Abstract: A thermoplastic synthetic resin, especially high-density polyethylene, has its diffusion coefficient especially for hydrocarbons, reduced by the addition of 2 to 8% by weight of an additive consisting essentially of at least one phenoxy and/or epoxy resin, and at least one further component selected from the group which consists of at least one radical forming agent and at least one graft coploymerization catalyst, and optional quantities of an antioxidant selected from the group which consists of at least one phenolic antioxidant, at least one phosphitic antioxidant and mixtures thereof, at least one organosilane ester, at least one UV stabilizer, at least one antistatic composition, and polypropylene.

Abstract: A synergistic stabilizer mixture comprising a component a) and, for example, a component b), where component a) is at least one compound of the formula I ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 alkyl, C.sub.5 -C.sub.12 cycloalkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl-substituted C.sub.5 -C.sub.12 cycloalkyl, phenyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 alkyl-substituted phenyl,R.sub.2 is C.sub.3 -C.sub.10 alkylene,R.sub.3 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkyl, O.sup..cndot., --CH.sub.2 CN, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 alkenyl, C.sub.7 -C.sub.9 phenylalkyl, C.sub.7 -C.sub.9 phenylalkyl which is substituted on the phenyl radical by C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; or C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 acyl, andn.sub.1 is a number from 1 to 50,and component b) is, for example, a compound of the formula ##STR2## in which n.sub.2 is a number from 2 to 20.

Abstract: A synergistic stabilizer mixture comprising a component a) and, for example, a component b), where component a) is at least one compound of the formula I ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 is hydrogen or methyl, R.sub.2 is a direct bond or C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 alkylene, and n.sub.1 is a number from 2 to 50; component b) is at least one compound of the formulae IIa and IIb ##STR2## in which n.sub.2 and n.sub.2 * are a number from 2 to 50.

Abstract: Copolymers are disclosed of lower alpha-olefins and HALS-containing monomers, typically 1-(10-undecenyl)-2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidine. They may be used for light or heat stabilizing, by themselves or in blends with other polymers.

Abstract: A compound of formula (I) to (III) ##STR1## in which the symbols R to R.sub.6 are organic radicals. These compounds can be used as intermediates in the production of a phosphite-HALS product.

Abstract: A description is given of tetramethylpiperidine-containing copolymers comprising 1-100 mol % of identical or different monomer units of the general formula I ##STR1## (R.sup.1 =COOR.sup.7, COR.sup.8, CONR.sup.8 R.sup.9, CN; R.sup.2 =H, C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 -alkyl, COOR.sup.7, COR.sup.8, CONR.sup.8 R.sup.9, CN; R.sup.3 =H, methyl, ethyl, propyl; R.sup.6 =H, C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 -alkyl; R.sup.7 =H, C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 -alkyl, C.sub.5 -C.sub.8 -cycloalkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.5 -alkenyl, substituted or unsubstituted phenyl; R.sup.8 and R.sup.9 =H, C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 -alkyl, C.sub.5 -C.sub.8 -cycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted phenyl; X=oxygen, sulfur, NR.sup.6) and also other monomers, and also of processes for preparing the copolymers, of the use of the copolymers as stabilizers, including light stabilizers, and of organic material comprising the copolymers.

Abstract: A description is given of compounds of the formula I ##STR1## where r is 0 or 1 and y is a number from the range 1-3; X is a direct bond or --NR.sub.8 --, --CO--, --CONH-- or --COO-- or a divalent aliphatic or mixed aromatic-aliphatic C.sub.1 -C.sub.18 hydrocarbon radical;Z is an aromatic, aliphatic or mixed aromatic-aliphatic C.sub.3 -C.sub.18 hydrocarbon radical which is interrupted in the aliphatic moiety by one or more divalent functional groups, in each case in a carbon-carbon single bond, and/or in the aromatic or aliphatic moiety by one or more divalent functional groups, in each case in a carbon-hydrogen bond, possible functional groups being --O--, --NR.sub.8 --, --S--, --SO--, --SO.sub.

Abstract: A vulcanizable rubber composition containing a high imino alkylated triazine resin additive for improved tire cord adhesion, sidewall reinforcement and/or rubber toughness without the use of resorcinol or resorcinol equivalent coreactants is described.

