Abstract: The present invention relates to a process of manufacturing 2-(4?-diethylamino-2?-hydroxybenzoyl)benzoic acid hexyl ester having a Gardner value of 8.2 or less comprising adjusting the reaction mixture obtained by reacting 2-(4?-diethylamino-2?-hydroxybenzoyl)benzoic acid with n-hexanol to a pH of more than 7 followed by extracting at least once with an aqueous phase and adsorbing the dissolved 2-(4?-diethylamino-2?-hydroxybenzoyl)benzoic acid hexyl ester over at least two different adsorbents.

Abstract: The presently claimed invention relates to a method for obtaining crystalline diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate. Further, the presently claimed invention relates to crystalline diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate obtained by the method and to a cosmetic composition comprising crystalline diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate. The crystalline diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate obtained by the method of the presently claimed invention has a phthalic acid dihexyl ester (PSDHE) content in the range of 1 to 250 ppm.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for isolating 2-(4?-diethylamino-2?-hydroxybenzoyl)benzoic acid hexyl ester with a high purity and low phthalic acid dialkyl ester content.

Abstract: Disclosed are cosmetic or pharmaceutical composition comprising a UV filter combination of (a) an aqueous dispersion of 5,6,5?,6?-tetraphenyl-3,3?-(1,4-Phenylene)bis(1,2,4-Triazine) corresponding to the formula in particulate form; and (b) the UV filters selected from (b1) Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine; (b2) Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane; (b3) Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone; (b4) Ethylhexyl Triazone; (b5) Diethylamino Hydroxy Benzoyl Hexyl Benzoate; (b6) Ethyhexyl Methoxycinnamate; (b7) Ethylhexyl Salicylate; (b8) Homosalate; (b9) Octocrylene; (b10) Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol; (b11) Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid; (b12) Titanium Dioxide; (b13) Tris-Biphenyl Triazine; and (b14) (2-{4-[2-(4-Diethylamino-2-hydroxy-benzoyl)-benzoyl]-piperazine-1-carbonyl}-phenyl)-(4-diethylamino-2-hydroxy-phenyl)-methanone; (b15) BBDAPT; Benzoic acid, 4,4?-[[6-[[3-[1,3,3,3-tetramethyl-1-[(trimethylsilyl)oxy]-1 disiloxanyl]propyl]amino]-1,3,5-triazine-2,4-diyl]diimino]bis-,

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of an ultraviolet radiation absorbing polymer composition (UVRAP) as an UV absorbing agent in a coating for non-living and non-keratinous materials and a composition stabilized against light-induced degradation comprising a coating for non-living and non-keratinous materials subject to light-induced degradation, and the ultraviolet radiation absorbing polymer composition (UVRAP).

Abstract: The present relates to compounds of formula (I) as defined herein. The compounds are suitable for protection against ultraviolet (UV) radiation. Further, the present invention is concerned with compositions comprising at least one compound of formula (I).

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I) as defined herein. The compounds are suitable for protection against ultraviolet (UV) radiation. Further, the present invention is concerned with compositions comprising at least one compound of formula (I).

Abstract: Aqueous dispersions (A) containing a micronized organic UV filter (a) selected from (a1) the micronized compound of formula (a2)the micronized compound of formula (a3) the micronized compound of formula (a4) the micronized compound of formula and (b) a vinylpyrrolidone copolymer or homopolymer.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for preparing an ultraviolet radiation absorbing polymer composition comprising the polymer compound of formula in an esterification/transesterification which method comprises the steps of reacting a polyglycerol intermediate of formula with a benzotriazole UV-chromophore comprising a complementary functional group of formula to form the polymer compound of formula (3).

Abstract: An ultraviolet radiation absorbing composition can be used as a light stabilizer for a shaped artificial polymer article, wherein the polymer is a synthetic polymer and/or a natural elastomer and wherein the ultraviolet radiation absorbing composition includes the compound of formula (I) wherein n and m are independently 0 to 20, and at least one of m and n being ?1; and X1, X2, X3, X4 and X5 are the same or different and are independently selected from H, C(O)R1 with R1 being C8-C24-alkyl, or a group of the general formula (II) wherein R2 is H or halogen.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of an ultraviolet radiation absorbing polymer composition (UVRAP) as an UV absorbing agent in a coating for non-living and non-keratinous materials and a composition stabilized against light-induced degradation comprising a coating for non-living and non-keratinous materials subject to light-induced degradation, and the ultraviolet radiation absorbing polymer composition (UVRAP).

