Abstract: The use of a mixture (M) comprising (a) from 40 to 70% by volume of an inorganic powder (IP) based on the total volume of the mixture (M), (b) from 30 to 60% by volume based on the total volume of the mixture (M) of a binder (B) comprising (b1) from 50 to 96% by weight of at least one polyoxymethylene (POM) based on the total weight of the binder (B), (b2) from 2 to 35% by weight of at least one polyolefin (PO) based on the total weight of the binder (B), (b3) from 2 to 40% by weight of at least one further polymer (FP) based on the total weight of the binder (B) in a fused filament fabrication process.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the production of chromanol and 2-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone derivatives, more specifically to a process for preparing a compound of the general formula (I) or (II) wherein the variables are as defined in the claims and the description.

Abstract: A process for producing a water-emulsifiable polyisocyanate formulation, in which, in a first process step, (A) a dispersion-active reaction product (E) is prepared from at least one diisocyanate selected from the group of hexamethylene 1,6-diisocyanate, pentamethylene 1,5-diisocyanate, 4,4?-di(isocyanatocyclohexyl)methane, 1-isocyanato-3,3,5-trimethyl-5-(isocyanatomethyl)cyclohexane, tolylene 2,4- and 2,6-diisocyanate, tetramethylxylylene diisocyanate, p-xylylene diisocyanate, 2,4?- and 4,4?-diisocyanatodiphenylmethane, with at least one mono- or polyhydric polyalkylene ether alcohol having 2 to 4 carbon atoms in the alkylene groups that comprises a polymer chain having at least 8 ethylene oxide units, and the resultant reaction product (E), in a second process step, (B) is mixed with at least one (cyclo)aliphatic polyisocyanate having an average NCO functionality of 2.2 to 5.0, preferably of 2.5 to 4.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to hydrocarbon emission control systems. More specifically, the present disclosure relates to substrates coated with hydrocarbon adsorptive coating compositions, air intake systems, and evaporative emission control systems for controlling evaporative emissions of hydrocarbons from motor vehicle engines and fuel systems.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for the combined production of at least two target products selected from the group consisting of (T1), (T2) and (T3), wherein (T1) is a terephthalate polyester, (T2) is a copolyester on the basis of terephthalic acid, at least one aliphatic 1,?-dicarboxylic acid and at least one aliphatic 1,?-diol, and (T3) is a copolyester on the basis of terephthalic acid, polytetramethylene glycoland at least one aliphatic 1,?-diol.

Abstract: A seat back assembly including a pultrusion reinforcement and a seat back frame formed of a resin material, the seat back frame is only partially overmolded onto the pultrusion reinforcement such that the pultrusion reinforcement is configured to be visually inspected through a plurality of openings formed in the seat back frame.

Abstract: The present invention describes novel coolant concentrates and the production and use thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for producing menthol particles stabilized against caking, wherein menthol particles are, following shaping, stored for at least 7 days at a temperature of 0 to 30° C., after which the menthol particles are supplied with a minimum input of mechanical energy. The present invention further relates to storage-stable menthol particles and to the use of said menthol particles in household and consumer goods of all kinds.

Abstract: Described herein are aqueous coating compositions including at least one dispersion of core/shell particles containing a polyurethane resin as core portion and a crosslinked acrylic resin as shell portion and at least one aqueous polyurethane-polyurea dispersion containing crosslinked polyurethane-polyurea particles. Also described herein is a method for forming a multilayer coating on a substrate using the aqueous coating compositions as basecoat compositions. Also described herein is a multicoat paint system produced by the method.

Abstract: Provided herein is a process for preparing a pyridazine amine compound of formula V, and a process for preparing dichloropyridazine amine compounds of formula IVa, IVb, and mixtures thereof. Further, provided herein are dichloropyridazine amine compounds of formula IVa, IVb, and mixtures thereof, wherein the amino group is an ethylamino group.

