Abstract: The present invention provides novel phosphorus-containing organosilicon compounds which can be prepared in a simple manner using readily obtainable starting materials, which are hydrophilic to water-soluble and whose hydrophilicity or water-solubility can be specifically controlled by modification of the phosphorus-containing organosilicon compounds.

Abstract: Water-repellent plaster compositions comprising the constituents(A) 100 parts by weight of gypsum plaster,(B) from 0.05 to 50 parts by weight of oxide or hydroxide of alkali or alkaline earth metals or a mixture thereof, and(C) from 0.05 to 20 parts by weight of an organopolysiloxane which has hydroxyl and/or alkoxy groups bonded to silicon atoms.

Abstract: Plaster is rendered water-repellent by impregnation with organosiloxanes containing Si-bonded hydrogen atoms and with alkali metal silicate. In particular, the water-repellent action is improved in the case of shaped plaster articles treated at high drying temperatures.

Abstract: A process for impregnating wood and wood products wherein the wood is treated with a composition comprising;(A) a salt of an organic or inorganic acid and an organopolysiloxane which contains SiC-bonded radicals with basic nitrogen in amounts of at least 0.5% by weight of basic nitrogen, based on the weight of this organopolysiloxane,(B) a water-repellent active compound which is not solid at 20.degree. C. under 1020 hPa, with the proviso that the water-repellent active compound can also be an organosilicon compound which is solid at 20.degree. C. under 1020 hPa and dissolves under these conditions to the extent of more than 50 parts by weight in 100 parts by weight of (A), if appropriate mixed with an organosilicon compound containing basic nitrogen in amounts of 0% to 0.5% by weight, based on the weight of this organosilicon compound, and/or silicic acid esters, and(c) water.Wood and wood products treated with the composition described above exhibit substantially reduced water absorption.

Abstract: Compositions for the impregnation of mineral building materials, which comprise(A) salts of organic or inorganic acids and an organopolysiloxane siloxane or mixture of organopolysiloxanes containing SiC-bonded radicals containing basic nitrogen, in amounts of at least 0.5% by weight, based on the weight of the organopolysiloxane, optionally(B) an organosilicon compound containing basic nitrogen, in amounts of 0 to 0.5% by weight, based on the weight of the organosilicon compound, and(C) a fluorine-containing organic or organosilicon compound.

Abstract: A process for preparing aqueous emulsions from high-molecular-weight organopolysiloxanes which are solid at room temperature, in the absence of organic solvents, which comprises dissolving the high-molecular-weight organopolysiloxane which is solid at room temperature in a low-molecular-weight organo(poly)siloxane which is liquid at room temperature, and emulsifying this solution with water in the presence of an emulsifier and other additives, if desired.

Abstract: Aqueous emulsions of (A) an organopolysiloxane comprising aliphatic radicals that are bonded to silicon via oxygen which have a molecular weight of at least 620 g/mol, and (B) an emulsifier containing a salt of a water-soluble organic or inorganic acid and a polysiloxane which contains siloxane units having monovalent SiC-bonded radicals with basic nitrogen, in which the basic nitrogen is present in an amount of at least 0.5 percent by weight based on the weight of the polysiloxane, and not more than 5 percent by weight of a water-soluble solvent or octanols, based on the weight of the emulsifier (B).These emulsions may be used to impart hydrophobic properties to mineral substances by applying the emulsions to the mineral substances after they have been molded. These emulsions may also be used to impart hydrophobic properties to inorganic binding agents or they may be used as binding agents for inorganic fibrous materials or as binding agents in aqueous paints.

Abstract: A fastening mechanism for mounting operating equipment or the like, particularly on electric household equipment has bayonet catch-like tension members for engaging in a panel. Each tension member can have in a slightly resiliently movable region on one side, a shoulder surface for the inclined supporting on the outside of the panel and on the other side can have a wedge surface for the self-cutting engagement in a boundary edge of a passage opening of the panel. Accompanied by self-compensating position adaptation, the tension member is not only braced with the shoulder surface under pretension against the outside of the panel, but is also wedged at right angles thereto in the passage opening.

Abstract: A controller has an axially releasable locking unit operable to prevent rotation of a regulating shaft from at least one locking position, without first axially moving the regulating shaft. This push-to-turn or pull-to-turn locking unit is arranged entirely outside of a housing of the controller, and is arranged with mounting particulars matched to those of the controller such that the same controller assembly can be used interchangeably either with a push-to-turn locking unit or without such a unit.

Abstract: Plastic foams are prepared by reacting a compound containing Si-bonded hydrogen and at least one SiC-bonded radical having a basic nitrogen atom in the same molecule with a hydroxyl-containing compound.

