Abstract: The present invention relates to pyrifone azo dyes of formula (1), wherein A is the radical of a diazo component of the benzene, naphthalene, diphenyl, azobenzene, thiophene, benzothiazole, benzoisothiazole, thiadiazole, indazole, benzotriazole, pyrazole, anthraquinone, naphttholic acid imide, chromone, phthalimide or diphenylene oxide series, R1 is hydrogen, unsubstituted or hydroxyl- or phenyl-substituted C1-C6alkyl, it being possible for the alkyl chain to be interrupted from C3 upwards by one or more oxygen atoms, or has the meanings of R2, R2 is a radical of formulae (2), (3), (4), (5), (6), or (7), wherein B is a bridging member, R4 is alkyl or aryl, R5 and R6 are each independently of the other alkyl, aryl or heteroaryl and A is as defined for formula (1), or R1 and R2 toghether with the nitrogen atom in NR1R2 form a heterocyclic ring, Y is cyano, —CONH2 or CH2SO3H, and n is an integer from 2 to 6, to a process for their preparation and to their use in the production coloured plastics or polymeric colo

Abstract: Azo compounds of formula (I), wherein X stands for halogen, in particular for chlorine, or C1-C4alkoxy, in particular for methoxy, Y stands for —CH2— or —O—, R1 and R2, independently from each other, stand for hydrogen, C1-C8alkyl, or C6-C14aryl, which may be substituted up to three times with C1-C8alkyl, C1-C4alkoxy or halogen, a process for their preparation and their use as fluorescent compounds, in particular as solid fluorescent compounds, such as for special effect printing, sectrity printing or in the opto-electronic field.

Abstract: Mixtures of compounds comprising a compound G2 and at least one further compound from the group G0, G1, G3, G4, G5, G6, the compounds G0-G6 corresponding to formula (I) in which, in the compound G0, the radicals R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 and R6 are each hydrogen; G1, the radical R1 is Q and R2, R3, R4, R5 and R6 are each hydrogen; G2, the radicals R1 and R2 independently of one another are each Q and R3, R4, R5 and R6 are each hydrogen; G3 the radicals R1, R2 and R3 independently of one another are each Q and R4, R5 and R6 are each hydrogen; G4, the radicals R1, R2, R3 and R4 independently of one another are each Q and R5 and R6 are each hydrogen; G5, the radicals R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5 independently of one another are each Q and R6 is hydrogen; G6, the radicals R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 and R6 independently of one another are each Q; and Q and the other symbols are as defined in claim 1, are effective as stabilizers for organic material with respect to damaging exposure to light, oxygen and/or heat.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel monoazo compounds of formula (1), wherein R represents H or Cl, M2+ represents Ca2+ or SR2+ and Y1=H and Y2=SO3? or Y1=SO3? and Y2=H. The compounds of formula (1) are characterized by their high drying power and high light-fastness.

Abstract: Disclosed is a red pigment represented by Formula I: having a unique X-ray diffraction pattern. Also disclosed is a red pigment composition containing the pigment represented by Formula I and a surfactant. Also disclosed is a method of making a red pigment composition. Further disclosures relate to coating compositions, ink compositions, plastic compositions, electrostatic toner compositions, powder coating compositions, paint compositions, and paper compositions containing the red pigment represented by Formula I.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of compounds of the formula R1, R2, R3 and R4 independently of one another are hydrogen, halogen, R6, OR6 or SR6, R5 is hydrogen or linear or branched C1-C12alkyl, benzyl or phenethyl, and R6 is an apolar group which is unsubstituted or substituted one or more times by halogen or by OC1-C6alkyl, with the proviso that if R5 is hydrogen, R1, R2, R3 or R4 is R6, OR6 or SR6, as additives in the pigmentation of partially crystalline plastics, especially those processed by injection moulding, with pigments containing at least one each of groups which are joined to one another as or are in conjugation with one another. Preferred pigments are quinacridone pigments, disazo condensation pigments, isoindolinone pigments and pyrrolo[3,4-c]pyrrole pigments, especially pyrrolo[3,4-c]pyrrole pigments. Corresponding formulations and novel compounds are likewise claimed. By these means it is possible to avoid warping.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for making polymer-dye particles comprising, in order: I) forming a colorant mixture comprising a water insoluble dye and an organic medium containing at least one ethylenically-unsaturated monomer; II) combining the colorant mixture with an aqueous mixture comprising a surfactant and a co-stabilizer to form a colorant mixture/aqueous mixture; III) causing the colorant mixture/aqueous mixture to form a stable aqueous droplet mixture via strong agitation; and IV) initiating polymerization to form composite polymer-dye particles comprising a colorant phase and a polymer phase; wherein an addition polymerization initiator is added prior to initiating polymerization. It further relates to composite polymer dye particles prepared by the above process and to composite polymer dye particles comprising a colorant phase containing a water insoluble dye, and a polymer phase, said particles being associated with a co-stabilizer.

