Abstract: The invention relates to cleanable spiral modules and a method for production thereof.

Abstract: Herbicidal combinations are provided comprising bensulfuron-methyl, benzobicyclon, bromobutide, cyhalofop-butyl, ethoxysulfuron, fenoxaprop-P-ethyl, fentrazamide, pyrazolynate, pyrimisulfan, sulcotrione, tefuryltrione, tembotrione and, if appropriate, isoxadifen-ethyl are described. These combinations exhibit an effect which is superior to that of the herbicides used individually.

Abstract: Use of lactate esters of the formula (I) in which R represents straight-chain or branched saturated or unsaturated C4-C8-alkyl, for improving the activity of crop protection compositions at plant level.

Abstract: The present invention relates to increasing the activity of crop protection compositions comprising phthalic acid diamides through the addition of ammonium salts and/or phosphonium salts or through the addition of ammonium or phosphonium salts and penetrants, to the corresponding compositions, to processes for preparing them and to their use in crop protection.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing amino-functional polyurethane prepolymers by a) preparing an NCO-functional polyurethane prepolymer by reacting an excess of one or more di- and/or polyisocyanates with at least one isocyanate-reactive compound having a functionality of at least 1.5, b) reacting the free NCO groups of the resulting polyurethane prepolymer with at least one compound containing one or more silanol groups to obtain the corresponding silylurethanes, and then c) converting the silylurethanes to amino-functional polyurethane prepolymers by hydrolysis and/or alcoholysis with decarboxylation. The present invention also relates coatings, adhesives, sealants, casting compounds or moldings obtained from these amino-functional polyurethene prepolymers.

Abstract: Methods for assessing patient risk for platelet-affected disease states are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods for predicting the appropriateness of platelet antagonist therapy, and for monitoring patients during therapeutic intervention or during a combined regimen of therapy and angioplasty.

Abstract: Agrochemical formulation comprising at least one room-temperature-solid active substance from the class of the neonicotinoids, at least one room-temperature-solid active substance from the class of the pyrethroids, at least one penetrant, at least one vegetable oil, cyclohexanone, at least one nonionic surfactant and/or at least one anionic surfactant, and one or more additives, process for producing it, and its use for controlling harmful organisms.

Abstract: Novel difluoromethanesulfonamide derivatives of the formula (I) Difluoromethanesulfonamide derivatives represented by the formula wherein X represents halogen, Y represents CH or N, R1 represents hydrogen, and R2 represents hydrogen or hydroxy, or R1 and R2 together may form C?O with the carbon atom to which they are bonded, and their use as herbicide for paddy field weeds.

Abstract: Method of controlling eggs and nymphal stages of whitefly by the spray application of agrochemical formulations containing at least one insecticide from the series of the neonicotinyls, at least one fatty alcohol ethoxylate of the formula (I), at least one solvent from the group consisting of dimethyl sulphoxide, N-methylpyrrolidone and butyrolactone, and, if appropriate, additives.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel aromatic urethane (meth)acrylates having a high refractive index, a process for the preparation thereof and a process for the production of holographic media.

Abstract: The present application relates to new substituted oxyguanidines of structure (I) a method for their preparation and their use for the control of animal pests, mainly arthropods, in particular insects.

Abstract: Hot-melt adhesive formulations comprising a polyurethane and a nucleating agent, preferably wherein the polyurethane comprises a reaction product of (a) a diisocyanate component and (b) a polyol component, wherein the diisocyanate component comprises one or more selected from the group consisting of aromatic diisocyanates, aliphatic diisocyanates, araliphatic diisocyanates, cycloaliphatic diisocyanates, and mixtures thereof, and wherein (a) and (b) are present in a ratio such that a molar ratio of NCO to OH is greater than 1; processes for preparing the same; compositions containing such formulations; and uses therefor.

