Abstract: A system for producing an in-situ foam, which comprises the components from 50 to 98% by weight of one or more inorganic fillers A), from 1 to 48% by weight of one or more water-soluble, cationic polymers B), from 0.5 to 48% by weight of one or more surfactants C), from 0.01 to 5% by weight of one or more crosslinkers D) which are capable of reacting with the polymers B), from 0 to 20% by weight of one or more additives E), where the percentages by weight of the components A) to E) are based on the nonaqueous fraction and the sum of A) to E) is 100% by weight, process for producing an in-situ foam using the components of the system and foaming by means of a gas or a gas mixture and use for thermal insulation and filling of hollow spaces and hollow bodies.

Abstract: A process for producing an in-situ foam comprising the following mixing components: one or more inorganic fillers A) at from 50 to 98 wt %, one or more cationic or amphoteric polymers B) at from 1 to 48 wt %, one or more surfactants C) at from 0.5 to 48 wt %, one or more crosslinkers D) capable of reacting with said polymers B) at from 0.01 to 5 wt %, one or more cell regulators E), selected from silicones, siliconates and carbon, at from 0.5 to 10 wt %, one or more additives F) at from 0 to 20 wt %, wherein the weight percentages of said components A) to F) are based on the nonaqueous fractions and the sum total of A) to F) adds up to 100 wt %.

Abstract: The invention relates to flame retardant compositions comprising heptaphosphorus-derived compounds and to novel heptaphosphorus-derived compounds. These heptaphosphorus-derived compounds are especially useful for the manufacture of flame retardant compositions based on thermoplastic polymers, especially polyolefin homo- and copolymers, polycondensates, such as polyamides, or polyesters and duroplastic polymers, such as the ones based on polyepoxides.

Abstract: An in-situ foam system and process comprises the components one or more inorganic fillers A) at from 50 to 98 wt %, one or more cationic or amphoteric polymers B) at from 1 to 48 wt %, one or more surfactants C) at from 0.5 to 48 wt %, one or more crosslinkers D) capable of reacting with said polymers B) at from 0.01 to 5 wt %, one or more cell regulators E), selected from silicones, siliconates and carbon, at from 0.5 to 10 wt %, one or more additives F) at from 0 to 20 wt %, wherein the weight percentages of said components A) to F) are based on the nonaqueous fractions and the sum total of A) to F) adds up to 100 wt %.

Abstract: Carbon materials having low gassing properties and electrodes and electrical energy storage devices, especially lead-acid batteries, comprising the same are provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to flame retardant compositions comprising heptaphosphorus-derived compounds and to novel heptaphosphorus-derived compounds. These heptaphosphorus-derived compounds are especially useful for the manufacture of flame retardant compositions based on thermoplastic polymers, especially polyolefin homo- and copolymers, polycondensates, such as polyamides, or polyesters and duro-plastic polymers, such as the ones based on polyepoxides.

Abstract: A system for producing an in-situ foam, which comprises the components from 50 to 98% by weight of one or more inorganic fillers A), from 1 to 48% by weight of one or more water-soluble, cationic polymers B), from 0.5 to 48% by weight of one or more surfactants C), from 0.01 to 5% by weight of one or more crosslinkers D) which are capable of reacting with the polymers B), from 0 to 20% by weight of one or more additives E), where the percentages by weight of the components A) to E) are based on the nonaqueous fraction and the sum of A) to E) is 100% by weight, process for producing an in-situ foam using the components of the system and foaming by means of a gas or a gas mixture and use for thermal insulation and filling of hollow spaces and hollow bodies.

