Abstract: A packaged peroxide formulation comprising a container and a liquid peroxide formulation, wherein said container has a volume of at least 50 litres and a vent area/volume ratio of at least 20 10-3 m2/m3, said liquid peroxide formulation satisfies the classification tests for organic peroxide type F, has a conductivity of at least 100 pS/m, is not an emulsion or suspension, and comprises (i) at least 33 wt % of an organic peroxide selected from the group consisting of diacyl peroxides, peroxyesters, peroxydicarbonates, peroxyketals, and monoperoxycarbonates, and (ii) optionally a phlegmatiser, the packaged peroxide formulation has a vent area that is at least equal to the minimum total vent area as determined by the 10 litre venting test.

Abstract: Aqueous coating composition comprising an oxidatively drying resin and an alkali-soluble acrylate having an acid number of at least 15 mg KOH/g in a content of at least 1.5 wt. %. Optionally a second acrylate can also be used, such as a polyurethane acrylate.

Abstract: The invention relates to a polyurethane dispersant resin having a polyurethane backbone having pendant hydrophilic polyalkylene oxide based side groups, the pendant side groups being linked to the polyurethane backbone via covalent bonds, and wherein the content of polyalkylene oxide in the polyurethane dispersant resin is at least 45% by weight, characterized in that the polyurethane additionally has pendant hydrophobic side groups which are linked to the polyurethane backbone via covalent bonds.

Abstract: The invention generally relates to a synergistic co-spray dried blend of (alkyl)naphthalene formaldehyde condensate sulfonates and lignosulfonates. This co-spray dried blend is useful as a dispersant in useful in agrochemical formulations.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of removing SO2 contaminants from dimethyl sulfate (DMS) by treatment with an oxidizing agent, and to a process for the preparation of odour free fatty acid trialkanolamine esters quaternized with DMS which is substantially free of SO2 contaminants.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising a) an anionic compound having wetting and dispersing properties selected from the group of a1) an alkyl naphthalene sulfonate, a2) a naphthalene sulfonate-formaldehyde condensate that may optionally be alkyl substituted and mixtures thereof, and b) a nitrogen-containing surfactant selected from the group consisting of alkylamine alkoxylates, alkylamidoamine alkoxylates, alkanolamides and their alkoxylates, alkylamidopropylamines, betaines, amino acids, or any mixtures thereof, wherein <the weight ratio between a) and b) is between 99.99:0.01 and 40:60 while> the molar amount of anionic sulfonate and, if any are present, carboxylate groups in the composition is in excess of the molar amount of nitrogen-containing groups. These compositions exhibit synergistic wetting properties as compared to the surface-active components taken alone. Further, the compositions also exhibit an increased rainfastness.

Abstract: Novel low viscosity oligomeric polyols and the use thereof in coating compositions are disclosed. The novel low viscosity oligomeric polyols may be prepared by reacting at least one melamine aldehyde resin and at least one of ?,?-diol, ?,?-diol, or mixture thereof. The reaction may occur in the presence of an acid catalyst. Coating compositions with a low VOC able to cure under ambient and forced dry conditions while providing good application and performance characteristics, such as an improved scratch resistance, are also disclosed.

Abstract: Accelerator solution suitable for forming a redox system with peroxides and having a high storage stability, consisting essentially of (a) more than 1.0 wt % of one or more reducing agents, at least one of them being selected from ascorbic acid and sodium formaldehyde sulphoxylate, (b) one or more metal salts, at least one of them being selected from the group consisting of transition metal salts, lithium salts, and magnesium salts, (c) one or more organic oxygen-containing solvents, (d) optionally one or more stabilisers, and (e) optionally water.

Abstract: Process for the preparation of a polymer-containing composition comprising the steps of (a) preparing a mixture of an inorganic anionic clay and a cyclic monomer and (b) polymerising said monomer. It has been found that intercalation of the anionic clay with organic anions prior to its use in a polymerisation reaction is not required. Neither is the use of a polymerisation catalyst or initiator.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for separating products from a mixture by reversed phase high performance liquid chromatography using a column packed with a stationary phase which is hydrophobic and a mobile phase, wherein the loading step, during which the products to be separated are introduced in the column, is carried out with an aqueous phase while applying an overpressure of at least about 0.3 MPa.

Abstract: The invention pertains to a method for preparing a flexible mechanically compensated layered material comprising a transparent carrier both sides of which are at least partly covered with a transparent inorganic material, comprising the consecutive steps of a) providing two temporary substrates; b) applying a transparent inorganic material layer onto each of the temporary substrates; c1) applying a transparent carrier onto the transparent inorganic material layers; or c2) applying a polymerizable precursor for a transparent polymerized carrier onto the transparent inorganic material layers followed by polymerizing the polymerizable precursor to the transparent carrier; and d) removing the temporary substrates.

