Abstract: A process for the preparation of 4-hydroxyalkylamino-2-nitro-anisoles of the general formula (I) wherein m is 2 or 3; by reaction of a 4-halogeno-3-nitro-aniline of formula (II) with a chloroalkyl-chloroformate of formula (III), alkaline ring closure of the resulting carbamate and nucleophilic replacement of the halogeno atom by a methoxy group to form a derivative of formula (IV), and finally ring opening of the resulting cyclic carbamate by treatment with methanolic alkali metal hydroxide, followed by neutralization with inorganic or organic acids, wherein the complete reaction is executed in a non-aqueous medium; as well as process for the preparation of 2-amino-4-hydroxyalkylamino-anisoles of formula (V)

Abstract: The present invention relates to agents for coloring keratin fibers which comprise at least one zwitterionic azo dye of the general formula (I) where R1 is an alkylsulfonate radical of the formula (II),

Abstract: A process for the preparation of 4-hydroxyalkylamino-2-nitro-anisoles of the general formula (I) wherein m is 2 or 3; by reaction of a 4-halogeno-3-nitro-aniline of formula (II) with a chloroalkyl-chloroformate of formula (III), alkaline ring closure of the resulting carbamate and nucleophilic replacement of the halogeno atom by a methoxy group to form a derivative of formula (IV), and finally ring opening of the resulting cyclic carbamate by treatment with methanolic alkali metal hydroxide, followed by neutralization with inorganic or organic acids, wherein the complete reaction is executed in a non-aqueous medium; as well as process for the preparation of 2-amino-4-hydroxyalkylamino-anisoles of formula (V).

Abstract: The object of the present invention is new pyrazole azomethines of Formula (I), (Ia), or (Ib), as well as agents containing these compounds for oxidative coloring of keratin fibers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to agents for coloring keratin fibers which comprise at least one zwitterionic azo dye of the general formula (I) where R1 is an alkylsulfonate radical of the formula (II),

Abstract: This subject invention relates to novel dihydrazide compounds useful as dot-promoting agents in photographic image systems, methods for making them, and to photographic materials which comprise these compounds.

Abstract: This subject invention relates to novel dihydrazide compounds useful as dot-promoting agents in photographic image systems, methods for making them, and to photographic materials which comprise these compounds.

Abstract: An electromagnetic valve for handling fluid media has a valve mechanism which includes at least one valve seat and a valve-closing member which cooperates with the valve seat or seats. The motion of the valve-closing member is controlled by linkage that is connected to the moving arm of an electromagnet, while a return spring urges the armature in the direction opposite to the magnetic force. In order to permit the seating of the armature against a stop at the limit of its energized travel, while exerting a calibrated force on the valve seat, the armature is permitted to travel beyond the point at which the valve-closing member is arrested. The additional motion of the armature takes place against the force of an auxiliary spring which compresses during that part of the motion. When the coil is de-energized, the auxiliary spring urges the armature back into direct contact with the linkage, whereafter the motion transfer is loss-free.

Abstract: An electromagnetic valve is equipped with a signal generator which operates in dependence on the positions assumed by the internal valve mechanism and which represents a relatively small unit which is attached in various positions to the housing of the magnetic actuator mechanism of the valve. The signal generator has at least one electrical switch which is actuated mechanically by a pin which transmits the motions of the armature to the switch without any appreciable interference with the operation of the magnetic mechanism. The switch is mounted within a housing on an insert which may be located in various positions relative to the housing and may suitably be a microswitch. Thesignal generator housing is sealingly attached to a mounting bracket which, in turn, is mounted on the housing of the magnetic actuator of the valve. The passage of the actuating pin is sealed against the outside by appropriate seals.