Abstract: A thermoplastic synthetic resin, especially high-density polyethylene, has its diffusion coefficient especially for hydrocarbons, reduced by the addition of 2 to 8% by weight of an additive consisting essentially of at least one phenoxy resin, and at least one further component selected from the group which consists of at least one radical forming agent and at least one graft coploymerization catalyst, and optional quantities of an antioxidant selected from the group which consists of at least one phenolic antioxidant, at least one phosphitic antioxidant and mixtures thereof, at least one organosilane ester, at least one UV stabilizer, at least one antistatic composition, and polypropylene.

Abstract: Weatherable polycarbonate compositions (formulations or blends) comprise at least one of a piperazinone and piperazine dione based HALS, and at least one of a benzotriazole, benzophenone, triazine, oxanilide, and cyanoacrylate based UVA. The combination of these HALS and UVA exhibits a synergy that results in enhanced protection of the polycarbonate compositions by imparting photostability to the polycarbonate formulations, thereby reducing yellowing or other forms of light induced degradation.

Abstract: A rubber composition for a tire, comprising at least one compound selected from the group consisting of ascorbic acid and derivatives thereof, tocopherols, and citric acid and derivatives thereof.

Abstract: A stabilizing system for stabilizing polymeric materials against ultraviolet light and thermooxidative deterioration is provided in which the stabilizing system is in pellet form. The pellet is formed from a substantially dry homogeneous mixture of at least one stabilizer and an agent which will prevent melting of the stabilizer. The stabilizer compound makes up about 50% to about 98% by weight of the mixture. The stabilizers are antioxidants (such as phosphites and hindered phenols) or hindered amine UV light stabilizers, or combinations thereof. The melt preventing agent may be a compound derived from a fatty acid or a fatty alcohol, or a fatty acid or a fatty alcohol, or a combination of fatty acids or fatty alcohols which makes up about 3%-10% of the homogeneous mixture. The fatty acids, fatty alcohols, and the compounds derived therefrom preferably have a low melting point in the range of 50.degree.-100.degree. C. and preferably between 50.degree. C. and about 80.degree. C.

Abstract: 1,2-Bis-adducts of stable hindered nitroxide compounds with substituted ethylenes are prepared by reacting two equivalents of nitroxyl compound with an ethylenically unsaturated compound such as styrene or an acrylate ester. These adducts are very effective inhibitors to prevent the premature polymerization of ethylenically unsaturated monomers when such monomers are distilled, processed or stored.

Abstract: A vulcanizable rubber composition containing a high imino alkylated triazine resin additive for improved tire cord adhesion, sidewall reinforcement and/or rubber toughness without the use of resorcinol or resorcinol equivalent coreactants is described.

Abstract: Novel oligomeric compounds of formula I ##STR1## wherein the general symbols are as defined in claim 1, are disclosed as stabilisers for protecting organic material against oxidative, thermal or light-induced degradation.

Abstract: A disposable cartridge for storage and delivery of reagents for synthesizing and labeling of synthetic oligonucleotides comprises an annular casing, an enclosed area defined by the interior surface of the casing and a non-swellable matrix which is inert to organic solvents is positioned within the enclosed area. Adsorbed onto the surface of the matrix is a reagent to be coupled to an immobilized oligonucleotide precursor. The cartridges can be packaged in such a way as to insure the long-term stability of the reagents contained therein. The cartridge is readily insertable into the reagent delivery line of an automated synthesizer of oligonucleotides and also is useful for the production of labeled oligonucleotides by manual coupling. The cartridges of the invention are disposable after a single use. Substantial economies in the synthesis of labeled synthetic oligonucleotides are achieved by use of the cartridge.

Abstract: A novel hydroxide complex with condensed silicate represented by the formula (I)?Al.sub.2 (Li.sub.(1-x).M.sup.2+.sub.x)(OH).sub.6 !.sub.2 (Si.sub.y O.sub.2y+1.sup.2-).sub.1+x.mH.sub.2 O (I)wherein M.sup.2+ is a divalent metal, m, x and y are numbers respectively in the ranges of 0.ltoreq.m<5, 0.ltoreq.x<1 and 2.ltoreq.y.ltoreq.4, a process for preparing the same, an infrared absorber containing the same as an effective ingredient, and an agricultural film containing said infrared absorber.

Abstract: o-Hydroxyphenyl-s-triazines of the formula I ##STR1## in which n is 1 to 4 and R.sub.1 to R.sub.7 are as defined in claim 1, can be used, in combination with sterically hindered amines of the polyalkylpiperidine type, for stabilizing organic polymers. Some of these compounds are novel and can also be used without polyalkylpiperidine.

