Abstract: Use of N-substituted pyrrolidones to promote the penetration of agrochemical active agents. The use of one or more N-substituted pyrrolidones of the formula (I), wherein R signifies a linear or branched, saturated alkyl group with 3 to 6 carbon atoms, wherein in the alkyl group, hydrogen —H can be substituted by a methoxy group —OCH3, and wherein 1 to 6 hydrogens —H of the pyrrolidone ring can be substituted by methyl —CH3, to promote the penetration of agrochemical active agents in plants or in non-plant-based harmful organisms is described.

Abstract: The invention relates to suspensions containing: i) one or more plant nutrients; ii) one or more specific homo- or copolymers; iii) one or more solvents; and iv) optionally one or more additional auxiliary materials. The homo- or copolymers contain recurring structure units of formula (I), wherein R1 represents hydrogen or methyl, A represents C2-C4-alkyls, B represents a C2-C4-Alkyl that is different from A, m is a number from 0 to 500, n is a number from 0 to 500, and the sum of m+n is equal to 1 to 1000, and Pa represents hydrogen, an acid group or the salt thereof, or represents the monovalent organic group containing one or two acid groups or the salts thereof. The suspensions according to the invention are advantageously suitable for supplying plants with one or more plant nutrients.

Abstract: Etherified tri-butylphenol alkoxylates of the formula (I), wherein R represents an unbranched or branched, saturated or unsaturated C1-C4 alkyl, and A represents an ethylene group, a 1,2-propylene group, a 1,2-butylene group or mixtures of ethylene oxide groups and 1,2-propylene groups or mixtures of ethylene oxide groups and 1,2-butylene groups, and m is a number from 2 to 30, are suitable for improving the action of agrochemical active substances in and on plants.

Abstract: The invention relates to one or several copolymers A), wherein the copolymers contain one or several structural units, derived from a) 19.9 to 75.9 weight percent glycerin; b) 0.1 to 30 weight percent of at least one dicarboxylic acid, and c) 24 to 80 weight percent of at least one monocarboxylic acid of formula (I) R1—COOH??(I), wherein R1 is (C5-C29)-alkyl; (C7-C29)-alkenyl; phenyl, or naphthyl, and compositions containing one or several copolymers A) and B) a water-immiscible fluid medium, containing one or several members of the group consisting of esters of monocarboxylic and dicarboxylic acids, the acid and/or alcohol component of which has at least 4 C-atoms, plant-based oils, mineral oils, and aromatic hydrocarbons are suitable for reducing the drift during the application of pesticide preparations.

Abstract: The invention relates to suspension concentrates comprising a) one or more pesticides that are solid at room temperature, b) one or more specific copolymers, c) one or more additional auxiliary substances as applicable and d) one or more solvents. The copolymers b) comprise structural units of formula (I), wherein A stands for C2-C4-alkyls, B stands for a C2-C4-alkyl different from A, R stands for hydrogen or methyl, m is a number from 1 to 500, n is a number from 1 to 500, the sum of m+n is equal to 2 to 1000 and P stands for H or for a specific other concluding group, and structural units derived from specific ethylenic, unsaturated monomers that comprise an aromatic group, and structural units derived from specific ethylenic, unsaturated monomers that comprise aliphatic hydrocarbon residue. The suspension concentrates according to the invention are advantageously suitable for use as pesticides.

Abstract: The invention relates to pesticide preparations that contain one or more pesticides and one or more N-substituted 2-pyrrolidone-4-carboxylic acid derivatives and to the use of said pesticide preparations for controlling and/or combating weeds, fungal diseases, or insect infestation. The N-substituted 2-pyrrolidone-4-carboxylic acid derivatives act as adjuvants, emulsifiers, dispersants, and/or wetting agents in the pesticide preparations.

Abstract: The invention relates to a continuous method for producing hydroxycarboxylic acid amides, according to which at least one hydroxycarboxylic acid of formula (I) HO—R3—COOH??(I) wherein R3 is an optionally substituted aliphatic hydrocarbon group comprising between 1 and 100 carbon atoms, is reacted with at least one amine of formula (II) HNR1R2??(II) wherein R1 and R2 are independently hydrogen or a carbon group comprising between 1 and 100 C atoms, to form an ammonium salt, and said ammonium salt is then reacted to form a hydroxycarboxylic acid amide, under microwave irradiation in a reaction pipe, the longitudinal axis of the pipe being oriented in the direction of propagation of the microwaves of a monomode microwave applicator.

