Abstract: The invention relates to a process for preparing water-soluble &pgr;-conjugated polymers by polymerizing, in aqueous solution using an oxidant, monomeric thiophene derivatives of formula (I) wherein X and Y are identical or different and are O, S, or N—R′, Z is —(CH2)m—CR2R3—(CH2)n—, R1 is aryl, C1-C18-alkyl, or hydrogen, R2 is hydrogen or —CH2)s—O—(CH2)p—SO3−M+, R3 is —(CH2)s—O—(CH2)p—SO3−M+, M+ is a cation, m and n are identical or different and are an integer from 0 to 3, s is an integer from 0 to 10, and p is an integer from 1 to 1.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparation of a compound of formula (I) wherein: R1 represents C1-4 haloalkyl, fluorine, chlorine or bromine; and R2 represents hydrogen or C1-4 alkoxy; which process comprises the reaction of the corresponding ortho-nitrohalobenzene of formula (II): wherein R1 and R2 are as hereinbefore defined and X represents a fluorine or bromine atom, with, when X represents a fluorine atom: (a) an alkali metal cyanide, in a non aqueous solvent, optionally in the presence of a catalyst; or when X represents a bromine atom: (b) cuprous cyanide, in a non aqueous solvent, optionally in the presence of a catalyst selected from an alkali metal bromide or an alkaline earth metal bromide; or (c) an alkali metal cyanide, in a non aqueous solvent, in the presence of a catalytic amount of cuprous cyanide and a phase transfer catalyst.

Abstract: A diaphragm pump with a multi-part pump body is described. The pump consists at least of three rigid plates (201, 203, 205) and at least two elastic diaphragms (204, 202) arranged between these plates (201, 203, 205), the plates (201, 203, 205) forming, in particular, a pumping chamber (211) and at least two shut-off chambers (210, 212), in each case with an inlet (240) and an outlet (241) orifice for the conveyable material, and the pumping chambers (211) and shut-off chambers (210, 212) forming, together with an inlet duct (207), the connecting ducts (208) and (209) and an outlet duct (206), a passage duct, the pumping chamber (211) and the shut-off chambers (210, 212) being separated by the diaphragms (204, 202) in each case into a product space (230, 231, 232) and a control space (220, 221, 222), and the control spaces (220, 221, 222) having control lines (119, 120, 121) which are connected to a control unit (100, 115).

Abstract: Multi-analyte reference solutions having a stable partial pressure of oxygen (pO2) in zero headspace packaging and methods for preparing such solutions are disclosed. The solutions have long shelf and use lives when stored at room temperature and are packaged in laminated foil containers having low or no oxygen reactivity. Access devices are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use, in humans, of inactivated parapoxviruses for the prophylaxis and treatment of diseases which are accompanied by an increased deposition of collagen, with it being possible for both internal organs, such as the liver, and the skin and its appended structures, to be affected. The invention relates, in particular, to liver fibrosis and/or liver cirrhosis consequent upon virus hepatitis, or to ethanol-induced liver diseases and to cystic fibrosis.

Abstract: A method of using an extrudable thermoplastic compositions that contains a mixture of benzotriazoles is disclosed. The composition is suitable for producing sheets having improved surface quality.

Abstract: The invention relates to a new process for the preparation of functionalized alkoxyamine initiators, new alkoxyamine initiators based on (meth)acrylate which are prepared by this process, and their use for the preparation of polymers.

Abstract: This invention relates to flame-laminable polyurethane block foams having high peel strength, a process for their production and the use thereof for textile lamination.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel 2-(2-methylphenyl)-3,4-dihydro-2H-pyrrole derivatives of the formula (I) in which Ar represents substituted phenyl, to a plurality of processes for their preparation and to their use as pesticides.

Abstract: The invention relates to rubber mixtures which contain microgels and isocyanatosilanes and vulcanisates produced therefrom. By adding isocyanatosilanes the mechanical properties of the vulcanisates, in particular the elongation properties and the abrasion resistance, are improved without the difference in rebound resilience at 70° C. and 23° C. being reduced.

Abstract: A polyurethane-forming reaction mixture characterized by its ability to be adjusted with respect to its viscosity in response to changing temperature and humidity conditions is achieved with a mixture that includes a liquid polyisocyanate having an isocyanate group content of at least 10% by weight, an isocyanate-reactive component which includes at least one high molecular weight polyol, a urethane catalyst and from 0.2 to 5 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of isocyanate reactive component of a viscosity adjusting component. The viscosity adjusting component is preferably a diamine, a polyamine and/or an amine-terminated polyol. This reaction mixture is particularly useful for producing polyurethane geotextile composite materials useful as liners for ditches and canals.

