Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for producing a water-absorbing material comprising the steps of a) spray-coating water-absorbing polymeric particles with an elastic film-forming polymer in a fluidized bed reactor in the range from 0° C. to 1500° C. and b) heat-treatment of the coated particles at a temperature above 50° C., wherein in step a) and/or b) an antioxidant is added and the water-absorbing material obtainable by this process.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a packaging assembly for flowable materials comprising a casing (1) having at least one opening (9), a valve assembly (7) mounted in the opening (9) of the casing (1) and a flexible liner (23) for accommodating the flowable material, said flexible liner (23) being housed in the casing (1) and connected to the valve assembly (7), whereby the valve assembly (7) comprises a dry break extractor valve (17) for closed transfer dispense of the flowable material.

Abstract: The invention relates to fungicidal mixtures containing, as active constituents: 1) the strobilurin derivative of formula I, and; 2) at least one active substance II selected from the group of azoles in a synergistically active amount. The invention also relates to methods for controlling pathogenic fungi with mixtures of compound I with active substances II, and to the use of compound I together with active substances II for producing mixtures of the aforementioned type and to agents containing these mixtures.

Abstract: The present invention relates to microcapsule dispersions comprising microcapsules in a hydrophobic solvent, wherein the microcapsules have a capsule core, comprising at least one water-soluble organic substance in solution in a hydrophilic solvent, and a capsule shell, obtainable by a) interfacial polyaddition of at least one di-, oligo- and/or polyisocyanate with at least one reagent carrying at least one isocyanate-reactive group and b) subsequent aftertreatment of the primary product microcapsules with at least one compound selected from the group consisting of amines, alcohols and amino alcohols having a molecular weight of at least 150 g/mol and c) if appropriate, subsequent aftertreatment with at least one further aftertreatment reagent.

Abstract: Process for preparing propylene oxide, which comprises at least the steps (iii) and (iv) (iii) separating off propylene oxide from a mixture (M1) comprising propylene oxide and at least one solvent by distillation in a distillation column, giving a bottom stream and a vapor stream consisting essentially of propylene oxide; (iv) compressing the vapor stream obtained in (iii) by means of at least one compressor to give a compressed vapor.

Abstract: A modular seat back assembly includes first and second seat backs adjacent each other. The seat backs are selectively positionable relative to each other in a first and a second seating arrangement. A coupling member extends from the first seat back to the second seat back and is mounted to the first and second seat backs. The first and second seat backs each present one of a first pair of coupling bases and one of a second pair of coupling bases. The first pair is configured such that the coupling member is mountable to both of the first pair in the first seating arrangement. The second pair is configured such that the coupling member is mountable to both of the second pair in the second seating arrangement. The configuration of the first and second pair of coupling bases enables interchangeability of the seat backs in a cross-vehicle direction.

Abstract: A process for preparing carotenoids, in which the process includes reacting a dialkoxy dialdehyde in a double Wittig condensation with a phosphonium salt of or in a double Wittig-Horner condensation with a phosphonate. The carotenoids include, for example, ?-carotene, zeaxanthin, canthaxanthin, astaxathin, lycopene and croceptin, which are useful as nutraceuticals, food colorants, and feed additives.

Abstract: A catalyst for the oxidation of volatile organic compounds and carbon monoxide comprising manganese and alumina, such catalyst having been impregnated with a phosphorus compound. The presence of the phosphorus compound results in a significant oxidative conversion of both the volatile organic compounds and the carbon monoxide. The catalyst is especially useful for treating gaseous streams that emanate from industrial sources, such as wood pulp manufacturing plants. The manganese portion of the catalyst is preferably comprised of manganese compounds comprising a defect non-stoichiometric manganese oxide of the type ?-Mn3O4+x, wherein x has the value of 0.1?x?0.25 in respect to about 80 to about 95% of all manganese atoms, and manganese aluminate in respect to the balance of the manganese atoms. The alumina portion of the catalyst is preferably comprised of high temperature forms of alumina of the type comprising ?-Al2O3 and (?+?+?)-Al2O3.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of nucleic acid sequences for regulating the transcription and expression of genes, the novel promoters and expression units themselves, methods for altering or causing the transcription rate and/or expression rate of genes, expression cassettes comprising the expression units, genetically modified microorganisms with altered or caused transcription rate and/or expression rate, and methods for preparing biosynthetic products by cultivating the genetically modified microorganisms.

Abstract: This invention relates generally to nucleic acid sequences encoding proteins that are related to the presence of seed storage compounds in plants. More specifically, the present invention relates to KCS-like nucleic acid sequences encoding lipid metabolism proteins (LMP) and the use of these sequences in transgenic plants. In particular, the invention is directed to methods for manipulating fatty acid-related compounds and for increasing oil level and altering the fatty acid composition in plants and seeds. The invention further relates to methods of using these novel plant polypeptides to stimulate plant growth and/or to increase yield and/or composition of seed storage compounds.

Abstract: A process for increasing the resistance against mesophyllic cell-penetrating pathogens in a plant, or an organ, tissue or a cell thereof, wherein the callose synthase activity in the plant or an organ, tissue or a cell thereof is reduced in comparison to control plants.

Abstract: A curable coating composition includes a plasticizing component. The plasticizing component includes an isocyanurate core and at least one low surface tension group pending from the isocyanurate core. The low surface tension group may be a) a fatty chain includes at least 6 carbon atoms, b) a silicon-containing group having at least 1 silicon atom, c) a fluorocarbon, and combinations thereof. The low surface tension group may have cross-linkable functional groups pending therefrom. In addition to the plasticizing component, the curable coating composition further includes a resin component and a crosslinking agent that is reactive with the resin component. The curable coating composition including the plasticizing component is capable of forming a cured film that has resistance to both cracking and etching that, to date, has not been achieved with known plasticizing components.

