Abstract: A novel crystal form of C.I. Solvent Orange 60 gives a higher space-time yield in dye synthesis and is more easily finished.

Abstract: The invention relates to a light-protected electrochromic device containing a pair of glass or plastic sheets or plastic films. One side of at least one of said sheets or films, preferably both sheets or films, is provided with an electroconductive coating. At least one of said sheets or films and its electroconductive coating are transparent and the other can be metallized. The electroconductive coating of at least one of the two sheets or films can be divided up into separate, individually contacted surface segments. The sheets or films are joined by a sealing ring on the sides of their electroconductive coatings and the volume created by the sheets or films and the sealing ring is filled with an electrochromic medium. The invention is characterized in that the electrochromic device contains a yellow filter for which the wavelength at which absorbance in the long-wave flank reaches half of the very long-wave maximum absorbance value is between 370 and 500 nm, preferably between 380 and 470 nm.

Abstract: Process for preparing compounds of the formula (I) 1

Abstract: A novel crystal form of C.I. Solvent Orange 60 gives a higher space-time yield in dye synthesis and is more easily finished.

Abstract: The process for preparing arylaminohydroxyanthraquinone of the formula by reacting appropriate chlorohydroxyanthraquinone with an amine of the formula (III) H2N—Ar  (III), is characterized in that one mole of amine of the formula (III) plus an excess of 10 to 100% based on one mole of amine is used per chlorine atom in the compounds of the formula (II) and the reaction is carried out in an inert solvent in the presence of a base selected from the group consisting of the carbonates of the alkali and alkaline earth metals, the acetates of the alkali metals, the phosphates of the alkali metals and any mixtures thereof.

Abstract: A process for bulk dyeing of plastics comprising the step of adding a dye of the formula (I) 1

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing compounds of formula (I) ##STR1## wherein A completes an unsubstituted or substituted heteroaromatic ring andB completes an unsubstituted or substituted aromatic ring, by reacting a heterocyclic compound of formula (II) ##STR2## wherein A completes an unsubstituted or substituted heteroaromatic ring, with an aromatic dicarboxylic acid of formula (III) ##STR3## or an anhydride thereof, wherein B completes an unsubstituted or substituted aromatic ring, in an organic solvent in the presence of an aliphatic or aromatic alcohol that is different from both the organic solvent and compounds (I), (II), and (III).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the production of cyanine dyes with their methine chain showing group (M) and the charge compensation occuring by linked end groups through transformation of cationic cyanine dyes comprising group (D) with CH-acid compounds of the following formula (I) B.sub.1 --CH.sub.2 --B.sub.2 in an inert solvent, the substituents having the significance given in the description.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an infra-red laser sensitive thermographic material and to a process for forming a heat mode image using such a material.

Abstract: Benzoyl phthalic acids of the formula ##STR1## useful as intermediates in the preparation of quinophthalone dyestuffs.

Abstract: Dyestuffs of the formula (I) ##STR1## wherein Z represents SO.sub.2 or CO,A represents optionally substituted alkyl or aryl andp denotes 1 or 2,which are particularly suitable for the bulk dyeing of plastics, in particular thermoplastics, have been found.

Abstract: Dyestuffs of the formula (I) ##STR1## wherein Z represents SO.sub.2 or CO,A represents optionally substituted alkyl or aryl andp denotes 1 or 2,which are particularly suitable for the bulk dyeing of plastics, in particular thermoplastics, have been found.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of N,N'-disubstituted 1,4-diaminoanthraquinones has been found which is characterized in that 1,4-dihydroxyanthraquinones are reacted with aliphatic or aromatic amines in the presence of a hydroxycarboxylic acid as a condensation auxiliary.

Abstract: Dyestuffs of the formula ##STR1## wherein Z denotes a radical to complete a 3,4- or 2,3-pyridinylene, a 4,5-pyrimidinylene, a 3,4- or 4,5-pyridazinylene or a 2,3-pyrazinylene system andX, Y, m and n have the meanings given in the description,which are particularly suitable for bulk dyeing plastics, in particular thermoplastics, have been found.

Abstract: Bulk dyeing of plastics using dyestuffs of the formula (I) ##STR1## wherein n denotes 1 or 2, preferably 1,R.sub.o for n=1, denotes aryl, hetaryl or heterocyclylidenemethyl, or for n=2, denotes a direct bond or arylene andthe ring A is unsubstituted or substituted by C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, C.sub.5 -C.sub.8 -cycloalkyl, C.sub.6 -C.sub.10 -aryl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyloxy, C.sub.6 -C.sub.10 -aryloxy, C.sub.6 -C.sub.10 -aryl- or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkylsulphonyl, cyano, halogen, in particular chlorine or bromine, or a radical of the formula --COR.sub.1, wherein R.sub.1 represents C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy, amino, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkylamino, di-C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkylamino, C.sub.6 -C.sub.10 -arylamino, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl or C.sub.6 -C.sub.10 -aryl, or contains a fused-on aromatic or cycloaliphatic ring,the plastics used being, in particular, thermoplastics, preferably vinyl polymers, polyesters or polyamides.

Abstract: Phthaloperinone dyestuffs of the general formula (I) ##STR1## wherein Z denotes SO.sub.2 or CO,A represents optionally substituted alkyl or aryl,and the other substituents have the meanings given in the description, are prepared by condensation of corresponding phthalic acids or functional derivatives thereof and optionally substituted 1,8-naphthalene-diamines.The dyestuffs according to the invention have very good fastnesses and are employed in processes for bulk dyeing plastics.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for coloring polymeric materials by dyeing or pigmenting said polymeric materials with a pigment salt having the formula (I): ##STR1## and tautomeric forms thereof, wherein M.sup.n+ is an n-valent cation.