Abstract: A magnetocaloric material of the general formula (I) (MnxFe1-x)2+uP1-y-zSiyBz wherein 0.55?x?0.75, 0.25?y<0.4, 0.05<z?0.2, ?0.1?u?0.05.

Abstract: A magnetocaloric material of the general formula (I) (MnxFe1-x)2+u P1-y-zSiyBz wherein 0.25?x?0.55, 0.25?y?0.65, 0<z?0.2?0.1?u?0.05, and y+z?0.7.

Abstract: A continuous process for the preparation of propylene oxide, comprising (i) providing a liquid feed stream comprising propene, hydrogen peroxide, acetonitrile, water, dissolved potassium dihydrogen phosphate, and optionally propane; (ii) passing the liquid feed stream provided in (i) into an epoxidation reactor comprising a catalyst comprising a titanium zeolite of structure type MWW, and subjecting the liquid feed stream to epoxidation reaction conditions; (iii) removing an effluent stream from the epoxidation reactor; wherein the concentration of the dissolved potassium dihydrogen phosphate in the liquid feed stream is at least 10% of the solubility limit of the potassium dihydrogen phosphate in the liquid feed stream.

Abstract: A magnetocaloric material of the general formula (I) (MnxFe1-x)2+uP1-y-zSiyBz wherein 0.55?x?0.75, 0.4?y?0.65, 0.005?z?0.025, ?0.1?u?0.05.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a coupling device configured to be mechanically coupled to a springless cap of a container to be in a coupled configuration. The coupling device comprises a first probe configured to be inserted into a first opening of the cap, a second probe configured to be inserted into a second opening of the cap, a first sleeve configured to cover a first extraction aperture of the first probe and a second sleeve configured to cover a second extraction aperture of the second probe. The first sleeve is slideably attached to the first probe and the second sleeve is slideably attached to the second probe. Furthermore, the coupling device is configured, when in the coupled configuration, to disengage a first closure insert of the cap from a first shoulder of the cap by axially pushing the first closure insert with the first probe.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for preparing a compound of the formula (I), in which R is H or C1-C6 alkyl, by reaction of at least one compound of the formula (II) in which R has the same definition as in the formula (I) and in which R1 is H, C1-C12 alkyl or C3-C12 cycloalkyl, with a compound of the formula (III) in which R2 is H or C(O)R3, in which R3 is H or C1-C12 alkyl, in the presence of at least one enzyme suitable for transesterification.

Abstract: A container is provided which allows for draining the liquid via one of the openings of the cap and allows for venting the container simultaneously via the other opening of the cap. Advantageously, also rigid containers, even large sized ones, can be used due to the venting function provided by the dual function closure of the container and the cap. In other words, a container with a dual function closure comprised by the cap itself is presented which facilitates draining and venting the container. The cap comprises a locking means adapted to engage with a locking interface of a coupling device. Thus, engaging a locking interface of the coupling device with the locking means of the cap such that the coupling device and the cap of the container are fixed is comprised. This provides a secure and reliable fastening means. Advantageously, the cap can be permanently fixed to the container, i.e. before, during and after draining, venting and/or washing the container.

Abstract: The present invention provides a composition comprising a pesticide and a copolymer, which contains in polymerized form acrylic acid and/or methacrylic acid (monomer A); a mono C12-C22 alkyl terminated poly(C2-6 alkylene glycol)(meth)acrylate (monomer B); and a C1-C8 alkyl(meth)acrylate (monomer C). Further on, it provides a process for preparing said composition by contacting the pesticide and the copolymer; a method for controlling phytopathogenic fungi and/or unwanted plant growth and/or unwanted insect or mite infestation and/or for regulating the growth of plants, wherein said composition is caused to act on the respective pests, their habitat or the plants to be protected from the respective pest, to the soil and/or to unwanted plants and/or the crop plants and/or their habitat; and a plant propagation material comprising said composition.

Abstract: Multi-layer composite materials comprising a layer of cellulosic material, optionally at least one bonding layer and a polyurethane layer with capillaries passing through the entire thickness of the polyurethane layer; a corresponding method of production; and use thereof such as in packaging and decorative materials. An object of the multi-layer composite materials is the processing of cellulosic substrates such that they have an appealing visual appearance and pleasant haptics and are impervious to fingerprints, sweat marks and moisture.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing a crystalline solid from glycine-N,N-diacetic acid derivatives (e.g., MGDA) of sufficiently low hygroscopicity, which is characterized in that at least one crystalline compound of the formula I is introduced as seed, and a spray granulation is carried out with at least one compound of the formula I, preferably followed by a heat treatment.