Abstract: A thermoplastic molding composition that contains an aliphatic thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) resin is disclosed. The TPU is the product of a reaction of A) a diisocyanate reactant that contains predominantly hexamethylene diisocyanate, and B) a polyol reactant that contains polytetramethylene glycol and C) a chain extending reactant that contains primarily 1,6-hexanediol. The TPU that is further characterized in the equivalence ratio of A to B and NCO index exhibits improved properties.

Abstract: Described is a molded plastic article which includes a barrier film. The molded plastic article is prepared by a process which involves: (a) providing a barrier film comprising at least one polymeric layer, the barrier film having a first surface and a second surface; (b) placing the barrier film in a mold such that the first surface of the barrier film is in contact with at least a portion of the interior surfaces of the mold; (c) injecting a polymer (e.g., a molten thermoplastic polymer) into the mold, the injected polymer contacting the second surface of the barrier film; and (d) removing the molded plastic article from the mold. Also described are molded articles according to the present invention, which include, for example, plastic containers, plastic fuel tanks, plastic storage units, plastic fascias and plastic motor vehicle interior cladding materials.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) or (II): or salts therefor are used as phytopathogenic fungicides wherein the various radicals and substitutents are as defined in the description. Pesticidal compositions contain these compounds together with an agriculturally acceptable diluent or carrier. The compounds and compositions are applied in methods for combating pests.

Abstract: Electrochromic display device comprising a pair of glass or plastic plates or plastic films of which at least one plate or film or both plates or films is/are provided on one side each with an electrically conducting coating. At least one plate or film and its conductive coating is transparent. On at least one of the two plates or films, the electrically conductive layer is divided into separate segments which are individually connected to a power source and each has an electric lead from the edge of the device. The plates or films are joined via a sealing ring on the sides on which they are conductively coated. The volume formed by the two plates or films and the sealing ring is filled with an electrochromic medium. The electric leads to the segments are electrically insulated from the electrochromic medium.

Abstract: A process for preparing a butyl polymer, the process comprising contacting a C4 to C8 monoolefin monomer with a C4 to C14 multiolefin monomer at a temperature in the range of from about −100° C. to about +50° C. in the presence of a diluent and a catalyst mixture comprising a monoalkylaluminum dihalide and an aluminoxane.

Abstract: Novel phenyl-substituted 1,4-dihydropyridines, prepared by reacting halogenophenyl-aldehydes with &bgr;-ketoesters, if appropriate with isolation of the ylidene compounds and enamines. The substances can be employed as active compounds in medicaments, in particular in cerebrally active compositions.

Abstract: A process for producing polycarbonate is disclosed. The process entails obtaining an oligocarbonate produced by transesterification of diaryl carbonate with dihydroxyaryl compound in the presence of catalysts and introducing the oliogocarbonate into a reactor that enables continuous formation of free films at a rate higher than 10. The reactor including a horizontal cylinder equipped with a heating jacket, at least one vapor outlet, a feed nozzle an outlet nozzle, a rotatable cylindrical basket having a cylindrical perforated wall and annular discs positioned at intervals around the periphery of said basket and along the length thereof, and means for rotating said basket, the interior of said basket including no central shaft, the diameter of the cylindrical basket corresponding to about ⅔ of the diameter of the horizontal cylinder, and said discs being formed of perforated sheet metal.

Abstract: This invention relates to covulcanizable anti-aging agents which can be produced by the reaction of p-phenylenediamines, which are optionally substituted, and/or of sterically hindered phenols, with bifunctional alkyl, aryl and/or aralkyl compounds and by subsequent reaction of the products thus obtained with sulfur and/or sulfur donor compounds. The anti-aging agents according to the present invention maintain their efficacy over a long period of time and are distinguished in particular by the fact that in practice, they are hardly extracted from the vulcanized products by water, by oil and/or petrol, or by hydraulic fluids.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the ectoparasiticidal use of cyclic depsipeptides of the formula (I) in which R1, R2, R3, R4, X1, X2, X3 and X4 are substituents described herein, which are effective for controlling ectoparasites, and to ectoparasiticidal compositions containing the depsipeptides.