Abstract: Disclosed are optical materials which effectively absorb UV light up to the long wavelength band, have low specific gravity, and have balanced properties including impact and heat resistances; lenses; and optical material compositions as their starting materials. The composition contains a polymerizable monomer material consisting of at least one di(meth)acrylate of formula (1): (R: CH3 etc., Ph: a phenylene group; x, z: an integer of 1 to 5; y: 0 or 1) and at least one monomer (M) having at least one vinyl group in one molecule other than monomers of formula (1), and an additive selected from component (A1), (A2), or (B), or mixtures thereof, provided that components (A1) and/or (B) is contained, and when component (B) is contained, components (A1) and/or (A2) is also contained: (A1): a chlorinated benzotriazole UV absorber; (A2): a chlorine-free benzotriazole UV absorber; (B): a coloring agent having absorption maximum in 520-650 nm.

Abstract: A layer-forming antireflective composition is proposed which contains as a base polymer poly(hydroxyamide) or polybenzoxazole and as dye component at least one dye from the classes of the methine dyes, methine dye derivatives, azomethine dyes, azomethine dye derivatives, coumarin dyes, coumarin dye derivatives, triphenylmethane dyes, triphenylmethane dye derivatives and/or an azo dye.

Abstract: The present invention provides an acrylic pressure sensitive adhesive composition having an element with a positive stress optical coefficient for a polarizing film and a polarizing film using the same.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of compounds of the formula in which R1, R2, R3 and R4 independently of one another are hydrogen, halogen, R6, OR6 or SR6, R5 is hydrogen or linear or branched C1-C12alkyl, benzyl or phenethyl, and R6 is an apolar group which is unsubstituted or substituted one or more times by halogen or by OC1-C6alkyl, with the proviso that if R5 is hydrogen, R1, R2, R3 or R4 is R6, OR6 or SR6, as additives in the pigmentation of partially crystalline plastics, especially those processed by injection moulding, with pigments containing at least one each of groups which are joined to one another as or are in conjugation with one another. Preferred pigments are quinacridone pigments, disazo condensation pigments, isoindolinone pigments and pyrrolo[3,4-c]pyrrole pigments, especially pyrrolo[3,4-c]pyrrole pigments. Corresponding formulations and novel compounds are likewise claimed.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a thermosetting resin composition which is acquired an excellent flame-retardancy without using any of halogen-based flame retardants, phosphorus-based flame retardants and antimony-based flame retardants and further without deteriorating chemical or physical properties which the thermosetting resin originally has.

Abstract: A process for producing cured rubber is disclosed wherein the process comprises:

Abstract: The invention relates to novel soluble pigment precursors possessing not only higher thermal stability but also improved solubility characteristics and to a process for mass colouration of high temperature polymers that utilizes these novel soluble pigment precursors.

Abstract: Disclosed are green shade yellow pigments represented by the Formula I: wherein R1 and R2 are independently selected from hydrogen, hydroxy, halogen, an alkyl group having 1 to about 4 carbon atoms, an alkoxy group having 1 to about 4 carbon atoms, a halo-alkyl group containing 1 to about 4 carbon atoms, an alkoxy carbonyl group having 1 to about 5 carbon atoms; R3 and R4 are independently selected from hydrogen, hydroxy, halogen, an alkyl group containing from 1 to about 4 carbon atoms, an alkoxy group containing from 1 to about 4 carbon atoms, and halo-alkyl groups containing from 1 to about 4 carbon atoms; and M is at least one divalent metal. Also disclosed are methods of making the green shade yellow pigments, methods of using the green shade yellow pigments, and coating compositions, ink compositions, electrostatic toner compositions, paint compositions, paper compositions, and plastic compositions containing the green shade yellow pigments.

Abstract: Thermoplastic resin compositions are disclosed that incorporate 1:2 metallic azo complex dyes and are particularly suitable for laser welding. These compositions include a variety of thermoplastic resins such as polyamides and copolymers and blends thereof. The compositions offer superior welding properties and provide for the welding of articles identically colored with these dyes.

Abstract: This invention relates to colorants comprising a chromophore having a single azo acetoacetanilide moiety, wherein said moiety each have at least one poly(oxyalkylene) chain. Such colorants exhibit extremely good base stability and lightfastness, particularly when incoporated within certain media and/or on the surface of certain substrates. These poly(oxyalkylene) chains provide solubility in different solvents or resins thereby permitting the introduction of such excellent coloring chromophores within diverse media and/or or diverse substrates. Compositions and articles comprising such colorants are provided as are methods for producing such inventive colorants.

