Abstract: Compositions for controlling diseases caused by protozoans of the genus Neospora, which are characterized in that they comprise one or more active compounds which inhibit the microtubulin system of plants.

Abstract: A thermoplastic, flame-retardant moulding composition having improved mechanical properties is disclosed. The composition contains 40 to 99 parts by weight of a thermoplastic polycarbonate or polyester carbonate, 0.5 to 60 parts by weight of a graft polymer, 0 to 45 parts by weight of a thermoplastic vinyl copolymer, 0.5 to 20 parts by weight of a mixture of at least one mono- and at least one oligo-phosphorus conforming to the general formula and 0.05 to 5 parts by weight of a fluorinated polyolefine.

Abstract: A flame retardant molding composition is disclosed. The composition that contains polycarbonate and/or polyester carbonate and a phosphonate amines is characterized by its good level of mechanical properties, especially a high heat resistance, and exhibits low-juicing. An embodiment wherein the composition further contains a graft polymer is also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing a composition containing gold and/or silver particles and an amorphous, organic/inorganic titanium/silicon mixed oxide, the compositions which can be prepared by this process and their use as catalysts for the selective oxidation of hydrocarbons.

Abstract: A pressure ring for a lancing device for holding open a skin puncture while collecting a blood sample includes a collar that fits onto the end of a lancing device. A skirt is provided on the collar and a flared portion depends from the skirt. At least one axial slit is formed in the skirt. The pressure ring is made of a flexible material such as polypropylene such that when the lancing device with a pressure ring is placed on a person's skin and pressure is applied, the slits spread apart stretching the skin for a puncture by a lance in the lancing device. Once a puncture has been made, the pressure ring holds the puncture wound open to allow bleeding. Removing the lancing device from the puncture site releases the skin allowing the puncture wound to close.

Abstract: A novel process for the continuous preparation of perfluorinated organic compounds by electrochemical fluorination of the parent non-fluorinated or partially fluorinated organic compounds, in which the quantity of charge which the electrolyte can still take up is kept in the range from about 5 Ah per kg of electrolyte to about 600 Ah per kg of electrolyte during the electrochemical fluorination, can be operated continuously over a prolonged period of time without the electrode area-time yield decreasing over time and without the formation of polymeric by products occurring.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel aromatic isocyanates obtained by partially hydrogenating naphthalene as well as the processes for preparing the same, and to their use as an isocyanate component in the production of polyurethanes.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the alkylation of 3,4-dihydroxythiophene-2,5-dicarboxylic esters or their alkali metal or alkaline earth metal salts with alkylating agents in a polar diluent in the presence of quaternary onium salts.

Abstract: A process for tinting of articles molded from a polymeric resin is disclosed. Preferably, the article is molded from polycarbonate and the process entails immersing the molded article in a dye bath that contains water, dye, a carrier and an optional surfactant. The carrier is a compound conforming to R1[—O—(CH2)n]mOR2  (i) wherein R1 and R2 independently denote H or C1-18 alkyl, benzyl, benzoyl or phenyl radical which may be substituted in the aromatic ring by alkyl and or halogen, preferably R1=butyl, R2=H, n is 2 or 3 and m is 2 to 35. The method is especially useful in the manufacture of tinted lenses.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel potent PPAR-alpha-activating compounds which are useful in the treatment of diseases such as coronary heart disease. The invention also relates to methods of preparation of PPAR-alpha-activating compounds.

Abstract: Herbicidal compositions with acylated aminophenylsulfonylureas Herbicide combinations with an effective content of components (A), (B) and (C) have improved herbicidal effects: (A) one or more herbicides selected from the group of the compounds of the formula (I) or their salts, (B) denotes one or more herbicides from the group of the compounds of the formula (II) and their salts, (C) denotes one or more herbicides from the group of the compounds consisting of (C1) flumioxazin (C2) alachlor (C3) metolachlor (C4) acetochlor (C5) dimethenamid (C6) pethoxamid (C7) atrazine (C8) simazone (C9) cyanazine (C10) terbuthylazine (C11) metribuzin (C12) isoxaflutole (C13) fluthiamid (C14) terbutryne (C15) nicosulfuron (C16) rimsulfuron (C17) primsulfuron (C18) pendimethalin (C19) sulcotrione (C20) dicamba (C21) mesotrione (C22) linuron (C23) benoxacor (C24) metosulam (C25) flumetsulam (C26) sethoxydim (C27) cycloxydim (C28) clethodim (C29) clefoxidim (C30) aclonifen (C31) MCPA (C32)