Abstract: A description is given of cosmetic and pharmaceutical preparations comprising I) one or more water-soluble noncrosslinked copolymers containing A) one or more structural units of the formula (1) and B) one or more structural units of the formula (2) and II) one or more water-soluble or water-swellable crosslinked or noncrosslinked copolymeric or homopolymeric thickeners.

Abstract: Cosmetic, dermatological and pharmaceutical compositions containing quaternary ammonium compounds, particularly for hair-treatment, require low setting points, good solubility and dispersibility in aqueous media and a low flash point. It has now been found that such compositions can be formulated with quaternary ammonium compounds and polyhydric alcohols. The invention provides compositions comprising a) at least one quaternary ammonium compound, b) at least one branched alcohol having 8 to 36 carbon atoms or a mixture of at least one branched alcohol and at least one unbranched alcohol having 8 to 36 carbon atoms, and c) at least one polyhydric alcohol having 2 to 6 carbon atoms. The resulting compositions have a low setting point or melting point, good solubility and dispersibility in aqueous media and a low flash point.

Abstract: A description is given of cosmetic, dermatological and/or pharmaceutical compositions comprising at least one copolymer A containing a) 1% to 50% by weight of structural units originating from N-vinylcaprolactam, b) 49.99% to 98.99% by weight of repeating structural units of the formula (1) in which R3 is hydrogen, methyl or ethyl, Z is C1-C8 alkylene and X+ is Li+, Na+, K+, Mg2+/2, Ca2+/2, Al3+/3, NH4+, monoalkylammonium, dialkylammonium, trialkylammonium or tetraalkylammonium, the alkyl substituents of the ammonium ions being independently of one another (C1-C22) alkyl radicals or (C2-C10) hydroxyalkyl radicals, or singly to triply ethoxylated ammonium compounds having the same or different degree of ethoxylation, it being possible also for two or more different structural units of the formula (1) to be present in the copolymer, and c) 0.01% to 8% by weight, preferably 0.01% to 5% by weight, of crosslinking structures originating from monomers having at least two olefinic double bonds.

Abstract: Cosmetic, dermatological and pharmaceutical compositions containing quaternary ammonium compounds, particularly for hair-treatment, require low setting points, good solubility and dispersibility in aqueous media and a low flash point. It has now been found that such compositions can be formulated with quaternary ammonium compounds essentially free of short-chain alcohols such as isopropanol. The novel composition comprises: a) at least one quaternary ammonium compound and b) at least one branched alcohol having 8 to 36 carbon atoms or a mixture of at least one branched alcohol and at least one unbranched alcohol having 8 to 36 carbon atoms.

Abstract: The invention provides compositions comprising a) at least one quaternary ammonium compound, and b) at least one polyhydric alcohol having 5 to 12 carbon atoms. The compositions have low setting points, good solubility and dispersibility in aqueous media and a low flash point.

Abstract: The invention provides compositions comprising

Abstract: Cosmetic, dermatological and pharmaceutical compositions containing quaternary ammonium compounds, particularly for hair-treatment, require low setting points, good solubility and dispersibility in aqueous media and a low flash point. It has now been found that such compositions can be formulated with quaternary ammonium compounds and polyhydric alcohols.

Abstract: Cosmetic, dermatological and pharmaceutical compositions containing quaternary ammonium compounds, particularly for hair-treatment, require low setting points, good solubility and dispersibility in aqueous media and a low flash point. It has now been found that such compositions can be formulated with quaternary ammonium compounds essentially free of short-chain alcohols, such as isopropanol.

Abstract: Particulate bleach activators comprising 15 to 60% by weight of an acetonitrile, 20 to 70% by weight of a silicon-containing carrier material and 20 to 30% by weight of water, which are obtained by applying an aqueous solution, saturated at 10 to 40° C., of an acetonitrile onto the carrier material without subsequent drying, where the amount of saturated aqueous solution is measured such that the given limits for acetonitrile, carrier material and water are observed.

Abstract: Particulate bleach activators comprising 15 to 60% by weight of an acetonitrile, 20 to 70% by weight of a silicon-containing carrier material and 20 to 30% by weight of water, which are obtained by applying an aqueous solution, saturated at 10 to 40° C., of an acetonitrile onto the carrier material without subsequent drying, where the amount of saturated aqueous solution is measured such that the given limits for acetonitrile, carrier material and water are observed.