Abstract: The present invention relates to polyurethanes (A) being obtainable by reaction of (a) 15% to 70% by weight of di- or polyisocyanate comprising on average from 1 to 10 allophanate groups and on average from 1 to 10 C—C double bonds per molecule, and optionally (b) 0% to 60% by weight of further di- or polyisocyanate, with (c) 5% to 50% by weight of compounds having at least two isocyanate-reactive groups, comprising at least one polycarbonate diol with a molecular weight from 500 to 3000 g/mol weight % ages being based on total polyurethane (A), with the proviso that the total is 100%.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition, which comprises the components (a) an organic material susceptible to oxidative, thermal or light-induced degradation, which is a polyether polyol, a polyester polyol or a polyurethane; (b) a bisphenolic stabilizer of formula (I) wherein n is 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 or 11; and (c) a chromanol stabilizer of formula (II) wherein R1 and R2 are independently of each other H or C1-alkyl. A process for manufacturing the aforementioned composition, the use of an additive mixture comprising component (b) and (c) for stabilizing the component (a) and the additive mixture itself are described.

Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus for producing pulverulent poly(meth)acrylate, comprising a reactor for droplet polymerization having an apparatus for dropletization of a monomer solution for the preparation of the poly(meth)acrylate having holes through which the monomer solution is introduced, an addition point for a gas above the apparatus for dropletization, at least one gas withdrawal point on the circumference of the reactor, a fluidized bed and an apparatus for product discharge from the fluidized bed. The apparatus for product discharge comprises a discharge apparatus, with a backup segment (39) disposed above the discharge apparatus.

Abstract: A method of cracking a hydrocarbon feed under fluid catalytic cracking conditions includes adding FCC compatible inorganic particles having a first particle type including one or more boron oxide components and a first matrix component into a FCC unit and adding cracking microspheres having a second particle type including a second matrix component, a phosphorus component and 20% to 95% by weight of a zeolite component into the FCC unit.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing substituted biphenyls via Suzuki coupling using specific phosphorus ligands and a solvent mixture containing water, a non-polar organic solvent and a polar aprotic co-solvent.

Abstract: Surfactant systems and compositions incorporating the same are disclosed for use as rinse aids on plastics and other wares. The surfactant systems and compositions include both liquid and solid formulations, along with methods of use for treating plastics and other wares. The surfactant systems and compositions provide synergistic combinations allowing lower actives in composition formulations of the plastic-compatible surfactant systems providing good sheeting, wetting and drying properties.

Abstract: A process for producing water-absorbing polymer particles by suspension polymerization, wherein the polymerization is conducted in the presence of dissolved oxygen.

Abstract: Multimetal oxide composition comprising Mo, Bi, Fe, Cu and one or more than one of the elements Co and Ni and use thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a defoamer emulsion, which comprises at least one alkyl ether sulfate or sulfonate, at least one defoamer and water, wherein the alkyl in the alkyl ether sulfate or sulfonate is C6-C22 alkyl and the average droplet diameter of the emulsion is less than 300 nm. The present invention also provides a process for producing it, a polycarboxylate ether formulation comprising the defoamer emulsion and a cement composition comprising the polycarboxylate ether formulation. The defoamer emulsion of the present invention possesses high transmittance and excellent stability. The polycarboxylate ether formulation comprising the defoamer emulsion also shows excellent stability. The cement composition comprises the polycarboxylate ether formulation according to the present invention has a low air content.

Abstract: A composition for metal plating comprising a source of metal ions and at least one leveling agent comprising at least one polyaminoamide comprising a polymer fragment of formula (I) or derivatives thereof obtainable by complete or partial protonation or N-quarternisation.

Abstract: Catalyzed particulate filters comprise three-way conversion (TWC) catalytic material that permeates walls of a particulate filter such that the catalyzed particulate filter has a coated porosity that is less than an uncoated porosity of the particulate filter. The coated porosity is linearly proportional to a washcoat loading of the TWC catalytic material. A coated backpressure is non-detrimental to performance of the engine. Such catalyzed particulate filters may be used in an emission treatment system downstream of a gasoline direct injection engine for treatment of an exhaust stream comprising hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, and particulates.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method to reduce or prevent agglomeration of polyisobutylene particles in aqueous media by LCST compounds and highly pure isobutylenes obtained thereby. The invention further relates to polyisobutylene products comprising the same or derived therefrom.

