Abstract: An anti-fouling composition comprising a carrier, and a binder, the improvement which comprises an effective amount of at least one insecticide. The composition is applied to the surfaces of articles which come into contact with seawater or brackish water, especially wood. Other conventional anti-fouling agents may also be present.

Abstract: Novel benzotriazoles of the formula ##STR1## in which R, X.sup.1, X.sup.2, X.sup.3, X.sup.4 and Y have the meanings given in the description,and their acid addition salts and metal salt complexes,a process for the preparation of these substances and their use as microbicides in crop protection and in material protection.

Abstract: The present application relates to new active compound combinations composed, on the one hand, of prior art compounds metaconazole, 5-[(4-chlorophenyl)methyl]-2,2-dimethyl-1-(1H-1,2,4-triazol-1-yl-methyl)cy clopentanol and imidacloprid, 1-[(6-chloro-3-pyridinyl)-methyl]-4,5-dihydro-N-nitro-1H-imidazole-2-amine , and, on the other hand, of other prior-art active compounds, the combinations being extremely suitable for the protection of wood products.

Abstract: N-sulfonyliminodithio compounds have the formula (I), in which R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 stand for optionally substituted alkyl, alkenyl or alkinyl, and Ar stands for optionally substituted aryl; also disclosed are processes for preparing these compounds and their use for plant and material protection.

Abstract: Novel benzimidazole derivatives of the formula ##STR1## R.sup.1, R.sup.2, X.sup.1, X.sup.2, X.sup.3, X.sup.4 and Y are each as defined in the description,and metal salt complexes thereof,a process for preparing these compounds and their use as microbicides in crop protection and in teh protection of materials.

Abstract: The present application relates to the use of combinations of active compounds composed of phenolic active compounds and azole compounds for the preservation of animal hides and leather.

Abstract: A drink preservative for sterilizing drinks containing:a) K-sorbate and/or Na-benzoate;b) ascorbic acid; andc) dimethyl dicarbonate;a method for sterilizing and preserving drinks by incorporating the drink preservative into drinks; and drinks preserved with the drink preservative.

Abstract: A description is given of novel and know 1,3,2-benzodithiazole 1-oxides of the formula (I) ##STR1## and of their preparation and use for protecting industrial materials against infestation by microorganisms.

Abstract: New benzothiophenecarboxamide S-oxides of the formula (I) ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 represents optionally substituted alkyl, or represents alkenyl or alkinyl, or represents in each case optionally substituted cycloalkyl or cycloalkylalkyl, or represents in each case optionally substituted aralkyl, aralkenyl, aralkinyl or aryl andR.sup.2 represents hydrogen or optionally substituted alkyl, orR.sup.1 and R.sup.2 together with the nitrogen atom to which they are bonded represent an optionally substituted heterocycle,R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 independently of one another in each case represent hydrogen, halogen, cyano, nitro, alkyl, alkoxy, alkylthio, halogenoalkyl, halogenoalkoxy or halogenoalkylthio, andR.sup.1 represents hydrogen or halogen,a process for their preparation, and their use as microbicides in plant protection and in the protection of materials.New intermediates for the preparation of substances of the formula (I).

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel thiazolylpyrazolinones, a process for their preparation and their use for the protection of technical materials.

Abstract: This application relates to new thiocarbamoyl compounds of the formula (I) ##STR1## in which R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 have the meanings given in the description.

Abstract: The application relates to emulsion paints which are protected against fungal infestation by the use of N-alkyl-benzothiophene-2-carboxamide S,S-dioxides.

Abstract: Polyaspartic acid is prepared by reacting maleic anhydride and ammonia to give maleamic acid, polymerizing the maleamic acid and subsequently hydrolyzing the product to give polyaspartic acid or a salt thereof.

Abstract: Rhizocticines of the formula ##STR1## in which X represents hydrogen or a hydrophobic amino acid radical and Y represents a basic amino acid radical, the C2 atoms of the amino acid radicals having the L-configuration, and protected derivatives and salts thereof.The compounds are obtained from culture broths of Bacillus subtilis or synthetically and have especially fungicidal action.