Abstract: Disclosed is a mutant of a recombinant microorganism of the genus Sinorhizobium capable of producing vitamin B6 having a recombinant plasmid with pdxJ gene that acquired histidine requirement of glycine resistance, or its combination thereof.

Abstract: We describe a process for the monitoring of contaminant removal during the purification process of a pharmaceutical product produced by a host cell, wherein at least two different samples taken during the purification process of the pharmaceutical product are incubated with at least one protein biochip array and contaminants in the samples bound to the protein biochip array are subsequently detected. Preferably samples are taken before the first purification step and after each subsequent purification step.

Abstract: The invention relates to a radiation curable composition comprising from about 50 wt % to about 70 wt % of a cycloaliphatic diepoxide, from about 5 wt % to about 15 wt % of a polyol, from about 5 wt % to about 15 wt % of an oxetane, from about 10 wt % to about 20 wt % of an aromatic diacrylate, a radical photoinitiator and a cationic photoinitiator. The invention further relates to a process for making a three dimensional article from the resin composition of the invention, to the three-dimensional article itself and to the use of the composition of the invention.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for making a multi-filament polyethylene yarn via a gel-spinning process, Wherein a spin finish is applied at least once in an amount of 0.1-10 mass % based on the filament, to a filament that contains less than 50 mass % of solvent; the spin finish comprising at least 95 mass % of at least one volatile compound having a boiling point at 0.1 MPa pressure of from 30 to 250° C.; and the spin finish is subsequently removed by exposing the filament to a temperature of below the melting temperature of the filament. With this process a yarn is made that has a very low amount of residues on the surface of the fibres, without the need for a washing or extraction step, showing good mechanical properties, and very suited for e.g. biomedical applications. The invention further relates to a process for converting polyolefin fibres into a semi-finished or end-use product.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for purifying caprolactam, said process comprising (a) subjecting the caprolactam to a hydrogenation by treating the caprolactam with hydrogen in the presence of a heterogeneous nickel containing hydrogenation catalyst, (b) distilling at least a portion of the hydrogenated caprolactam in a distillation column containing nickel in an amount sufficiently low such that ?PANNi?3, wherein ?PANNi=?PAN??PANNi=0, ?PAN=increase of the PAN number of caprolactam during distilling, ?PANNi=0 increase of the PAN number of caprolactam during distilling under the same conditions in a distillation column free of nickel. Nickel is removed from the caprolactam solution prior to the distillation step.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparation of (S)-glyceraldehyde acetonide in aqueous solution from 3,4-O-isopropylidene-L-threonic acid or a salt thereof in aqueous solution, and hypochlorite in aqueous solution wherein the aqueous hypochlorite solution has a pH>7.5 and wherein during addition of at least 0.1 molar equivalents of hypochlorite based on the amount of 3,4-O-isopropylidene-L-threonic acid, an acid solution is not simultaneously added. The invention also relates to a process according to the invention, wherein 3,4-O-isopropylidene-L-threonic acid or a salt thereof is prepared from 5,6-O-isopropylidene-L-ascorbic acid or a salt thereof in the presence of H2O2 and a base in a manner known per se, wherein excess H2O2 is optionally removed by catalase.

Abstract: 2,3,5-Trimethyl-1,4-hydroquinone diacylates are obtained by reacting 3,5,5-trimethyl-1,4-benzoquinone with an acylating agent in the presence of methane trisulfonic acid as a catalyst.

Abstract: Method for crystallizing a melamine melt to form melamine particles with a D90 of at most 2 mm by cooling a melamine melt to below the crystallization temperature of the melamine, comprising the formation of a suspension of melamine particles in the cooling medium by spraying the melamine melt with at most 10 wt % of CO2 relative to the sprayed quantity of melamine melt in a space in which a layer of a liquid cooling medium is present that has a temperature below the crystallization temperature of the melamine and under cooling conditions at which at least 50 wt % of the sprayed melamine melt directly turns into suspended melamine particles. Method for the production of melamine from urea in a preferably continuous, high-pressure process, with application of the present method for the crystallization.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of polymeric particles for boosting the UV absorption of an UV filter in an UV-sunscreen composition, wherein the polymeric particles comprise at least one polymeric particle comprising at least one chromophore having an UV absorption maximum at ?max?275 nm covalently bound thereto.

Abstract: A method for quantitative determination of 25-hydroxycholecalciferol in feed is described. The method includes the steps of adding a defined amount of an internal standard which has a mass different from 25-hydroxycholecalciferol and a polarity similar to that compound, e.g., 26,27-hexadeutero-25-hydroxycholecalciferol, to an aqueous dispersion of the feed, extracting the aqueous dispersion with tert.butyl methyl ether and further processing the extract by HPLC and mass spectrometry as described in the specification.