Abstract: Process for manufacturing granules of salts of at least two aminopolycarboxylic acids (A), com-prising the steps of (a) providing an aqueous solution of (A1) at least one alkali metal salt of a mixture of L- and D-enantiomers of methyl glycine diacetic acid (MGDA), said mixture containing predominantly the respective L-isomer with an enantiomeric excess (ee) in the range of from 10 to 95%, (A2) at least one alkali metal salt of L- and D-enantiomers of glutamic acid diacetic acid (GLDA) or of enantiomerically pure L-GLDA, the weight ratio of (A1) and (A2) being in the range of from 1:9 to 9:1, (b) spray granulating said solution with a gas inlet temperature of at least 125° C. Additionally, the present invention relates to granules and to their use.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel process for preparing isocyanurate-comprising polyisocyanates of (cyclo)aliphatic diisocyanates that are especially stable to color drift in solvents.

Abstract: A transport container for transporting an object includes an object location to receive the object and a vacuum insulation panel (VIP) to thermally insulate the object location. A sensor unit in the VIP provides a panel condition signal that corresponds to a measurement value of a physical property of the VIP. The physical property influences temperature of the object. A short-distance transmitter unit transmits a first coding of the PCS inside the Container, a long-distance transmitter unit transmits a second coding of the PCS to a remote server for processing the PSC. The server determines a representation of an operation state of the transport container, wherein the operation state is related to the temperature of the object. The material of the VIP is classified and differentiated so that transmitting parameters depend on the material.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for continuously preparing polyamide oligomers. This comprises continuous conveying of an aqueous solution of polyamide-forming monomers from a reservoir vessel into an oligomerization reactor, heating of the aqueous solution beyond a dissolution or storage temperature, the residence time of the monomer solution in the oligomerization reactor being limited and the pressure or the partial vapor pressure of the water being adjusted such that a conversion of monomers to polyamide oligomers does not exceed a maximum value and/or the polyamide oligomers formed do not phase-separate or spontaneously crystallize in solid form, and continuous discharge of the polyamide oligomers from the oligomerization reactor. A polyamide oligomer preparable by this process can be provided continuously in a mixture with water in a process for preparing a semicrystalline or amorphous, thermoplastically processible polyamide and then postcondensed to give a polyamide.

Abstract: The invention concerns novel nitrification inhibitors.

Abstract: Magnetic arrangement for transporting magnetized material, comprising a device for conveying a magnet arrangement for transporting magnetized material and a magnetized material separating device having an improved configuration of a magnet arrangement.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for purifying propylene oxide. A stream S0 containing propylene oxide, acetonitrile, water, and an organic compound containing one or more of acetone and propionaldehyde is provided. Propylene oxide is separated from S0 by subjecting S0 to distillation in a first distillation unit, obtaining a gaseous top stream S1c enriched in propylene oxide, a liquid bottom stream S1a enriched in acetonitrile and water, and a side stream S1b containing propylene oxide and enriched in the carbonyl compound; reacting the carbonyl compound in S1b with an organic compound containing an amino group to obtain a reaction product; separating propylene oxide from the reaction product in a second distillation unit, obtaining a gaseous top stream S3a enriched in propylene oxide and a liquid bottoms stream S3b enriched in the reaction product; and introducing stream S3a into the first distillation unit.

Abstract: The invention relates to plant extracts for stimulating the synthesis of hyaluronan synthase, particularly the synthesis of hyaluronan synthase 2 (HAS2). Specific aims of the invention are to increase firmness and/or elasticity and/or tissue moisturization, and/or increase the skin barrier effect, and/or increase tissue resilience, and/or modulate angiogenesis, or the neocreation of blood capillaries, and/or improve healing, and/or cell proliferation, migration or differentiation, and/or skin atrophy, and/or intended to combat the effects of ageing on the skin, and in particular to combat the loss of firmness of the skin observed in the course of ageing, and/or atrophied scars.