Abstract: Use of thermoplastic molding compositions comprising, as essential components, A) from 29 to 99.8% by weight of a polyester, B) from 0.2 to 2.0% by weight of alkali metal salts of aliphatic carboxylic acids or a mixture of these, based on 100% by weight of A) and B), and also moreover C) from 0 to 70% by weight of further additives, where the total of the % by weight values for A) to C) is 100%, for producing laser-transparent moldings of any type.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for silylating 2-amino-1,3,5-triazines of the general formula (I) in which R1 and R2 are each independently hydrogen, hydroxyl, NH2, NHR3, NR32, NO2, NHCOR3, C1- to C2-alkyl, C1- to C20-hydroxyalkyl, C2- to C20-alkenyl, C1- to C20-alkoxy, aryl or aryloxy optionally substituted with C1- to C8-alkyl and R3 is C1- to C20-alkyl, C3- to C12-cycloalkyl, C4 to C30-alkylcycloalkyl, aryl optionally substituted with C1- to C8-alkyl, with silanes, by reacting silanes of the general formula (II) X—SiH(R4R5)??(II), in which X is fluorine, chlorine, bromine or iodine R4 and R5 are each independently C1- to C20-alkyl, C1- to C20-hydroxyalkyl, C1- to C20-haloalkyl, C2- to C20-alkenyl, C1- to C20-alkoxy, aryl or aryloxy optionally substituted with C1- to C8-alkyl, in the presence of a base.

Abstract: The invention relates to flexible, flat substrates with a flexible, abrasive surface which comprise 0.1 to 90% by weight of a mixture, based on the uncoated substrate, which comprise the condensation product of 99.985 to 20% by weight of at least one precondensate of a heat-curable resin, 0.005 to 10% by weight of a polymeric thickener selected from the group consisting of biopolymers, associative thickeners and/or completely synthetic thickeners, 0.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for silylating 2-amino-1,3,5-triazines of the general formula (I) in which R1 and R2 are each independently hydrogen, hydroxyl, NH2, NHR3, NR32, NO2, NHCOR3, C1- to C20 -alkyl, C1- to C20-hydroxyalkyl, C2- to C20-alkenyl, C1- to C20-alkoxy, aryl or aryloxy optionally substituted with C1- to C8-alkyl and R3 is C1- to C20-alkyl, C3- to C12-cycloalkyl, C4 to C30-alkylcycloalkyl, aryl optionally substituted with C1- to C8-alkyl, with silanes, by reacting silanes of the general formula (ID X—SiH(R4R5) ??(II), in which X is fluorine, chlorine, bromine or iodine R4 and R5 are each independently C1- to C20-alkyl, C1- to C20-hydroxyalkyl, C1- to C20-haloalkyl, C2- to C20-alkenyl, C1- to C20-alkoxy, aryl or aryloxy optionally substituted with C1- to C8-alkyl, in the presence of a base.

Abstract: The invention relates to flexible foams with a flexible, abrasive surface which comprise 1 to 90% by weight of a mixture, based on the uncoated substrate, which comprises the condensation product of 99.985 to 20% by weight of at least one precondensate of a heat-curable resin, 0 to 10% by weight of a polymeric thickener selected from the group consisting of biopolymers, associative thickeners and/or completely synthetic thickeners, 0.

Abstract: A system for producing an in-situ foam, which comprises the components from 50 to 98% by weight of one or more inorganic fillers A), from 1 to 48% by weight of one or more water-soluble, cationic polymers B), from 0.5 to 48% by weight of one or more surfactants C), from 0.01 to 5% by weight of one or more crosslinkers D) which are capable of reacting with the polymers B), from 0 to 20% by weight of one or more additives E), where the percentages by weight of the components A) to E) are based on the nonaqueous fraction and the sum of A) to E) is 100% by weight, process for producing an in-situ foam using the components of the system and foaming by means of a gas or a gas mixture and use for thermal insulation and filling of hollow spaces and hollow bodies.

