containing organic solvents or of crude oil and may be synthesized from preferably equilibrated hydrogensiloxanes by reaction with C.sub.n F.sub.2n+1 (CH.sub.2).sub.2 OH.