Abstract: A process produces a mono vinyl ether, R—O—CH?CH2. R represents an organic group with at least three carbon atoms. The process involves reacting a mono hydroxy compound. R—OH, with acetylene in presence of a catalyst to get a product mixture containing the mono vinyl ether, unconverted mono hydroxy compound, and the catalyst. To the product mixture, an ester is added that contains at least one ester group, X—O2C—. X is a hydrocarbon group containing less carbon atoms than R. The remaining mono hydroxy compound R—OH is reacted with the ester in the presence of the catalyst to get a transesterification product containing at least one ester group, R—O2C—, and an alcohol, X—OH. The mono vinyl ether is isolated from the product mixture obtained after the ester addition, optionally followed by purification of the mono vinyl ether by distillation.

Abstract: A method for preparing a thermoplastic polyoxazolidone, the method including catalytically reacting one or more aromatic diisocyanates and one or more diepoxides, wherein the one or more diepoxides comprise one or more 2-phenylpropane-1,3-diol diglycidyl ether derivatives. The one or more diepoxides further contain one or more diglycidyl ethers of aromatic diols.

Abstract: The invention relates to a continuous process for producing an aliphatic polyester constructed from aliphatic dicarboxylic acids and aliphatic diols comprising the steps of a) esterification, b) polycondensation and optionally c) chain extension, characterized in that during step b) in which the polycondenser functions as a degassing apparatus (B) and/or b?) after the polycondensation in an additional degassing apparatus (B?) the crude polyester is degassed at a pressure of 0.01 to 5 mbar in the presence of 1% to 7% by weight, based on the total weight of the crude polyester of water, introduced into the gas space of the degassing apparatus B and/or B? as an entraining agent.

Abstract: Described herein is a composition including a) at least one co-polyamide including caprolactam monomer or the corresponding amino acid, at least one aromatic diacid co-monomer and at least one cycloaliphatic diamine co-monomer; b) at least one semi-crystalline polyamide; and c) at least one reinforcing filler. The a) at least one co-polyamide has a crystallization temperature (Tc) of 150° C. or less and the difference between the melting temperature (Tm) and Tc of 50° C. or more.

Abstract: The present invention provides a composition comprising (i) a polymer, (ii) an organic compound A carrying at least two amide functionalities, and (iii) 12 to 1'000 parts per million (ppm) of a compound B selected from the group consisting of an organic compound C carrying at least two amide functionalities, sugar alcohol acetals and derivatives thereof, metal salts of organic acids and precursor-systems thereof, metal salts of organic phosphoric acids and precursor-systems thereof and metal salts of polyols and precursor-systems thereof, and mixtures thereof, based on the weight of the polymer, as well as shaped articles obtainable from this composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an injection molded article comprising: i) 27% to 87% by weight based on the total weight of the components i to iv of a polyester constructed from aliphatic dicarboxylic acids and aliphatic diols; ii) 3% to 15% by weight based on the total weight of the components i to iv of an aliphatic-aromatic polyester comprising: ii-a) 30 to 70 mol % based on the components ii-a to ii-b of a C6-C18-dicarboxylic acid; ii-b) 30 to 70 mol % based on the components ii-a to ii-b of terephthalic acid; ii-c) 99 to 100 mol % based on the components ii-a to ii-b of 1,3-propanediol or 1,4-butanediol; ii-d) 0% to 1% by weight based on the components ii-a to ii-c of a chain extender and/or branching agent; iii) 0% to 35% by weight based on the total weight of the components i to iv of polylactic acid; iv) 10% to 35% by weight based on the total weight of the components i to iv of at least one surface-modified silicate selected from the group consisting of: kaolin, muscovite, montmorillonite, tal

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of formula (I): wherein the variables are defined in the specification. The invention also relates to a pesticidal mixture comprising a compound of formula (I), and another agrochemically active ingredient; and to an agrochemical or veterinary composition comprising a compound of formula (I) or the pesticidal mixture, and a liquid or solid carrier. It also relates to uses and methods of application for controlling invertebrate pests, or for protecting plants from infestation by invertebrate pests by application of compounds of formula (I), or of the pesticidal mixture. It also relates to seeds comprising a compound of formula (I) or the pesticidal mixture in certain amounts.