Abstract: Individual compounds that provide effective toning (or bluing) to combat yellowing within polyester articles (such as bottles, containers, and the like) are provided. Such a novel toner permits effective neutralization of yellowness while also providing highly desirable low haze and increased brightness due to a sharp absorption peak within the needed range of wavelengths (e.g., from about 565 to 590 nm) and a narrow half-height band width. Furthermore, such an individual compound is preferably liquid in nature and may thus be incorporated within an added ultraviolet absorber solution or shelf-stable dispersion to facilitate addition within target polyesters at various stages of production. The particular UV absorbers desired as additives within target polyesters also tend to exhibit certain yellowing effects that require attention as well. The inventive single bluing agent compound thus also accords effective neutralization of such UV absorber yellowing as well.

Abstract: A viscoelasticity improving agent for rubber obtained by reacting an alkyllithium compound with a free radical compound having an isocyanate group in the molecule thereof and existing stably at room temperature in the presence of oxygen and a rubber composition.

Abstract: An ink jet printing method, comprising the steps of: A) providing an ink jet printer that is responsive to digital data signals; B) loading said printer with ink-receptive elements comprising a support having thereon a porous ink-receptive layer; C) loading said printer with an ink jet ink composition comprising water, a humectant, and a water-dispersible polymeric latex having contained therein a delocalized cationic azo dye derived from the quaternization of a nitrogen heterocyclic azo dye having the following formula:  and D) printing on an ink-receptive substrate using said ink jet ink in response to said digital data signals.

Abstract: The present invention relates to natural-colored and pigmented thermoplastic molding compositions and molded parts fabricated therefrom that are laser-absorbing at least in partial spectral regions of the wavelength range from 700 to 1200 nm and that can be welded by laser beam welding and to molded parts that are transparent or translucent to laser light.

Abstract: The invention is directed to an electrophotographic toner or developer, powder coating, ink jet ink or an electronic media having an azo colorant prepared by conducting the diazotization of aromatic or hetaromatic amines or the azo coupling reaction or the diazotization and the azo coupling reaction in a microreactor.

Abstract: Thermoplastic resin compositions are described in which amine salts of anthraquinone dyes and monoazo complex dyes are added. These compositions show superior performance in laser welding applications.

Abstract: An ink jet ink composition comprising water, a humectant, and a water-dispersible polymeric latex having contained therein a delocalized cationic azo dye having the following formula:

Abstract: The present invention teaches modified organosilicone and their use, a preferred of which is as adjuvants for pesticides. The modified organosilicone have siloxane backbones with pendant, terminal or intermediate amine and polyether groups. The modified groups or the siloxane may be functionalized further with alkyl or alkyleneoxide groups.

Abstract: A refinish basecoat composition includes an alkyd resin, at least one pigment dispersed by resin comprising the alkyd resin, and an hydroxyl-functional acrylic polymer. The acrylic polymer has a number average molecular weight of at least about 6000 and is polymerized using at least about 45% by weight cycloaliphatic monomer, based on total monomer weight polymerized. A mixer system that can be used to prepare the refinish basecoat has a plurality of color components, each independently including at least one pigment dispersed by resin including an alkyd resin, and a pigment-free component containing the hydroxyl-functional acrylic polymer.

Abstract: The invention relates to six new crystal polymorphs, &agr; (alpha), &bgr; (beta), &ggr; (gamma), &dgr; (delta), &zgr; (zeta), and &eegr; (eta), of the disazo colorant of the formula I, having characteristic reflections in the X-ray diffraction spectrum. The novel crystal polymorphs are prepared by treatment in organic solvents.

Abstract: A composition is disclosed that comprises:

Abstract: One aspect of the invention relates to pigment composition containing a monoarylide pigment and a hydrocarbyl polypropyleneamine compound. Another aspect of the invention relates to making an monoarylide pigment involving coupling a substituted or unsubstituted acetoacetanilide with at least one diazotized aromatic amine in a solution containing a hydrocarbyl polypropyleneamine. Yet another aspect of the invention relates to paint, ink, electrostatic toner, powder coating, and paper compositions containing the pigment composition or monoarylide pigment made in accordance with the invention.

