Abstract: Packaging for receiving liquid, pasty, powdery, granular or solid material having tear-open means and sealed edges and made of a foil-shaped composite material. The foil-shaped composite material has multiple layers. At least one layer of the composite material does not have weakened areas. At least one layer of the composite material has weakened areas located in the packaging at least partly in the area of the filling space. The weakened areas are preferably a series of cuts or a plurality of parallel individual cuts.

Abstract: Lids (10) of a substrate material (5) having a plastic film, featuring printing (6) on the outside, with respect to a container (1) on which the lid (10) is employed, and an inward facing sealing layer (8,9), for closing the container (1) which has a shoulder region (4). The inward facing side of the substrate material (5) features the sealing layer (8,9) in the form of a printed image, and the printed image corresponds with the shoulder region (4) of the container (1) and is in the form of a series of points (12). The printed image (12) which forms the sealing layer (8,9) and the printed pattern (12) may be deposited in the same printing machine in which the printing (6) on the substrate layer takes place. The printed image (11) enables easy removal of the lids (10) individually from a stack of lids in the packaging machine without having to depend on embossing of the lids.

Abstract: A method for producing pyrone derivatives of the general formula (I), wherein X1 is halomethyl, whereby an acetoacetic acid derivative of the general formula (II), wherein X1 has the aforementioned meaning and X2 is chlorine or bromine, is treated with a Lewis acid and is subsequently converted into the desired product by means of water.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of a 2,5-diamino-4,6-dihalopyrimidine of the formula: in which X is a halogen atom, comprising reacting 2,5-diamino-4,6-dihydroxypyrimidine or its salt of the formula: with a phosphorus oxyhalide and a quaternary ammonium halide or an amine in a halogenated hydrocarbon as a solvent.

Abstract: A reflector with high total reflection which is resistant to mechanical stresses. The reflector includes a reflector body and superimposed thereon (a) a functional coating such as a varnish, (b) a reflecting layer structure composed of a reflecting metallic layer and optionally arranged thereon one or several transparent ceramic layers, for example, layers having an optical depth of &lgr;/2. The reflecting layer structure contains, as its surface layer, a protective layer. The protective layer is a silicon oxide of general formula SiOx, wherein x is a number from 1.1 to 2.0, or it is aluminum oxide of formula Al2O3, in a thickness of 3 nm or more. The protective layer protects the underlying layers from mechanical damages. In the DIN 58196 abrasion test the protected surface does not show any damages after 50 test cycles with 100 abrasion strokes.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of a 4-(4-flourophenyl)-6-alkyl-2-N-alkansulfonyl-N-alkylamino)pyrimidine-5-carboxylic acid ester of formula (Ib), in which R1, R2, R3 and R4 are identical or different and are each a C1-6-alkyl. A 2-[-1-amino-1-(4-flourophenyl)methylene]-4-alkyl-3-oxo-alkanoic acid ester of formula (IIIb), in which R3 and R4 have the above-mentioned meanings, is reacted with an N-cyano-N-alkylalkanesulfonamide, optionally isolated or prepares in situ, of formula (IVb), in which R1 and R2 have the above-mentioned meanings, to give the final product of formula (Ib).

Abstract: A blister package (1) with a bottom part (2) with at least one depression (3) and a cover film (6) that is fastened to the bottom part (2), covers the depressions (3) and can be forced through, the depressions (3) containing a product to be withdrawn. A cover layer (7) covers the cover film (6) and contains sections that can be forced through and others that cannot be forced through. The depression (3), in the rest position of the blister package (1), is located at least partially or completely above a section of the cover layer (7) that cannot be forced through. In order to expose the product to be withdrawn, the depression is displaced across a section (8) in the cover layer (7) that can be forced through by way of a lateral movement with respect to the cover layer (7). The product to be withdrawn can then be forced through the cover film (6) and the cover layer (7).

Abstract: A method for producing cyanoacetic acid esters of general formula (I): wherein R represents on optionally substituted linear or branched C1-8 alkyl group or an aryl C1-4 alkyl group. According to the method, an alkoxypropionitrile of the general formula (II): wherein R is defined above, is oxidized to form the desired product in the presence of a catalyst, based on lead or on one of the transition metals, using oxygen or an oxygen-forming reagent.

Abstract: A method for producing &agr;-dicarbonyl compounds of formula (I): wherein R1 and R2, independently of each other, mean C1-6-alkyl. In the method, an &agr;,&bgr;-unsaturated ketone of formula (II): wherein R1 and R2 have the meaning above and R3 and R4, independently of each other, mean hydrogen, C1-6-alkyl or di-C1-6-alkylamino, is reacted with ozone in the absence of a catalyst and the resultant ozonide is treated reductively.

Abstract: A child-resistant yet senior-friendly packaging for tablets, capsules or similar pharmaceutical products. The packaging is a blister pack (122) with at least one cup (134) that receives tablets (130) in an external package (120), arranged between a base part (124) and a cover part (128), and that is closed by a cover film (136) that can be pressed through. An intermediate part (126) is covered by a cover part (18). A first adhesive (30) is arranged between the base part (14) or the blister pack (122) and the base part (124). The intermeiae part (126) includes a first opening tongue (142) that is preferably linked with the intermediate part (126) via a first perforated line (144) so that it can be detached, and, within said first opening tongue (142), a second opening tongue (146) that is preferably linked with the first opening tongue (142) via a second perforated line (148) so that it can be detached.

Abstract: A method for producing alkoxy malonic acid dinitrites of general formula (I), wherein R1 means C1-6-alkyl or halogen-substituted C1-6-alkyl. The method involves converting the corresponding alkoxy malonic acid diamides of general formula (II), wherein R1 has the aforementioned meaning, by means of a dehydrating agent. The intermediate products of general formula (III), whereby the products are formed during dehydration.

