Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the production of a nitrogen containing epihalohydrin polymer involving reaction of a nitrogen-containing precursor selected from the group consisting of amines, poly-amines, polyaminoamides, polyurethanes and mixtures thereof with epihalohydrin to form of a solution of said epihalohydrin polymer, the process comprising a purification step to remove organic impurities from the formed solution of the epihalohydrin polymer, said purification step comprising contacting the solution of the epihalohydrin polymer with a fluid under liquid, supercritical or near supercritical conditions to effect extraction of organic impurities from the solution of the epihalohydrin polymer to the fluid, withdrawing fluid enriched in organic impurities from the solution of the epihalohydrin polymer, and separating extracted impurities from the withdrawn fluid, wherein the fluid comprises a substance that at atmospheric pressure and room temperature (about 25° C.) is gaseous.

Abstract: The invention relates to an adhesive composition comprising at least partly gelatinised starch and one or more polymers (P) containing an amine group or an amide group. It also relates to a method of gluing pieces of wood based materials and to a wood based product.

Abstract: The invention relates to an adhesive system comprising starch and one or more polymers (P) containing acetoacetoxy groups. It further relates to a method of producing an adhesive composition comprising starch and one or more polymers (P) containing acetoacetoxy groups. The invention further relates to a method of producing a wood based product such as a laminated or veneered material, or a particle board.

Abstract: The present invention refers to a process for the production of paper from a suspension containing cellulosic fibers, and optionally fillers, comprising adding to the suspension at least one cationic organic polymer and an aqueous silica-containing composition comprising an anionic naphthalene sulphonate formaldehyde condensate and anionic silica-based particles, the composition having a weight ratio of naphthalene sulphonate formaldehyde condensate to silica-based particles within the range of from 0.2:1 to 99:1, and containing naphthalene sulphonate formaldehyde condensate and silica-based particles in an amount of at least 0.01% by weight, based on the total weight of the aqueous silica-containing composition, and with the proviso that the composition contains substantially no cellulose-reactive sizing agent. The invention also encompasses an aqueous silica-containing composition and a method for preparation of an aqueous silica-containing compound.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of preparing microfibrillar polysaccharide comprising treating a polysaccharide in an aqueous suspension comprising an oxidant and at least one transition metal, mechanically delaminating said polysaccharide such that microfibrillar polysaccharide is formed. The invention also relates to microfibrillar polysaccharide obtainable by the method.

Abstract: An apparatus arranged for dispensing a liquid, said apparatus comprising a cavity having an inlet connectable to a liquid source operable for supplying liquid under pressure to the cavity, and a number of outlets through which the liquid is discharged to a substrate which is provided below the apparatus in order to receive the liquid, each outlet is individually communicating with the cavity through separate passages that connect individually to the top of the cavity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for titration comprising guiding a sample to be titrated through a conduit, adding a reagent to said conduit at at least two entrance positions along said conduit in such a manner that said reagent will react with the sample within at least one individual sector of the conduit, defined as the space between two consecutive entrance positions or a final individual sector defined between a final entrance position and a sample exit point of the conduit, while at least one detection device positioned at the end of each sector of said conduit register the chemical and/or physical status. A pressure difference is provided between the reagent delivery device and the sample conduit such that the pressure difference measured between the reagent delivery device and the end of the final individual sector is controlled to be greater than the total pressure drop between the sample delivery point and the end of the final individual sector.

Abstract: The present invention relates to nucleic acid sequences encoding novel Lawsonia intracelluaris proteins. It furthermore relates to DNA fragments, recombinant DNA molecules and live recombinant carriers comprising these sequences. Also it relates to host cells comprising such nucleic acid sequences, DNA fragments, recombinant DNA molecules and live recombinant carriers. Moreover, the invention relates to proteins encoded by these nucleotide sequences and to their use for the manufacturing of vaccines. The invention also relates to vaccines for combating Lawsonia intracellulairs infections and methods for the preparation thereof. Finally the invention relates to diagnostic tests for the detection of Lawsonia intracellularis DNA, the detection of Lawsonia intracellularis antigens and of antibodies against Lawsonia intracellularis.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of gluing wood based materials by providing an adhesive system onto wood based materials followed by curing, the adhesive system comprises a melaminic amino resin and a phenolic resin composition, wherein the phenolic resin composition comprises an acid and a phenolic resin. The invention also relates to an adhesive system and a stable phenolic resin composition as well as wood based products obtained by the method or through the use of the adhesive system.

