Abstract: The present invention relates to a herbicidal combination which comprises: a) a herbicide A which is 2-chloro-5-[3,6-dihydro-3-methyl-2,6-dioxo-4-(trifluoromethyl)-1-(2H)-pyrimidinyl]-4-fluoro-N-[[methyl-(1-methylethyl)-amino]sulfonyl]benzamide, b) a single herbicide B selected from sulfentrazone, flumioxazin, dicamba and their salts and esters, and c) at least one herbicide C different from herbicides A and B which is selected from C.1) herbicides of the group of acetolactate synthase inhibitors, C.2) herbicides of the group of protoporphyrinogen oxidase inhibitors, C.3) herbicides of the group of synthetic auxins, C.4) herbicides of the group of microtubule inhibitors, C.5) herbicides of the group of acetyl-CoA carboxylase inhibitors, C.6) herbicides of the group of photosystem II inhibitors, C.7) herbicides of the group of pigment synthesis inhibitors, and C.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions comprising at least one thermoplastic polyurethane, at least one metal hydroxide, and at least one phosphorus-containing flame retardant, where the thermoplastic polyurethane is a thermoplastic polyurethane based on at least one diisocyanate and on at least one polycarbonatediol. The present invention further relates to the use of compositions of this type for producing cable sheathing.

Abstract: What are described are compounds having two or more exovinylene cyclocarbonate units, wherein the exovinylene cyclocarbonate units are bonded to one another via at least one organic, siloxane-free connecting group which is not bonded directly to the exovinylene double bonds, excluding connecting groups formed by polymerization of (meth)acrylic monomers. The connecting group preferably has at least one acetal group. Also described are a process for preparing the compounds, two-component binders comprising the compounds, and uses of the compounds.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a three-way conversion (TWC) catalyst composition, and a catalyst article comprising such a catalyst composition suitable for at least partial conversion of gaseous hydrocarbons (HCs), carbon monoxide (CO), and nitrogen oxides (NOx). Generally, the catalyst article includes a catalyst substrate having a plurality of channels adapted for gas flow, each channel having a wall surface and a catalytic coating on the surfaces or inside the pores of the wall. The catalytic coating generally includes a first washcoat with a platinum group metal (PGM) component and a first refractory metal oxide support and a second washcoat having a plurality of palladium-rhodium nanoparticles and a second refractory metal oxide support.

Abstract: Process for hydrogenating toluenediamine (TDA) tar containing TDA and high boilers relative to TDA, including the step of contacting the toluenediamine tar with a heterogeneous hydrogenation catalyst comprising at least one metal selected from the group consisting of Ni, Co, Ru, Pd, Pt on at least one catalyst support selected from the group consisting of carbon, TiO2 and ZrO2, and with hydrogen under hydrogenating conditions.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a latex paint containing i) a multistage carboxylated polymer latex binder, ii) a titanium dioxide pigment, and iii) a polymeric dispersant PD having a number average molecular weight, as determined by GPC, of at most 5500 Dalton. Also disclosed are methods for preparing the latex paint, and coatings containing the latex paint.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing butadiene from n-butenes having the steps: A) providing a feed gas stream a comprising n-butenes; B) feeding the feed gas stream a comprising the n-butenes and an oxygen-comprising gas into at least one oxidative dehydrogenation zone and oxidatively dehydrogenating n-butenes to butadiene, wherein a product gas stream b comprising butadiene, unreacted n-butenes, steam, oxygen, low-boiling hydrocarbons, high-boiling minor components, possibly carbon oxides and possibly inert gases is obtained; Ca) cooling the product gas stream b by contacting it with a refrigerant and condensing at least a part of the high-boiling minor components; Cb) compressing the remaining product gas stream b in at least one compression stage, wherein at least one aqueous condensate stream c1 and a gas stream c2 comprising butadiene, n-butenes, steam, oxygen, low-boiling hydrocarbons, possibly carbon oxides and possibly inert gases are obtained; Da) separating off non-condensable and low-b

