Abstract: The invention relates to a novel chemical route to 3,4-diaryl-4,5-dihydro-(1H)-pyrazole-1-carbox-amidine derivatives, known as potent cannabinoid-CB1 receptor antagonists, and to novel intermediates of these compounds. The synthetic route produced considerably higher yields than those reported, without the use of corrosive reagents. The process concerns the preparation of a compound of formula (I): wherein the symbols have the meanings given in the description.

Abstract: Stabilized chlorine-containing polymer compositions comprising a chlorine-containing polymer and a stabilizer mixture comprising:a) at least one cyclic or non-cyclic, sterically hindered amine,b) at least one organic zinc compound and/or inorganic zinc compound from the series consisting of carbonates, chlorides, sulfates, oxides, hydroxides, basic oxides and mixed oxides, andc) at least one compound from the series consisting of the crystalline alkali metal/alkaline earth metal aluminosilicates, and, if desired,d) at least one 1,3-diketone and/ore) at least one organic or inorganic calcium compound.Polymer compositions of this type are preferably employed for slush mould and crash pad applications.

Abstract: Chlorine-containing polymers can be stabilized against thermal and actinic degradation by addition of a) a sterically hindered amine, b) a zinc compound, c) a calcium, magnesium and/or barium compound, and d) a 1,3-dicarbonyl compound. Other additives such as phosphites or epoxides can further improve the stabilization.

Abstract: Chlorine-containing polymers can be stabilised against thermal and actinic degradation by addition of a sterically hindered amine and a zinc compound in the absence of other organometallic compounds. It is preferred additionally to add a 1,3-dicarbonyl compound.

Abstract: The invention relates to compositions comprising 20-80% of a vinyl chloride homopolymer (PVC) and 80-20% of at least one copolymer selected from the group consisting of polystyrene/polyethylene/butylene, acrylate/rubber, acrylate/rubber/styrene, acrylonitrile/styrene/acrylate, ABS, NBR, NAR, SAN, EVA and modified EVA, which compositions are stabilized with at least one tin compound of formula(n-C.sub.12 H.sub.25).sub.2 Sn[S(CH.sub.2).sub.n COOR].sub.2 (I) or(n-C.sub.12 H.sub.25)Sn[S(CH.sub.2).sub.n COOR.sup.1 ].sub.3 (II)or with a mixture of compounds of formulae I and II, wherein n is 1 or 2 and R and R.sup.1 are each independently of the other C.sub.6 -C.sub.18 alkyl. These compositions have improved heat storage properties and are particularly suitable for fabricating sheets and hollow bodies for use in the automotive industry.