Abstract: One-component, moisture-hardening sealants and adhesives contain telechelic isocyanate prepolymers obtainable by reacting diisocyanates and/or polyisocyanates in stoichiometric excess with polyester polyols, polyether polyols and hydroxy-functional (meth) acrylate prepolymers, as well as conventional plasticizers, the polyester polyols having branches, more particularly formed by alkyl radicals containing no functional groups. The polyester polyols can either be obtained by reacting corresponding branched diols and/or dicarboxylic acids or by subsequent grafting of side groups on to straight-chain polyester polyols. The sealants and adhesives are transparent or translucent, have a high ageing stability and excellent mechanical characteristics.

Abstract: A metal treatment solution comprising an effective amount of a soluble or dispersible compound which is a derivative of a polyphenol. A composition for treatment and after treatment of metal with polyphenol compounds is provided. The present invention includes novel derivatives of polyphenol compounds which are useful in surface treatment solutions of dispersions. A method for using these solutions or dispersions is also provided. The molecular weight of the polyphenols used to form the derivatives of the present invention are in the range of from about 360 to 30,000 or greater. The resulting derivatives of the present invention typically have a molecular weight of up to about 2,000,000 with molecular weights within the range of about 700 to about 70,000 being preferred.

Abstract: A process for preparing high detergency or surfactant alkyl polyglycoside compositions and a purified alkyl monoglycoside and to compositions employing the polyglycosides for various end use applications. The process involves removal of a substantial portion of the monoglycoside present in a reaction product mixture containing alkyl polyglycosides resulting from the reaction of an alcohol and saccharide at elevated temperatures in the presence of an acid catalyst. Separation of the monoglycoside from the reaction product mixture may be carried out by molecular distillation.

Abstract: Process for the preparation of ester polyols by conducting the ring opening of epoxidized esters and/or alcohols with carboxylic acids by the controlled addition of the epoxidized compounds to the carboxylic acids wherein the carboxylic acids are present in at least stoichiometric quantities based on epoxide groups, to minimize unreacted epoxide groups and produce ester polyols having relatively low viscosities compared to those produced by the one-pot prior art process.

Abstract: A defoamer for use in textile dyeing operations is comprised of mineral oil, high density polyethylene, a di-(ethoxyalkyl) ester of phosphoric acid, hydrophobic silica, and a blend of nonionic surfactants.

Abstract: Zinc phosphate coatings for metal surfaces and phosphating process. Concentrates containing (a) hydroxylamine sulfate and (b) zinc, nickel, manganese and phosphate ions are formulated into aqueous coating solutions for treating metal surfaces, including ferrous, zinc and aluminum surfaces.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for the two-phase extraction of metal ions from phases containing solid metal oxides, which is characterized in that the solid metal oxides are brought into contact with a hydroxamic acid, known per se, dissolved in a hydrophobic organic solvent, the phases containing the solid metal oxides and the organic phase are intensively intermixed over a sufficient contact time, after phase-splitting, the organic phase is separated and the metal ions are re-extracted from the organic phase in a manner known per se and processed.The extracting agent used therein and the use of this extracting agent are also disclosed.

Abstract: Heat-vulcanizable adhesives for the bonding of solids, the adhesive contains polybutadiene or a polybutadiene mixture and/or copolymers of butadiene with ethylenically unsaturated monomers and other vulcanizable components, and at least 0.5% by weight (based on the weight of vulcanizable components) of a metal salt as a hardening catalyst. The adhesive is particularly useful in vehicle assembly. The adhesive in less than 5 hours exposure to air forms a protective skin which imparts washer resistance to the adhesive.

Abstract: The concentrates consist essentially of 35 to 55% by weight water, 10 to 30% by weight of an alkyl glycoside corresponding to the formula R.sup.1 --O(G).sub.n, in which R.sup.1 is a C.sub.8-22 alkyl radical, G is a glycose unit and n is a number of 1 to 10, 10 to 30% by weight of an alkyl sulfate corresponding to the formula R.sup.2 --O--SO.sub.3 X, in which R.sup.2 is a C.sub.8-22 alkyl radical and X is an alkali or ammonium ion, and 1 to 15% by weight of an alkane sulfonate corresponding to the formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 independently of one another represent C.sub.1-18 alkyl radicals, with the proviso that the total number of carbon atoms in the alkane sulfonate is between 10 and 20, and Y is an alkali or ammonium ion. They are used as storable, free-flowing and pumpable compounds, preferably for the production of detergents.

Abstract: Platinum complexes of the general formula I[(R.sup.1 NH.sub.2).sub.n Pt].sub.q Y.sub.m X.sub.p (I)in which Y is a phosphonic acid ligand, and the preparation thereof, are described. The platinum complexes are suitable as active substances in pharmaceuticals, in particular for controlling cancers.

