Abstract: Described herein is an automatic dishwashing (ADW) composition including as component (A) at least one imidazole-based compound selected from the group consisting of unsubstituted or at least monosubstituted imidazole and benzimidazole. The automatic dishwashing composition may include further components, such as polyakylene imines (component (B)), at least one silicate (component (C)) and/or at least one chelating agent (component (D)). Also described herein is a process for cleaning dishware using said ADW composition as well as a method of using said ADW composition, for example, to reduce any corrosion on the items to be dishwashed (dishware). Also described herein is a method of using at least one imidazole-based compound according to component (A) as a corrosion inhibitor in automatic dishwashing processes.

Abstract: The present inventin relates to a process for depositing a metal layer on a substrate by contacting the substrate with a metal plating bath comprising a metal ion source and a suppressor, and applying a current density to the substrate, where the suppressor is a polycarboxylate ether as described below. The invention further relates to a metal plating bath comprising a metal ion source and the suppressor which is a polycarboxylate ether; and to a use of the polycarboxylate ether in a metal plating bath for depositing a metal layer on a substrate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of disintegrating a foundry mold comprising sand and a polyurethane binder. The present invention further relates to a method of disintegrating a foundry mold by contacting it with a composition comprising at least one carboxylic acid amide and at least one tyalkanolamine.

Abstract: The present invention relates to particles based on inorganic, organic compounds, sulfur and/or diamond, coated with a nonampholytic, quaternizable polymer which is water-soluble at 20° C., and also to their use. The invention likewise pertains to a method for depositing these disperse particles in a metallic phase on the surface of a substrate.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for coating plastics or plastic surfaces with metals, especially plastics composed of acrylonitrile/butadiene/styrene copolymers (ABS) and composed of mixtures of these copolymers with other plastics (e.g. ABS blends), wherein the process comprises the pretreatment of the plastic surfaces with a composition C (etch solution) comprising at least two different ionic liquids IL1 and IL2.

Abstract: The present invention refers to a process for the electrolytic deposition of a zinc or zinc alloy coating on a metallic substrate, a zinc coated metallic substrate having a specific gloss as well as an aqueous alkaline plating bath for the electrolytic deposition of a zinc or zinc alloy coating on a metallic substrate and the use of a zinc plating bath additive in a process for the electrolytic deposition of a zinc or zinc alloy coating on a metallic substrate and for improving the optical appearance and/or the adhesion of a zinc or zinc alloy coating on a metallic substrate.

Abstract: The present invention refers to a process for the electrolytic deposition of a zinc or zinc alloy coating on a metallic substrate, a zinc coated metallic substrate having a specific gloss as well as an aqueous alkaline plating bath for the electrolytic deposition of a zinc or zinc alloy coating on a metallic substrate and the use of a zinc plating bath additive in a process for the electrolytic deposition of a zinc or zinc alloy coating on a metallic substrate and for improving the optical appearance and/or the adhesion of a zinc or zinc alloy coating on a metallic substrate.

Abstract: An article including a polymer body and a metal plating is provided. In this article, the metal plating is attached to the polymer body and the polymer body includes as components at least one polyamide (A), at least one filler (B), at least one poly-N-vinyllactam polymer (C) and, optionally, at least one additive (D). Also provided is the process for producing this article and the use of this article e.g. as a door handle in automotive applications. Further provided is the use of the polymer body for producing metal-plated articles.

Abstract: The present invention relates to beta-naphthol ether sulfonic acids or salts thereof having the general formula (I) R—O-(AO)n—CH2—CH2—S(O)3M (I), where R, AO, n and M have the definitions stated in the claims and in the description, to mixtures thereof, to aqueous solutions and to electrolytes comprising them, to processes for preparing them and to the use of these.

