Abstract: The present invention relates to a 2K coating system consisting of two components (A) and (B) being separate from each other, wherein (A) comprises at least one constituent (a1) containing at least one aromatic moiety and bearing on average at least two primary and/or secondary amino groups, wherein (B) comprises at least one constituent (b1) containing at least one aromatic moiety and bearing on average at least two isocyanate groups, wherein each of (A) and (B) has a solid content of at least 95 wt.-%, based on the total weight of the respective component, the amount of any fillers present in component (A) does not exceed 45 wt.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a two-component composition suitable for providing a coating preparation from which a cured layer can be obtained in order to protect the surface of materials against the detrimental impact of weathering and/or corrosion.

Abstract: A process prepares a prepolymer containing a urethane group and a curable silicon-functional group, or a prepolymer of formula (IV), The prepolymer may be cured to a cross-linked polymer by ambient moisture and is therefore suitable for use as a component in a one-component sealant or adhesive composition.

Abstract: A process prepares a prepolymer containing a urethane group and a curable silicon-functional group, or a prepolymer of formula (IV), The prepolymer may be cured to a cross-linked polymer by ambient moisture and is therefore suitable for use as a component in a one-component sealant or adhesive composition.

Abstract: Polyamide foams which do not propagate fire are obtained by mixing (i) a liquid isocyanate component which comprises at least one polyisocyanate and in which the molar ratio of aromatic isocyanate groups to the sum of aromatic and aliphatic isocyanate groups is at least 60 mol %, with (ii) at least one liquid isocyanatereactive component which comprises a reactive diluent, and the reactive diluent 10 comprises (a) a chain-extending and/or crosslinking reactive diluent selected from among aliphatic branched C24-66-polycarboxylic acids, alicyclic C24-66-polycarboxylic acids and partial esters of polycarboxylic acids having at least two unesterified carboxyl groups and/or (b) a chain-terminating reactive diluent selected from among aliphatic branched C24-66-monocarboxylic acids, alicyclic C24-66-monocarboxylic acids and partial esters of polycarboxylic acids having one unesterified carboxyl group, wherein the liquid isocyanate-reactive component comprises an aromatic C8-18-polycarboxylic acid and/or an anhydride

Abstract: The present invention relates to a two-component coating composition comprising one first saturated polyhydroxy component, optionally one second saturated polyhydroxy component, wherein the second polyhydroxy compound is different from the first polyhydroxy compound, at least one metal component, water and at least one polyisocyanate. The resulting composition offers excellent scratch resistance, better mechanical properties and good applicability.

Abstract: The present invention suggests a curable organic polymer comprising at least one acylurea unit represented by structural formula (I): Moreover, the present invention suggests a process for the preparation of said polymer and the use of said curable organic polymer for the preparation of a cured composition and for the preparation of hydroxyurethanes.

Abstract: The present invention suggests a curable organic polymer comprising at least one acylurea unit represented by structural formula (I): Moreover, the present invention suggests a process for the preparation of said polymer and the use of said curable organic polymer for the preparation of a cured composition and for the preparation of hydroxyurethanes.

Abstract: The application relates to a moisture-variable protective layer having an sd value at a relative air humidity of 10% and a temperature of 12 to 35° C. at least a factor of 5.0 higher than the sd value at a relative air humidity of 90% and a temperature of 12 to 35° C., where the moisture-variable protective layer has been applied in liquid form by means of a coating composition, to a process for production thereof, to an insulation material and an insulation system comprising the moisture-variable protective layer, and to the use of a moisture-variable protective layer according to the invention in an insulation system which is free of support constructions and other heat bridges that penetrate the insulation layer, such as solid dowels or anchors, or as a coating on an insulation render.

Abstract: Polyamide foams which inhibit the spread of fires for filling cavities in mining Polyamide foams which do not propagate fire are obtained by mixing (i) a liquid isocyanate component which comprises at least one polyisocyanate and in which the molar ratio of aromatic isocyanate groups to the sum of aromatic and aliphatic isocyanate groups is at least 60 mol %, with (ii) at least one liquid isocyanate-reactive component which comprises a reactive diluent, and the reactive diluent comprises (a) a chain-extending and/or crosslinking reactive diluent selected from among aliphatic branched C24-66-polycarboxylic acids, alicyclic C24-66-polycarboxylic acids and partial esters of polycarboxylic acids having at least two unesterified carboxyl groups and/or (b) a chain-terminating reactive diluent selected from among aliphatic branched C24-66-monocarboxylic acids, alicyclic C24-66-monocarboxylic acids and partial esters of polycarboxylic acids having one unesterified carboxyl group, and (iii) optionally a solid isocyana

Abstract: 2-hydroxyethyl 2-oxo-1,3-dioxolane-4-carboxylates of formula (I): wherein one of R1 and R2 can be hydrogen. R1 and R2, if not hydrogen, and in each case independently of one another, are selected from straight-chain, branched or cyclic C1-22-alkyl groups, preferably C1-12-alkyl groups, C6-12-aryl groups, C6-18-aralkyl groups and C6-18-alkaryl groups, wherein R1 and/or R2, in each case independently of one another, may comprise at least one additional functional group, selected from hydroxyl groups, ether groups, ester groups, epoxy groups, and double bonds, and wherein R2 may be substituted with up to 10, preferably with 1 to 5, and in particular with 1 or 2 further 2-hydroxyethyl 2-oxo-1,3-dioxolane-4-carboxylic groups. The 2-hydroxyethyl 2-oxo-1,3-dioxolane-4-carboxylates can be prepared by reacting 2-oxo-1,3-dioxolane-4-carboxylic acid with epoxides and can be used for the preparation of hydroxyurethanes through reaction with amines, such as amine hardeners.

