Abstract: Organic materials which possess outstanding stability to oxidative, thermal or light-induced degradation comprise as stabilizers at least one compound of the formula (I) wherein the general symbols are as defined in claim 1. The compounds of formula I are especially useful as stabilizers for protecting polymers and lubricants against oxidative, thermal or light-induced degradation and as scavengers for oxidized developer in color photographic material.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of highly sterically hindered nitroxyl radicals or of quinone methides or of mixtures thereof as in-can stabilizers for UV-curable resins.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel O-dialkylamino-isoureas and polymerizable compositions comprising these O-dialkylamino-isoureas of compounds of the general formula (I). The invention further relates to the use of O-dialkylamino-isoureas as polymerization initiators, especially to prepare coatings or for controlled degradation of polyolefins.

Abstract: The present invention relates to curable compositions comprising a thermolatent amidine base and an organic material which is polymerisable or crosslinkable with a basic or nucleophilic catalyst. In particular, the invention relates to curable coating compositions, especially powder coating compositions, and curable adhesive compositions, as well as to the use a thermo-latent amidine base as a curing catalyst for thermally induced base- catalyzed polymerisation or crosslinking reactions.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel composition comprising hydroxylamine esters and thio compounds, which are suitable for lowering the molecular weight of polypropylene, propylene copolymers or polypropylene blends and result in an excellent degradation performance at temperatures below 220° C.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel composition comprising hydroxylamine esters and thio compounds, which are suitable for lowering the molecular weight of polypropylene, propylene copolymers or polypropylene blends and result in an excellent degradation performance at temperatures below 220° C.

Abstract: Cationic 2,2,6,6-tetraalkylpiperidinyl alkoxyamines of, for example, formula (1a) and (1b) are useful as polymerization initiators/regulators in a controlled stable free radical polymerization process to produce intercalated and/or exfoliated nanoparticles from natural or synthetic clays.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparation of secondary nitroxide radicals from their corresponding secondary amines by oxidation with an organic peracid, comprising the steps a) adding to a reaction vessel a secondary amine, optionally together with an organic solvent and in one batch a base selected from the group consisting of alkali metal, alkaline earth metal or ammonium bicarbonates and alkaline earth metal or ammonium carbonates or mixtures thereof in the form of a solid together with water or as an aqueous slurry; b) dosing a peracid under stirring to the reaction mixture in an amount of 1.0 to 2.5 mol per mol of secondary amine; and c) isolating the organic phase.

Abstract: The invention relates to a dual thermal and ultraviolet radiation curable coating composition, comprising a) at least an ethylenically unsaturated compound; b) a hydroxylamine ester effective to enable IR-curing or NIR-curing of the ethylenically unsaturated compound; c) a photoinitiator effective to enable UV-curing of the ethylenically unsaturated compound; wherein the thermal initiator is a hydroxylamine ester which has a structural element of formula (1) or formula (1) or a polymeric hydroxylamine ester which has a repetitive structural unit of formula (11) or (I[?) of formula (11) Furthermore, the invention relates to a process for curing a thermal curable coating composition composing hydroxylamine esters as thermal initiators using NIR-curing.