Abstract: The present invention is related to water-borne polymers polymerized by radical polymerization with azo initiators, a process for making the polymers and the application thereof. The polymers polymerized with azo initiators show superior water-whitening resistance and scrub resistance, which are desired properties for coatings applications.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a catalyst composition comprising a catalytically active platinum group metal (PGM) component disposed on or impregnated in a magnetic ferrite support material, wherein the magnetic ferrite support material is capable of inductive heating in response to an applied alternating electromagnetic field. Further provided are catalyst articles comprising such compositions, and components comprising such catalyst articles, and further comprising a conductor associated with the catalyst article for receiving current and generating an alternating electromagnetic field in response thereto, wherein the conductor is positioned such that the generated alternating electromagnetic field is applied to at least a portion of the catalyst composition, inductively heating the catalyst composition directly at the catalytic site. Also provided are exhaust gas treatment systems including such components and/or articles, and methods of treating emissions utilizing such components and systems.

Abstract: The present invention relates to clubroot resistance in Brassica. More specifically, the invention relates to the CRT clubroot resistance gene, as well as to methods to create clubroot resistant Brassica plants.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for producing superabsorbent polymer particles, comprising storing acrylic acid in at least one tank (B1) at a production site for acrylic acid and in at least one tank (B2) at a production site for superabsorbent polymer particles, wherein the at least one tank (B1) at the production site for acrylic acid and the at least one tank (B2) at the production site for superabsorbent polymer particles are interconnected by one single pipe line (3) and the flow inside the pipe line (3) is temporary reversed during interruptions of the production superabsorbent polymer particles.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are amphoterically-modified ethoxylated oligoamines, their manufacture, and methods of using them.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides catalyst compositions for NOx conversion and catalytic articles incorporating such catalyst compositions. Certain catalyst compositions include a zeolite with a silica-to-alumina ratio from 5 to 20 and sufficient Cu exchanged into cation sites of the zeolite such that the zeolite has a Cu/Al ratio of 0.1 to 0.5 and a CuO loading of 1 to 15 wt. %; and a copper trapping component in a concentration in the range of 1 to 20 wt. %, the copper trapping component including a plurality of particles having a particle size of about 0.5 to 20 microns. Certain catalyst compositions include, as the copper trapping component, alumina present as a plurality of alumina particles with a D90 particle size distribution in the range of 0.5 microns to 20 microns.

Abstract: Described herein is a blocked polyisocyanate crosslinking agent obtained from reactions of components including a). at least one polyisocyanate selected from the group consisting of aliphatic polyisocyanate, cycloaliphatic polyisocyanate and polyisocyanate-functional polymer and b). at least one beta-diketone. Also described herein is a method of preparing a blocked polyisocyanate crosslinking agent as well as coating compositions including the blocked polyisocyanate crosslinking agent.

Abstract: A process for the conversion of glycolaldehyde with an aminating agent in the presence of hydrogen and of a catalyst in a glycolaldehyde conversion reactor, wherein one or more organic carboxylic acids are fed into the glycolaldehyde conversion reactor.

Abstract: Described herein is a process for preparing a polyurethane elastomer including the steps of (A) preparing an isocyanate prepolymer (a), where the isocyanate prepolymer has an isocyanate content in the range of ?1 wt.-% to ?9 wt.-%, and (B) preparing a reaction mixture by mixing at least one epoxy compound (b) with the isocyanate prepolymer (a) in presence of at least one catalyst (c), and where the amount of the alkali metal or alkaline earth metal salt is 0.00001 to 0.1 mol per kg of the total weight of the isocyanate prepolymer (a), the epoxy compound (b) and the catalyst (c), and heating the mixture to at least 80° C. to obtain the polyurethane elastomer. Also described herein are a polyurethane elastomer obtained by the process and a method of using the polyurethane elastomer as part of a roller or as a sealant.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the production of a zeolitic material having an MWW framework structure comprising YO2 and B2O3, wherein Y stands for a tetravalent element, said process comprising (i) preparing a mixture comprising one or more sources for YO2, one or more sources for B2O3, one or more organotemplates, and seed crystals, (ii) crystallizing the mixture obtained in (i) for obtaining a layered precursor of the MWW framework structure, (iii) calcining the layered precursor obtained in (ii) for obtaining the zeolitic material having an MWW framework structure, wherein the one or more organotemplates have the formula (I) R1R2R3N??(I) wherein R1 is (C5-C8)cycloalkyl, and wherein R2 and R3 are independently from each other H or alkyl, and wherein the mixture prepared in (i) and crystallized in (ii) contains 35 wt.-% or less of H2O based on 100 wt.