Abstract: An aqueous coating composition comprising a crosslinkable water-dispersible polyurethane oligomer wherein said composition when drying to form a coating has an open time of at least 20 minutes, a wet-edge time of at least 10 minutes, a tack free time of <20 hours and an equilibrium viscosity of <5,000 Pa·s at a solids content when drying in the range of from 20 to 55 wt % using a shear rate in the range of from 9±0.5 to 90±5 s?1 and at 23+2° C.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for preparing caprolactam by admixture of cyclohexanone oxime to a reaction mixture comprising caprolactam and sulfuric acid using a mixing device, said mixing device comprising (i) a tube through which the reaction mixture can flow, and (ii) channels disposed around the tube, said channels opening into the tube, said process comprising: passing the reaction mixture through the tube, and feeding the cyclohexanone oxime into the reaction mixture through one or more of said channels, wherein Re>5000, Re being the Reynolds number as defined by ?·V·D/?, wherein ?=density (in kg/m3) of the reaction mixture that is fed to the tube V=velocity of the reaction mixture, V being defined as W/A, wherein W is the flow rate (in m3/s) of the reaction mixture that is fed into the tube and A is the cross section area of the tube (in m2) at the level where said channels open into the tube D=diameter of the tube at the level where said channels open into the tube (in m) ?=viscosity of th

Abstract: The present invention relates to a flame retardant polyamide compound comprising a polyamide polymer having a weight-average molecular weight of at least 10,000 g/mol, a polyamide oligomer having a weight-average molecular weight of at most 7500 and a halogen-free phosphorous containing flame retardant. The invention also relates to a process for preparing said flame retardant polyamide compound and to the use of said compound.

Abstract: The invention relates to a compound of formula I: where: X is equal to NR5; R4 is equal to a C1-C12 alkyl group, aryl group, aralkyl group or cycloalkyl group. R1, R2, R3, R5 are equal to an H, alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl of heterocyclic group; where R1, R2, and R5 or R1, R2, and R3 may together form a heterocyclic group. The invention also relates to a method for the preparation of this compound by reaction of an amino compound with an alkanol hemiacetal. The invention also relates to amino-aldehyde resins containing this compound and the application of these resins in adhesive compositions, laminates, shaped articles and transparent coatings.

Abstract: The invention provides a conjugate comprising a hyperbranched polymer covalently bonded to at least three UV absorbing chromophores having an UV absorption maximum ?max>270 nm. The conjugate is an effective and safe sunscreen which can advantageously be used in cosmetic compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a gene useful in a process to increase the microbial production of carotenoids. The carotenoids astaxanthin is distributed in a wide variety of organisms such as animals, algae and microorganisms. It has a strong antioxidation property against reactive oxygen species. Astaxanthin is used as a coloring reagent, especially in the industry of farmed fish, such as salmon, because astaxanthin imparts distinctive orange-red coloration to the animals and contributes to consumer appeal in the marketplace.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for preparing caprolactam by Beckmann rearrangement of cyclohexanone oxime by feeding cyclohexanone oxime to a reaction mixture comprising (i) sulfuric acid (ii) SO3 and (iii) caprolactam , wherein the SO3 content of the reaction mixture is between 9 and 20 wt. % and the molar ratio M of the reaction mixture defined as (nso3+nH2SO4)/ncap is between 1 and 1.4, wherein nso3=quantity of SO3 in reaction mixture, in mol nso3=quantity of H2SO4 in reaction mixture, in mol ncap=quantity of caprolactam in reaction mixture, in mol.

Abstract: The invention relates to a ballistic-resistant assembly comprising a stack of a plurality of flexible elements comprising at least one layer containing a network of high-strength fibres, wherein from 5 to 50 mass % of the elements in the rear side part of the assembly contain connecting means that interconnect adjacent elements at multiple spots distributed over their surface. The flexible assembly combines high bullet stopping power with a low trauma effect. The invention further relates to a ballistic-resistant article comprising said assembly and to a method of making said assembly.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of a target fermentation product comprising cultivation of an aerobic microorganism to produce such product, wherein in the microorganism the efficiency of the respiratory chain is increased, transformed and novel nucleotide sequences.

Abstract: The invention provides cosmetic compositions comprising a protein hydrolysate and a cosmetically acceptable excipient, wherein the protein hydrolysate has a high content of peptides with a terminal proline.