Abstract: A compound of formula I ##STR1## in which R, R.sub.1, R.sub.10 and R.sub.11 are organic radicals. These compounds are suitable as U.V. absorbers.

Abstract: A compound of formula I ##STR1## in which R to R.sub.5 are organic radicals, for use as a light stabilizer in polymeric systems.

Abstract: A liquid concentrate comprising an oxamide and a 2,2,6,6-tetraalkylpiperidine compound dissolved in an organic solvent is useful for the UV-stabilization of hardenable liquid finishes, particularly automotive finishes.

Abstract: A compopund containing one or more units of formula I ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 is --CH.sub.2 C.sub.1-4 alkyl or --CH.sub.3 or both groups R.sub.1 form --(CH.sub.2).sub.5 --;R.sub.2 is --CH.sub.2 C.sub.1-4 alkyl or --CH.sub.3 or both groups R.sub.2 form --(CH.sub.2).sub.5 --;R.sub.3 is furylmethyl, unsubstituted C.sub.1-18 alkyl; C.sub.1-4 alkyl monosubstituted by phenyl, the phenyl group of which is unsubstituted or substituted by 1 to 3 groups selected from --OH and C.sub.1-8 alkyl; C.sub.2-8 alkyl monosubstituted by C.sub.1-4 alkoxy; phenyl, unsubstituted or substituted by 1 to 3 groups selected from C.sub.1-8 alkyl and --OH; or cyclohexy, unsubstituted or monosubstituted by C.sub.1-8 alkyl or --OH.These compounds are useful as light stabilizers for polymeric material.

Abstract: A compound useful as a light-stabilizer for polymeric material of formula I ##STR1## in which R is hydrogen, oxygen, C.sub.1-8 alkyl or --CO--R.sub.5, where R.sub.5 is --C(R.sub.10).dbd.CH.sub.2, C.sub.1-6 alkyl, phenyl, --CO--O--C.sub.1-4 alkyl or --NR.sub.7 R.sub.8 and where R.sub.7 is hydrogen, C.sub.1-12 alkyl, C.sub.5-6 -cycloalkyl, phenyl, phenylC.sub.1-4 alkyl or C.sub.1-12 alkylphenyl and R.sub.8 is C.sub.1-12 alkyl or hydrogen;each R.sub.1, independently, is --CH.sub.3 or --CH.sub.2 (C.sub.1-4 alkyl) or both groups R.sub.1 form a group --(CH.sub.2).sub.5 --;each R.sub.2, independently, is --CH.sub.3 or --CH.sub.2 (C.sub.1-4 alkyl) or both groups R.sub.2 form a group --(CH.sub.2).sub.5);R.sub.10 is hydrogen or C.sub.1-4 alkyl; andR.sub.4 is an amide- or ester-forming group.

Abstract: both R.sub.1 's and CH.sub.3 or together form --CH.sub.2).sub.5 ;both R.sub.2 's are CH.sub.3 or together form --CH.sub.2).sub.5 ;R.sub.3 has a significance of R, independently of R, except for oxygen;X is --O--, --NH-- or ##STR2## m is an integer from 1 to 4 inclusive; R.sub.4 is a saturated or unsaturated aliphatic group unsubstituted or substituted by one or two groups selected from --OH and C.sub.1-4 alkoxy and which can be interrupted by an oxygen or sulphur atom; or an aromatic group unsubstituted or substituted by one or two groups selected from --OH, C.sub.1-4 alkyl and C.sub.1-4 alkoxy are useful as U.V. light stabilizers in polymeric organic compounds.

Abstract: These compounds are useful as light stabilizers in polymeric systems. ##STR1## in which R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are organic radicals.

Abstract: A method for preparing a compound of formula I ##STR1## in which X is O or S;both groups R together with the two carbon atoms to which they are attached form a fused aromatic group;R.sub.1 is an organic radical; andn is 0, 1, 2 or 3comprising reacting a compound of formula II ##STR2## where R, R.sub.1 and n are defined above and where each R.sub.3, independently, is C.sub.1-12 alkoxy or one R.sub.3 is C.sub.1-12 alkoxy and the other R.sub.3 is halogen,with elemental sulphur in an alkaline medium, a metal sulphide or a metal hydrosulphide.Compounds of formula I and formula II are useful as photoinitiators.

Abstract: Oxalanilides of formula I ##STR1## in which R is C.sub.6-22 alkyl or C.sub.6-22 alkoxyR.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are independently, hydrogen, C.sub.1-8 alkyl, C.sub.1-12 alkoxy, C.sub.1-12 alkylthio, phenoxy or phenylthio; provided that R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 may not both be selected from alkylthio, phenoxy and phenylthio;and R.sub.3 is hydrogen or C.sub.1-8 alkylcertain of which are novel, are useful as UV-stabilizers in organic polymers and organic polymer-containing coatings, particularly automotive finishes. The compounds have low volatility and excellent solubility in organic solvents such as are used in liquid finishes.

Abstract: 1,3-dihydroxy-4,6-bis-4'-(2',2',6',6',-tetramethylpiperidyl) benzene, its 1'-alkyl or 1'-(substituted alkyl) derivatives and monomeric or polymeric products derived from these compounds by substitution of 1- and 3-hydroxy groups and/or by the linking of hydroxy groups on adjacent units through a bridging groups, are useful as light and heat stabilizers for polymeric organic materials.Corresponding bis(3',4'-dehydro) unsaturated compounds are useful as intermediates.