Abstract: Novel piperidyl organosiloxanes, well adapted for the light/UV-stabilization of a wide variety of polymer substrates, e.g.

Abstract: A stabilizer mixture comprising, for example, a compound of formula I and a compound of formula III ##STR1## wherein n.sub.1 and n.sub.2 may be an integer from 2 to 20, R.sub.1, R.sub.3, R.sub.6 and R.sub.8 may each be independently of one another hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl or a group of formula II ##STR2## wherein R.sub.5 may be hydrogen or methyl, R.sub.2 and R.sub.7 are each independently of the other C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 alkylene, R.sub.4 may be C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 alkyl or cyclohexyl, R.sub.9 and R.sub.10 may each be independently of the other C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkyl or a group of formula II, or R.sub.9 and R.sub.10, together with the linking nitrogen atom, are morpholino.

Abstract: A propylene resin extruded article comprising 100 parts by weight of a propylene resin, 0.03 to 2 parts by weight of a metal salt of a rosin compound, 0.01 to 1 part by weight of a tertiary amine light stabilizer, and 0.01 to 0.5 part by weight of an aromatic phosphite and/or phosphonite antioxidant, and a propylene resin extruded article further comprising 0.01 to 0.5 part by weight of an antistatic agent in addition to the above components. The resin compound comprising the above components does not contaminate extrusion equipment, and the extruded articles are excellent in transparency, hue, thermal aging resistance and, when the antistatic agent is used, are excellent in antistatic property.

Abstract: Tris-aryl-s-triazines of formula VI ##STR1## which contain from one to three resorcinol derived moieties have UV spectra which are red-shifted to the near UV range and provide excellent stabilization to polymeric substrates against the deleterious effects of actinic light.

Abstract: A solid solution composition comprisinga) a 2,2,6,6-tetraalkylpiperidinyl compound having a low molecular weight; andb) a 2,2,6,6-tetraalkylpiperidinyl compound having a high molecular weightthat have been mixed in the melt, is an excellent stabilizer for polymeric materials.

Abstract: Novel piperidyl organosiloxanes, well adapted for the light/UV-stabilization of a wide variety of polymer substrates, e.g.

Abstract: A composition for stabilizing synthetic polymers consisting of a blend ofa) at least a derivative of a high molecular weight polymethylpiperidine of formula (I) ##STR1## wherein the groups are as defined hereinafter, and b) at least one other HALS stabilizer wherein the groups are as defined hereinafter is disclosed. These compositions show photostabilizing and antioxidant properties.

Abstract: Tris-aryl-s-triazines of formula V ##STR1## which contain from one one to three resorcinol derived moieties with at least one of said moieties substituted in the 5-position with a group such as, for example, alkyl or phenylalkyl have UV spectra which are red-shifted to the near UV range and provide excellent stabilization to polymeric substrates against the deleterious effects of actinic light.

Abstract: Tris-aryl-s-triazines of formula I, II or III ##STR1## which contain from one one to three resorcinol derived moieties with at least one of said moieties substituted in the 5-position with a phenylalkyl group have UV spectra which are red-shifted to the near UV range and provide excellent stabilization to polymeric substrates against the deleterious effects of actinic light.

Abstract: A composition comprising:a) a compound containing a phosphite or phosphonite group and at least one 2,2,6,6-tetraalkylpiperidinyl group, andb) a polyolefin which has been produced in the presence of a catalyst which is eitheri) a supported Zeigler catalyst orii) a metallocene catalyst,from which polyolefin the catalyst has not been removed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel piperidine compounds of the formula (I) ##STR1## in which A is e.g. a group of the formula ##STR2## where R.sub.4 is e.g. hydrogen or methyl, X.sub.3 is e.g. --O-- or --NH-- and R.sub.5 ' is e.g. ethylene, propylene or decamethylene, R.sub.1 is e.g. methyl, methoxy, ethoxy or OH, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are e.g. methyl, m+n is e.g. a number from 1 to 40, n varies e.g. from zero to 50% of the sum m+n, X.sub.1 is e.g. as defined for R.sub.1 or is a group (CH.sub.3).sub.3 SiO-- and X.sub.2 is e.g. hydrogen, methyl, ethyl, a group (CH.sub.3).sub.3 Si-- or a group ##STR3## and, when m+n is a number from 3 to 10, X.sub.1 and X.sub.2 together also form a direct bond. The compounds of the formula (I) are effective in stabilizing an organic material against thermal, oxidative and light-induced degradation.

