Abstract: The present invention relates to impact-modified polyester/polycarbonate compositions containing: A) 41 to 80 parts by weight, in each case relative to the sum of the parts by weight of components A+B+C+D, of aromatic polycarbonate, B) 5 to 40 parts by weight, in each case relative to the sum of the parts by weight of components A+B+C+D, of polyester with a content of isophthalic acid building blocks, C) 1 to 15 parts by weight, in each case relative to the sum of the parts by weight of components A+B+C+D, of rubber-modified graft polymer, D) 0 to 25 parts by weight, in each case relative to the sum of the parts by weight of components A+B+C+D, of a flame retardant, E) 0 to 20 parts by weight, in each case relative to the sum of the parts by weight of components A+B+C+D=100, of vinyl (co)polymer, F) 0 to 50 parts by weight, in each case relative to the sum of the parts by weight of components A+B+C+D=100, of additives, wherein all the stated parts by weights in the present application are normalized such that

Abstract: The present invention relates to a multilayer system comprising a base layer consisting of a thermoplastic, a primer layer, and a scratch resistant layer consisting of a scratch resistant top coat, the multilayer system being characterized in that the primer layer contains a certain UV absorber and a certain amount of acid, preferably acetic acid, is added to the scratch resistant top coat.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a holographic film, wherein a photopolymer formulation comprising matrix polymers, writing monomers, photoinitiator system, and optionally auxiliary materials and additives is provided, the photopolymer formulation is applied as a film to the surface of a substrate, and the film is dried, wherein a photopolymer formulation having a plateau module G0 of =0.03 MPa is used. The invention further relates to a holographic medium that can be obtained by means of the method according to the invention.

Abstract: Processes comprising: providing a catalyst comprising a catalytic component selected from the group consisting of ruthenium, ruthenium compounds, and combinations thereof, wherein the catalyst is sulfur-poisoned with one or more sulfur compounds; and treating the catalyst with a gas stream comprising a hydrogen halide under nonoxidative conditions such that the catalyst is regenerated.

Abstract: The invention relates to a photopolymer formulation comprising matrix polymers, writing monomers, and photo initiators, comprising a combination of at least two different writing monomers. The invention further relates to the use of the photopolymer formulation for producing optical elements, in particular for producing holographic elements and images, to a method for producing the photopolymer formulation and to a method for illuminating holographic media made of the photopolymer formulation.

Abstract: The invention relates to a photopolymer formulation comprising matrix polymers, writing monomers and photo initiators, to a method for producing said photopolymer formulation, a photopolymer formulation obtained according to said method, a sheeting, a film, a layer, a layer structure or a moulded body made from said photopolymer formulation and to the use of said photopolymer formulation for producing optical elements, in particular for producing holographic elements and images.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polyurethane ballast layer, the method for preparing the same and a railway comprising the polyurethane ballast layer. The polyurethane ballast layer provided in this invention comprises a polyurethane-filled ballast layer and a polyurethane external protective layer, wherein the polyurethane-filled ballast layer comprises ballasts and polyurethane foam filled in the space among the ballasts. The polyurethane ballast layer provided in this invention can reduce the probability of ballast crashing, shifting and cracking under heavy load, and separate the ballast track from the outside environment to prevent rain, snow and wastes from entering into the internal space of the ballast track bed. Furthermore, the polyurethane ballast layer can keep the polyurethane foam filled in the ballasts layer away from water in the outside environment to avoid hydrolysis.

Abstract: The present invention provides polyols which can be obtained by a simple process. These polyols, unless explicitly specified, are to be understood to encompass both polyether polyols and polyether ester polyols. The invention further provides the simple process for the production of the polyols, and also, the production of polyurethanes comprising reacting a polyol according to the invention with a polyisocyanate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to radiation-curable coating compositions based on tin-free aqueous polyurethane dispersions based on polyurethane acrylates (i), characterized in that the polyurethane acrylate (i) comprises as builder components A) one or more compounds with at least one group which is reactive towards isocyanate and at least one unsaturated group which can undergo free radical polymerization, B) one or more compounds which differ from A) and have at least one group which is reactive towards isocyanate, C) one or more compounds with at least one group which is reactive towards isocyanate and additionally at least one group having a hydrophilizing action, D) one or more organic polyisocyanates, which are reacted in the presence of F) bismuth(III) salt(s) and G) an acid having a pKa of <2.5, and a process for the preparation thereof, the use of the coating compositions as lacquers and/or adhesives, and objects and substrates provided with these lacquers and/or adhesives.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composite component comprising i) a support made of a thermoplastic composition comprising A) at least one polymer selected from the group consisting of aromatic polycarbonates, aromatic polyester carbonates, aromatic polyesters, and mixtures thereof, in an amount of from 20.0 to 85.0 parts by wt., based on the sum of components A and B; B) at least one rubber-modified vinyl (co)polymer in an amount of from 15.0 to 80.0 parts by wt., based on the sum of components A and B, and with a rubber content [RB] of at least 25.0 parts by wt., based on component B; and C) at least one polymer additive in an amount of from 0 to 30.0 parts by wt., based on the sum of components A to C; and ii) at least one polyurethane layer, wherein the thermoplastic composition comprises a total rubber content [R], of at least 12 parts by wt., based on the sum of components A to C.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polyurethane composition comprising A) a polyisocyanate component comprising an exclusively diol-based NCO-terminated polyurethane prepolymer, wherein the NCO groups are bonded in a primary manner, B) an isocyanate-reactive polymer, C) a compound having groups which react by polymerizing with an ethylenically unsaturated compound under the action of actinic radiation (radiation-curing groups) wherein the compound is free of NCO groups, D) a free-radical stabilizer, E) a photoinitiator, F) optionally a catalyst, G) optionally assistants and additives.