Abstract: A reflector, with high total reflection, resisting mechanical stress, and having a reflector body on which the following components are superimposed (a) a functional coating, e.g., a varnish, (b) a reflection layer structure composed of a reflecting metallic layer and, optionally, one or more transparent ceramic layers, having for instance an optical depth of &lgr;/2, applied on the top of the metallic layer. The reflection layer structure is a protection layer as a surface layer. The protection layer is a silicon oxide of general formula SiOx where x is a number from 1.1 to 2.0, or is an aluminum oxide of formula Al2O3, with a thickness of 3nm or more. The protection layer protects the underlying layers from mechanical stresses. In the DIN 58196 wipe test, the protected layer shows no damage after 50 test cycles, each with 100 wiping strokes.

Abstract: A positive type actinic ray-curable (dry film having, on the surface of a non-actinic ray-curable substrate, a solid positive type actinic ray-curable urethane resin layer formed from (1) a resin composition containing, as essential components, (A1) an ether linkage-containing olefinicaly unsaturated compound, (B1), an acid group-containing urethane resin having a weight average molecular weight of 1,000 to 200,000 and an acid group content in the range of 0.

Abstract: A pattern-forming method which comprises the following steps: (1) laminating an actinic ray-curable coating film layer onto the surface of an insulating film-forming resin layer. (2) irradiating directly or through a photomask an actinic ray or host wave thereonto so as to obtain a predetermined pattern. (3) subjecting the actinic ray-curable coating film layer to a developing treatment to form a resist pattern coating film consisting of the actinic ray-curable coating film layer, (4) and subjecting the insulating film-forming resin layer to a developing treatment, followed by removing.

Abstract: A decorative film for use in plastics molding, said decorative film being a laminate film prepared by outwardly and successively laminating a polyolefin film layer, a primer layer, optionally a topcoating layer and a releasable layer, said primer layer being a coating film formed from an isocyanate-curing type resin composition containing (A) a hydroxyl group-containing resin having a hydroxyl number of 30 to 200 KOH mg/g on an average and a weight average molecular weight of 1000 to 80000, (B) a polyolefin based resin and (C) a (blocked)polyisocyanate compound in such mixing amounts that a number of the isocyanate group in the component (C) is in the range of 0.1 to 0.9 per one hydroxyl group in the component (A) and that the component (B) is in the range of 1 to 90% by weight based on a total weight of the components (A), (B) and (C), and having a static glass transition temperature of 20 to 70° C., an elongation of 10% or more and a tensile strength of 0.

Abstract: A process for manufacturing a strip of aluminium or an aluminium alloy for electrolytically roughened lithographic printing plates, in which the alloy is continuously cast as a strip and then rolled to final thickness, is such that the cast strip is rolled to final thickness with a thickness reduction of at least 90% without any further heating. The resultant microstructure in the region close to the surface of the strip leads to improved electrolytic etching behaviour.

Abstract: A film composite for packaging purposes. The film composite efficiently blocks the passage of water vapor and gas after sterilization in a water bath or in water vapor at temperatures of more than 90° C., and is a film consisting of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) with a coextruded layer consisting of polyethlene-2,6-naphthalate (PEN) on at least one side. The film has a 10 nm to 200 nm thick ceramic layer on at least one of the sides that are coated with PEN. The layer is produced by simultaneously vaporizing silicon dioxide (SiO2) and metallic silicon in a vacuum. The layer consists of SiOx, x being a number between 0.9 and 2. The composite film blocks the passage of water vapor and gases to a large extent after sterilization in a water bath or in water vapor at temperatures of more than 90° C.

Abstract: Dicyanatochalcones of general formula: wherein R1 to R8, independent of one another, represent hydrogen, C1-4-alkyl, C1-4-alkoxy or halogen. The compounds can be produced from corresponding dicyanatochalcones by reacting them with chlorine cyanide or bromine cyanide and with a tertiary amine. The compounds are suited for producing polytriazine resins exhibiting good mechanical properties, a low dielectric constant and a good behavior in fire.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of arylamides of heteroaromatic carboxylic acids of the formula: in which each An is nitrogen or CRn(n=1 to 5), with the proviso that at least one of the ring members is nitrogen and that two nitrogen atoms are not bonded directly to one another; R1 to R5, if present, independently of one another; C1-4-alkyl or aryl, one of the substituents R1 to R5 being a group of the formula —OR, in which R is an optionally substituted aromatic or heteroaromatic radical; R6 is hydrogen or C1-4-alkyl; and R7 is an optionally substituted aromatic or heteroaromatic radical. The amides are obtained from the corresponding heteroaromatic halogen compounds, the corresponding aromatic amines and carbon monoxide in the presence of palladium diphosphine complex. Compounds of this class (Formula I) are important herbicides.

Abstract: A machine, for the construction of a braid (11), that includes a set of identical multiindented wheels (2), which are mounted on a fixed support (1) and driven in rotation to cause the circulation of spindles (6) carrying spools (7) of braiding threads (8). The multiindented wheels are disposed in parallel and equidistant lines (L—L). In the set of multiindented wheels: the multindented wheels (2) belonging to a line are spaced from one another, so that two consecutive multiindented wheels belonging to one and the same line cannot cooperate directly with one another; and a multiindented wheel (2) belonging to one line is disposed between two multiindented wheels belonging to an adjacent line and cooperates with the two multiindented wheels, In the spaces between the consecutive multiindented wheels of a line, there are provided passages (3) for the longitudinal elongate elements (9) of the braided tubular structure.