Abstract: A catalyzed soot filter, in particular for the treatment of Diesel engine exhaust, comprises a coating design which ensures soot particulates filtration, assists the oxidation of carbon monoxide (CO), and produces low H2S emissions during normal engine operations and regeneration events.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a two-component coating composition comprising (1) a paint base component comprising (A) at least one polycarbonate diol, (B) at least one polyaspartic ester, and (C) at least one filler modified with at least one organosilane, and (2) a hardener component comprising (D) at least one hexamethylene diisocyanate isocyanurate containing aliphatic polyester groups and having an isocyanate content of 5% to 23%. The present invention also relates to a method for producing a coating using the coating composition, and to the coatings produced accordingly.

Abstract: A proppant includes a particle present in an amount of from 90 to 99.5 percent by weight and a polymeric coating disposed about the particle and present in an amount of from 0.5 to 10 percent by weight, based on the total weight of the proppant. The polymeric coating includes the reaction product of an acrylate copolymer and an isocyanate. The acrylate copolymer includes styrene units and has a hydroxyl number of from 20 to 500 mg KOH/g. A method of forming the proppant includes the steps of combining the acrylate copolymer and the isocyanate to react and form the polymeric coating and coating the particle with the polymeric coating to form the proppant.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of specific quaternized nitrogen compounds which are also subjected to specific transesterification or amidation, as a fuel and lubricant additive or kerosene additive, such as in particular as a detergent additive, for decreasing or preventing deposits in the injection systems of direct-injection diesel engines, in particular in common rail injection systems, for decreasing the fuel consumption of direct-injection diesel engines, in particular of diesel engines having common rail injection systems, and for minimizing the power loss in direct-injection diesel engines, in particular in diesel engines having common rail injection systems. The invention further relates to the use as an additive for petrol, in particular for operation of DISI engines.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a precursor (1) for production of a high-temperature superconductor (HTS) in ribbon form, comprising a metallic substrate (10) in ribbon form having a first ribbon side (11) and a second ribbon side (12), wherein, on the first ribbon side (11), (a) the substrate (10) has a defined texture as template for crystallographically aligned growth of a buffer layer or an HTS layer and (b) an exposed surface of the substrate (10) is present or one or more layers (20,30) are present that are selected from the group consisting of: buffer precursor layer, pyrolyzed buffer precursor layer, buffer layer, HTS precursor layer, pyrolyzed HTS buffer precursor layer and pyrolyzed and further consolidated HTS buffer precursor layer, and, on the second ribbon side (12), at least one ceramic barrier layer (40) that protects the substrate (10) against oxidation or a precursor which is converted to such a layer during the HTS crystallization annealing or the pyrolysis is present, wherein, when one or

Abstract: A reverse-phase suspension polymerization process for the manufacture of polymer beads comprising forming aqueous monomer beads comprising an aqueous solution of water-soluble ethylenically unsaturated monomer or monomer blend and polymerizing the monomer or monomer blend, to form polymer beads while suspended in a non-aqueous liquid, and recovering polymer beads, in which the process comprises providing in a vessel (1) a volume (2) of non-aqueous liquid wherein the volume of non-aqueous liquid extends between at least one polymer bead discharge point (3) and at least one monomer feed point (4), feeding the aqueous monomer or monomer blend through orifices (5) into, or onto, the non-aqueous liquid to form aqueous monomer beads, allowing the aqueous monomer beads to flow towards the polymer bead discharge point initiating polymerization of the aqueous monomer beads to form polymerizing beads, wherein the polymerizing beads form polymer beads when they reach the polymer bead discharge point, removing a suspensi

