Abstract: The invention relates to a colouring composition, preferably an ink for ink jet printing, comprising: (A) 3.0-15.0% by weight of Ti in the form of a titanium compound obtained by a process comprising: (i) reacting at least one titanium alkoxide with water and, optionally, at least one alcohol, thereby obtaining a reaction mixture; (ii) adding glycolic acid in a Ti:acid molar ratio comprised between 1:0.8 and 1:2.0, thereby generating a mixture of water and alcohol comprising an intermediate titanium compound; (iii) optionally, but preferably, removing part of the mixture comprising water and alcohol; (iv) adding at least one compound of formula N(R2)3 with a Ti:N(R2)3 molar ratio comprised between 1:0.20 and 1:1.50; and (v) completely eliminating the alcohol; (B) 0.2-2.

Abstract: Disclosed are 2,6-bis[octadecyloxy]anthraquinone, 1-(4,6-bis[dibutylamino]-[1,3,5]-triazin-2-ylamino)-anthraquinone, 2-(4,6-bis[dibutylamino]-[1,3,5]-triazin-2-ylaminoyanthraquinone, 2,6-bis[4,6-bis[dibutylamino]-[1,3,5]-triazin-2-yloxy]-anthraquinone, 2-(2-ethyl-hexyloxy)-1-octadecyloxy-anthraquinone, 1,2-bis[octadecyloxy]anthraquinone, 1,2-bis[2-ethyl-hexyloxy]anthraquinone, 1,2-bis[octyloxy]anthraquinone, 1,5-bis[2-ethyl-hexyloxy]anthraquinone, 9,10-dioxo-9,10-dihydro-anthracene-2-sulfonic acid dodecylamide, 2,6-bis[stearoyloxy]anthraquinone and bis[9,10-dioxo-9,10-dihydro-anthracene-2-sulfonic acid]-1?,12?-dodecandiyldiamide. The anthraquinones are suitable additives for thermoplastic polymers or waxes and act as photosensitizers towards their degradation.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel compounds of the formula I, II; III or IV wherein the general symbols are as defined in claim 1. These compounds are useful as surface modifiers for polymers in order to improve resistance to fog formation or water and oil repellency.

Abstract: An agricultural article made of a composition containing (a) an organic polymer, and (b) an additive mixture comprising the components (b-0) a photosensitizer, (b-I) an organic salt of a transition metal, and optionally (b-II) an inorganic peroxide or inorganic superoxide.

Abstract: The instant invention discloses a composition comprising a carrier, preferably a packaging material, and at least one compound of the formula (I) in which the general symbols are as defined in claim 1 as corrosion inhibor for protecting metallic surfaces.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel compounds of the formula I, II; III or IV wherein the general symbols are as defined in claim 1. These compounds are useful as surface modifiers for polymers in order to improve resistance to fog formation or water and oil repellency.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel compounds of the formula I, II; III or IV wherein the general symbols are as defined in claim 1. These compounds are useful as surface modifiers for polymers in order to improve resistance to fog formation or water and oil repellency.

Abstract: The instant invention relates to new metathesis oligomers which are substituted with fluorinated groups. Also disclosed is a polymerisable composition comprising a catalytically effective amount of a penta- or hexavalent ruthenium or osmium carbene catalyst, the process for preparing the metathesis oligomers by applying the reaction conditions of Ring Opening Metathesis Polymerisation (ROMP) to the polymerisable composition. These new methathesis oligomers are useful for increasing the oil and water repellency of organic materials.

Abstract: The invention relates to metathesis oligomers wherein one or more alkoxy ether groups are attached to the oligomer moiety. Also disclosed is a polymerizable composition comprising a catalytically effective amount of a penta- or hexavalent ruthenium or osmium carbene catalyst, the process for preparing the metathesis polymer by applying the reaction conditions of Ring Opening Metathesis Polymerization (=ROMP) to the polymerisable composition; and various technical applications of the metathesis oligomers as antifog agents.

Abstract: The invention relates to metathesis oligomers wherein one or more alkoxy ether groups are attached to the oligomer moiety. Also disclosed is a polymerisable composition comprising a catalytically effective amount of a penta- or hexavalent ruthenium or osmium carbene catalyst, the process for preparing the metathesis polymer by applying the reaction conditions of Ring Opening Metathesis Polymerisation (=ROMP) to the polymerisable composition; and various technical applications of the metathesis oligomers as antifog agents.

