Abstract: The present invention relates to an ampholytic copolymer, to a process for its preparation, to cosmetic or pharmaceutical compositions which comprise at least one such ampholytic copolymer, and to further uses of these copolymers.

Abstract: A process for producing polymer foams by precise control of their morphology through use of microfluidic processes, foams produced in this way and use thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of meltable acrylate polymers for producing contact adhesive layers in resealable packagings. Moreover, the invention relates to multiple-layer films which have a contact adhesive layer on the basis of meltable acrylate polymers, to a method for producing said multiple-layer films, and to the use of said multiple-layer films for producing resealable packagings.

Abstract: The use of a supported noble metal catalyst obtainable by applying a sparingly soluble noble metal compound to a support from solution or suspension, and subsequently treating thermally, for preparing olefinically unsaturated carbonyl compounds.

Abstract: A catalyst for gas-phase reactions which has high mechanical stability and comprises one or more active metals on a support comprising aluminum oxide as support material, wherein the aluminum oxide in the support consists essentially of alpha-aluminum oxide. Ruthenium, copper and/or gold are preferred as active metal. Particularly preferred catalysts according to invention comprise a) from 0.001 to 10% by weight of ruthenium, copper and/or gold, b) from 0 to 5% by weight of one or more alkaline earth metals, c) from 0 to 5% by weight of one or more alkali metals, d) from 0 to 10% by weight of one or more rare earth metals, e) from 0 to 10% by weight of one or more further metals selected from the group consisting of palladium, platinum, osmium, iridium, silver and rhenium, in each case based on the total weight of the catalyst, on the support comprising alpha-Al2O3. The catalysts are preferably used in the oxidation of hydrogen chloride (Deacon reaction).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for producing microcapsules with a capsule wall and a capsule core, comprising the process steps: a) preparation of an oil-in-water emulsion with a disperse phase which comprises the core material and an oligocarbodiimide, an aqueous continuous phase and a protective colloid and b) subsequent reaction of one or more di- and/or polycarboxylic acids and/or water-soluble salts thereof with the oligocarbodiimide, and to microcapsules obtainable by this process.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an UV absorbing polymer composition comprising effective amounts of (a1) a nanoparticulate oxide selected from oxides of the groups 4 and 12 of the periodic table, wherein the oxide is doped with In, Ga and/or Al, and (b1) a UV stabilizing/absorbing substance comprising a sterically hindered amine and/or a polymeric hydroxyphenyl-triazine; or (a2) a nanoparticulate oxide selected from oxides of the groups 4 and 12, and (b2) a UV light stabilizing substance comprising a N-oxygen-substituted sterically hindered amine. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a polymer comprising said composition and the use of said composition as a UV absorber in polymers, particularly in agricultural films or packaging films. Finally, the present invention relates to a process for producing doped nanoparticulate metal oxides.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of substituted sulfonic acid amide compounds of formula I wherein Ra, n, Het, A, Y and D are as defined in the claims and the N-oxides and the salts thereof for combating phytopathogenic harmful fungi, and to compositions and seeds comprising at least one such compound. The invention also relates to novel substituted sulfonic acid amide compounds and processes for preparing these compounds.

Abstract: The p- or n-conductive semiconductor material comprises a compound of the general formula (I) SnaPb1?a?(x1+ . . . +xn)A1x1 . . . Anxn(Te1?p?q?rSepSqXr)1+z??(I) where 0.05<a<1 n?1 where n is the number of chemical elements different than Sn and Pb in each case independently 1 ppm?x1 . . . xn?0.05 A1 . . . An are different from one another and are selected from the group of the elements Li, Na, K, Rb, Cs, Mg, Ca, Y, Ti, Zr, Hf, Nb, Ta, Cr, Mn, Fe, Cu, Ag, Au, Ga, In, Tl, Ge, Sb, Bi X is F, Cl, Br or I 0?p?1 0?q?1 0?r?0.01 ?0.01?z?0.01 with the condition that p+q+r?1 and a+x1+ . . . +xn?1.

Abstract: The present invention relates to aqueous concentrate compositions of pendimethalin which are flowable, have improved storage stability and do not show a slowed release of active ingredient. The composition contains i. particles a) of microencapsulated pendimethalin, ii. particles b) of non-encapsulated pendimethalin and iii. at least one surface-active substance.

Abstract: Process for preparing a solution of pure triethylenediamine (TEDA), in which TEDA is vaporized, the gaseous TEDA is passed into a liquid solvent 1 (quench) and the TEDA is crystallized from the resulting solution and separated off (solid-liquid separation), wherein the crystalline TEDA obtained is dissolved in a solvent 2 and a stripping gas is passed through the resulting solution (stripping).

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing polyunsaturated fatty acids in an organism, according to which nucleic acids coding for polypeptides with an acyl-CoA:lysophospholipid-acyltransferase activity are introduced into the organism. Advantageously, the nucleic acid sequences can be expressed in the transgenic organism optionally together with other nucleic acid sequences coding for polypeptides of the fatty acid or lipid metabolism. The invention also relates to the inventive nucleic acid sequences, nucleic acid constructs containing the inventive nucleic acid sequences, vectors containing the inventive nucleic acid sequences and/or the nucleic acid constructs, and transgenic organisms containing the nucleic acid sequences, nucleic acid constructs and/or vectors. The invention further relates to oils, lipids and/or fatty acids produced according to the inventive method, and to the use of the same.