Abstract: A process for heterogeneously catalyzed partial dehydrogenation of a hydrocarbon, in which a reaction gas mixture input stream comprising the hydrocarbon to be dehydrogenated is conducted through a fixed catalyst bed disposed in a shaft and the reaction gas mixture input stream is obtained in the shaft by metering an input gas II comprising molecular oxygen upstream of the fixed catalyst bed into an input gas stream I which comprises molecular hydrogen and the hydrocarbon to be dehydrogenated and is flowing within the shaft toward the fixed catalyst bed.

Abstract: A process for preparing butadiene from n-butane, comprising the steps of A) providing a feed gas stream a comprising n-butane; B) feeding the feed gas stream a comprising n-butane into at least one first dehydrogenation zone and nonoxidatively, catalytically dehydrogenating n-butane to obtain a gas stream b comprising n-butane, 1-butene, 2-butene, butadiene and hydrogen, with or without steam, with or without carbon oxides and with or without inert gases; C) feeding the gas stream b and an oxygenous gas into at least one second dehydrogenation zone and oxidatively dehydrogenating 1-butene and 2-butene to obtain a gas stream c comprising n-butane, butadiene, hydrogen, steam, with or without carbon oxides and with or without inert gases; D) compressing in at least one first compression stage and cooling the gas stream c to obtain at least one condensate stream d1 comprising water and a gas stream d2 comprising n-butane, butadiene, hydrogen and steam, with or without carbon oxides and with or without inert gase

Abstract: A lignocellulosic composite material and a method for preparing the lignocellulosic composite material are disclosed. The composite material includes lignocellulosic particles and a binder resin being a mixture of a polyisocyanate component and a release agent. The release agent is formed from a first component having hydroxyl groups and a second component having isocyanate groups in excess of the hydroxyl groups. The first component is selected from at least one of i) an acid phosphate and ii) pyrophosphates represented by those derived from the acid phosphates (i) and mixtures of the acid phosphates (i). The first component is passivated by mixing it with the second component which is preferably monomeric diphenylmethane diisocyanate selected from at least one of diphenylmethane-4,4?-diisocyanate, diphenylmethane-2,4?-diisocyanate, and diphenylmethane-2,2?-diisocyanate.

Abstract: The invention relates to 5,6-dialkyl-7-amino-triazolopyrimidines of formula (I), in which the substituents are defined as follows: R1 represents alkyl, alkoxyalkyl, alkenyl or alkynyl; R2 represents alkyl, alkoxyalkyl, alkenyl or alkynyl, R1 and/or R2 being substituted according to the description. The invention also relates to a method for producing said compounds, to agents containing the latter and to their use for controlling plant-pathogenic fungi.

Abstract: A process for preparing an aqueous styrene-butadiene polymer dispersion by free-radical aqueous emulsion polymerization of a monomer mixture M comprising styrene, butadiene, and if desired up to 30% by weight, based on 100% by weight of monomers, of ethylenically unsaturated comonomers other than styrene and butadiene; in a polymerization vessel by a monomer feed technique in the presence of a regulator system containing, based on 100% by weight of monomers, from 0.02 to 0.5% by weight of at least one hydrocarbon HC having from 6 to 20 carbon atoms, selected from compounds which on abstraction of a hydrogen atom form a pentadienyl radical or 1-phenylallyl radical, and ?-methylstyrene dimer, and from 0.3 to 2% by weight of an organic compound S containing at least one SH group wherein at least 30%, preferably at least 50%, in particular at least 80%, and with particular preference the entirety (or >95%) of hydrocarbon HC is included in the initial charge to the polymerization vessel.

Abstract: An acrylic composition includes the reaction product of an acrylic polymer, a carboxylic acid compound, and an alkyl carbamate. The acrylic polymer includes the reaction product of a functionalized monomer, a first compound reactive with the functionalized monomer to form a functionalized intermediate, and a highly branched, polyfunctional core molecule reactive with the functionalized intermediate. The first compound includes vinyl functionality reactive with the functionalized monomer and epoxy functionality. The carboxylic acid compound has carboxylic acid functionality that is reactive with the acrylic polymer. The alkyl carbamate is reactive with the hydroxyl-functional acrylic polymer to form the acrylic composition. The acrylic composition is highly-branched and, when used in coating compositions in combination with a suitable cross-linking agent, enhances recoat adhesion and produces cured films that have optimum scratch, mar, and chip performance, and acid etch resistance.

Abstract: Provided are an exhaust treatment catalyst and an exhaust article containing the catalyst. The catalyst comprises: (a) a carrier; (b) a first layer deposited on the carrier, said first layer comprising substantially only at least one refractive metal oxide; (c) a second layer deposited on the first layer, said second layer comprising substantially only at least one oxygen storage component and at least one binder therefor; and (d) a third layer deposited on the second layer, said third layer comprising at least one layer of one or more platinum group metal components supported on a refractory metal oxide support. Optionally, a fourth layer is deposited on the third layer wherein the fourth layer comprises one or more platinum group metal components supported on a refractory metal oxide support. As a further option, an overcoat layer may be deposited on the third or fourth layer wherein the overcoat layer comprises a catalyst poison sorbent.

Abstract: The novel compounds of formula I: wherein (R1, R2, Hal and L1 through L5 are defined in the specification) show selective fungicidal activity. The new compounds may be processed with carriers and adjuvants to produce fungicidal compositions.