Abstract: This invention relates to colorants comprising a chromophore having a single azo acetoacetanilide moiety, wherein said moiety each have at least one poly(oxyalkylene) chain. Such colorants exhibit extremely good base stability and lightfastness, particularly when incoporated within certain media and/or on the surface of certain substrates. These poly(oxyalkylene) chains provide solubility in different solvents or resins thereby permitting the introduction of such excellent coloring chromophores within diverse media and/or or diverse substrates. Compositions and articles comprising such colorants are provided as are methods for producing such inventive colorants.

Abstract: Solid solutions of monoazo pigments comprising a host lattice and at least one guest material wherein the host lattice is a material having the general formula I or II, wherein compound of formula I is defined as The guest material(s) have the same general formulae as their respective hosts with the proviso that they differ in molecular structure in at least one position from the respective hosts.

Abstract: A refinish basecoat composition includes an alkyd resin, at least one pigment dispersed by resin comprising the alkyd resin, and an hydroxyl-functional acrylic polymer. The acrylic polymer has a number average molecular weight of at least about 6000 and is polymerized using at least about 45% by weight cycloaliphatic monomer, based on total monomer weight polymerized. A mixer system that can be used to prepare the refinish basecoat has a plurality of color components, each independently including at least one pigment dispersed by resin including an alkyd resin, and a pigment-free component containing the hydroxyl-functional acrylic polymer.

Abstract: This invention relates to colorants comprising a chromophore having two azo acetoacetanilide moieties, wherein said moieties each have at least one poly(oxyalkylene) chain, preferably at least two such chains. Such colorants exhibit extremely good base stability and lightfastness, particularly when incorporated within certain media and/or on the surface of certain substrates. These poly(oxyalkylene) chains provide solubility in different solvents or resins thereby permitting the introduction of such excellent coloring chromophores within diverse media and/or or diverse substrates. Compositions and articles comprising such colorants are provided as are methods for producing such inventive colorants.

Abstract: Thermoplastic resin compositions are disclosed that incorporate 1:2 metallic azo complex dyes and are particularly suitable for laser welding. These compositions include a variety of thermoplastic resins such as polyamides and copolymers and blends thereof. The compositions offer superior welding properties and provide for the welding of articles identically colored with these dyes.

Abstract: A process for the production of polyolefin hollow articles comprises charging the polyolefin with a stabilizer combination comprising (a) at least one compound from the group of the organic phosphites or phosphonites, (b) one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of i.) hydroxylamine derivatives and ii.) amine oxide derivatives and (c) at least one compound from the group of the hindered amine stabilizers, filling this mixture into a mold, heating this mold in an oven to above 280° C., such that the stabilized polyolefin fuses, rotating the mold around at least 2 axes, the plastic spreading to the walls, and cooling the mold while still rotating, opening it and taking the resultant hollow article out.

Abstract: The invention relates to pigment preparation having (a) at least one organic pigment, (b) at least one optionally ionically modified phenol-styrene polyglycol ether, and (c) at least one surface-active agent that is (i) an oxalkylated acetylene glycol of formula (I)  wherein n is 0 to 14, m is 0 to 14, and m+n is 0 to 14, and/or (ii) compounds having the formulas (II), (III), and (IV)  wherein R is C6-C18-alkyl. R1 independently denotes H or C1-C4-alkyl, p is from 3 to 60, R2 is R or optionally C1-C18-alkyl-substituted phenyl, X is —SO3−, —SO2−, —PO3═, or —CO—(R3)—COO−; R3 is a divalent aliphatic or aromatic radical, and Kat is a cation.

Abstract: Colored polyester plastics produced through the introduction of coloring agents prior to extrusion but after pellet production of the base polymer are provided. As a result, the plastic is melt-extruded and mixed with the coloring agent and subsequently subjected to solid stating wherein the base polymer is accorded an increase in molecular weight and the coloring agent becomes integrated therein. Such a method permits avoidance of introduction of a coloring agent to the polymerization reaction chamber that results in extensive staining (particularly upon a change of desired colors for the next batch of plastic). Such a method also permits avoidance of the introduction of a coloring agent to an injection molding process that results in uneven color dispersion and sub-optimal physical properties within the ultimate article. The inventive procedure produces colored thermoplastics of substantially the same shades and uniformity as with the aforementioned precoloring or masterbatch process.

Abstract: A solvent free, diluent free, hydrocarbon soluble liquid polymeric colorant. Also disclosed is a method for applying a liquid colorant to solid granular substrates, such as fertilizer, to provide a colored substrate where the colorant exhibits a reduced tendency to bleed or migrate from the surface of the colored substrate onto other surfaces.