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of the formula (I) and/or salts thereof where R1, R2, A, B, X and Y are as defined in claim 1. The compounds according to the invention are suitable for use as herbicides and plant growth regulators.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for preparing gel-type cation exchangers of high stability by sulfonation of crosslinked (meth)acrylic ester-containing bead polymers with sulfuric acid having a concentration of 90 to 95% in the absence of a swelling agent.

Abstract: Diaphragm pump with a multipart pump body, comprising at least three rigid plates and at least two elastic diaphragms arranged between said plates , the plates forming at least one pumping chamber and at least two shut-off chambers, and the pumping chamber and shut-off chambers forming, together with an inlet duct connecting ducts and an outlet duct, a passage duct; the pumping chamber and the shut-off chambers being separated by the diaphragms in each case into a product space and a control space with an axially movable disc, with an extended rod attached on one side, inserted into said control space, so that the rod, attached on one side of the movable disc, projects outside the metering head and can be adjusted outside the pump to move the movable disc axially and reduce or increase the maximum possible diaphragm travel in the pumping chamber.

Abstract: The invention relates to a simple process for the preparation of polymeric sulfur compounds with polythiocyclopentanediyl structural elements which are used as vulcanizing agents for diene rubbers.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel substituted benzoylpyrazoles of the general formula (I), in which n represents the numbers 0, 1, 2 or 3, A represents a single bond or represents alkanediyl(alkylene), R1 represents in each case optionally substituted alkyl, alkenyl, alkinyl or cycloalkyl, R2 represents hydrogen, cyano, carbamoyl, thiocarbamoyl, halogen, or represents in each case optionally substituted alkyl, alkoxy, alkylthio, alkoxycarbonyl or cycloalkyl, R3 represents hydrogen, nitro, cyano, carboxyl, carbamoyl, thiocarbamoyl, halogen, or represents in each case optionally substituted alkyl, alkoxy, alkylthio, alkylsulfinyl, alkylsulfonyl, alkylamino, dialkylamino or dialkylaminosulfonyl, R4 represents nitro, cyano, carboxyl, carbamoyl, thiocarbamoyl, halogen, or represents in each case optionally substituted alkyl, alkoxy, alkylthio, alkylsulfinyl, alkylsulfonyl, alkylamino, dialkylamino or dialkylaminosulfonyl, Y represents hydrogen or represents in each case optionally substituted

Abstract: The present invention relates to new compounds of the formula (I): in which X, Y and Z have the meanings given in the description and Het represents one of the groups: in which A, B, D and G have the meanings given in the description, a plurality of processes for their preparation, and to their use as pesticides and herbicides.

Abstract: An ammonium selective ionophore for use in ion selective electrodes.

Abstract: A process for preparing a melt transesterification catalyst is disclosed. The process entails (i) obtaining a phenol adduct of phosphonium phenolatein the form of crystalline solid and (ii) storing the solid phenol adductin a closed container at relative humidity of 30 to 70 % and at temperature of −30 to 50° C. The thus prepared catalyst is suitable in the production of polycarbonate in the melt transesterification process.

Abstract: A process for working up polymer components prepared by emulsion polymerization is disclosed. The process is characterized in that coagulation of the aqueous polymer latex present after emulsion polymerization is performed using a combination of A) an aqueous solution of at least one salt selected from the group consisting of sodium chloride, calcium chloride, magnesium chloride, aluminum chloride, sodium sulfate, magnesium sulfate and aluminum sulfate, B) an aqueous solution of at least one salt of an acid selected from the group consisting of hypophosphorous acid (H3PO2), phosphorous acid (H3PO3 or HPO2) and ascorbic acid and optionally C) an aqueous dilute acid selected from the group consisting of sulfuric acid, phosphoric acid and acetic acid.