Abstract: 5-alpha-Cumyl-2-(2-hydroxy-3,5-di-tert-butylphenyl)-2H-benzotriazole and related 2H-benzotriazoles substituted on the benzo ring by at least one aralkyl group such as benzyl, alpha-methylbenzyl or alpha-cumyl exhibit outstanding efficacy in protecting organic substrates from light-induced deterioration as well as good resistance to loss by volatilization or exudation during the high temperature processing of stabilized compositions. The above-named compounds are surprisingly soluble in common organic solvents, and exhibit very high extinction coefficients.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula (T).sub.g -E where T is a substituted 4-acyl-2-piperazinone group, g is 1 or 2 and E is a selected terminal or linking group, are effective light stabilizers for polyolefins and other organic polymers, particularly thermoset acrylic or alkyd acrylic resins.

Abstract: 5-tert-Octyl-2-(2-hydroxy-3,5-di-alpha-cumylphenyl)-2H-benzotriazole and related 2H-benzotriazoles substituted on the 5-position of the benzo ring by a higher alkyl group such as tert-octyl or dodecyl exhibit outstanding efficacy in protecting organic substrates from light-induced deterioration as well as good resistance to loss by volatilization or exudation during the high temperature processing of stabilized compositions. The above-named compounds exhibit good solubility in common organic solvents, and exhibit very high extinction coefficients.

Abstract: Alkylated N,N-dibenzylhydroxylamine derivatives are effective in stabilizing polyolefin compositions containing a stabilizer or mixture of stabilizers selected from the group consisting of the phenolic antioxidants, the hindered amine light stabilizers, the alkylated hydroxybenzoate light stabilizers, the ultraviolet light absorbers, the organic phosphorus compounds, the alkaline metal salts of fatty acids and the thiosyner-gists, against degradation upon high temperature extrusion, exposure to the combustion products of natural gas, gamma irradiation or upon storage for extended periods.

Abstract: Liquid 2-(2-hydroxy-3-higher branched alkyl-5-methylphenyl)-2H-benzotriazole mixtures are prepared by alkylating 2-(2-hydroxy-5-methylphenyl)-2H-benzotriazole with a straight chain alkene or with a branched chain alkene of 8 to 30 carbon atoms in the presence of an acidic catalyst at 100.degree.-200.degree. C. The liquid mixtures exhibit outstanding efficacy in protecting organic substrates from light induced deterioration as well as good resistance to loss by volatilization or exudation during the processing of stabilized compositions at elevated temperatures.

Abstract: Nitroxyls of the formula ##STR1## where E.sub.1, E.sub.2, E.sub.3 and E.sub.4 are independently an organic radical so that the carbon atoms to which they are attached are each a quaternary carbon and T is a divalent radical are prepared by the oxidation of the corresponding amine in an inert organic solvent with a hydroperoxide in the presence of a metal carbonyl, metal oxide or metal alkoxide catalyst in high yield and purity. The nitroxyls may be directly reduced to the corresponding hydroxylamines by catalytic hydrogenation. The nitroxyls are useful as polymerization inhibitors and the hydroxylamines as polymer stabilizers.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula (T).sub.g -E where T is a substituted 4-acyl-2-piperazinone group, g is 1 or 2 and E is a selected terminal or linking group, are effective light stabilizers for polyolefins and other organic polymers.

Abstract: Alpha-cyanocinnamate ultraviolet-absorbing stabilizers of the formula ##STR1## Where T is alkyl of 4 to 14 carbon atoms, and R.sub.4 is alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, are particularly resistant to loss during weathring of outdoor thermoset or thermoplastic coating systems while exhibiting good stabilization efficacy and compatibility in said systems.

Abstract: Liquid 2-(2-hydroxy-3-higher branched alkyl-5-methylphenyl)-2H-benzotriazole mixtures are prepared by alkylating 2-(2-hydroxy-5-methylphenyl)-2H-benzotriazole with a straight chain alkene or with a branched chain alkene of 8 to 30 carbon atoms in the presence of an acidic catalyst at 100.degree.-200.degree. C. The liquid mixtures exhibit outstanding efficacy in protecting organic substrates from light induced deterioration as well as good resistance to loss by volatilization or exudation during the processing of stabilized compositions at elevated temperatures.

Abstract: Ultraviolet-absorbing stabilizers of the formula E--(G--R).sub.n, L--(G--E).sub.m, or [G--E.sub.1 --G--Q].sub.p where E is a radical derived from an oxanilide, benzalmalonate, .alpha.-cyanocinnamate or o-hydroxyphenylbenzotriazole, E.sub.1 is a radical derived from an oxanilide, G is --OCH.sub.2 CHOH--, R is alkyl, phenyl or --CH.sub.2 OT where T is alkyl or alkenyl, n is 1 or 2, m is 2 or 3, L is a direct bond, alkylene or other bis or tris radical, Q has the same meaning as L when m is 2, and p is 1 to 4, are particularly resistant to loss during weathering of outdoor thermoset or theromplastic coating systems while exhibiting good stabilization efficacy and compatibility in said systems.

Abstract: Alpha-cyanocinnamate ultraviolet-absorbing stabilizers of the formula ##STR1## where T is alkyl of 4 to 14 carbon atoms, and R.sub.4 is alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, are particularly resistant to loss during weathering of outdoor thermoset or thermoplastic coating systems while exhibiting good stabilization efficacy and compatibility in said systems.