Abstract: Spandex having improved heat-set efficiency, obtained by incorporating certain quaternary amine additives into the spinning solution, is provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel monodisperse or polydisperse compounds, in general named DNO (diamino acid N&agr;-substituted oligopeptides), preferably low molecular weight polypeptides, e.g., based on ornithine, lysine, diaminobutyric acid, diaminopropionic acid, aminoethylglycine or other amino acids or peptides having azobenzenes or other physicially functional groups, e.g., photoresponsive groups, as side chains. These compounds may be synthesized using solid phase peptide synthesis techniques. Materials, e.g., thin films, comprising such compounds may be used for optical storage of information (holographic data storage), nonlinear optics (NLO), as photoconductors, photonic band-gap materials, electrically conducting materials, electroluminescent materials, piezo-electric materials, pyroelectric materials, magnetic materials, ferromagnetic materials, ferroelectric materials, photorefractive materials, or materials in which light-induced conformational changes can be produced.

Abstract: Disclosed are blue shade red to magenta monoazo pigments which are obtained by diazotization of 5-alkoxy-2-aminobenzenesulfonic acids, coupling of the diazonium compound with a hydoxynaphthalenesulfonic acid and subsequent laking of the coupling product with a divalent metal salt. The pigments are characterized by the formula: wherein R is a lower alkyl, e.g. a methyl or ethyl group, or a hydroxycarbyl group, R1 is hydrogen, chloro, a lower alkyl group such as methyl or ethyl, or a lower alkoxy group such as a methoxy or an ethoxy group, and M is Ca, Sr, Ba, Mn, Mg or Zn. The new pigments have a magenta color, excellent heat stability, bleed fastness and very high color strength. These pigments are suitable for the pigmenting of plastics, inks and coatings, among other materials.

Abstract: A viscoelasticity improving agent for rubber obtained by reacting an alkyllithium compound with a free radical compound having an isocyanate group in the molecule thereof and existing stably at room temperature in the presence of oxygen and a rubber composition.

Abstract: A charging member is provided, in which the electrical resistance is controlled with ease, the electrical resistances are uniform, and the electrical resistance, chemical properties, mechanical properties, etc., are suppressed to change with time so as to exhibit superior durability. The charging member primarily contains 100 parts by weight of at least one kind of polar rubber including at least a nitrile rubber, and further contains at least 0.01 parts by weight or more and 5 parts by weight or less of diazabicycloamine compound and 0.01 parts by weight or more and 10 parts by weight or less of weakly acidic compound.

Abstract: Mono- or dipotassium salts of azo compounds conforming to the formula (I) or one of its tautomeric structures where R and R′ are independently OH, NH2, NH—CN, acylamino or arylamino and R1 and R1′are independently —OH or —NH2, and also their hydrates.

Abstract: In one embodiment, the present invention relates to a green shade yellow pigment composition comprising a compound having the formula: wherein R1 and R2 are independently hydrogen, halogen, an alkyl group having 1 to about 4 carbon atoms, an alkoxy group having 1 to about 4 carbon atoms, an alkoxycarbonyl group having 1 to about 6 carbon atoms, nitro, cyano, phenoxy or trifluoromethyl; and M2+ is a divalent metal. The green shade yellow pigment composition is suitable for use in plastics, paints, inks, electrostatic toners, powder coatings, and paper.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of compositions comprising at least one aqueous polymer dispersion wherein the polymer has carbonyl or oxirane groups (component a)) and at least one compound with at least two NH2 groups per molecule as sealing or coating compositions, especially for substrates with a hydrophobic surface. The present invention further relates to coating compositions containing such binder formulations.

Abstract: The invention provides a process for incorporating an active substance in an object comprised partly or entirely of plastic which contains a dendrimer.

Abstract: Metal complexes of an azo compound which in the form of its tautomeric structures conforms to the formula (I) wherein the substituents are each as defined in the description, and which metal complexes host a compound as guest compound, characterized in that they have a dispersing harshness of less than 250.

Abstract: A non-birefringence optical resin material is obtained by forming a transparent matrix from a polymeric resin having an orientation birefringence with a positive or negative sign, adding a low molecular weight substance exhibiting an orientation birefringence with a sign opposite to that of the orientation birefringence of the polymeric resin for the matrix and thus offsetting the orientation birefringence of the polymeric resin for the matrix with the orientation birefringence of the low molecular weight substance.

Abstract: The present invention teaches heterocyclic amine modified siloxanes and their use, a preferred of which is as adjuvants for pesticides. The heterocyclic amine modified siloxanes have siloxane backbones with pendant, terminal or intermediate heterocyclic amine groups, which may contain one or more heteroatoms, i.e., nitrogen, sulfur or oxygen. The heterocyclic amine groups or the siloxane may be functionalized further with alkyl or alkyleneoxide groups.