Abstract: The present invention relates to a stainproof-treating agent which comprises (A) 0.05 to 30 percent by weight of a nonvolatile resin ingredient, (B) 0.05 to 30 percent by weight of a nonvolatile ingredient of at least one oxide sol selected from the group consisting of an aluminum oxide sol, a silica sol, a zirconium oxide sol and an antimony oxide sol, (C) 1 to 50 percent by weight of an organic solvent and (D) 40 to 99 percent by weight of water, wherein the resin of the ingredient (A) has a solubility parameter of 10 or more and is insoluble in water at 25° C., a method for stainproof-treating by using the stainproof-treating agent and a stainproof-treated article obtained by the method for stainproof-treating. The stainproof-treating agent of the present invention can be applied on a substrate without requiring a special device and can provide excellent stain resistance by modifying a substrate surface hydrophilic by a simple work.

Abstract: The process for the preparation of carbonyl compounds of the formula I where R1 and R2 are a hydrocarbon radical, or R1 and R2 together are an unsubstituted or substituted alkylene group, and X is=O or two alkoxy groups, comprises oxidizing alcohols of the formula II where R1 to R2 and X are as defined above, with oxygen in the gaseous phase a) at temperatures of from 270 to 600° C. on silver coated catalysts which comprise an abrasion-resistant coating of metallic silver on a core of inert support material, or b) at temperatures of from 450 to 750° C. on silver crystals and/or copper crystals having a particle size of from 0.1 to 2.5 mm for a residence time of at most 0.1 second. Also claimed is an advantageous overall process for the preparation of &agr;-diketones, preferably diacetal, from the corresponding ketone, in particular methyl ethyl ketone, via the carbonyl compounds of the formula I where X is two alkoxy groups.

Abstract: Three dimensional external human anatomy models integrally include pressure ulcer wound facsimiles representative of different pressure ulcer stages. More specifically, the wound model of the present invention is comprised of a three-dimensional sculpted base member resembling an external region of a human body which is provided integrally at discrete locations thereof with multiple pressure ulcer wound facsimiles, each of which respectively visually simulates a different type of Stage I-IV pressure ulcers. The base member may, however be provided with other (non-staged) pressure ulcer facsimiles, such as, for example, a pressure ulcer which is visually representative of granulation tissue, a trochanteric pressure ulcer covered with black eschar, or a yellowish coagulum as well as combinations of such pressure ulcer facsimiles.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of compositions comprising at least one aqueous polymer dispersion wherein the polymer has carbonyl or oxirane groups (component a)) and at least one compound with at least two NH2 groups per molecule as sealing or coating compositions, especially for substrates with a hydrophobic surface. The present invention further relates to coating compositions containing such binder formulations.

Abstract: Transgenic animals carrying a transgene comprising a nucleic acid molecule encoding protein useful for regulating the expression of genes in eukaryotic cells and organisms in a highly controlled manner are disclosed. In the regulatory system of the invention, transcription of a tet operator-linked nucleotide sequence is stimulated by a transcriptional activator fusion protein composed of two polypeptides, a first polypeptide which binds to tet operator sequences in the presence of tetracycline operatively linked to a second polypeptide activates transcription in eukaryotic cells. In a preferred embodiment, the transgene encoding the transcriptional activator fusion protein is integrated at a predetermined location within the chromosome of the transgenic animal.

Abstract: A solid ixture comprising a) an active ingredient from the group of the sulfonylureas and b) an alkyl ether of a copolymer of C2-C4-alkylene oxides.

Abstract: An alumina solid, obtainable by a process comprising the step of contacting in a liquid medium at least one alumina precursor with at least one template comprising a dendrimeric molecular nanosystem a mixture of two or more thereof.

Abstract: Novel polymer complexes based on a polymer which contains copolymerized 50-99.5% by weight of at least one basic heterocycle having a pKa of at least 3.8. Use of the complexes of the invention for removing interfering compounds from liquids and in particular beverages, especially for removing sulfur compounds from wine or wine-like beverages.

Abstract: A process for the production of at least one C4 compound selected from 1,4-butanediol, gamma-butyrolactone and tetrahydrofuran, in which a solution of maleic anhydride in a high boiling ester is esterified with a C1 to C4 alcohol to form the corresponding maleate ester which is hydrogenated to form the at least one C4 compound. The specified high boiling ester has a boiling point which is about 30 degrees C. higher than that of the di-(C1-C4 alkyl)maleate.

Abstract: 4,4-Diarylbutadienes of the formula I, where the variables have the meanings explained in the description, are used as photostable UV filters in cosmetic and pharmaceutical preparations to protect the human skin or human hair from the sun's rays, alone or together with compounds which absorb in the UV region and are known per se for cosmetic and pharmaceutical preparations.

