Abstract: The present invention relates to a polymer dispersion comprising A) at least one first phase comprising a) at least one chain growth addition polymer P constructed from 1 to 99.9 wt % of at least one ester from ethylenically unsaturated monomers, as monomer A, 0 to 20 wt % of at least one ethylenically unsaturated carbonitrile, as monomer B, 0.1 to 5 wt % of at least one acid-functional ethylenically unsaturated monomer, as monomer C, 0 to 5 wt % of at least one monomer which, alone or with a crosslinking agent, has crosslinking effect and which is different from the monomers A to C, as monomer D, 0 to 20 wt % of at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer which forms a chain growth addition homopolymer having a glass transition temperature ?50° C.

Abstract: A process for preparing polyaryl ethers in which a polycondensation of the monomer building blocks is carried out using microwave irradiation leads to thermoplastic molding compositions having improved color properties.

Abstract: A process for producing foam particles composed of thermoplastic elastomers having polyamide segments, comprising the steps: (a) production of a suspension of pellets of the thermoplastic elastomer in a suspension medium, (b) addition of a blowing agent, (c) impregnation of the pellets with the blowing agent by heating of the suspension in a pressure vessel to an impregnation temperature IMT at an impregnation pressure IMP, depressurization of the suspension by emptying of the pressure vessel via a depressurization device and work-up of the foam particles obtained, and also foam particles obtainable by the process.

Abstract: A non-aqueous electrolyte composition containing (i) at least one aprotic organic solvent; (ii) a compound of formula (I) (iii) at least one ion containing conducting salt; and (iv) optionally one or more additives.

Abstract: The present invention is concerned with a new macromer for use in polymer polyol dispersions, and also with a process for preparing a new macromer of this kind.

Abstract: The invention relates to isoxazolo[5,4-b]pyridine compounds of formula I, to the agriculturally useful salts of isoxazolo[5,4-b]pyridine compounds of formula I, and to their use as herbicides.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for controlling pests from the family of Pentatonidae, comprising the step of contacting the pests, their food supply, habitat or breeding grounds with a pesticidal mixture comprising as active compound I at least one component of the ginkgo tree I, selected from the group consisting of bilobalide, ginkgolide A, ginkgolide B, ginkgolide C, ginkgolide J and ginkgolide M, and at least one pesticidally active compound II and/or at least one fungicidally active compound III, as defined in the description, in a synergistically effective amount. The invention further relates to certain of these mixtures.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel acid-free quaternized nitrogen compounds, to the preparation thereof and to the use thereof as a fuel and lubricant additive, more particularly as a detergent additive, as a wax antisettling additive (WASA) or as an additive for reducing internal diesel injector deposits (IDID); to additive packages which comprise these compounds; and to fuels and lubricants thus additized. The present invention further relates to the use of these acid-free quaternized nitrogen compounds as a fuel additive for reducing or preventing deposits in the injection systems of direct-injection diesel engines, especially in common-rail injection systems, for reducing the fuel consumption of direct-injection diesel engines, especially of diesel engines with common-rail injection systems, and for minimizing power loss in direct-injection diesel engines, especially in diesel engines with common-rail injection systems.

Abstract: A process for preparing trans-enriched MDACH, including: distilling an MDACH starting mixture in the presence of an auxiliary, which is an organic compound having a molar mass of 62 to 500 g/mol, a boiling point at least 5° C. above the boiling point of cis,cis-2,6-diamino-1-methylcyclohexane, and 2 to 4 functional groups, each of which is independently an alcohol group or a primary, secondary or tertiary amino group. The MDACH starting mixture includes 0 to 100% by weight of 2,4-MDACH and 0 to 100% by weight of 2,6-MDACH, based on the total amount of MDACH present in the MDACH starting mixture. The MDACH starting mixture includes both trans and cis isomers. Trans-enriched MDACH includes 0 to 100% by weight of 2,4-MDACH and 0 to 100% by weight of 2,6-MDACH, where the proportion of trans isomers in the mixture is higher than the proportion of trans isomers in the MDACH starting mixture.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a catalyst for the dehydrogenation of hydrocarbons which is based on iron oxide and a process for producing it. The catalyst comprises at least one iron compound, at least one potassium compound and from 11 to 24% by weight of at least one cerium compound, calculated as CeO2, wherein the at least one iron compound and the at least one potassium compound are at least partly present in the form of one or more K/Fe mixed oxide phases of the general formula KxFeyOz, where x is from 1 to 17; y is from 1 to 22 and z is from 2 to 34, and comprises at least 50% by weight, based on the total catalyst, of the K/Fe mixed oxide phases, and also a process for producing it.

Abstract: Described is a method for processing cellulose-containing biomass with sulfuric acid and certain additives, especially for the pretreatment of cellulose-containing biomass prior to saccharification.

Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus for introduction of droplets into a reactor, comprising a holder for at least one dropletizer unit, where the dropletizer unit has a feed for a liquid to be dropletized and a dropletizer plate and the dropletizer plate has holes through which a liquid to be dropletized is introduced into the reactor, where the holder for the at least one dropletizer unit can be pushed into the reactor or pulled out of the reactor through an opening in the shell of the reactor. At least one rail is accommodated within the reactor and is used to guide the holder for the at least one dropletizer unit along it.

Abstract: The present application relates to novel copolymers and processes for the preparation thereof, where the copolymers comprise, as building blocks: a C1-20-alkyl (meth)acrylate and/or C8-20-vinylaromatics (monomer a); a monoethylenically unsaturated, hydrophilic monomer comprising at least one sulfonic acid group (—SO3M) (monomer b); and a monoethylenically unsaturated monomer comprising at least one oxazoline group (monomer c); and where the fraction of the monomers a) and b) is in total less than 50% by weight, based on the total amount of the monomers in the copolymer A.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing a composite element comprising a single- or multi-part core and an envelope which are in a force fit combination with each other, at least comprising providing a single- or multi-part core of an evacuable organic material; at least partly enveloping the core with an envelope to obtain a composite element precursor; and treating the composite element precursor for a period leading to an at least partial softening of the evacuable organic material and of the envelope surface apposing the core. The present invention further relates to composite elements obtained or obtainable by a method of the present invention and also to the method of using a composite element of the present invention as a vacuum insulation panel or as a thermal insulation material.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for producing polyurethane moldings, wherein (a) organic polyisocyanates are mixed with (b) one or more compounds having at least two hydrogen atoms which are reactive toward isocyanate, comprising polyester polyol, (c) blowing agent, (d) catalyst, and (e) propylene carbonate and compounds selected from the group consisting of at least one compound of the general formula (I) and a compound of the formula (II), to give a reaction mixture, introduced into a mold and allowed to react to give a polyurethane molding. The present invention further relates to polyurethane moldings obtainable by such a process and also the use of these moldings as steering wheels, seats, armrests and in particular as shoe soles.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions comprising an ionic crosslinking agent (e.g., compositions comprising crosslinked products prepared by ionically crosslinking a polymer derived from styrene and optionally butadiene using an ionic crosslinking agent). The present disclosure also relates to methods of making the disclosed compositions. The compositions disclosed herein can be used in a variety of applications including, but not limited to, asphalt compositions, paints, coatings, carpet compositions, paper binding and coating compositions, foams, or adhesives.

Abstract: The present invention provides an aqueous polyurethane (PU)-polyacrylate hybrid dispersion obtainable by free radical polymerization of at least one acrylate polymer (A1) in the presence of at least one polyurethane (P1), a process for preparing these aqueous polyurethane-polyacrylate hybrid dispersions, wherein said process comprises a) preparing an aqueous polyurethane dispersion and b) using the polyurethane dispersion thus prepared as raw material for the further synthesis of a polyacrylate dispersion, and the use of the hybrid dispersion thus obtained as binder in filled coating materials, particularly as a binder for flexible roof coatings.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polymer film (P) contacting at least one copolyamide. The copolyamide is prepared by polymerizing a first monomer mixture (M1), containing at least one C4-C12 dicarboxylic acid and at least one C4-C12 diamine, and a second monomer mixture (M2) containing at least one C32-C40 dimer acid and at least one C4-C12 diamine. The present invention further relates to a process for producing the polymer film (P) and to the use of the polymer film (P) for high-temperature applications.

Abstract: Described are a kit comprising at least two magnetocaloric materials having identical stoichiometry but different Curie temperature, a magnetocaloric regenerator comprising at least two magnetocaloric materials having identical stoichiometry but different Curie temperature and a process for producing at least two magnetocaloric materials having identical stoichiometry but different Curie temperature.

Abstract: The present invention provides a liquid antioxidant composition used for raw rubbers comprising 5% to 30% by weight of at least one aromatic amine-based antioxidant agent, 20% to 70% by weight of at least one hindered phenol-based antioxidant agent, 0% to 40% by weight of at least one phosphite-based antioxidant agent; and 20% to 40% by weight of at least one solvent having boiling point higher than 185° C. and freezing point lower than ?10° C. under 101.325 KPa, the weight percentage of component a), b), c) or d) is based on the total weight of antioxidant composition, wherein the mixture of component a), b) and c) is liquid at 25° C. under 101.325 KPa. The present invention also provides a liquid antioxidant composition comprising 5% to 20% by weight of solid aromatic amine-based antioxidant agent, 20% to 50% by weight of solid hindered phenol-based antioxidant agent, 0% to 30% by weight of solid phosphite-based antioxidant agent and 30% to 40% by weight of solvent having boiling point higher than 185° C.