Abstract: Fibers of diverse materials find widespread use in inorganic binder compositions to improve the properties of the final cured composite materials. When using high amounts of fiber in inorganic binder slurries, problems arise due to the loss of workability because of unevenly distributed fiber content. The novel fibers according to the invention allow the use of large amounts of fiber without loss of workability and are particularly useful to control the rheology of the composite slurry mixtures.

Abstract: The invention relates to coatings which can be obtained by adding mercapto groups to acrylates and/or by a radiation curing process, said coatings having good properties, to methods for producing same, and to the use thereof.

Abstract: The present invention suggests a curable organic polymer comprising at least one acylurea unit represented by structural formula (I): Moreover, the present invention suggests a process for the preparation of said polymer and the use of said curable organic polymer for the preparation of a cured composition and for the preparation of hydroxyurethanes.

Abstract: The present invention suggests 2-oxo-1,3-dioxolane-4-acyl halides of formula (I), wherein X is selected from F, Cl, Br, I and mixtures thereof, preferably Cl, processes for the preparation of said 2-oxo-1,3-dioxolane-4-acyl halides, the use of said 2-oxo-1,3-dioxolane-4-acyl halides for the preparation of 2-oxo-1,3-dioxolane-4-carboxylic esters of formula (II), the use of said 2-oxo-1,3-dioxolane-4-acyl halides for the preparation of 2-oxo-1,3-dioxolane-4-carboxamides of formula (III), and also the use of said 2-oxo-1,3-dioxolane-4-acyl halides as agents for the blocking of amines.

Abstract: The present invention relates to curable compositions based on elemental sulfur and polymer components. The inventive composition cures in the presence of elemental sulfur, thus providing a novel composition with enhanced chemical and physical properties in particular useful for sealing and coating applications.

Abstract: The present invention suggests a 2-oxo-1,3-dioxolane-4-carboxamide of formula (I), wherein R is an n-valent radical, n is an integer from 2 to 4, preferably from 2 to 3, and x is an integer from 1 to n?1. The invention furthermore suggests a process for the preparation of the 2-oxo-1,3-dioxolane-4-carboxamide of formula (I) from 2-oxo-1,3-dioxolane-4-carboxylic acid of formula (II) with a polyisocyanate of the formula R(NCO)n, where R and n have the meanings given, the use of the 2-oxo-1,3-dioxolane-4-carboxamide of formula (I) for the preparation of a 2-oxo-1,3-dioxolane-4-carboxamide-substituted prepolymer, and the 2-oxo-1,3-dioxolane-4-carboxamide-substituted prepolymer thus obtainable.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a self-foaming geopolymer composition comprising at least one hydraulic binder; at least one binder selected from latent hydraulic binders, pozzolanic binders, and mixtures thereof; at least one alkaline activator; and aluminum dross. It moreover relates to the use of that geopolymer composition for the production of geopolymer foams and/or foamed geopolymer products.

Abstract: Nonaqueous coating material compositions comprising at least one polyhydroxyl and (per)fluoroalkyl group-containing poly(meth)acrylate component (A), at least one polyisocyanate group-containing compounds (B), and one or more catalysts (D). Also provided are multistage coating methods using the coating material compositions, and also the use of the coating material compositions as a clearcoat material and for coating of wind energy systems or aircraft, or parts thereof, more particularly as an anti-icing coating.

Abstract: 2-hydroxyethyl 2-oxo-1,3-dioxolane-4-carboxylates of formula (I): wherein one of R1 and R2 can be hydrogen. R1 and R2, if not hydrogen, and in each case independently of one another, are selected from straight-chain, branched or cyclic C1-22-alkyl groups, preferably C1-12-alkyl groups, C6-12-aryl groups, C6-18-aralkyl groups and C6-18-alkaryl groups, wherein R1 and/or R2, in each case independently of one another, may comprise at least one additional functional group, selected from hydroxyl groups, ether groups, ester groups, epoxy groups, and double bonds, and wherein R2 may be substituted with up to 10, preferably with 1 to 5, and in particular with 1 or 2 further 2-hydroxyethyl 2-oxo-1,3-dioxolane-4-carboxylic groups. The 2-hydroxyethyl 2-oxo-1,3-dioxolane-4-carboxylates can be prepared by reacting 2-oxo-1,3-dioxolane-4-carboxylic acid with epoxides and can be used for the preparation of hydroxyurethanes through reaction with amines, such as amine hardeners.