Abstract: To obtain paint compositions with which it is possible to form paint films which have excellent acid resistance, weather resistance and heat resistance and which also have excellent yellowing resistance. A heat hardenable paint composition which contains (A) polyol which has in each molecule two or more sterically protected secondary hydroxyl groups, being a polyol obtained by means of an esterification reaction of an epoxy group containing compound which has one epoxy group and which does not have a polymerizable unsaturated bond and a carboxyl group containing compound which has two or more carboxyl groups; and (B) 1,3,5-triazine-2,4,6-tris-carbamic acid ester which can be represented by the general formula indicated below, or an oligomer thereof, wherein the mol ratio secondary hydroxyl groups originating from the aforementioned (A) component:NHCOOR groups originating from the aforementioned (B) component in the composition is from 1:3 to 3:1.

Abstract: A composition comprising effective amounts of a) a carbamate of the formula I  where T is CH or N, n is 0, 1 or 2, and R is halogen, C1-C4-alkyl or C1-C4-haloalkyl, where the radicals R are identical or different if n is 2, and b) 1-(2-cyano-2-methoxyiminoacetyl)-3-ethylurea (III) H3CCH2—NHCONH—CO—C(CN)═NOCH3  (III)  which exhibits a synergistically enhanced fungicidal effect is described.

Abstract: A curable coating composition is described comprising a carbamate functional material, a crosslinking agent and a hydroxyl functional polysiloxane component. Coatings prepared with this coating composition can be cured and coated with additional coating(s), providing good intercoat adhesion to the subsequent coating.

Abstract: A process for preparing glycol monoethers from olefins comprises reacting the olefins with an epoxidizing reagent in the simultaneous presence of hydroxyl-containing organic compounds over a mixture of epoxidation catalysts and alkoxylation catalysts.

Abstract: A substituted 3-phenyluracil of the formula I where X1 and X2 are each oxygen; W is —C(R8)=X5, where X5 is oxygen, sulfur, or a radical —NR14; R14 is hydroxyl, alkoxy, alkenyloxy, alkynyloxy, cycloalkoxy, cycloalkenyloxy, haloalkoxy, haloalkenyloxy, hydroxyalkoxy, cyanoalkoxy, cycloalkylalkoxy, alkoxyalkoxy, alkoxyalkenyloxy, alkylcarbonyloxy, haloalkylcarbonyloxy, alkylcarbamoyloxy, haloalkylcarbamoyloxy, alkoxycarbonylalkoxy, alkylthioalkoxy, dialkylaminoalkoxy, R8 is hydrogen, cyano or alkyl; R1 is halogen or cyano; R2 is hydrogen or halogen; R3 is hydrogen or alkyl; R4 is cyano, alkyl or haloalkyl; R5 is hydrogen, halogen or alkyl; or a salt or enol ether of a compound I wherein R3 is hydrogen, or its tautomeric forms, for the desiccation and defoliation of plants or as an insecticide or herbicide.

Abstract: A block copolymer obtainable by reacting A) monomers selected from the group consisting of styrene, &agr;-methylstyrene, acrylonitrile, methacrylonitrile, methyl methacrylate and maleic anhydride to form blocks A having a glass transition temperature Tg of more than 0° C. and B) monomers selected from the group consisting of n-butyl acrylate, methyl acrylate and 2-ethylhexyl acrylate to form blocks B having a glass transition temperature Tg of less than 0° C. at from 100 to 160° C. in the presence of free-radical initiators and N-oxyl radicals.

Abstract: A process comprises producing expanded polyolefin particles by impregnating polyolefin granules with a volatile blowing agent in suspension under pressure, and then releasing the pressure. The suspension medium has a lower density than the polyolefin granules and the suspension is practically free from suspension agents.

Abstract: A process for preparing polymers of vinylaromatic compounds in dispersion comprises conducting the polymerization in the presence of a dispersing auxiliary and a catalyst obtainable from A) a transition metal complex of subgroups II to VIII, B) a cation-forming agent and C), if desired, an aluminum compound.

Abstract: Starch is modified with at least one cationic polymer P) and the modified starch is prepared by a process in which a) an anionically modified starch A) is reacted with a cationic polymer P) or b) a natural starch B) or a starch C) which has not been anionically modified is reacted with the cationic polymer P) in the presence of an anionic modifier M) and the polymer-modified starch is used.

Abstract: A non-crystalline silica solid is obtainable by a process comprising the step of contacting in a liquid medium at least one silica precursor with at least one template comprising a polyethyleneimine or a mixture of two or more thereof.