Abstract: The present invention relates to particles based on inorganic, organic compounds, sulfur and/or diamond, coated with a nonampholytic, quaternizable polymer which is water-soluble at 20° C., and also to their use. The invention likewise pertains to a method for depositing these disperse particles in a metallic phase on the surface of a substrate.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for coating plastics or plastic surfaces with metals, especially plastics composed of acrylonitrile/butadiene/styrene copolymers (ABS) and composed of mixtures of these copolymers with other plastics (e.g. ABS blends), wherein the process comprises the pretreatment of the plastic surfaces with a composition C (etch solution) comprising at least two different ionic liquids IL1 and IL2.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for coating plastic surfaces with metals, especially plastic surfaces composed of acrylonitrile/butadiene/styrene copolymers (ABS) and composed of mixtures of these copolymers with other plastics (ABS blends), using an etch solution (composition C) comprising at least one ionic liquid IL, wherein the process comprises the treating of the plastic surface after the etching with an aqueous rinse solution RS while applying ultrasound.

Abstract: The present invention refers to a process for the electrolytic deposition of a zinc or zinc alloy coating on a metallic substrate, a zinc coated metallic substrate having a specific gloss as well as an aqueous alkaline plating bath for the electrolytic deposition of a zinc or zinc alloy coating on a metallic substrate and the use of a zinc plating bath additive in a process for the electrolytic deposition of a zinc or zinc alloy coating on a metallic substrate and for improving the optical appearance and/or the adhesion of a zinc or zinc alloy coating on a metallic substrate.

Abstract: The present invention refers to a process for the electrolytic deposition of a zinc or zinc alloy coating on a metallic substrate, a zinc coated metallic substrate having a specific gloss as well as an aqueous alkaline plating bath for the electrolytic deposition of a zinc or zinc alloy coating on a metallic substrate and the use of a zinc plating bath additive in a process for the electrolytic deposition of a zinc or zinc alloy coating on a metallic substrate and for improving the optical appearance and/or the adhesion of a zinc or zinc alloy coating on a metallic substrate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to beta-naphthol ether sulfonic acids or salts thereof having the general formula (I) R—O-(AO)n—CH2—CH2—S(O)3M (I), where R, AO, n and M have the definitions stated in the claims and in the description, to mixtures thereof, to aqueous solutions and to electrolytes comprising them, to processes for preparing them and to the use of these.

Abstract: The present invention relates to particles based on inorganic, organic compounds, sulfur and/or diamond, coated with a nonampholytic, quaternizable polymer which is water-soluble at 20° C., and also to their use. The invention likewise pertains to a method for depositing these disperse particles in a metallic phase on the surface of a substrate.

Abstract: A motor vehicle includes a body, which body has at least two rear longitudinal members each forming a primary load path for collision forces, wherein the motor vehicle has a rear-end module that can be pre-assembled as a sub-assembly, which rear-end module can be connected to the body as part of the vehicle assembly after the completion of the body-in-white and has at least a supporting structure for fastening chassis components of a rear wheel suspension and a beam structure extending from the supporting structure toward the motor-vehicle rear for absorbing collision forces, wherein the supporting structure and the beam structure form at least one second load path for collision forces.

Abstract: A motor vehicle includes a body, which body has at least two rear longitudinal members each forming a primary load path for collision forces, wherein the motor vehicle has a rear-end module that can be pre-assembled as a sub-assembly, which rear-end module can be connected to the body as part of the vehicle assembly after the completion of the body-in-white and has at least a supporting structure for fastening chassis components of a rear wheel suspension and a beam structure extending from the supporting structure toward the motor-vehicle rear for absorbing collision forces, wherein the supporting structure and the beam structure form at least one second load path for collision forces.

Abstract: A multifunctional strip for a motor vehicle includes a panel element having a strip-shaped configuration and constructed for outputting first and second items of information which differ from one another; and at least one actuator for outputting an acoustic signal as one of the items of information. The multifunctional strip can be arranged on the outside of the body of the motor vehicle.

Abstract: The invention relates to a vehicle body structure in the floor region of the occupant compartment having on both sides a respective longitudinal beam (3) in the floor region of the occupant compartment between a transmission tunnel and a side sill. According to the invention each longitudinal beam (3) extends longitudinally continuously over the entire footwell length from the front end (4) to a heel plate. The longitudinal beam (3) is here formed on the bottom side as a closed longitudinal hollow beam by virtue of a longitudinal beam stepped edge (9) of the floor panel (10AB) and on the top side as a longitudinal beam closure part (11SW) by virtue of a longitudinal beam angle section connected to the top side.