Abstract: The invention relates to new alkoxyamines suitable for hydrosilylation reactions, to siloxane modified alkoxamines and to siloxane modified polymers as well as to their use. The alkoxamines are compounds of formula (I) or (II) wherein A is a group capable of forming a stable free nitroxyl radical A. which is bound via its oxygen atom to the carbon atom; R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 independently of one another are hydrogen, C.sub.1-C.sub.18-alkyl, C.sub.3-C.sub.8cycloalkyl or phenyl which are unsubstituted or substituted by NO.sub.2, halogen, amino, hydroxy, cyano, carboxy, C.sub.1-C.sub.4alkoxy, C.sub.1-C.sub.4alkylthio, C.sub.1-C.sub.4alkylamino or di(C.sub.1-C.sub.4alkyl)amino; R.sub.3, R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 independently of one another are hydrogen or C.sub.1-C.sub.18alkyl or phenyl; or R.sub.3 and R.sub.5 together with the linking group C.dbd.C form a 5 to 12 membered ring; R.sub.6 is X hydrogen or C.sub.1-C.sub.l8alkyl or phenyl; X is O, NH or NR.sub.7, wherein R.sub.7 is C.sub.1-C.sub.18alkyl, C.sub.3-C.sub.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparation of crosslinked polymers bearing nitroxide groups, which are prepared by a method frequently called atom transfer radical addition polymerization (ATRA). A further aspect of the invention is the use of such polymeric crosslinked nitroxides as stabilizers for polymers against the detrimental influences of heat and UV light, as stabilizers against premature polymerization of vinyl aromatic monomers and as active electrode materials in secondary batteries.

Abstract: The invention relates to a stable secondary battery utilizing as active element the oxidation and reduction cycle of a sterically hindered nitroxide radical, which is bonded to a triazine structural element. Further aspects of the invention are a method for providing such a secondary battery, the use of the respective compounds as active elements in secondary batteries and selected novel nitroxide compounds as such.

Abstract: This invention relates to a stable secondary battery utilizing as active principle the oxidation and reduction cycle of a sterically hindered nitroxide radical, a sterically hindered oxoammonium cation, a sterically hindered hydroxylamine or a sterically hindered aminoxide anion containing a piperazin-2,6-dione, a piperazin-2-one or morpholin-2-one structural unit. Further aspects of the invention are a method for providing such a secondary battery, the use of the respective compounds as active elements in secondary batteries and selected novel compounds.

Abstract: This invention relates to overcharge protection and molecular redox shuttles in rechargeable lithium-ion cells. For this, specific nitroxyls or oxoammonium salts are used in the electrolyte. This invention also relates to a method of producing such lithium-ion cells and to a method of recharging such lithium-ion cells. This invention also pertains to some nitroxyls compounds and oxoammonium salts.

Abstract: The invention relates to a radiation curable coating or an ink composition comprising a photoinitiator and a stabilizer blend of a sterically hindered nitroxyl radical and a quinone methide.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel N-substituted imides and polymerizable compositions comprising these N-substituted imides. The invention further relates to the use of N-substituted imides as polymerization initiators.

Abstract: The instant invention relates to cationic alkoxyamines, which are useful as polymerization initiators/regulators in a controlled stable free radical polymerization process to produce intercalated and/or exfoliated nanoparticles from natural or synthetic clays, The invention also relates to improved nanocomposites produced by this process and to the use of these nanocomposite compositions as, for example, coatings, sealants, caulks, adhesives and as plastic additives.

Abstract: The instant invention relates to novel alkoxyamine initiators/regulators containing an ethylenically unsaturated, radically polymerizable group. The compounds are useful for the preparation of complex polymeric architectures. Further aspects of the invention are a polymerizable composition and a polymerization process comprising the alkoxyamine initiators/regulators, a macroinitiator obtainable by said polymerization process and a process for polymerizing with the macroinitiator.

Abstract: The invention relates to a an electrical energy storage device, such as a capacitor or a secondary battery, utilizing as active element the oxidation and reduction cycle of a sterically hindered imidazolidinone nitroxide radical. Further aspects of the invention are a method for providing such an energy storage device, the use of the respective compounds as active elements in energy storage devices and selected novel imidazolidinone nitroxide compounds.

Abstract: The instant invention relates to cationic alkoxyamines, which are useful as polymerization initiators/regulators in a controlled stable free radical polymerization process to produce intercalated and/or exfoliated nanoparticles from natural or synthetic clays. The invention also relates to improved nanocomposites produced by this process and to the use of these nanocomposite compositions as, for example, coatings, sealants, caulks, adhesives and as plastic additives.