Abstract: Alcohols are prepared by electrochemical reductive coupling of an aromatic vinyl compound and a carbonyl compound in a process which comprises electrolyzing an electrolyte solution in an electrochemical cell, the electrolyte solution comprising the aromatic vinyl compound, the carbonyl compound and a non-aqueous protic solvent, such as methanol, wherein the electrolyte solution is in contact with a carbon-based cathode. Styrene is reacted with acetone to prepare 2-methyl-4-phenyl-2-butanol.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a disposable hygiene article comprising a melt-spun elastic fiber, in particular a diaper. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a process for preparing a disposable hygiene article comprising the steps of providing a melt-spun elastic fiber and applying the melt-spun elastic fiber to a disposable hygiene article or a part which is used to prepare the disposable hygiene article; as well as the use of a melt-spun elastic fiber in a preparation process for preparing a disposable hygiene article.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing seals made of polyurethane, in which (a) aliphatic polyisocyanate, (b) compounds containing at least two isocyanate-reactive groups, (c) catalysts, (d) antioxidants and/or light stabilizers, and, optionally, (e) blowing agents, and (f) auxiliary agents and/or additives are mixed to form a reaction mixture, and the reaction mixture is allowed to complete the reaction to form polyurethane. The seal made of polyurethane has a Shore A hardness of less than 90 and a density of at least 850 g/L. The polymeric compounds having groups reactive toward isocyanate include b1) polyetherols having a functionality of 2 to 4 and a hydroxyl number of 20 to 100 mg KOH/g, b2) hydrophobic polyols having an OH number of less than 180 mg KOH/g and a functionality of greater than 2 to 3, and b3) chain extenders.

Abstract: Aqueous surfactant compositions containing one or more alpha-sulfo fatty acid disalts (A) of the general formula (I), R1CH(SO3M1)COOM2??(I), in which the radical R1 is a linear or branched alkyl or alkenyl radical with 6 to 18 carbon atoms and the radicals M1 and M2, independently of one another, are selected from the group H, Li, Na, K, Ca/2, Mg/2, ammonium and alkanolamines, one or more N-acylglutamic acid compounds (B) of the general formula (II), M3OOC—CH2—CH2—CH(NH—CO—R2)—COOM4??(II) in which the radical R2 is a linear or branched alkyl or alkenyl radical with 7 to 19 carbon atoms and the radicals M3 and M4, independently of one another, are selected from the group H, Li, Na, K, Ca/2, Mg/2, ammonium and alkanolamines, and water, with specific limiting conditions, are disclosed. The compositions are transparent, storage-stable, exhibit good foaming ability, and are suitable for cosmetic products, detergents, and cleaners.

Abstract: This invention relates to a continuous process for making a polymer polyol, the polymer polyol produced according to the said process and its applications.

Abstract: Provided herein is a method for producing polyaspartic acid under reflux cooling. Further provided herein are compositions including polyaspartic acid obtainable through the method. Also provided herein is a use of polyaspartic acids obtainable through the method in dishwashing agents, detergents, and cleaning agents.

Abstract: A process for preparing isosorbide di(meth)acrylate by transesterifying alkyl (meth)acrylate with isosorbide, comprising the steps of: (i) reacting alkyl (meth)acrylate with isosorbide in the presence of a catalyst comprising titanium(IV) or zirconium(IV) and a stabilizer in the presence of an azeotroping agent which forms an azeotrope with the alcohol bound in the alkyl (meth)acrylate, (ii) continuously distilling off the azeotrope of azeotroping agent and alcohol, wherein steps (i) and (ii) are conducted simultaneously until the isosorbide has been essentially fully converted, (iii) adding water to the product mixture which comprises isosorbide (meth)acrylate and is obtained in steps (i) and (ii) and removing the hydrolyzate of the catalyst comprising titanium(IV) or zirconium(IV), (iv) distilling unconverted alkyl (meth)acrylate and azeotroping agent out of the product mixture, (v) distilling off water from the product mixture, wherein step (iv) can also be conducted before step (iii) and steps (iv) and