Abstract: Oxalanilides of formula I ##STR1## in which R is C.sub.6-22 alkyl or C.sub.6-22 alkoxyR.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are independently, hydrogen, C.sub.1-8 alkyl, C.sub.1-12 alkoxy, C.sub.1-12 alkylthio, phenoxy or phenylthio; provided that R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 may not both be selected from alkylthio, phenoxy and phenylthio;andR.sub.3 is hydrogen or C.sub.1-8 alkylcertain of which are novel, are useful as UV-stabilizers in organic polymers and organic polymer-containing coatings, particularly automotive finishes. The compounds have low volatility and excellent solubility in organic solvents such as are used in liquid finishes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a photopolymerization process comprising irradiating a photopolymerizable material with U.V. light of wave length 250 to 400 nm in the presence of a photosensitizing amount of a photoinitiator of formula I, ##STR1## in which R is hydrogen or halogenR.sub.1 is alkyl, cycloalkyl, benzyl, optionally substituted phenyl or (a) ##STR2## either R.sub.2 is optionally substituted alkyl, benzyl, C.sub.6 H.sub.5 --CH.dbd.CH--, 2-thienyl, 2-furyl, 2-(3-chloro)benzothienyl or optionally substituted phenyl, andR.sub.3 is hydrogen or R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 form a radical of formula (b) ##STR3## in which X is a direct bond, --O--, --S--, --CH.sub.2 --, ##STR4## and R.sub.4 and R' have one of the significances of R.sub.2 and R, respectively,with the proviso that when R.sub.1 is (a) R.sub.3 is hydrogen and R.sub.2 and R.sub.4 are free from halogen atoms.

Abstract: The present invention concerns novel photopolymerizable formulations which comprise a photopolymerizable system in association with a photosensitizing amount of the compound of formula ##STR1## WHEREIN R is an unsubstituted or substituted binuclear aromatic group, e.g. phenoxy phenyl,M is 0, 1 or 2 andHal is halogen.

Abstract: The present invention concerns certain novel compounds falling under the general formula: ##STR1## WHEREIN R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are substituents, e.g. alkyl and Me is hydrogen or a metal cation.The compounds are useful stabilizers of organic material against the degradative effect of heat, oxidation and U.V. light.

Abstract: New ultraviolet light-absorbing compounds of the formula ##STR1## IN WHICH R.sub.1 is a substituent, e.g. alkyl,R.sub.2 is a substituent, e.g. alkyl,R.sub.3 is hydrogen or a substituent, e.g. alkyl,N is 1, 2 or 3, andR is an n-valent, optionally substituted benzene radical, or a 1- or 2-valent naphthalene or heterocyclic radical, which are producible by known processes. Such compounds are useful as stabilizers of organic materials, particularly plastics materials, against the degrading action of ultraviolet light and can be either applied as a coating on the organic material, or incorporated therein.Such compounds are useful as stabilizers of organic materials, particularly plastics materials, against the degrading action of ultraviolet light and can be either applied as a coating on the organic material, or incorporated therein.

Abstract: The present invention concerns novel nickel complexes (I) possessing U.V. stabilizing properties characterized by bearing per molecule 2 monodentate nickel coordinated 1,3-hydrocarbyl-4-(greater than C.sub.1)-acyl-pyrazole-5-oxy ligands and one bidentate or two monodentate nickel coordinated primary or secondary amine ligands, and their use as U.V. stabilizers for e.g. plastics materials.

Abstract: The present invention concerns novel 2-hydroxybenzophenone derivatives and metal complexes thereof of the formula: ##STR1## wherein Z.sub.1, Z.sub.2, Y.sub.1 and Y.sub.2 are each, independently, hydrogen or a substituent, at least one of Y.sub.1 and Y.sub.2 being a group ##STR2## wherein, R.sub.1 is alkyl R.sub.2 is hydrogen or a substituent andA is oxygen, sulphur or ##STR3## The compounds are useful for stabilizing organic material, e.g. plastics, against degradation under the influence of U.V. radiation.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a novel method of stabilizing organic material susceptible to degradation under the effect of heat, oxidation or ultra-violet light which comprises treating said material with a compound of the formula: ##STR1## WHEREIN R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are substituents, e.g. alkyl and Me is hydrogen or a metal cation.

Abstract: New ultraviolet light-absorbing compounds of the formula ##SPC1##In whichR.sub.1 is a substituent, e.g. alkyl,R.sub.2 is a substituent, e.g. alkyl,R.sub.3 is hydrogen or a substituents, e.g. alkyl,n is 1, 2 or 3, andR is an n-valent, optionally substituted benzene radical, or a 1- or 2-valent naphthalene or heterocyclic radical,Which are producible by known processes.Such compounds are useful as stabilizers of organic materials, particularly plastics materials, against the degrading action of ultraviolet light and can be either applied as a coating on the organic material, or incorporated therein.

Abstract: The present invention concerns novel pyrazole (5) pyrazolone (5) metal complexes of the formula ##SPC1##Wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are substituents and Me is a transition metal,Useful in stabilizing sensitive organic material against the degradative effect of U.V. light.