Abstract: A process can utilize carbon oxides formed in the production of aluminum, by electrolytic reduction of aluminum oxide in a melt using at least one anode made of a carbon-comprising material. A pyrolysis of hydrocarbons, in particular methane or natural gas, is carried out in which pyrolysis carbon and hydrogen are formed. The pyrolysis carbon is used for the production of the at least one anode. The hydrogen formed in the pyrolysis of methane is mixed with carbon dioxide and/or carbon monoxide from the electrolytic production of aluminum, to produce a gas stream which is parsed to a further use. An integrated plant contains an electrolysis apparatus for producing aluminum by melt-electrolytic reduction of aluminum oxide, and also contains at least one reactor in which pyrolysis carbon and hydrogen are produced by pyrolysis of hydrocarbons.

Abstract: A spring element, in particular a jounce bumper, for a jounce bumper assembly, contains a longitudinal axis, a base body extending along the longitudinal axis, and an end portion configured for being brought into contact with a vehicle part moving relatively to the spring element. The base body is elastically deformable between an uncompressed basic state and a compressed state in which the base body is at least partially compressed in the direction of the longitudinal axis. The end portion contains a circumferential outer surface, and at least one recess in the circumferential outer surface. The recess extends inwards and defines a hollow space in the base body.

Abstract: Described is a process of making pseudoionone and hydroxy pseudoionone comprising the steps of (i) preparing a first aqueous mixture comprising first concentrations of acetone, citral and hydroxide, (ii) producing a second aqueous mixture by allowing to react for a reaction time the components of the first aqueous mixture and (iii) producing a third aqueous mixture by adding to the second aqueous mixture a second amount of hydroxide so that an additional amount of pseudoionone is formed in the third aqueous mixture. The invention further suggests an apparatus for making pseudoionone and hydroxy pseudoionone as well as to a respective process and use of said apparatus in making pseudoionone and hydroxy pseudoionone.

Abstract: An integrated process contains the following steps of: (i) pyrolysis of hydrocarbons to carbon and hydrogen, (iia) removal of at least a part of the produced carbon in step (i) and at least partly further processing of said carbon into a carbon containing electrode, and (iib) removal of the hydrogen produced in step (i) and at least partly using said hydrogen for providing energy, preferably electric energy or heat, for the electrode production in step (iia). A joint plant is also useful, which contains (a) at least one reactor for a pyrolysis process, (b) at least one reactor for the production of electrodes for an aluminum process, (c) a power plant and/or at least one gas-fired burner, and optionally, (d) at least one reactor for the electrolysis for producing aluminum.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for determining a plurality of color quality indicators for controlling the color of a coating. Colorimetric coordinates of a color reference and the coating are ascertained for a plurality of coated surface elements using a spectrophotometer at a number of measurement geometries and a number of light sources. For each measurement geometry and each light source, color differences are calculated from the colorimetric coordinates of the color reference and the coating of the plurality of coated surface elements. The respective colorimetric coordinates are normalized with one weighting factor. Each of the plurality of color quality indicators is determined by means of a mapping, of functional values onto a scale value of a predetermined scale. The functional values are determined in each case for the number of measurement geometries and the number of light sources by means of a mathematical relationship.

