Abstract: An antimicrobially treated material comprising a matrix material in which inorganic phosphate salts of at least two different metal cations are contained in finely distributed, dispersed or dissolved form, wherein at least one of the metal cations is selected from copper (Cu) and zinc (Zn).

Abstract: The invention relates to an improved method for chemically cleaning textile, leather, or fur goods, wherein the goods to be cleaned are brought into contact with a cleaning agent, wherein the cleaning agent comprises at least one solvent, wherein according to the invention a cleaning agent is used comprising a compound of the general formula (I) as a solvent, wherein x is a whole number from 1 to 10 and R1, R2, R3, and R4 are selected independently of each other from H, a C1- to C22-alkyl radical or alkenyl radical, a polyalkylene oxide, a C3- to C6-cycloalkyl radical, a carbo- or heterocyclical C3- to C6-cycloalkenyl radical, and an aryl radical.

Abstract: Radiation-absorbing, plastics-based material consisting of a polymer matrix with an absorber material or mixture of absorber materials contained therein, wherein the absorber material or mixture of absorber materials is selected from phosphates, condensed phosphates, phosphonates, phosphites and mixed hydroxide-phosphate-oxoanions of copper (Cu), tin (Sn), calcium (Ca) and/or iron (Fe) and is present finely distributed, dispersed or dissolved in the polymer matrix.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of a cleaning agent that contains surfactants and has a pH value of at least 11 when diluted in an aqueous solution and ready for use. Said cleaning agent is used to destabilize prions during mechanical and manual cleaning and/or disinfection of medical and/or surgical instruments and appliances. It has been recognized that this combination enables a reliable destabilization of prions during the mechanical reconditioning of surgical instruments.

Abstract: A process for the production of iron (III) orthophosphate of the general formula FePO4×nH2O (n?2.5) comprising: a) producing an aqueous solution containing Fe2+ ions by introducing, iron (II), iron (III) or mixed iron (II, III) compounds selected from hydroxides, oxides, oxide hydroxides, oxide hydrates, carbonates and hydroxide carbonates, together with elementary iron, into a phosphoric acid-bearing aqueous medium, to dissolve Fe2+ ions and to react Fe3+ with elementary Fe in a comproportionation reaction to give Fe2+; b) separating solids from the phosphoric-acid aqueous Fe2+ solution, and c) adding an oxidation agent to the phosphoric-acid aqueous Fe2+ solution to oxidize iron (II) in the solution to precipitate iron (III) orthophosphate of the general formula FePO4×nH2O. The invention includes the product of the process and its use to make LiFePO4 for batteries.

Abstract: A device for producing medical foam, for example, a sclerosing agent, a diagnostic agent, a therapeutic agent, etc. The device comprises an active ingredient chamber and a gas chamber. Both chambers are respectively closed by a piston and connected to a foam generator. Both pistons are interconnected, especially by a connecting element, and can be displaced together, in order to supply the active ingredient and the gas to the foam producer.

Abstract: Iron(III) orthophosphate of the general formula FePO4×nH2O (n?2.5), prepared by a process in which iron(II)-, iron(III)- or mixed iron(II, III) compounds selected from among hydroxides, oxides, oxidehydroxides, oxide hydrates, carbonates and hydroxidecarbonates are reacted with phosphoric acid having a concentration in the range from 5% to 50%, any iron(II) present after the reaction is converted into iron(III) by addition of an oxidant and solid iron(III) orthophosphate is separated off from the reaction mixture.

Abstract: A product which contains acid magnesium pyrophosphate (magnesium dihydrogen diphosphate) and at least magnesium orthophosphate, producible by removal of water from an aqueous solution or suspension of a magnesium phosphate compound which has a molar ratio of Mg:P of 0.4-0.6:I, wherein the product has a loss on ignition of 7.5 to 13.5% and its method of preparation and its use in a leavening agent for bakery products.

Abstract: A leavening system, in particular for the production of bakery products, which as a raising acid contains glycine alone (100%) or in combination with at least one further raising acid different from glycine.

Abstract: A foodstuff treatment composition, particularly for the treatment of meat, meat products, fish and seafood products, the composition comprising a combination of sodium lactate and/or potassium lactate and at least one sodium and/or potassium phosphate salt, and the composition is in the form of a powder, granules, a slurry or a paste.

Abstract: A simple and economical process for the preparation of polyphosphates of organic bases consists of reacting a mixture of phosphorus pentoxide and at least one organic nitrogen base with at least one compound which releases water accompanied by decomposition under the prevailing conditions in such a molar ratio that upon decomposition of the water-releasing compound at most essentially 2 mol. water are produced per mol. phosphorus pentoxide. Thus-prepared polyphosphates are particularly suitable as flame-protection agents for plastics.