Abstract: Transparent aqueous organopolysiloxane compositions comprising (A) a salt of a water-soluble organic or inorganic acid and a polysiloxane, which contains in addition to the other siloxane units siloxane units containing SiC-bonded monovalent radicals having basic nitrogen atoms in an amount of at least 0.5 percent by weight, based on the weight of the polysiloxane; and (B) an organic silicon compound having basic nitrogen atoms in an amount of from 0 to 0.5 percent by weight, based on the weight of the organic silicon compound; and when constituent (B) does not contain at least one organic silicon compound having a molecular weight greater than 600 g/mol in an amount of at least 0.1 part per part by weight of contituent (A), then an organic solvent (C) is present in an amount up to about 5 percent by weight based on the weight of constituent (A), in which the organic solvent is soluble in water up to about 1 part by weight per 100 parts by weight of water at 20.degree. C. and 1020 hPa (abs.

Abstract: A temperature control apparatus, for example a hydraulic temperature regulator or thermal cut-out, comprises three interchangeably interconnected subassemblies, namely: a box-like sheet metal casing with an adjusting mechanism; an operating member comprising a hydraulic expansion box and a transmission lever with overload protection; and, a plurality of switch components to be inserted in holders on the casing. The switch components comprise a snap switch base and a snap switch operationally fitted therein, together with the corresponding flat connecting pieces.One or more of such snap switch subassemblies can be fitted to the casing, in order to provide a single-pole or multipole switch.

Abstract: Arrangement for the prevention of crack formations at the inside surfaces of feedwater line nozzles (13) which open into pressure vessels, especially nuclear reactor pressure vessels or steam generators. The feedwater is introduced into the water/steam space (II) of the pressure vessel (DE) via a substantially horizontal line section (140) and a rising line section (141) following downstream thereof up to the overflow edges U at the end of the flow travel of the rising line section (141). From there, the feedwater is admixed to the medium in the water/steam space (II) or the descent space (8) of the pressure vessel (DE) via a downward-directed line section (141) and optionally, via a ring feedline (12) connected thereto. This prevents temperature stratification due to backflow of warmer water in the nozzle. It is important here to make the ratio A.sub.n /D.sub.i as small as possible. In practice it has been found to be feasible to provide a ratio which is approximately within the limits 0.5 and 2. (A.sub.

Abstract: A dyestuff useful for dyeing and printing synthetic, hydrophobic fibers or mixtures thereof with cellulose fibers and stable under dyeing conditions is a .beta.-modification of a compound of the formula ##STR1## having an X-ray diffraction pattern under Cu-K.alpha.-radiation with high intensity lines at a diffraction angle in .theta. degrees of 3.75, 6.40 and 12.35;medium intensity lines at a diffraction angle in .theta. degrees of 6.60, 7.30, 7.60, 7.90, 8.10, 8.35, 9.30, 9.70, 9.90, 10.20, 10.50, 12.70 and 13.90;and low intensity lines at a diffraction angle in .theta. degrees of 5.65, 8.75, 11.25, 11.70, 13.35, 15.10 and 15.55; which is prepared by heating at 50.degree.-150.degree. C. the .alpha.-modification of said compound, which is unstable under dyeing conditions.

Abstract: A cooking and/or heat-maintaining unit comprises a main heating element and an auxiliary element adjacent thereto. A control therefor comprises a regulating or control device having a rotary setting member with a shaft for adjusting the power or temperature, as well as a switching member for switching an additional heating system on or off, the switching member having a switching shaft arranged coaxially with the shaft on the setting member. The switching member is operable by rotation of the setting member to a given angular setting, the setting member and switching member being independent until the angular setting is reached. The switching member preferably further comprises a quick-action switch with stable limiting positions, operable by the setting member, and which in one of the limiting positions operates a contact for switching the additional heating system on.

Abstract: A mounting arrangement is provided for mounting a sensing box in an opening in an electric hot plate on which a cooking vessel is to stand. The sensing box is connected via a capillary tube to a controller and is pressed toward the cooking vessel by the force of a spring. The mounting arrangement comprises a holding member having a plurality of arms relative to which the sensing box is axially movable to a limited extent and which supports the pressing spring and holds resilient catch elements for securing the holding member on the hot plate. A spreader member limits the inward pressing of the sensing box into the opening by resting on the sensing box in its outer peripheral region.

Abstract: A steam generator has a preheater for preheating feed-water supplied from an external source, the preheater receiving its heat from the steam generator's heat exchanger. If the supply of feed-water to the steam generator is reduced while the heat exchanger maintains its heat output, the feed-water is overheated. To prevent this, some of the already heated feed-water in the steam generator is fed to the feed-water entering the preheater, this raising the feed-water's temperature relative to the temperature of the heat exchanger, reducing the rate of exchange of the heat from the heat exchanger to feed-water in the preheater, and by this control preventing overheating of the water in the preheater.