Abstract: A panel construction suitable for automotive parts comprises (a) a first composite fiber mat layer (b) adjacent to and covering a face of the fiber mat, a thermoplastic polymer film and optionally (c) adjacent to and covering the thermoplastic film, a second composite fiber mat layer, where the fiber mats comprise non-woven fibers or fabrics and a cured acrylic resin binder. The thermoplastic film is preferably a thermoplastic polyurethane film. The construction preferably contains no adhesive layer between components (a), (b) and (c).

Abstract: The present invention relates to pyrazole compounds of formulae I or II and the salts and N-oxides thereof, wherein A is a pyrazole radical of formulae A1, A2 or A3, wherein # denotes the binding site: R1, W, V, U, T, R41, R42, R43, R51, R52, R53, R61, R62, R63, X1, X2 are as defined herein. The present invention further relates to a method for controlling invertebrate pests, to a method for protecting plant propagation material and/or the plants which grow therefrom, to plant propagation material, comprising at least one compound according to the present invention, to a method for treating or protecting an animal from infestation or infection by parasites and to an agricultural composition containing at least one compound according to the present invention.

Abstract: Disclosed are coating compositions including (A) at least one member selected from hydroxyl-containing polyacrylate, polymethacrylate, polyurethane, polyester, polysiloxane, and combinations of two or more of the foregoing, (B) at least one compound having blocked isocyanate groups and having alkoxysilane groups, wherein (i) the hydroxyl groups of component (A) are blocked with at least one acyclic orthoester, (ii) the compound (B) has at least one structural unit (II) —N(X—SiR?x(OR)3-x)n(X?—SiR?y(OR)3-y)m??(II), where R=hydrogen, cycloalkyl radical or alkyl radical, X,X?=linear and/or branched alkylene or cycloalkylene radical having 1 to 20 carbon atoms, R?=alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl or aralkyl, n, m, x, y=0 to 2, and also m+n=2, and (i) at least 90 mol % of the alkoxysilane groups are ethoxysilane groups. Also disclosed are multistage coating processes, use of the compositions as clearcoat materials and application of the processes for automotive OEM finishing.

Abstract: The present invention relates to sodium oxygen cells comprising (A) at least one anode comprising sodium, (B) at least one gas diffusion electrode comprising at least one porous support, and (C) a liquid electrolyte comprising at least one aprotic glycol diether with a molecular weight Mn of not more than 350 g/mol. The present invention further relates to the use of the invention sodium oxygen cells and to a process for preparing sodium supperoxide of formula NaO2.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a stable mixture comprising surface-modified particles which are obtained by reacting metal oxide or semimetal oxide particles with at least one compound selected from among silicon-comprising compounds bearing one, two or three alkoxy radicals and at least one solvent, at least one surface-active substance or a mixture thereof, the use of these particles in systems in which they are brought into contact with at least one solvent, where the mass ratio of solvent to modified particle is greater than 500, and also the use of these particles in agglomeration-deagglomeration cycles.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a stable emulsion, ready for use, of fat-soluble vitamins or carotenoids, a process for the preparation thereof, and the use thereof as addition to animal feeds, human foods and dietary supplements, and cosmetic and pharmaceutical compositions.

Abstract: A carbamate-functional material is prepared by reacting a carbamate compound with a hydroxy-functional material using zirconium acetylacetonate as catalyst.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for manufacturing haloacetamides of formula (I), comprising sub-step (a): reacting halones of formula (II) with oleum; followed by sub-step (b): reacting the reaction mixture obtained in sub-step(a) with an amine of formula (IV) optionally in the presence of a base; wherein the variables are defined according to the description.

Abstract: A continuous process for the preparation of propylene oxide, comprising (i) providing a liquid feed stream comprising propene, hydrogen peroxide, acetonitrile, water, optionally propane, and at least one dissolved potassium salt; (ii) passing the feed stream provided in (i) into an epoxidation reactor comprising a catalyst comprising a titanium zeolite of structure type MWW, and subjecting the feed stream to epoxidation reaction conditions in the epoxidation reactor, obtaining a reaction mixture comprising propylene oxide, acetonitrile, water, the at least one potassium salt, optionally propene, and optionally pane; (iii) removing an effluent stream from the epoxidation reactor, the effluent stream comprising propylene oxide, acetonitrile, water, at least a portion of the at least one potassium salt, optionally propene, and optionally propane.

Abstract: A continuous process for the preparation of propylene oxide, comprising (i) providing a liquid feed stream comprising propene, hydrogen peroxide, acetonitrile, water, optionally propane, and at least one dissolved potassium salt of a phosphorus oxyacid wherein the molar ratio of potassium relative to phosphorus in the at least one potassium salt of a phosphorus oxyacid is in the range of from 0.6 to 1.