Abstract: A formaldehyde-free binding, impregnating or coating composition comprisesA) a polymer constituted to from 2 to 100% by weight of an ethylenically unsaturated acid or anhydride as comonomer, andB) at least one polyol selected froma triazine of the formula ##STR1## where R.sup.1 to R.sup.3 are each independently of the others a radical X[(C.sub.m H.sub.2m O).sub.n H] or N[(C.sub.m H.sub.2m O).sub.n H].sub.2 where X is NH, O or S, m is from 2 to 5 and n is from 1 to 10,a triazinetrione of the formula ##STR2## where R.sup.4 to R.sup.6 are each independently of the others a radical [(C.sub.m H.sub.2m O).sub.n H] where m is from 2 to 5 and n is from 1 to 10,a benzene or cyclohexyl derivative of the formula ##STR3## where R.sup.7 to R.sup.9 are each independently of the others a radical [X(C.sub.m H.sub.2m O).sub.n H], a radical N[C.sub.m H.sub.2m O).sub.n H].sub.2, a radical [Y(C.sub.m H.sub.2m O).sub.n H] or a radical [(C.sub.m H.sub.2m O).sub.n H] where X is NH, O or S, Y is bivalent C.sub.1 -C.sub.

Abstract: A hindered piperidine compound represented by the formula of ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is a 2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-4-piperidyl group of which the N-position is substituted or not, a hydrogen atom, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.18 alkyl group which may contain a cyclic portion, or a C.sub.7 -C.sub.18 arylalkyl group, R.sup.2 is a hydrogen atom, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 alkyl group which may contain a cyclic portion, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.18 alkyloxy group which may contain a cyclic portion, or a hydroxyl group, and n is an integer of 2 to 8, effectively stabilizes organic materials having a property to deteriorate by the action of light. A method for producing the compound represented by the above formula is also disclosed.

Abstract: A polyolefin composition is provided which is resistant to gas fading upon exposure to atmospheric pollutants. The compositions containing a stabilizing amount of a phosphite of the formula ##STR1## wherein Y.sup.1 is an alkyl, preferably t-butyl, and Y.sup.2 is t-butyl or sec-butyl. Fibers and films made from the composition exhibit improved fade resistance compared to fibers and films made from polyolefins stabilized with various other commercially available phosphite. The compositions also contain an additive selected from hindered phenolic antioxidants and hindered amine light stabilizers.

Abstract: A golf ball having a fluorescent cover and an ultraviolet light blocking, visibly transparent top coat is disclosed. The cover can bear a fluorescent coating or be made of a fluorescent bulk material. The fluorescent material is selected and provided in an amount effective to fluoresce by absorbing at least some ultraviolet light having a wavelength exceeding about 320 nm and emitting visible light. The top coat contains a narrow-spectrum short-wave ultraviolet light absorber. The top coat absorbs more ultraviolet light having a wavelength of about 320 nm than ultraviolet light having a wavelength of about 350 nm, while transmitting a substantial proportion of at least some wavelengths of visible light and ultraviolet light having wavelengths greater than about 320 nm. One particular ultraviolet light blocking material contemplated herein consists essentially of an oxalanilide.

Abstract: The present invention provides a thermoplastic resin composition improved in stability at the time of processing which comprises (a) 100 parts by weight of a polyphenylene ether resin and (b) 0.001-15 parts by weight of at least one 4-amino-2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidyl compound represented by the following formula (I) or (II): ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 represents a hydrogen atom, an oxygen atom (oxy radical), a hydroxyl group, an alkyl group, a cycloalkyl group, an allyl group, a benzyl group, an aryl group, an alkanoyl group, an alkenoyl group, an alkyloxy group or a cycloalkyloxy group;R.sub.2 represents a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group or ##STR2## where X represents a direct bond, --O-- or --NH--, R.sub.4 represents a direct bond, a straight or branched alkylene group, an alkylidene group or an arylene group, R.sub.5 represents a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, an aryl group, ##STR3## n represents an integer of 1 to 4, p represents an integer of 2 to 6, andR.sub.