Abstract: Use of thermoplastic molding compositions comprising, as essential components, A) a polyester, B) from 20 to 200 mmol/kg of polyester A) of at least one compound of the general formula (I) where respectively independently at any position -A1- is —NR—, —O—, —S—, —CH=A4- where R is H or C1-6-alkyl, A4 is N or CH A2 is COOX or OX, where X is Li, Na, K, Rb, Cs, Mg/2, Ca/2, Sr/2, Ba/2, Al/3 A3 is C1-6-alkyl, C6-12-aryl, O7-13-alkaryl, C7-13-aralkyl, O—C1-6-alkyl, O—C6-12-aryl, O—C7-13-alkaryl, O—C7-13-aralkyl, COOX?, OX?, SX?, SO3X?, where X? is H or X, S—C1-6-alkyl, S—C6-12-aryl, NR2, halogen, NO2, n is an integer from 1 to 4, and m is an integer from 0 to 4?n, where m=1, if A3=NO2, with the proviso that the number of mmol is based on the group(s) COOX and OX and SX? where X??X, to the extent that these are present in the compound of the general formula (I), and also moreover C) from 0 to 230% by weight of further added substances, based on the weight of component A), for producing laser-transparent m

Abstract: Use of thermoplastic molding compositions comprising, as essential components, A) from 29 to 99.99% by weight of a polyester, B) from 0.01 to 3.0% by weight of alkali metal salts of nitrous acid, or a mixture of these, based on 100% by weight of A) and B), and also moreover C) from 0 to 70% by weight of further additives, where the total of the % by weight values for A) to C) is 100%, for producing laser-transparent moldings of any type.

Abstract: Thermoplastic molding compositions comprising the following components: a) 3 to 91.8 wt % of a polyamide, as component A b) 3 to 91.8 wt % of a styrene copolymer, as component B c) 5 to 91.8 wt % of an impact-modifying grafted rubber, as component C d) 0.2 to 1.5 wt % of a compound of formula (I), as component D: e) 0 to 0.9 wt % of a mixture of formula (II), as component E: f) 0 to 0.9 wt % of a further stabilizer component F, g) 0 to 25 wt % of one or more styrene copolymers which include from 0.5 to 5 wt % of maleic anhydride-derived units, as component G, and also optionally further added-substance materials, have advantageous weathering properties.

Abstract: Thermoplastic molding compositions comprising A) from 29 to 99.7% by weight of a thermoplastic polyester, B) from 0.3 to 3% by weight (based on 100% by weight of A)+B)) of an imide salt of the formula or a mixture of these, where Me is intended to be an alkali metal, C) from 0 to 70% by weight of further additives, where the total of the percentages by weight of A) to C) is 100%.

Abstract: A process for producing at least one monofilament from a thermoplastic polymer material comprising at least one polyester and also nanoparticles and optionally further additives as components, comprises adding the components to an extruder as partial or complete mixtures or separately and the thermoplastic polymer material being initially strand extruded, cooled and stretched and finally heat-conditioned at a temperature in the range from 40 to 120° C. for 0.01 to 10 min. The invention further relates to using a monofilament obtained by the process in the manufacture of artificial turf, wigs and also as bristles for soft or stiff brushes.

Abstract: Use of thermoplastic molding compositions comprising, as essential components, A) from 29 to 99.95% by weight of a polyester, B) from 0.25 to 3.0% by weight of alkali metal oxoaluminates, or alkali metal salts of cyanic acid, isocyanic acid, thiocyanic acid, or metaboric acid, or a mixture of these, based on 100% by weight of A) and B), and also moreover C) from 0 to 70% by weight of further additives, where the total of the % by weight values for A) to C) is 100%, for producing laser-transparent moldings of any type.

Abstract: The invention relates to particulate aminoplastic material composed of at least one aminoplastic, where the specific surface area of the particles is from 1 to 500 m2/g, and the average diameter of the particles is from 5 to 500 ?m. The invention further relates to a process for producing said particulate aminoplastic material, to a molding which comprises particulate aminoplastic material, and also to a production process for the molding, and to the use of the particulate aminoplastic material and of the molding, for example as plastics membrane in batteries.