Abstract: The present invention describes a reactor (1) for continuously preparing hydrogen sulfide H2S from hydrogen and sulfur, comprising a distributor device (15) for distributing gaseous hydrogen in a sulfur melt (9) present at least in a lower part of the reactor. The distributor device (15) is arranged in the sulfur melt (9) and comprises a distributor plate (16) which is arranged in the reactor (1) and has an edge (17) extending downward and, if appropriate, has passage orifices (19). The hydrogen from a hydrogen bubble which forms below the distributor plate (16) is (for example through the passage orifices (19)) distributed in the sulfur melt (9) via the distributor plate (16).

Abstract: The present invention relates to 1-(imidazolin-2-yl)amino-1,2-diphenylethane compounds of the formula I and their agriculturally acceptable salts, wherein A is a radical of the formula A1 or A2. The invention relates also to agricultural compositions and to seed comprising at least one compound I and/or a salt thereof, as well as a method of combating animal pests, a method for protecting crops from attack or infestation by animal pests and a method for protecting non-living materials from attack or infestation by animal pests, a method for the protection of seeds from animal pests and of the seedlings' roots and shoots from animal pests by applying a pesticidally effective amount of at least one 1-(imidazolin-2-yl)amino-1,2-diphenylethane compound I and/or a salt thereof.

Abstract: A carbon-supported platinum catalyst obtained by chemical reduction of in situ-formed platinum dioxide on a carbon support and a method of production thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to amphiphilic polymer compositions, to a process for their preparation and to their use for preparing aqueous active compound compositions of water-insoluble active compounds, in particular active compounds for crop protection. The amphiphilic polymer compositions can be obtained by reacting a) at least one hydrophobic polymer P1 which carries functional groups R1 which are reactive toward isocyanate groups and which is constructed of ethylenically unsaturated monomers M1, comprising: a1) at least 10% by weight, based on the total amount of monomers M1, of monomers M1a of the formula I ?in which X is oxygen or a group N—R4; R1, R2, R3 and R4 are as defined in the claims and the description; a2) up to 90% by weight, based on the total amount of monomers M1, of neutral monoethylenically unsaturated monomers M1b whose solubility in water at 25° C.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for production of composite elements composed of at least one outer layer a) and of an rigid isocyanate-based foam b), where between the outer layer a) and the rigid isocyanate-based foam b) an adhesion promoter c) has been applied, and where the outer layer a) is continuously moved and the adhesion promoter c) and the starting material for the rigid isocyanate-based foam b) are applied successively to the outer layer, which comprises applying the adhesion promoter c) by means of a rotating plate which has been installed horizontally or with a deviation of up to 15° from horizontal, preferably parallel to the outer layer.

Abstract: A composite molding, in particular for furniture construction, comprises a core layer and one or more further layers, where the core layer takes the form of a molded-foam molding, obtainable via fusion of prefoamed foam beads composed of expandable, thermoplastic polymer pellets comprising from 5 to 100% by weight of an AMSAN component (A) comprising a1) from 5 to 100% by weight (based on A) of a styrene-acrylonitrile copolymer a2) from 0 to 95% by weight (based on A) of an ?-methylstyrene-acrylonitrile copolymer and/or ?-methylstyrene-styrene-acrylonitrile terpolymer; from 0 to 95% by weight of polystyrene (B), and from 0 to 95% by weight of a thermoplastic polymer (C) different from (A) and (B).

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a polymer dispersion (PD) comprising at least one polymer (P), obtainable by free-radical emulsion polymerization of at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer (M1) and at least one monomer (M2) different therefrom and selected from esters of phosphonic acid or of phosphoric acid with unalkoxylated or alkoxylated hydroxyalkyl (meth)acrylates, and at least one emulsifier (E) selected from phosphoric esters with unalkoxylated or alkoxylated C8-C30 alkanols, and their salts, in coating materials to improve the scrub resistance of the coatings produced therefrom and/or to improve the burnish resistance of the coatings produced therefrom and/or to improve the stain resistance of the coatings produced therefrom and/or to improve the pigment distribution in the coatings produced therefrom and/or to reduce the emission of volatile organic compounds by the coatings produced therefrom, to polymer dispersions used in accordance with the invention, and to coating materials

Abstract: The invention relates to a reactor for performing high-pressure reactions, comprising at least one tube (31) whose ends are each conducted through a tube plate (33) and which is bonded to the tube plate (33). The tube plates (33) and the at least one tube (31) are surrounded by an outer jacket, such that an outer space (39) is formed between the tube (31) and the outer jacket. The tube plates (33) each have at least one surface composed of a nickel-base alloy and the at least one tube (31) is in each case welded on to the surface composed of the nickel-base alloy. The surface composed of the nickel-base alloy points in each case in the direction of the particular reactor end. The outer jacket has a thickness which is sufficient to absorb tensile forces which occur between tube (31) and outer jacket owing to a temperature difference in the event of different expansion. The invention further relates to a process for starting up the reactor and for performing an exothermic reaction in the reactor.