Abstract: The present invention relates to peroxide compositions comprising one or more cyclic ketone peroxides, one or more dialkyl peroxides, and, optionally, one or more conventional phlegmatisers. These compositions are safe and storage stable. In addition, the invention also pertains to the use of such compositions in polymerization and (co)polymer modification processes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing a polymer dispersion comprising polymerising one or more water soluble anionic monomers (m1) and one or more non-ionic vinyl monomers (m2) present in a reaction mixture further comprising a polymeric stabiliser (B) and a polymeric co-stabiliser (C). It further relates to a polymer dispersion, the use of the polymer dispersion and a process for producing paper.

Abstract: The subject invention provides a drug delivery system comprising at least one compartment consisting of (i) a drug-loaded thermoplastic polymer core, (ii) a drug-loaded thermoplastic polymer intermediate layer and (iii) a non-medicated thermoplastic polymer skin covering the intermediate layer, wherein said intermediate layer is loaded with (a) crystals of a first pharmaceutically active compound and with (b) a second pharmaceutically active compound in dissolved form and wherein said core is loaded with said second compound in dissolved form.

Abstract: The present invention relates to alanine 2,6-dialkoxyphenyl ester derivatives having the general formula I The invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising said derivatives, and to the use of these alanine 2,6-dialkoxyphenyl ester derivatives as hypnotics for the induction and maintenance of general anaesthesia.

Abstract: The invention relates to an electrolytic cell, and a method for manufacturing such cell. The cell comprises an anode and a cathode compartment, a separator partitioning the compartments, gas diffusion electrode members arranged to the separator with a space between adjacent electrode members in the vertical direction, and current collector members electrically connected to the electrode members. The current collector members comprise resilient means arranged to homogenise the contact between the electrode members, the current collector and the separator. The invention also relates to the use of the electrolytic cell for production of e.g. alkali metal hydroxide.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of preparing a composition comprising mixing a silica sol having an S-value from about 5 to about 50% and a mineral acid. The invention also relates to a composition obtainable by the method and a composition comprising a network of silica particles and mineral acid, wherein the silica particles have a particle size of from about 2 to about 7 nm. The invention also relates to the use of the composition as a gelled electrolyte.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a drainage and retention aid composition which comprises: (g) a first anionic component which is a water-soluble anionic organic polymer; (h) a second anionic component which is a water-dispersible or branched anionic organic polymer; and (i) a third anionic component which is an anionic siliceous material; wherein the first, second and third anionic components are present in a dry matter content of from 0.01 to 50% by weight.

Abstract: The invention pertains to a process for the production of monochloroacetic acid from chlorine and acetic acid in the presence of a catalyst by reactive distillation. The process and the required reactive distillation apparatus is much less complex than conventional reactors and yields a monochloroacetic acid product having a low content of over-chlorinated products.

Abstract: The invention relates to a suspension polymerization process for the preparation of styrene-containing (co)polymers, wherein the process comprises the steps of continuously or semi-continuously dosing an initiator to the reaction mixture, said initiator having a specified half-life at the temperature of the reaction mixture to which it is dosed. The invention further relates to styrene based (co)polymer obtainable by said process, and to the use of said styrene (co)polymer in a shaping process.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a non-caking salt composition wherein the salt is an inorganic salt, comprising a transition metal complex or an aluminium complex of a (derivatised) carbohydrate as a non-caking agent. Transition metals which can be used according to the present invention are transition metals capable of forming octahedral mixed chloride-oxide structures. The non-caking salt compositions according to the invention can be used as table salt, road salt, or in electrolysis operations.

Abstract: The present invention relates to N-[(1-dimethylaminocycloalkyl)methyl]benzamide derivatives having the general formula I wherein n is 0, 1, 2 or 3; R1 and R2 are independently H, (C1-4)alkyl or (C1-4)alkyloxy; R3 is (C3-8)alkyl, (C4-7)cycloalkyl, (C4-7)cycloalkyl (C1-3)alkyl, (C6-12)aryl(C1-3)alkyl (wherein the aryl moiety is optionally substituted with 1–3 substituents selected from (C1-4)alkyl, (C1-4)alkyloxy, halogen, trifluoromethyl and methoxycarbonyl), or (C4-9)heteroaryl(C1-3)alkyl; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising said derivatives, and to the use of these N-[(1-dimethylaminocycloalkyl)methyl]benzamide derivatives in the treatment of disorders or conditions which are responsive to inhibition of the GlyT-2 transporter, such as muscle spasticity, epilepsy and, particularly, acute, chronic and neuropathic pain.