Abstract: Light-stabilized polymer microparticles, which contain at least one light stabilizer, and processes for the preparation of these microparticles by polymerization of suitable monomers, at least a part of the polymerization being carried out in the presence of at least one light stabilizer, are described. The polymer microparticles can be used in coating compositions which comprise a disperse phase containing these particles and a liquid continuous phase.Coatings and finishes based on the compositions according to the invention are distinguished by improved weathering resistance, in particular by a high light stability.

Abstract: The present invention relates to synergistic mixtures for stabilising polymeric organic materials against light, heat and oxidation; said synergistic mixtures contain sterically hindered cyclic amines and particular derivatives of 3-pyrazolidinone or 1,2,4-triazolidine-3,5-dione. In addition, the present invention relates to some new derivatives of 3-pyrazolidinone or 1,2,4-triazolidine-3,5-dione.

Abstract: N-(.beta.-carbonyl- and .beta.-cyanovinyl)-2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidine derivatives of the formula I ##STR1## where R.sup.1 is COOR.sup.3, COR.sup.4, CONR.sup.4 R.sup.5 or CN,R.sup.2 has the meanings of R.sup.1 or is C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 -alkyl or hydrogen,R.sup.3 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 -alkyl, C.sub.5 -C.sub.8 -cycloalkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.5 -alkenyl or phenyl which can be mono- to trisubstituted by C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxycarbonyl, halogen, hydroxyl, phenoxy, phenyl, tolyl or xylyl,R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are each hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 -alkyl, C.sub.5 -C.sub.8 -cycloalkyl or phenyl which can be mono- to trisubstituted by C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxycarbonyl, halogen, hydroxyl, phenoxy, phenyl, tolyl or xylyl,n is 1-4,X and A for each individual n have been defined in the specification.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel piperidine compounds of the formula (I) ##STR1## in which A is e.g. a group of the formula ##STR2## where R.sub.4 is e.g. hydrogen or methyl, X.sub.3 is e.g. --O-- or --NH-- and R.sub.5' is e.g. ethylene, propylene or decamethylene, R.sub.1 is e.g. methyl, methoxy, ethoxy or OH, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are e.g. methyl, m+n is e.g. a number from 1 to 40, n varies e.g. from zero to 50% of the sum m+n, X.sub.1 is e.g. as defined for R.sub.1 or is a group (CH.sub.3).sub.3 SiO-- and X.sub.2 is e.g. hydrogen, methyl, ethyl, a group (CH.sub.3).sub.3 Si-- or a group ##STR3## and, when m+n is a number from 3 to 10, X.sub.1 and X.sub.2 together also form a direct bond. The compounds of the formula (I) are effective in stabilizing an organic material against thermal, oxidative and light-induced degradation.

Abstract: Novel oligomeric compounds of formula I ##STR1## wherein L is a group of formula ##STR2## wherein the oxygen atom in the group L is attached to the phosphorus atom in the structural repeating unit, and R.sub.5 or the carbon atom in 4-position of the piperidinyl ring in the group L is attached to the oxygen atom in the structural repeating unit, and the remaining symbols are as defined in claim 1, are disclosed as stabilizers for protecting organic material against oxidative, thermal or light-induced degradation.

Abstract: N-(2,2,6,6-tetraalkyl-4-piperidinyl)amic acid hydrazides contain a light stabilizing group, a heat stabilizing group and an amic acid hydrazide functionality in the same molecule. The amic acid hydrazide functionality in the compounds enhances the photooxidative stabilizing properties of the hindered amine groups and contributes thermal and oxidative stabilizing and metal complexing properties to the compounds. The novel compounds are excellent light stabilizers for polyolefins, have low volatility and are not readily lost from polymeric systems via volatilization, migration or extraction.

Abstract: A hindered piperidine compound represented by the formula of ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is a 2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-4-piperidyl group of which the N-position is substituted or not, a hydrogen atom, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.18 alkyl group which may contain a cyclic portion, or a C.sub.7 -C.sub.18 arylalkyl group, R.sup.2 is a hydrogen atom, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 alkyl group which may contain a cyclic portion, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.18 alkyloxy group which may contain a cyclic portion, or a hydroxyl group, and n is an integer of 2 to 8, effectively stabilizes organic materials having a property to deteriorate by the action of light. A method for producing the compound represented by the above formula is also disclosed.