Abstract: In a first embodiment, the invention relates to the use of basic amine compounds of pronounced oleophilic character and at most limited solubility in water, which are capable of forming salts with carboxylic acids, as an additive for w/o invert drilling muds which contain in the continuous oil phase ester oils and, together with the disperse aqueous phase, emulsifiers, weighting agents, fluid loss additives and, if desired, other additives for protecting the drilling muds against unwanted thickening in use or for improving their flowability. In another embodiment, the invention relates to w/o invert drilling muds which are suitable for the improved offshore development of oil and gas sources and which are characterized by the presence of basic amine compounds of pronounced oleophilic character which are capable of forming salts with carboxylic acids.

Abstract: A process for the transformation of glycerol into 1,3-propanediol by microorganisms comprising fermenting the microorganisms in media having a glycerol content of from about 5% to about 20% by weight under standard anaerobic fermentation conditions and recovering the 1,3-propanediol. The microorganisms according to the invention do not suffer catabolic repression by the large amount of 1,3-propanediol produced by the process.

Abstract: Urethane oligomers having the formula:H.sub.2 C:CHCOORO[[COHNR'NHCO[O[CH.sub.2 ].sub.t CCH.sub.3 X].sub.m O].sub.n [CONHR'NHCOYR"Y].sub.p ].sub.q CONHR'NHCOOROCOCH:CH.sub.2(I)as well as process therefor are described. These oligomers are photocurable and useful as coatings and ink.

Abstract: The POX genes of C. tropicalis are disrupted resulting in the complete blockage of the beta-oxidation pathway in the strain. Fermentation of C. tropicalis cells having disrupted genes on alkane, fatty acid and fatty acid ester substrates produces substantially pure dicarboxylic acids in substantially quantitative yield.

Abstract: A process for the production of triglycerides of C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl esters of C.sub.6 -C.sub.22 fatty acids:a) where dry sodium carbonate catalyst is dissolved in glycerol and mixed with a molar excess of preferably the methyl ester of C.sub.6 -C.sub.22 fatty acid at a temperature between about 150.degree. C. and 250.degree. C. at less than atmospheric pressure and under substantially anhydrous conditions to produce an initial reaction mixture containing the corresponding triglycerides of said fatty acids, and partially reacted glycerol with unreacted hydroxyl groups (OH values 10-40),b) thereafter, a portion of the initial reaction mixture is reacted with additional C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl ester of C.sub.6 -C.sub.22 fatty acid under conditions to achieve substantially full conversion of said unreacted hydroxyl groups (OH values of 5 or less), andc) a product containing the corresponding triglycerides of said fatty acids is separated from unreacted alkyl ester and from the sodium carbonate catalyst.

Abstract: In a mop head which can be fitted on a mop holder having two flaps which can be folded back upon each other, with the mop head including two pouches on its upper side, and an additional securing device allocated to one pouch, a system is provided to facilitate the securing of the strap to the end of the flap in the locked position of use.

Abstract: Invert emulsion muds for drilling of gas and oil, which are environmentally safe, and which contain:A. a continuous oil phase composed predominantly of at least one monocarboxylic acid ester of a C.sub.2 C.sub.12 monofunctional alkanol wherein the monocarboxylic acid contains from 12 to 16 carbon atoms and is aliphatically saturated,B. a disperse aqueous phase,C. at least one emulsifier,D. at least one weighting agent,E. at least one fluid loss additive, andF. a mild alkaline reserve.

Abstract: A phosphate-free liquid detergent containing anionic and nonionic surfactants, zeolite, and electrolyte system selected from carbonates, sulfates, chlorides, acetates and citrates with the proviso that the electrolyte system contain at least one carbonate and one sulfate, and water.

Abstract: The oil splitting properties of otherwise conventional alkaline cleaning solutions that comprise water, an alkaline builder, and a general surfactant component are substantially improved by adding a special, nonionic, surfactant component that has an HLB value in the range from 1 to 7.9 and is made up of molecules that contain at least two nitrogen atoms per molecule and have a chemical structure that can be made by sequential additions of ethylene oxide followed by propylene oxide, or of propylene oxide followed by ethylene oxide, to core molecules that are most preferably 1,2-diaminoethane but more generally may be any organic amine that contains at least two primary and/or secondary amino groups and contains not more than 22 carbon atoms.

Abstract: The use of alkali, ammonium, and/or amine salts of monocarboxylic acid polyoxyalkylester sulfonic acids as low foam surface active agents in aqueous alkaline conditioners for textile fabrics or yarns is described.