Abstract: An aqueous composition which contains (a) one or more alkyl glucamides of the formula (I), wherein R1 represents a linear or branched alkyl group having 5 to 9 carbon atoms, R2 represents an alkyl group having 1 to 3 carbon atoms, and (b) water, is suitable for improving soil humidification.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a novel artificial oligonucleotide sequence which can initiate the transcription of a gene under various conditions at a high level. Further the invention relates to a recombinant DNA fragment comprising the artificial oligonucleotide sequence, an expression plasmid comprising the recombinant DNA fragment and a host cell transformed with the recombinant DNA fragment.

Abstract: A process for obtaining cellulose, hemicellulose and lignin from lignocellulose can be carried out in an environmentally friendly manner when it comprises the following steps: step a) wherein a lignocellulose from plant biomass is provided, step b) wherein the lignocellulose is brought into contact with a first mixture M1 containing water and an alkaline component, and a first suspension S1 forms, the first suspension S1 comprises a first solid F1 and a first liquid phase P1, wherein the first solid F1 contains a crude cellulose, and the first liquid phase P1 contains hemicellulose and lignin, and step c) wherein the crude-cellulose-containing solid F1 is brought into contact with a second mixture M2 containing formic acid and water and optionally acetic acid, and a second suspension S2 forms, the second suspension S2 comprises a second solid F2 and a second liquid phase P2, wherein the second solid F2 contains a pure cellulose, and the second liquid phase P2 contains hemicellulose and lignin.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound according to Formula (3), wherein the compound comprises from 28 wt. % to 100 wt. % bio-based carbon content, relative to the total mass of carbon in the compound, measured according to standard ASTM D6866-12, Method B; and wherein X+ is a proton. The present invention also relates to a polymer obtained by polymerising at least one of said compound, in addition to processes and uses related thereto.

Abstract: The instant invention relates to a binder composition for pelletization of fine mineral particles comprising a) at least one colloid agent which exerts a cohesive force on the mineral particles forming the pellets, and b) at least one synthetic polymer which disperses mineral particles evenly in the pellets.

Abstract: The invention relates to a ready-to-use hot melt adhesive containing at least 95% of one or more polyolefin copolymer waxes, which have been prepared by means of metallocene catalysts, characterised in that the polyolefin copolymer wax consists of propylene and one or more further monomers selected from ethylene and branched or unbranched 1-alkenes having 4 to 20 C-atoms and the content of structural units derived from propylene in the copolymer waxes amounts to 80 to 99.9% by weight, and the hot melt adhesive has a surface tension of the melt, measured at a temperature of 170° C., of at most 23 mN/m.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for inhibiting micro-organisms, as well as related processes, formulations, concentrates and uses. The composition comprises at least 30 wt.-% compound X, wherein compound X is according to Formula (I): wherein R is a saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbon chain having seven or nine carbon atoms, or a mixture thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to liquid laundry detergent compositions comprising a) one or more polyesters comprising two or more of the repeating structural unit (a1), one or more of the repeating structural unit (a2) and either one or two of the terminal group (a3), wherein G1 is one or more of (OCnH2n) with n being a number of from 2 to 10, R1 is a C1-30 alkyl, p is based on a molar average, a number of from 0 to 60, q is based on a molar average, a number of from 0 to 50, whereby the (OC3H6)— and (OC2H4)— groups of the terminal group (a3) may be arranged blockwise, alternating, periodically and/or statistically and wherein the connections of the groups (OC3H6)— and (OC2H4)— to R1— and —NH are free to vary, adjacent structural units (a1) are connected by the structural unit (a2), in the case that only one terminal group (a3) is present in the polymer, the other terminal group is selected from the group consisting of OH, OCH3, and G1OH, and both terminal groups may only be linked to the structural unit (a1), and b

Abstract: A heating device for producing carbon fibers from a thread-shaped fiber starting material, wherein the heating device has a central tubular induction heating element through which the fiber starting material is moved. The tubular induction heating element is surrounded by thermal insulation. At least one mid- to high-frequency induction coil is provided outside the thermal insulation, and an inert gas flows through the central induction heating element, in particular, for carbonizing and/or graphitizing the fiber starting material. For energy optimization, a first and a second tube element is provided on the outer side of the thermal insulation. The elements are made of material that is transparent to the induction field of the mid- to high-frequency induction coil and are spaced apart from one another by an annular gap through which the inert gas flows.

Abstract: This invention provides a composition comprising I. at least one reaction product between a nitrogen-free monohydric alcohol and an aldehyde or ketone, and II. at least one reaction product between a nitrogen-free sugar alcohol and an aldehyde or ketone, and optionally III. at least one reaction product from III.a) formaldehyde, and III.b) an amine, selected from the group consisting of primary alkyl amines having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and primary hydroxy alkyl amines having 2 to 4 carbon atoms, and optionally IV. at least one solid suppression agent selected from the group consisting of IV(a). alkali or alkaline earth metal hydroxides IV(b). mono-, di- or tri-hydroxy alkyl, aryl or alkylaryl amines, IV(c). mono-, di- or tri-alkyl, aryl or alkylaryl primary, secondary and tertiary amines or IV(d). multifunctional amines and IV(e). mixtures of compounds of groups IV(a) to IV(c). wherein alkyl is C1 to C15, aryl is C6 to C15 and alkylaryl is C7 to C15.