Abstract: The present invention includes an ultraviolet radiation absorbing polymer composition comprising the polymer compound of formula and compositions containing such an ultraviolet radiation absorbing polymer composition.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for preparing an ultra-violet radiation absorbing polymer composition comprising the polymer compound of formula in an esterification/transesterification which method comprises the steps of reacting a polyglycerol intermediate of formula with a benzotriazole UV-chromophore comprising a complementary functional group of formula to form the polymer compound of formula (3).

Abstract: The present invention includes an ultraviolet radiation absorbing polymer composition comprising the polymer compound of formula and compositions containing such an ultraviolet radiation absorbing polymer composition.

Abstract: The present invention includes an ultraviolet radiation absorbing polymer composition comprising the polymer compound of formula and compositions containing such an ultraviolet radiation absorbing polymer composition.

Abstract: Disclosed are aqueous dispersions (A), comprising a micronized organic UV filter (a) selected from (a1) the micronized compound of formula (1), wherein R1 and R2 independently from each other are C1-C20alkyl; C2-C20alkenyl; C3-C10ocycloalkyl; C3-C10cycloalkenyl; or R1 and R2 together with the linking nitrogen atom form a 5- or 6-membered heterocyclic ring; A is —N(R3)—; —O—; or the direct bond; B is a bivalent radical selected from alkylene, cycloalkylene alkenylene or phenylene radical which is optionally substituted by a carbonyl- or carboxy group; a radical of formula *—CH2—C??C—CH2—; or the divalent radical *-B-* corresponds to the formula (1a), wherein n1 is a number from 1 to 3; A is —N(R3)—; or —O—; and R3 is hydrogen; C1-C5alkyl; or hydroxy-C1-C5alkyl; (a2) the micronized compound of formula (2), wherein T1 is hydrogen; C1-C12alkyl; preferably iso-octyl, or C1-C4alkyl substituted by phenyl; (a3) the micronized compound of formula (3a); wherein R4 and R5 independently from each other are hydrogen; C1-C

Abstract: The present invention relates the use of a 2-(2-hydroxyphenyl)benzotriazole compound of the formula R(QUV)n as an UV absorbing agent in coatings.

Abstract: The present invention includes an ultraviolet radiation absorbing polymer composition comprising the polymer compound of formula and compositions containing such an ultraviolet radiation absorbing polymer composition.

Abstract: Disclosed is a cosmetic or pharmaceutical composition comprising a UV filter combination of (a) at least one benzotriazole derivative corresponding to the formula wherein R1 is hydrogen; C1-C5alkyl; C1-C5alkoxy; or halogen; R2 is hydrogen; C1-C20alkyl; C1-C5alkoxy; C1-C5alkoxycarbonyl; C5-C10cycloalkyl; C5-C10aryl; or C5-C10aralkyl; R3 is C1-C20alkyl; C5-C10cycloalkyl; C1-C20alkoxy; or C5-C10cycloalkoxy; and R4 is hydrogen; or C1-C5alkyl; (b) at least one UV filter selected from (b1) benzylidene malonate UV filters; (b2) micronized 5,6,5?,6?-tetraphenyl-3,3?-(1,4-Phenylene)bis(1,2,4-Triazine) corresponding to the formula (b3) Benzoic acid, 4,4?-[[6-[[3-[1,3,3,3-tetramethyl-1-[(trimethylsilyl)oxy]-1 disiloxanyl]propyl]amino]-1,3,5-triazine-2,4-diyl]diimino]bis-, dibutyl ester; and (b4) 2-Propenoic acid, 3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-, 2-methylphenyl ester; and optionally (c) at least one UV filter selected from (c1) Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine; (c2) Butyl Methoxydibe

Abstract: Disclosed is the use of a UV filter combination, comprising (a) a first UV filter selected from benzylidene malonates of formula (1), wherein R1 methyl; ethyl; propyl; or n-butyl; if R1 is methyl, then R is tert.