Abstract: The present invention relates to halogen-free oligomer mixtures of poly(alkylene phosphates), production of these and use as flame retardants, and also to flame-retardant polyurethanes comprising halogen-free oligomer mixtures as flame retardants.

Abstract: There is disclosed herein an additive composition including a compound of formula (III): wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6 , R7, R8, and R9are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, cyano, and hydrocarbyl groups comprising from about 1 to about 30 carbon atoms.

Abstract: The present invention relates to timber materials rendered flame-retardant by using halogen-free organophosphorus compounds, to means and processes for producing these materials, and also to their use.

Abstract: The present invention provides an amphiphile of the formula (I) as described hereinafter. The invention further relates to a process for preparing the amphiphile and to a composition comprising the amphiphile and a sparingly water-soluble active ingredient. It further relates to a process for producing the composition by contacting the amphiphile and the active ingredient, and to the use of the amphiphile for solubilizing a sparingly water-soluble active ingredient in aqueous solutions. The invention also relates to the use of the amphiphile in an agrochemical formulation comprising the amphiphile and a pesticide for controlling phytopathogenic fungi and/or unwanted vegetation and/or unwanted insect or mite infestation and/or for regulating the growth of plants, and finally to plant propagation material comprising the amphiphile.

Abstract: Phosphoric esters comprise A) one or more structural units derived from substances of component a), the substances of component a) being selected from orthophosphoric acid and one or more of its derivatives, B) one or more structural units derived from substances of component b), the substances of component b) being selected from one or more compounds of formula (I) R2—O—(CH2CH2O)u(C3H6O)v(DO)w—H??(I) and C) one or more structural units derived from substances of component c), the substances of component c) being selected from one or more diols of formula (II) HO—(CH2CH2O)a(C3H6O)b(DO)c—H??(II) where the sum total a+b+c is ?1 and the phosphoric ester contains 2 or more phosphorus atoms per molecule which are bridged via a structural unit derived from the compounds of formula (II). The phosphoric esters of the invention are very useful in the manufacture of cosmetic, pharmaceutical and dermatological compositions.

Abstract: This invention provides oligomeric hydrogen phosphonates represented by the formula (I) where R is an alkyl group having one to about six carbon atoms; R? is a linear or branched hydrocarbylene group or an oxygen-containing hydrocarbylene group having two to about twenty carbon atoms or a hydrocarbylene group having at least one cycloaliphatic or aromatic ring, where at least one of R? is a linear or branched hydrocarbylene group or an oxygen-containing hydrocarbylene group and at least one of R? is a hydrocarbylene group having at least one cycloaliphatic or aromatic ring; and n is a number from 2 to about 20. Also provided are processes for making these oligomeric hydrogen phosphonates, oligomeric organophosphonate compositions, and processes for making these oligomeric organophosphonate compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to phosphated derivatives of castor oil and hydrogenated castor oil as well as phosphated esters of ricinoleic acid. The inclusion of the phosphate group results in improved water solubility and a series of dispersants and emulsifiers that provide excellent pigment dispersing properties.

Abstract: An aryl group containing phosphite, such as triphenyl phosphite, can be added to a reaction mixture comprising an organophosphorus compound, phosphorus pentoxide and an alkylene oxide, optionally in the presence of a reagent for the incorporation of hydroxy functionality in the final product. The aryl group containing phosphite is employed to improve the color characteristics of the resulting oligomeric organophosphorus composition.

Abstract: A phosphorus ester oligomer having the structure: wherein A can be the same or different in each monomeric unit and each is independently selected from the group consisting of oxygen, sulfur, lower alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted alkylamino, substituted or unsubstituted arylamino and aminoalkyl; B.sub.1 and B.sub.2 can be the same or different and each is independently selected from hydrogen, lower alkyl, a labeling group, a protecting group, a phosphoramidate or a phosphomonoester; R.sub.1 can be the same or different in each monomeric unit, and in at least one of the non-nucleotide monomeric units, R.sub.