Abstract: This invention provides a composition comprising I. at least one reaction product between a nitrogen-free monohydric alcohol and an aldehyde or ketone, and II. at least one reaction product between a monosaccharide having 3 to 6 carbon atoms and/or an oligosaccharide being formed by oligomerization of monosaccharides having 3 to 6 carbon atoms and an aldehyde or ketone, and optionally III. at least one reaction product from III.a) formaldehyde, and III.b) an amine, selected from the group consisting of primary alkyl amines having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and primary hydroxy alkyl amines having 2 to 4 carbon atoms, and optionally IV. at least one solid suppression agent selected from the group consisting of IV(a). alkali or alkaline earth metal hydroxides IV(b). mono-, di- or tri-hydroxy alkyl, aryl or alkylaryl amines, IV(c). mono-, di- or tri-alkyl, aryl or alkylaryl primary, secondary and tertiary amines or IV(d). multifunctional amines and IV(e). mixtures of compounds of groups IV(a) to IV(c).

Abstract: Mixtures of aluminum phosphite with sparingly soluble aluminum salts and extraneous ions, process for preparation thereof and use thereof The invention relates to mixtures of aluminum phosphite with sparingly soluble aluminum salts and nitrogen-free extraneous ions, comprising 80 to 99.898% by weight of aluminum phosphite of the formula (I) Al2(HPO3)3xH2O??(I) in which x is 0 to 4, 0.1 to 10% by weight of sparingly soluble aluminum salts and 0.002 to 10% by weight of nitrogen-free extraneous ions; to a process for preparation thereof and use thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to a silicate coating containing (A) at least one compound of the formula (I), where R1 represents H, C1-C4-alkyl, CH2CH2OH, or CH2CH(CH3)OH, (B) at least one silicate binder, (C) if appropriate, one or more polymer binders, (D) if appropriate, further additives usual for the production of silica coatings, and (E) water.

Abstract: The invention relates to a catalyst molded body, which is produced by deforming a mixture of a metal oxide and a special graphite. The invention further relates to a method for producing the corresponding catalyst molded bodies and to the use of the catalyst molded bodies for catalytic reactions in which hydrogen acts as a reaction reactant or reaction product, in particular hydrogenation, hydrogenolysis, and dehydrogenation reactions. The catalysts are characterized by an improvement in the activity and selectivity in particular in hydrogenation, hydrogenolysis, and dehydrogenation reactions, said improvement being achieved by adding special graphites.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a process for self-sufficient hydrolysis of lignocellulosic material. In an additional aspect, the present invention is directed to a process for the production of an organic product and the organic product produced according to this process.

Abstract: A novel flame retardant-stabilizer combination for thermoplastic polymers, comprising as component A 20 to 99% by weight of a dialkylphosphinic salt of the formula (I) and/or of a diphosphinic salt of the formula (II) and/or polymers thereof in which R1, R2 are the same or different and are each C1-C6-alkyl, linear or branched; R3 is C1-C10-alkylene, linear or branched, C6-C10-arylene, C7-C20-alkylarylene or C7-C20-arylalkylene; M is Mg, Ca, Al, Sb, Sn, Ge, Ti, Zn, Fe, Zr, Ce, Bi, Sr, Mn, Li, Na, K and/or a protonated nitrogen base; m is 1 to 4; n is 1 to 4; x is 1 to 4, as component B 1 to 80% by weight of a salt of the phosphorous acid with the general formula (III) [HP(?O)O2]2?Mm+ (III) in which M is Mg, Ca, Al, Sb, Sn, Ge, Ti, Zn, Fe, Zr, Ce, Bi, Sr, Mn, Li, Na and/or K and m is 1 to 4, as component C 0 to 30% by weight of a nitrogen-containing synergist and/or of a phosphorus/nitrogen flame retardant, as component D 0 to 10% by weight of a zinc salt and/or of a basic or amphoteric oxide, hydroxide, carbo

Abstract: This invention relates to a graft copolymer comprising: a) a macromonomer, wherein the macromonomer comprises in polymerized form a first monoethylenically unsaturated monomer selected from a group consisting of esters of methacrylic acid and acrylic acid with straight or branched alcohols having 1 to 3 carbon atoms and no more than 5 mole % an addition fragmentation chain transfer agent; and b) at least one side chain on the macromonomer, wherein the at least one side chain comprises at least 95 wt.-% of acrylic acid in polymerized form, and its use for improving the dirt pick-up resistance of a paint or coating.

Abstract: The invention relates to a ready-to-use hot melt adhesive containing at least 95% of one or more polyolefin copolymer waxes, which have been prepared by means of metallocene catalysts, characterized in that the polyolefin copolymer wax consists of propylene and one or more further monomers selected from ethylene and branched or unbranched 1-alkenes having 4 to 20 C-atoms and the content of structural units derived from propylene in the copolymer waxes amounts to 80 to 99.9% by weight, and the hot melt adhesive has a surface tension of the melt, measured at a temperature of 170 DEG C., of at most 23 mN/m.

Abstract: The invention relates to a clear composition which contains at least one anionic surfactant, a betaine surfactant, an N-methyl-N-acylglucamine, a triglyceride oil, a solvent and optionally an additive. The invention also relates to a method for producing the composition. The invention further relates to the use of the composition for the treatment or care of skin or hair, or for use as a shampoo, face cleaner, liquid cleaner or shower gel.

Abstract: The invention relates to active ingredient compositions comprising a) one or more active substances, and b) one or more N-alkenoyl-N-alkylglucamides of the formula I in which R1 is a linear or branched alkenyl group which has 7 to 16 carbon atoms and has a non-terminal double bond or a plurality of conjugated or non-conjugated double bonds, and R2 is an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms. The compounds of formula I can be used for reducing drift and for improving wettability when appyling active ingredient compositions.