Abstract: Process for making an electrode active material for a lithium ion battery, said process comprising the following steps: (a) Contacting a mixture of (A) a precursor of a mixed oxide according to general formula Li1+xTM1?xO2, wherein TM is a combination of two or more transition metals selected from Mn, Co and Ni, optionally in combination with at least one more metal selected from Ba, Al, Ti, Zr, W, Fe, Cr, K, Mo, Nb, Mg, Na and V, and x is in the range of from zero to 0.2, and (B) at least one lithium compound, with (C) Br2, I2, or at least one compound selected from carbon perhalides selected from the bromides and iodides, and interhalogen compounds comprising bromine or iodine, and (b) Subjecting said mixture to heat treatment at a temperature in the range of from 700 to 1000° C.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising a) recombinant exosporium-producing Bacillus cells that express a fusion protein comprising: (i) at least one plant growth stimulating protein or peptide and (ii) a targeting sequence that localizes the fusion protein to the exosporium of the Bacillus cells; and b) at least one further biological control agent selected from particular microorganisms disclosed herein and/or a mutant of a specific strain of a microorganism disclosed herein having all identifying characteristics of the respective strain, and/or at least one metabolite produced by the respective strain, and/or at least one metabolite produced by the respective strain that exhibits activity against insects, mites, nematodes and/or phytopathogens in a synergistically effective amount. Furthermore, the present invention relates to the use of this composition as well as a method for enhancing plant growth, promoting plant health, and/or reducing overall damage of plants and plant parts.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for mineral oil production, in which an aqueous saline surfactant formulation comprising a surfactant mixture of at least one anionic surfactant of the general formula R1—O—(CH2C(CH3)HO)x—(CH2CH2O)y—SO3M and at least one anionic surfactant of the general formula R2—O—(CH2CH2O)z—SO3M and a base is injected through injection boreholes into a mineral oil deposit, and crude oil is withdrawn from the deposit through production boreholes. The invention further relates to the surfactant mixture, a concentrate comprising the surfactant mixture and a manufacturing process as well as the use of the surfactant mixture and the con- centrate in the production of mineral oil from underground mineral oil deposits.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a chromium oxide catalyst composition having reduced levels of chromium (VI), methods of making a chromium oxide catalyst composition and system, and illustrative uses of the chromium oxide catalyst composition and system. The catalyst disclosed may be a gel and may comprise chromium (III) oxide and chromium (VI) oxide at an amount of about 10,000 ppm or less based on total chromium oxide contents in the chromium oxide catalyst composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for preparing certain amines, wherein, in a first step, a corresponding amino alcohol is reacted with a suitable carbonyl compound and then, in a second step, the intermediate obtained in the first step is reacted with a suitable amine component to form the desired amine.

Abstract: The present invention relates to diaminotriazine compounds of the formula (1) and to their use as herbicides. The present invention also relates to agrochemical compositions for crop protection and to a method for controlling unwanted vegetation. wherein all variable as are defined in claim 1 including their agriculturally acceptable salts.

Abstract: A process for preparing light-colored aqueous surfactant compositions containing 10% by weight to 60% by weight, based on the total composition, of one or more alpha-sulfo fatty acid disalts (A) of general formula (I), R1CH(SO3M1)COOM2??(I), in which radical R1 is a linear or branched alkyl or alkenyl radical having 6 to 18 carbon atoms and radicals M1 and M2, independently, are selected from the group comprising H, Li, Na, K, Ca/2, Mg/2, ammonium, and alkanolamines, and water, in which fatty acids of the general formula (Ia), R2CH2COOH??(Ia) in which radical R2 is a linear or branched alkyl or alkenyl radical having 6 to 18 carbon atoms, (i) are subjected to sulfonation with gaseous sulfur trioxide, (ii) the acidic sulfonation product is neutralized, and then (iii) is subjected to bleaching with hydrogen peroxide at a pH above 7 in a temperature range of 80 to 95° C.

Abstract: Described herein is a process for manufacturing an alkoxylated polyalkylenimine, the process including the following steps: (a) providing a polyalkylenimine (A), (b) reacting the polyalkylenimine (A) with 0.5 to 1.3 moles of propylene oxide or butylene oxide per N—H function at a temperature in the range of 100 to 150° C., (c) reacting the product from step (b) with C2-C4-alkylene oxide wherein the C2-C4-alkylene oxide is different from the alkylene oxide used in step (b).