Abstract: The instant invention discloses a composition comprising a carrier, preferably a packaging material, and at least one compound of the formula (I) in which the general symbols are as defined in claim 1 as corrosion inhibor for protecting metallic surfaces.

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Abstract: The invention relates to metathesis oligomers wherein one or more alkoxy ether groups are attached to the oligomer moiety. Also disclosed is a polymerizable composition comprising a catalytically effective amount of a penta- or hexavalent ruthenium or osmium carbene catalyst, the process for preparing the metathesis polymer by applying the reaction conditions of Ring Opening Metathesis Polymerization (=ROMP) to the polymerisable composition; and various technical applications of the metathesis oligomers as antifog agents.

Abstract: A product obtainable by 1) reacting a compound of the formula (&agr;) with a compound of the formula (&bgr;) in a molar ratio of 1.2:1 to 1.4:1; 2) reacting the end groups of the formula (&ggr;) being present in the product of the reaction 1) with e.g. dibutylamine in a molar ratio of 2:1.7 to 2:3; the reactions 1) and 2) being carried out in an organic solvent in the presence of an inorganic base; and 3) transferring the groups of the formula being present in the product of the reaction 2) to groups of the formula said transfer being carried out by reacting the product of the reaction 2) with a hydroperoxide in a hydrocarbon solvent in the presence of a peroxide decomposing catalyst. The products obtained are useful as light stabilizers, heat stabilizers and oxidation stabilizers for organic materials, in particular synthetic polymers such as polyolefins.

Abstract: A product obtainable by transferring groups of formula (G-I) being present in a block oligomer having a polydispersity {overscore (M)}w/{overscore (M)}n of 1 to 1.7 and corresponding to formula (I) to groups of formula (Gu-II), wherein R1 is a hydrocarbyl radical or —O—R1 is oxyl; said transfer is carried out by reaction of the block oligomer with a hydroperoxide in a hydrocarbon solvent in the presence of a peroxide decomposing catalyst; n is a number from 2 to 14; R2 is for example C2-C12alkylene; A is for example —N(R4)(R5); R4 and R5 are for example C1-C18alkyl; R is preferably a group of formula (G-I) and B and B* have one of the meanings given for A; with the proviso that in the individual recurrent units of formula (I), each of the radicals B, R and R2 has the same or a different meaning. The products are useful as light stabilizers, heat stabilizers and oxidation stabilizers for organic materials, in particular synthetic polymers.

Abstract: A product obtained by 1) reacting a compound of the formula (&agr;) with a compound of the formula (&bgr;) in a stoichiometric ratio to obtain a compound of the formula (&ggr;) 2) reacting the compound of the formula (&bgr;) with the compound of the formula (&ggr;) in a molar ratio of 0.4:1 to 0.75:1; 3) reacting the end groups of the formula (&dgr;) being present in the product of the reaction 2) with e.g. dibutylamine in a molar ratio of 2:1.7 to 2:3; the reactions 1) to 3) being carried out in an organic solvent in the presence of an inorganic base; and 4) transferring the groups of the formula being present in the product of the reaction 3) to groups of the formula said transfer being carried out by reacting the product of the reaction 3) with a hydroperoxide in a hydrocarbon solvent in the presence of a peroxide decomposing catalyst; R1 is in particular a hydrocarbyl radical, B is e.g.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I), in which the polydispersity Mw/Mn is for example 1; n is 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 or 14 the radicals R1 are for example C1-C18alkyl or C5-C12cycloalkyl; R2 is for example C-Cl2alkylene; the radicals A and B* are independently of one another —OR3, —N(R4)(R5) or a group of formula (II); R3, R4 and R5, which are identical or different, are for example hydrogen or C1-C18alkyl, or —N(R4)(R5) is additionally a group of formula (III) with Y being —0—, —CH2—, —CH2, —CH2— or >N—CH3; X is —0— or >N—R6; R6 is for example hydrogen or C1-C18alkyl; R is preferably a group of formula (IV); and B has one of the meanings given for A; with the proviso that in the individual recurrent units of formula (I), each of the radicals B, R, R1 and R2 has the same or a different meaning.

Abstract: Process for the methylation of compounds at least one group of the formula (I) ##STR1## by means of a mixture of formaldehyde and formic acid in a reaction medium consisting of an aromatic hydrocarbon solvent.

Abstract: Process for carboxylating 2',4'-difluoro-4-hydroxy-1,1'-diphenyl or a derivative thereof with an alkaline alkylcarbonate at atmospheric pressure to afford 2',4'-difluoro-4-hydroxy-(1,1'-diphenyl)-3-carboxylic acid.