Abstract: Melamine-formaldehyde foams comprise from 80% to 98% by weight of an inorganic filling material, wherein the % by weight are based on the total weight of inorganic filling material plus melamine-formaldehyde precondensate used for foam production.

Abstract: The invention provides a molding producible by a process comprising the following steps: a) introduction of a foamable reactive resin into a support material and b) compressive deformation of the support material comprising the foamable reactive resin.

Abstract: The invention relates to foam comprising hollow microbeads and intended for sound absorption, comprising from 40 to 85% by weight of open-cell polymer foam and from 15 to 60% by weight of hollow microbeads with flexible external layer, where the D50 value of the hollow microbeads is at least 70 ?m and at most 250 ?m, based on the total weight of polymer foam and hollow microbeads, and also to a process for producing the same, comprising the following steps: I) impregnation of an open-cell polymer foam with a liquid dispersion comprising expandable hollow microbeads, II) if appropriate, pressing/compression and/or drying of the polymer foam, and III) heat-treatment of the impregnated polymer foam at a temperature above the expansion temperature and below the decomposition temperature of the expandable hollow microbeads, for the expansion of the hollow microbeads.

Abstract: Melamine/formaldehyde foams comprising from 0.01% to 45% by weight of a particulate filling material having an average particle diameter in the range from 5 ?m to 3 mm, wherein the % by weight are based on the total weight of filling material plus melamine-formaldehyde precondensate used for foam production.

Abstract: The invention relates to foam comprising hollow microbeads and intended for sound absorption, comprising from 40 to 85% by weight of open-cell polymer foam and from 15 to 60% by weight of hollow microbeads with flexible external layer, where the D50 value of the hollow microbeads is at least 70 ?m and at most 250 ?m, based on the total weight of polymer foam and hollow microbeads, and also to a process for producing the same, comprising the following steps: I) impregnation of an open-cell polymer foam with a liquid dispersion comprising expandable hollow microbeads, II) if appropriate, pressing/compression and/or drying of the polymer foam, and Ill) heat-treatment of the impregnated polymer foam at a temperature above the expansion temperature and below the decomposition temperature of the expandable hollow microbeads, for the expansion of the hollow microbeads.

Abstract: Melamine-formaldehyde foams comprise from 80% to 98% by weight of an inorganic filling material, wherein the % by weight are based on the total weight of inorganic filling material plus melamine-formaldehyde precondensate used for foam production.

Abstract: Open-cell foam based on a melamine-formaldehyde condensation product, a polyurethane or a polyimide, which has been modified with hydrophobins, a method of producing such foams, and the use thereof for absorbing organic liquids, as leakage and bleeding protection for liquid stores, for liquid-liquid separation and as matrix for carrying out chemical and/or biological processes.

Abstract: Novel melamine-formaldehyde foams comprising microcapsules built into the structure of the condensation products and also processes for the production thereof and uses thereof.

Abstract: A watering apparatus comprising a storage container having a tubular section which is closed with an open-cell foam based on an aminoplast, and a method for watering or applying fertilizer.

Abstract: The invention provides a molding producible by a process comprising the following steps: a) introduction of a foamable reactive resin into a support material and b) compressive deformation of the support material comprising the foamable reactive resin.

Abstract: The invention relates to a tube which has been filled with an open-cell foam based on an aminoplastic, in particular on a melamine-formaldehyde condensate, and also to its uses, in particular as filter or static mixer.

Abstract: A process for obtaining process water by condensation of mist or by evaporation of water comprising salts or impurities and condensation of the evaporated water, and plants for carrying out the process and the use thereof for obtaining drinking water.

Abstract: An electrochemical element which comprises an open-cell foam based on a melamine/formaldehyde foam, the cell pores being completely or partly filled with a flowable electrolyte and a process for the production of a battery, accumulator or fuel cell.

Abstract: A liquid-impregnated shaped foam article consisting of a) from 1 to 10% by volume of an open-cell foam based on an aminoplast and b) from 90 to 99% by volume of a component which is liquid at 25° C., such as aromatic or aliphatic hydrocarbons, alcohols, ketones, water or aqueous dispersions, and the uses thereof for transporting or metering liquids, for cleavage through freezing, for energy absorption of projectiles or as latent heat stores.

Abstract: A plant substrate consisting of (a) 25 to 100% by weight of an open-celled melamine/formaldehyde foam, (b) 0 to 75% by weight of other synthetic plant substrates and/or mineral soil and (c) 0 to 25% by weight of one or more systems for releasing active substances and/or of other additives, can be stored and transported in the absence of any water and makes possible a good aeration in the soil.

Abstract: Open-cell foam based on a melamine-formaldehyde condensation product, a polyurethane or a polyimide, which has been modified with hydrophobins, a method of producing such foams, and the use thereof for absorbing organic liquids, as leakage and bleeding protection for liquid stores, for liquid-liquid separation and as matrix for carrying out chemical and/or biological processes.

Abstract: A watering apparatus comprising a storage container having a tubular section which is closed with an open-cell foam based on an aminoplast, and a method for watering or applying fertilizer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of at least one colony stimulating factor (CSF) for the production of medicinal products in the treatment or prophylaxis of coma or neurotoxicity.

Abstract: An improved method of cutting open-celled foams based on aminoplastics and of producing flocks or finely divided particles, and also their use as cleaners and polishing media.

Abstract: Use of an open-celled foam based on an aminoplastic as sterilizable working material, and also methods of sterilizing the open-celled foam by impregnation with a microbicidal liquid such as alcohol or formalin, methods of sterilizing working vessels for medical or microbiological work and for decontaminating material contaminated with micro-organisms at temperatures above 100° C.