Abstract: The invention relates to mixtures of oligomeric phosphoric acid esters which carry hydroxyalkoxy groups, of the formula I ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 is a hydroxyl-containing radical of the formula IIa,R.sub.2 is a radical of the formula III ##STR2## R.sub.3 is a radical of the formula IIb, R.sub.4 is R.sub.1 or R.sub.3 ; R.sub.5, R.sub.6 and R.sub.7 are an H atom or an alkyl radical having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, m is 0 to 4, n is 1 to 4 q is 0 to 20 and q (the mean) is 0.5 to 10.The invention also relates to a process for the preparation of the mixtures and to their use as reactive flameproofing agents in polyurethane foams.

Abstract: Hydrocarbyl bisphosphate compounds containing hindered aryl substituents in the phosphate groups can be formed by: (a) reacting a hindered phenol, e.g., xylenol, with a phosphorus oxytrihalide, e.g., phosphorus oxytrichloride, to form a reaction product mixture; and (b) combining the reaction product, without distillation of the product from the reaction product mixture, from (a) mixture with a hydrocarbyl diol, e.g., one containing a phenyl ring such as hydroquinone or resorcinol.

Abstract: A novel monophosphate and a novel diphosphate prepared by a phosphatidyl transfer reaction of a phospholipid and an alcohol in the presence of phospholipase D are disclosed. The phosphates can independently or together form small and stable liposomes which can include active components therein. Cosmetic compositions comprising these phosphates or liposomes penetrate well into the hair and the skin, and exhibit long-lasting excellent moisture-retaining, beauty, skin-activation effects.

Abstract: There are disclosed multiphosphorus-containing compounds comprising phosphonate-containing or phosphate-containing phosphate esters. The compounds can be prepared by: (a) reacting a phosphonate-containing or phosphate-containing alcohol with phosphorus pentoxide following by reaction with an epoxide, (b) reacting a phosphonate-containing or phosphate-containing alcohol with a phosphorus oxyhalide, hydrolyzing any phosphorus halogen bonds and then reacting with the resulting phosphoric acid derivative with an epoxide, (c) transesterifying a phosphonate-containing or phosphate-containing alcohol with a dialkyl phosphite, oxidizing the resulting compound to yield a phosphoric acid derivative and reacting the phosphoric acid derivative with an epoxide. The compounds are useful as flame retardant additives for polyurethanes and textiles.

Abstract: 5,5-Bis(perfluoroalkylheteromethyl)-2-hydroxy-2-oxo-1,3,2-dioxaphosphorinan es, derived acyclic phosphorus and phosphoric acids obtained by ring-opening, and salts or esters thereof are prepared from heteroatom containing perfluoroalkyl terminated neopentyl glycols of the formula: HO[CH.sub.2 C(CH.sub.2 --X--E.sub.n --R.sub.f).sub.2 CH.sub.2 O]H by cyclization with appropriate phosphorus containing esters or acids, or hydrolysis. These compositions provide improved thermal stability, and useful low surface energy oil and water repellent coatings for textiles, glass, paper, leather and other materials.Another aspect of this invention relates to the use of the phosphite group containing products as polymer stabilizers.

Abstract: A lubricant or fuel composition contains a multifunctional antioxidant and antiwear amount of an O,O-diorgano-S-(2-hydroxyalkyl) phosphorodithioate derived hydrogen phosphonate which can be made by reacting a diorganophosphorodithioic acid with an epoxide and a dialkyl phosphite, such as dimethyl phosphite.

Abstract: Metal dithiophosphates obtainable by reacting a basic zinc or copper compound or a molybdenum compound with a dithiophosphoric acid, said dithiophosphoric acid being obtainable by reacting phosphorus pentasulphide with a mixture of alcohols ROH and R.sup.1 (OH).sub.m where m is 1 or 2, the group R is an aliphatic hydrogen- and carbon-containing group having at least 4 carbon atoms, e.g. a C.sub.4 to C.sub.10 alkyl group, or is an alkaryl group, R.sup.1 is a hydrogen- and carbon-containing group containing at least 12 carbon atoms and either (a) a ##STR1## group or (b) the group--(C.sub.n H.sub.2n-p R.sub.p.sup.2 O).sub.q --, R.sup.2 being an alkyl group, n begin an integer of from 2 to 5, p being zero or an integer of from 1 to 5 and q being an integer of 2 or more or R.sup.1 (OH.sub.m is a glyceryl derivative having the formula ##STR2## where R.sup.3 is an aliphatic hydrogen- and carbon-containing group containing at least 9 carbon atoms and R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.6 and R.sup.7 are hydrogen or alkyl groups.