Abstract: The invention pertains to a process for manufacturing pieces of a foil having an inorganic coating comprising the steps of: (a) providing an etchable temporary substrate foil (1), (b) applying the inorganic coating (2) onto the temporary substrate, (c) applying a permanent carrier (3), (d) optionally, removing part of the temporary substrate (1), (e) cutting the foil along a cutting line into the pieces, wherein the cutting line is positioned at a portion of the foil where the temporary substrate is present and having a width of at least 0.25 mm relative to each side of the cutting line, (f) removing at least part of the temporary substrate.

Abstract: Coating composition comprising one or more polythiols and one or more polyisocyanates and a latent base catalyst which is activatable by moisture, wherein the equivalence ratio NCO:SH is between 1:2 and 2:1. The latent catalyst is selected from the group of oxazolidine, aldimine, ketimine, and enamine. The latent catalyst is present in an amount of up to 20% relative to the weight of the curable material. The composition further comprises one or more photoinitiators in an amount of up to 4% relative to the weight of the curable material.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of an alkyl di(lower alkyl) mono(polyoxyethylene) quaternary ammonium compound as a hydrotrope in 5 aqueous solutions for a nonionic surfactant, preferably a C8-C18-alcohol alkoxylate containing 1-20 ethyleneoxy units and 0-5 propyleneoxy units. It also relates to a composition comprising said quaternary ammonium compound and said nonionic surfactant. The cationic surfactant has the formula 10 R2+R (1) N (CH2CH2O)n H X R1 wherein R=C6-C22 alkyl; R1 and R2 are independently a C1-C4 alkyl group; n=8-25; and X— is an anion. The compositions may be used for the cleaning of hard surfaces, for example for vehicle cleaning or machine dishwashing.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process to prepare salt comprising the following steps: (i) preparing an aqueous salt solution containing at least 100 g/l of sodium chloride and at least 0.01 ppm of polyvalent cations by dissolving a sodium chloride source in industrial water, (ii) adding an effective amount of at least one positive retention enhancing component to the aqueous salt solution, (iii) subsequently subjecting the solution to a nanofiltration step, thereby separating the solution into a retentate which is enriched for the polyvalent cations and a permeate which is the purified aqueous salt solution, and (iv) concentrating the permeate to produce salt.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a water-soluble polymer dispersion comprising: a dispersed polymer made up of at least one water-soluble monomer A and at least one water-soluble cationic monomer B, at least one stabiliser C, and at least one cationic polyelectrolyte as co-stabiliser D. It also relates to a method of producing a polymer dispersion and to a paper-making process.

Abstract: The invention pertains to a method and an apparatus for removing a nitrogen oxide (NOx) from a gas by bringing the gas into contact with a scrub liquid in a scrubber for converting the nitrogen oxide into molecular nitrogen (N2), wherein the scrub liquid comprises a metal ion chelate and a biomass, after which at least a portion of the scrub liquid is subjected to a membrane separation process for separating at least part of the metal ion chelate, and the biomass and other solidified components, from dissolved components, wherein the membrane separation process comprises: a) filtering at least a portion of the scrub liquid using a first membrane capable of permeating the metal ion chelate to provide a first retentate liquid comprising the biomass and other solidified components, and a first permeate liquid comprising at least part of the metal ion chelate and dissolved components, and b) nanofiltering the first permeate liquid to give a second retentate liquid comprising the metal ion chelate and a second pe

Abstract: The present invention relates to process to prepare a chlorine-containing compound using an aqueous salt solution containing at least 100 g/l of sodium chloride and a contaminating amount of polyvalent cations comprising the steps of (i) preparing an aqueous salt solution containing at least 100 g/l of sodium chloride and at least 0.01 ppm of polyvalent cations by dissolving a sodium chloride source in water, (ii) adding an effective amount of at least one positive retention enhancing component to the aqueous solution, (iii) subsequently subjecting the solution to a nanofiltration step, thereby separating the solution into a retentate which is enriched for polyvalent cations and a permeate which is the purified aqueous salt solution, (iv) reacting the chloride anions in the permeate to a chlorine- containing compound by an electrolysis step, and (v) recycling at least part of the retentate to dissolution step (i).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for producing an unsaturated aliphatic primary amine including subjecting an unsaturated aliphatic nitrile having 16 to 22 carbon atoms to hydrogen reduction in the presence of ammonia using a hydrogenation catalyst to produce an unsaturated aliphatic primary amine, wherein 0.01 parts by weight to 1.0 part by weight of aromatic carboxylic acid amide is added based on 100 parts by weight of the unsaturated aliphatic nitrile, and a partial pressure ratio of ammonia to hydrogen is adjusted to 8/2 to 6/4. The present invention also relates to an unsaturated aliphatic primary amine, which is produced by the production method.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for repair of a coated substrate comprising the steps of a) applying a liquid, ambient temperature curable two-component coating composition on an area of the coated substrate that needs to be repaired, wherein curing of the two-component coating composition commences upon mixing of the components and does not require UV or electron beam radiation or supply of thermal energy, b) applying a film on top of the applied coating composition, c) allowing the applied coating composition to cure, and d) removing the film from the cured coating composition on the substrate. The invention also relates to a kit of parts for carrying out the process, comprising a film and a liquid, ambient temperature curable two-component coating composition.