Abstract: A moulding material for the production of highly flame resistant articles with a matrix of a thermoplastic and a particulate pigment dispersed therein is characterized in that the pigment is light-sensitive and changes colour under the influence of laser light and in that the pigment is a reaction product of at least one halogen-free flame retardant organic nitrogen base with (i) at least one mixed salt with at least two different cations and/or with (ii) a mixture of salt type compounds which on heating can be transformed into at least one salt type compound with at least two different cations, as in (i); wherein in variations (i) and (ii), at least one of the cations is selected from a group (A) of elements Ti, Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn, Y, Zr, Nb, Mo, Ag, Sn, Sb, La, Pr, Ta, W and Ce and at least one further cation is selected from a group (B) of elements from periods 3 and 6 of groups II and III, periods 5 and 6 of group IV and periods 4 and 5 of groups III to VIII and the lanthanides of the periodic

Abstract: A high-temperature lubricant for the hot processing of metals comprising a mixture of fine-powder materials. To provide a high-temperature lubricant having good trickle and flow characteristics for dissolving scale on heated metal surfaces, which applied in powder form permits good coverage of the metal surface and which even after prolonged storage under production conditions still has good trickle and flow characteristics without severe lump formation and which avoids the use of graphite, in accordance with the invention it is proposed that the mixture includes at least the following constituents (a) a secondary and/or tertiary calcium phosphate compound, (b) a fatty acid or a fatty acid salt, (c) boric acid, a boric acid salt (borate) and/or a mineral containing boric acid salt (borate), and (d) condensed alkali metal phosphates, and wherein the constituents of the mixture have a mean grain size of ?150 ?m and the lubricant does not contain any addition of graphite.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the mechanical treatment of a reusable medical product. Said method comprises the following steps: a) the medical product (11) is placed in a closable cassette (14) comprising connections for the supply and discharge of a treatment medium, and comprising at least one inside connection to which rinsable cavities and/or channels for the medical product are connected in such a way that the treatment medium can pass through said cavities and/or channels, b) the cassette (14) is closed, c) a fresh, liquid treatment medium is supplied to the supply connections of the cassette (14), the medium in the cassette (14) coming into contact with the medical product and the treatment being carried out, and the treatment medium flows through the cavities and/or channels; d) the treatment medium is discharged from the discharging connections; and e) the discharged treatment medium is rejected, the temperature of the treatment medium not exceeding 100° C.

Abstract: Halogen-free flame retardant for incorporation into a polymer matrix, wherein the flame retardant contains at least ammonium polyphosphate(s) and/or derivatives thereof and an oligomeric or polymeric 1,3,5-triazine derivative or mixtures of several thereof and at least one compound selected from monozinc phosphate, zinc borate, trizinc phosphate, zinc pyrophosphate, zinc polyphosphate, zinc hydroxystannate, zinc stannate, boron phosphate, monoaluminium phosphate, trialuminium phosphate, aluminium metaphosphate and mixtures thereof, precondensed melamine derivatives, melamine salts and adducts, ethylenediamine phosphate, piperazine phosphate, piperazine polyphosphate, 1,3,5-trihydroxyethyl isocyanurate, 1,3,5-triglycidyl isocyanurate and triallyl isocyanurate.

Abstract: The invention relates to a polymer material comprising a halogen-free flame-proofing agent incorporated into the polymer matrix, the flame-proofing agent comprising at least ammonium polyphosphate(s) and/or derivatives thereof and an oligomer or polymer 1,3,5-triazine derivative or mixtures of a plurality thereof and at least one compound selected from phosphates, pyrophosphates, polyphosphates, organic and inorganic phosphonates, organic and inorganic phosphinates, stannates, molybdates or borates of the elements of the main groups II, III, IV or of the sub-group elements Fe, Zn, Ti, Mn, Zr, Mo, pre-condensed melamine derivatives, melamine salts and addition compounds, ethylene diamine phosphate, piperazine phosphate, piperazine polyphosphate, 1,3,5-trihydroxyethyl isocyanurate, 1,3,5-triglycidyl isocyanurate and triallyl isocyanurate. The weight ratio of constituents A to constituents B is 10:1 to 1:1, constituents A and B together amounting to between 60 and 99 wt.

Abstract: The present invention relates to fluorocarbon polymer-free preparations (Z) based on water and/or organic solvents and their use as a finish on flat materials, containing (1) 10-90% of a reaction product (S) prepared by reacting a component (A) with a partially blocked or non-blocked di-, tri- or polyisocyanate (IC) and (2) 10-90% of a C8-C28-alkyl groups containing organopolysiloxane, (3) 0-45% of a blocked or non-blocked di-, tri- or polyisocyanate, and (4) if appropriate customary emulsifiers. When used as a finish on flat materials, the preparations endow the treated flat materials with durable hydrophobic properties.

Abstract: The present invention relates to fatliquoring agents for leathers, skins or hides, which contain neutral halogen-free organic phosphorus compounds, and the use of such fatliquoring agents for the flame-retardant treatment of leather and a process for fatliquoring in the production of flame-retardant leather, skin or hides.

Abstract: A molding material for the production of highly flame resistant articles with a matrix formed from a thermoplastic and with a particulate flame retardant pigment dispersed therein, wherein under the influence of laser light the material changes color due to a change in color of the pigment or of the plastic matrix, and in that the pigment is a reaction product of at least one halogen-free flame retardant organic nitrogen base with a composition comprising at least one salt which can be reacted with the organic nitrogen base.

Abstract: A coating containing metal phosphate-based compounds and mixtures, mixed compounds, mixed salts or adducts which contain such compounds as pigments for the production of single-coloured or multi-coloured markings, inscriptions and/or decorations by means of laser light in and/or on ceramic, stoneware, pottery, earthenware, porcelain, ceramic glazes, engobe, glass or glass paste (enamel).