Abstract: Ultraviolet-absorbing stabilizers of the formula E-(G-R).sub.n, L-(G-E).sub.m, or [G-E.sub.1 -G-Q].sub.p where E is a radical derived from an oxanilide, benzalmalonate, .alpha.-cyanocinnamate or o-hydroxyphenylbenzotriazole, E.sub.1 is a radical derived from an oxanilide, G is --OCH.sub.2 CHOH--, R is alkyl, phenyl or --CH.sub.2 OT where T is alkyl or alkenyl, n is 1 or 2, m is 2 or 3, L is a direct bond, alkylene or other bis or tris radical, Q has the same meaning as L when m is 2, and p is 1 to 4, are particularly resistant to loss during weathering of outdoor thermoset or thermoplastic coating systems while exhibiting good stabilization efficacy and compatibility in said systems.

Abstract: Ultraviolet-absorbing stabilizers of the formula E-(G-R).sub.n, L-(G-E).sub.m, or [G-E.sub.1 -G-Q].sub.p where E is a radical derived from an oxanilide, benzalmalonate, .alpha.-cyanocinnamate or o-hydroxphenylbenzotriazole, E.sub.1 is a radical derived from an oxanilide, G is --OCH.sub.2 CHOH--, R is alkyl, phenyl or --CH.sub.2 OT where T is alkyl or alkenyl, n is 1 or 2, m is 2 or 3, L is a direct bond, alkylene or other bis or tris radical, Q has the same meaning as L when m is 2, and p is 1 to 4, are particularly resistant to loss during weathering of outdoor thermoset or thermoplastic coating systems while exhibiting good stabilization efficacy and compatibility in said systems.

Abstract: 2-[2-Hydroxy-3,5-di-tert-octylphenyl]-2H-benzotriazole exhibits outstanding efficacy in protecting organic substrates from light induced deterioration as well as good resistance to loss by volatilization or exudation during the high temperature processing of stabilized compositions.

Abstract: 2-[2-Hydroxy-3,5-di-tert-octylphenyl]-2H-benzotriazole exhibits outstanding efficacy in protecting organic substrates from light induced deterioration as well as good resistance to loss by volatilization or exudation during the high temperature processing of stabilized compositions.This stabilizer and its 5-chloro analog exhibit great resistance to volatilization, enhanced solubility in selected solvents, desirable absorption characteristics in the ultraviolet range and photographic inertness. This combination of properties makes these benzotriazoles particularly useful in photographic compositions especially in protecting color dye images against the harmful effects of ultraviolet light.

Abstract: Oligomeric esteramides having recurring structural units of the formula ##STR1## where G is a hindered amine radical of formula I or II ##STR2## in which R.sup.1 is hydrogen or alkyl having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, R.sup.2 is hydrogen, alkyl having 1 to 12 carbon atoms, allyl, benzyl, acetyl, acryloyl or cyano, Z.sub.1 is a direct bond, --NHCH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 --, --NHCH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 -- or --OCH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 --, Z.sub.2 is ethylene or trimethylene, E is a divalent aliphatic, aromatic or alicyclic radical and L is unsubstituted or substituted alkylene, are useful light stabilizers for plastics.

Abstract: Ultraviolet-absorbing stabilizers of the formula E-(G-R).sub.n, L-(G-E).sub.m, or [G-E.sub.1 -G-Q].sub.p where E is a radical derived from an oxanilide, benzalmalonate, .alpha.-cyanocinnamate or o-hydroxyphenylbenzotriazole, E.sub.1 is a radical derived from an oxanilide, G is --OCH.sub.2 CHOH--, R is alkyl, phenyl or --CH.sub.2 OT where T is alkyl or alkenyl, n is 1 or 2, m is 2 or 3, L is a direct bond, alkylene or other bis or tris radical, Q has the same meaning as L when m is 2, and p is 1 to 4, are particularly resistant to loss during weathering of outdoor thermoset or thermoplastic coating systems while exhibiting good stabilization efficacy and compatibility in said systems.

Abstract: .alpha.-Olefin copolymers having recurring structural units of the formula ##STR1## where preferably T is hydrogen, L.sub.1 is hydrogen, L.sub.2 is COOL.sub.3, L.sub.3 is lower alkyl, E is --COO--, G is a hindered amine moiety, a/a+b+c=0.50 to 0.99, b/a+b+c=0 to 0.49 and c/a+b+c=0.01 to 0.50, are useful as light stabilizers for polymeric substrates, particularly polyolefins.

Abstract: 2-[2-Hydroxy-3,5-di-tert-octylphenyl]-2H-benzotriazole exhibits outstanding efficacy in protecting organic substrates from light induced deterioration as well as good resistance to loss by volatilization or exudation during the high temperature processing of stabilized compositions.This stabilizer and its 5-chloro analog exhibit great resistance to volatilization, enhanced solubility in selected solvents, desirable absorption characteristics in the ultraviolet range and photographic inertness. This combination of properties makes these benzotriazoles particularly useful in photographic compositions especially in protecting color dye images against the harmful effects of ultraviolet light.

Abstract: Substituted 2-nitro-2'-hydroxyazobenzenes are prepared by adding an aqueous mineral acid solution of a diazotized o-nitroaniline to a strongly alkaline lower alkanol or aqueous lower alkanol solution of a substituted phenol, containing sufficient alkali metal hydroxide to assure a pH value substantially over 11 and an excess of hydroxyl ion in the reaction mixture even after all the acidic diazonium salt solution is added, wherein the reaction solvent mixture is at least 50% by weight of lower alkanol, at a reaction temperature between -15.degree. C. and +30.degree. C.The o-nitroazobenzenes obtained are intermediate products useful in the manufacture of benzotriazole UV absorbers.