Abstract: The present invention relates to aqueous compositions based on crystalline or semicrystalline polyurethane polymers, processes for the preparation thereof and adhesive systems comprising these aqueous compositions and the use thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising at least one transparent thermoplastic material; at least one inorganic IR absorber which comprises a zinc-doped caesium tungstate; and optionally at least one stabilizer which is based on phosphine. The present invention also relates to a composition which comprises a thermoplastic polymer material, an inorganic IR absorber, at least one phosphine stabilizer, at least one phosphite stabilizer, and at least one phenolic antioxidant stabilizer.

Abstract: Processes comprising: (a) providing a composition comprising at least one silane-terminated polyurethane preploymer prepared by a process comprising: reacting (A) at least one polyether having a number average molecular weight (Mn) of 2000 to 8000 g/mol, and comprising 10 to 30 wt % ethylene oxide units based on all alkylene oxide units in the polyether; with (B) at least one isocyanate and alkoxysilane group-containing compound of the formula (I): wherein each of X, Y, and Z independently represents a C1-C8 alkyl or a C1-C8 alkoxy residue, with the proviso that at least one of X, Y, and Z represents a C1-C8 alkoxy group; and wherein R is an at least bifunctional, organic residue; (b) foaming the composition, and (c) curing the foamed composition in the presence of water; and uses of polyurethane foams prepared thereby.

Abstract: The present invention relates to printing ink or printing lacquer containing non radiation-hardenable polycarbonate, preferably, aromatic, in particular as a binder and adhesion promoting components. According to the invention, the polycarbonate is present with radiation-hardening monomers, in particular dissolved therein.

Abstract: The invention relates to a high-pressure device for the application of an expandable reaction mixture on a surface, to a method for producing expandable foams, to a device for producing sandwich composite elements, and to a method for producing expanded sandwich composite elements. The high-pressure device includes a mixing head, a distributor head fluidically connected downstream of the mixing head, at feast three outlet lines attached to the distributor head, a high-pressure feed line of a component to the mixing head, a high pressure feed line of a component B to the mixing head, at least one static mixer for mixing an inert gas to the component A, the component B or a mixture of components A and B, at least one high-pressure feed line for the inert gas, which is under increased pressure, and at least one measurement and control unit for the desired pressure of the components on the mixing head.

Abstract: A cavity between inner and outer walls of an open-box-shaped mould is filled with a polyurethane reaction mixture, containing an isocyanate and an emulsion of an isocyanate-reactive composition with three polyols and a blowing agent, which is cured to a polyurethane containing polymer. The inner and outer wall are a fixed distance from one another and each wall comprises a bottom and sides. The mixture is fed through an inlet in the bottom of the outer wall. Before filling the cavity, the mould is turned downwards so that the mixture foams upwards, filling the cavity. The three polyols are polyether polyol obtained by adding an epoxy to carbohydrates or difunctional or higher-functional alcohols; polyether polyol obtained by adding an epoxy to an aromatic amine; and polyester polyether polyol obtained by adding an epoxy to the esterification product of an aromatic dicarboxylic acid derivative and a difunctional or higher-functional alcohol.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel specially substituted urethane acrylates based on tris(p-isocyanatophenyl)thiophosphate having a high refractive index and reduced double bond density, and to a method for the production and use thereof.

Abstract: A process for wet-chemical production of a catalyst coating on an electrically conductive support for electrodes for chloralkali or hydrochloric acid electrolysis with electrocatalytically active components based on noble metal oxides, in which the catalyst coating is produced by; producing a coating solution or dispersion comprising a precursor compound of a noble metal and/or a metal oxide of a noble metal, and a solvent or dispersant, with addition of one or more acids to the coating solution or dispersion, where the molar ratio of the total of the amounts of acid (in mol) present in the coating solution or dispersion to the sum of the amounts of the metals from the metal-containing components present in the coating solution or dispersion is at least 2:1; applying the coating solution or dispersion to the support; substantially freeing the layer applied of solvent or dispersant by drying; and subjecting the dried layer obtained to a thermal treatment to form the catalyst coating.

Abstract: The invention relates to aqueous formulations comprising silane-modified polymeric binders having a siloxane content and inorganic nanoparticles, a process for the preparation thereof and the use thereof for the preparation of aqueous coating compositions.