Abstract: The present invention provides polyurethane systems which cure by radiation and thermal action with crosslinking, and use thereof for the production of holographic media. The polyurethane compositions of the invention comprise A) polyisocyanates, B) polyols, comprising at least one poly(?-caprolactone)polyester polyol, C) compounds having groups which react on exposure to actinic radiation with ethylenically unsaturated compounds with polymerization (radiation-curing groups), D) optionally free radical stabilizers and E) photoinitiators.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polyurethane compositions which cure by radiation and thermal action with crosslinking, and use thereof for the production of holographic media. The polyurethane compositions of the invention comprise A) one or more iminooxadiazinedione-group-containing polyisocyanates, B) one or more polyfunctional, isocyanate-reactive compounds, C) one or more compounds having groups which on exposure to actinic radiation with ethylenically unsaturated compounds with polymerization (radiation-curing groups), D) optionally one or more free radical stabilizers and E) one or more photoinitiators.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a polynucleotide sequence of a novel acylglycerol acyltransferase-like protein MGAT-X1. The invention also provides the human MGAT-X1 associated with the dermatological diseases, urological diseases, muscle-skeleton disorders, hematological diseases, cancer, reproduction disorders, neurological diseases, metabolic diseases, cardiovascular diseases or gastroenterological diseases. The invention also provides assays for the identification of compounds useful for the modulation of dermatological diseases, urological diseases, muscle-skeleton disorders, hematological diseases, cancer, reproduction disorders, neurological diseases, metabolic diseases, cardiovascular diseases or gastroenterological diseases for treating of such diseases associated with expression of the MGAT-X1. The invention also features compounds which bind to and/or activate or inhibit the activity of MGAT-X1 as well as pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds.

Abstract: There are described a devices for the treatment of woody plants, comprising a cylindrical injection element (1) with an axial bore (2); a radial slot (3) which communicates with the bore (2) and whose longitudinal axis runs essentially parallel to the axial bore (2); a fixing element (4) and an element for connecting a reservoir (5), and a variety of embodiments of this device; apparatuses comprising these devices, and method of using this device in the treatment of woody plants.

Abstract: The invention provides a human HM74a which is associated with the disorders of the peripheral and central nervous system, cardiovascular diseases, hematological diseases, cancer, inflammation, urological diseases, respiratory diseases and gastroenterological diseases. The invention also provides assays for the identification of compounds useful in the treatment or prevention of disorders of the peripheral and central nervous system, cardiovascular diseases, hematological diseases, cancer, inflammation, urological diseases, respiratory diseases and gastroenterological diseases. The invention also features compounds which bind to and/or activate or inhibit the activity of HM74a as well as pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds.

Abstract: A curable, alkoxysilane-functional polyether urethane composition formed by combining a) a first silane terminated polyurethane prepared by reacting i) a mono-functional compounds with ii) an isocyanate component containing two isocyanate groups, the reaction product reacted with iii) a compound containing an isocyanate-reactive group and one or more reactive silane groups to form a moisture-curable, alkoxysilane-functional polyether urethane; and b) a second silane terminated polyurethane prepared by reacting i) an alkyl monofunctional alcohol, amine, and/or thiol, with ii) an isocyanate component containing two isocyanate groups, the reaction product reacted with iii) a compound containing an isocyanate-reactive group and one more reactive silane groups. The urethane composition can be used in coating, sealant and/or adhesive compositions. The coating compositions are used to form a coated substrate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to combinations of A) oxazolidinones of the formula (I), with B) antiarrhythmics, processes for the production of these combinations, their use for the prophylaxis and/or treatment of diseases, and their use for the manufacture of medicaments for the prophylaxis and/or treatment of diseases, especially of thromboembolic disorders and/or complications.

Abstract: The present invention relates to NCO prepolymers having a low content of free monomeric diisocyanate, to a process for the production of these NCO) prepolymers, to polyurethanes prepared from these NCO prepolymers and to processes for the production of these polyurethanes.