Abstract: a polypropylene resin composition comprising:(A) a composition of (a) a crystallineethylene-propylene block copolymer, (b) a thermoplastic elastomerhaving a substantially saturated main chain, and (c) an inorganic filler;(B) (i) a hindered nitrogen-free phenolic antioxidant;(ii) a nitrogen-containing hindered phenolic antioxidant;(iii) a benzotriazole ultraviolet absorber; and(iv) a hindered amine light stabilizer having a molecular weight of 500 or more or having no N-H bond and having a molecular weight of less than 500, or(i') a hindered phenolic antioxidant;(ii') an organic sulfur type antioxidant; and(iii') a hindered amine light stabilizer having no N-H bond.

Abstract: New and novel stabilized polymer compositions and processes for preparing them which employ new and novel carboxylic acid hydrazides bearing a 2,2,6,6-tetra-alkyl-4-piperidine ring and new and novel polymeric compositions stabilized therewith are provided.

Abstract: 2-(2-Hydroxyphenyl)-4,6-diphenyl- and -4,6-di-p-tolyl-1,3,5-triazines are particularly suitable stabilisers, especially against light-induced degradation, for coating materials. They are superior in this respect to the corresponding 4,6-bis(2,4-dimethylphenyl) derivatives.

Abstract: A polyolefin resin (A) containing carbon black is blended with the following components:(B) a phenolic compound represented by the following formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms; (C) an organic sulfur compound selected from the compounds represented by the following formulas (II-1) and (II-2):(R.sup.2 --OCOCH.sub.2 CH.sub.2).sub.2 S (II-1)(R.sup.2 --SCH.sub.2 CHCOOCH.sub.2).sub.4 C (II-2)wherein R.sup.2 is alkyl of 4 to 20 carbon atoms;(D) a piperidine compound having at least one 2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidine ring in a molecule; and(E) an epoxy compound of bisphenol A type glycidyl ether. The composition thus blended exhibits excellent stability against thermal oxidation.

Abstract: o-Hydroxyphenyl-s-triazines of formula I ##STR1## wherein n is 1 or 2 and R.sub.1 to R.sub.7 are as defined in claim 7, are good light stabilizers for coating compositions which contain a basic curing catalyst. In contradistinction to other UV absorbers, they do not cause discolorations in the presence of such catalysts.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel piperidine compounds of the formula (I) ##STR1## in which A is e.g. a group of the formula ##STR2## where R.sub.4 is e.g. hydrogen or methyl, X.sub.3 is e.g. --O-- or --NH-- and R.sub.5 ' is e.g. ethylene, propylene or decamethylene, R.sub.1 is e.g. methyl, methoxy, ethoxy or OH, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are e.g. methyl, m+n is e.g. a number from 1 to 40, n varies e.g. from zero to 50% of the sum m+n, X.sub.1 is e.g. as defined for R.sub.1 or is a group (CH.sub.3).sub.3 SiO-- and X.sub.2 is e.g. hydrogen, methyl, ethyl, a group (CH.sub.3).sub.3 Si-- or a group ##STR3## and, when m+n is a number from 3 to 10, X.sub.1 and X.sub.2 together also form a direct bond. The compounds of the formula (I) are effective in stabilising an organic material against thermal, oxidative and light-induced degradation.

Abstract: Homopolymers and copolymers of 1-olefins are stabilized against the effects of ultraviolet light degradation by contacting a polyolefin, a hindered amine, and a metal phosphonate. Optionally the stabilizing system contains a phenolic antioxidant, an organic phosphite, and a colorant.

Abstract: Novel compounds according to formula I ##STR1## are disclosed, as well as processes for their production and methods for their use.These compounds are useful as light stabilizers for polymeric materials, particularly in acid catalyzed stoving finishes such as those encountered in the top coat of two layer metallic finishes.

Abstract: Compounds containing substituted piperidine groups, of the general formula (I) ##STR1## in which n is e.g. 1, 2 or 3, R.sub.1 is e.g. hydrogen or methyl, R.sub.2 is e.g. ethylene or trimethylene and if n is 1, A is e.g. hydrogen, --COOC.sub.18 H.sub.37 --n or --COC.sub.11 H.sub.23 --n, if n is 2, A is e.g. ##STR2## and if n is 3, A is e.g. ##STR3## are effective stabilizers for organic materials, especially synthetic polymers, which are subject to the action of light, heat and oxidation.