Abstract: Alkenylphosphonic and -phosphinic acid esters of 1,1,1-tris(hydroxymethyl)alkanes and of 2,2-bis-hydroxymethyl-1,3-propanediol are useful as cross-linking agents in polymeric hydrogels.

Abstract: Precursors for the preparation of fiber-reactive triphendioxazine dyestuffs correspond to the general formulas: ##STR1## in which Y' is a vinyl, a beta-hydroxyethyl or an ethyl group which contains in the beta-position a substituent which can be eliminated by an alkali;T is an optionally substituted alkyl (e.g.

Abstract: There are disclosed multiphosphorus-containing compounds comprising phosphonate-containing or phosphate-containing phosphate esters. The compounds can be prepared by: (a) reacting a phosphonate-containing or phosphate-containing alcohol with phosphorus pentoxide following by reaction with an epoxide, (b) reacting a phosphonate-containing or phosphate-containing alcohol with a phosphorus oxyhalide, hydrolyzing any phosphorus halogen bonds and then reacting the resulting phosphoric acid derivative with an epoxide, (c) transesterifying a phosphonate-containing or phosphate-containing alcohol with a dialkyl phosphite, oxidizing the resulting compound to yield a phosphoric acid derivative and reacting the phosphoric acid derivative with an epoxide. The compounds are useful as flame retardant additives for polyurethanes and textiles.

Abstract: There are disclosed novel phosphorous-containing compounds including and derived from hydrogen phosphonates. The compounds of the present invention can be prepared by reacting a hydrogen phosphonate with: (a) an ethylene derivative in a Michael reaction, (b) an amine or amide and formaldehyde in a Mannich reaction, (c) an aldehyde or ketone, (d) a halogen, (e) carbon tetrachloride and an alkylamine, and (f) carbon tetrachloride and a hydroxyphosphonate. Halophosphonates produced according to procedure (d) can also be used in reactions with (a) alkylamines and (b) hydroxyphosphonates or epoxides to produce the compounds of the present invention.

Abstract: There are disclosed multiphosphorus-containing compounds comprising phosphonate-containing or phosphate-containing phosphate esters. The compounds can be prepared by: (a) reacting a phosphonate-containing or phosphate-containing alcohol with phosphorus pentoxide following by reaction with an epoxide, (b) reacting a phosphonate-containing or phosphate-containing alcohol with a phosphorus oxyhalide, hydrolyzing any phosphorus halogen bonds and then reacting the resulting phosphoric acid derivative with an epoxide, (c) transesterifying a phosphonate-containing or phosphate-containing alcohol with a dialkyl phosphite, oxidizing the resulting compound to yield a phosphoric acid derivative and reacting the phosphoric acid derivative with an epoxide. The compounds are useful as flame retardant additives for polyurethanes and textiles.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of the metal dihydrocarbyl-dithiophosphyl-dithiophosphate type, their manufacture and use. These compounds can be represented by the general formula: ##STR1## wherein R is a monovalent substantially hydrocarbon-containing radical of 1 to 30 carbon atoms, X and Y are each a hydrogen atom or a monovalent substantially hydrocarbon-containing radical of 1 to 30 carbon atoms, M is a metal selected from zinc, cadmium, lead and antimony or an oxygen- and/or sulfur-containing molybdenum complex, and n is the valence of said metal M. The compounds according to the invention can be used as additives for lubricants wherein they act as a very efficient wear preventive.

Abstract: There are disclosed multiphosphorus-containing compounds comprising phosphonate-containing or phosphate-containing phosphate esters. The compounds can be prepared by: (a) reacting a phosphonate-containing or phosphate-containing alcohol with phosphorus pentoxide following by reaction with an epoxide, (b) reacting a phosphonate-containing or phosphate-containing alcohol with a phosphorus oxyhalide, hydrolyzing any phosphorus halogen bonds and then reacting the resulting phosphoric acid derivative with an epoxide, (c) transesterifying a phosphonate-containing or phosphate-containing alcohol with a dialkyl phosphite, oxidizing the resulting compound to yield a phosphoric acid derivative and reacting the phosphoric acid derivative with an epoxide. The compounds are useful as flame retardant additives for polyurethanes and textiles.