Abstract: An aqueous coating composition (which optionally can coat plastic substrates) the composition comprising a block copolymer and a polymer P; where the block copolymer comprises at least blocks [A]x[B]y; where at least block [A] is obtained by a controlled radical polymerization of at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer via a reversible addition-fragmentation chain transfer (RAFT) mechanism (optionally in solution in the presence of a control agent and a source of free radicals); and wherein block [A] comprises 20 to 100 mol % of ethylenically unsaturated monomer units bearing water-dispersing functional groups; wherein block [B] comprises 20 to 100 mol % of ethylenically unsaturated monomer units bearing plastic adhesion promoting functional groups; and wherein polymer P is prepared in the presence of blocks [A]x[B]y. The compositions may be used to coat plastic substrates, foam; surfaces having low surface energy, hydrophobic substrates and/or polyolefins.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved process for the production of 2-alkyl-3-butin-2-ols; especially to a new purification step.

Abstract: The invention relates to rotor body for a variable valve timing system, comprising a main body comprising a front side, a back side and vanes tips, made from a fibrous reinforced polymeric material, a central part comprising an (axial) bore hole made of metal, and sealing elements made of a non-reinforced polymeric material at the vain tips and at the front side and back side. The invention also relates to a variable valve timing system comprising an assembly of a rotor and a stator receiving the rotor on a camshaft, wherein the rotor is a rotor body as described above, wherein an end part of the camshaft and/or a fixing element is received in the bore hole and the rotor is fixed at the end part of the camshaft with the fixing element.

Abstract: The present invention relates to topical compositions comprising resveratrol in a liquid crystal gel network formed by a phosphate ester surfactant and a co-emulsifier. The present invention also relates to the process to make such compositions.

Abstract: Polymer surface modification method comprising the steps of first forming a surface of primary reactive end groups tethered to the polymer chain ends during fabrication of an article, and then modifying the reactive surface with bio-active molecules, hydrophilic and hydrophobic monomers, oligomers, or polymers to attain specific surface properties. Alternatively, a multifunctional coupling agent can be used to couple the primary reactive group to a second reactive group capable of reacting with a functional group associated with bio-active molecules, hydrophilic and hydrophobic monomers, oligomers, and polymers to attain specific surface properties. The invention involves bringing reactive endgroups to the surface with surface active spacer attached to the polymer chain end. The surface active spacer allows the migration and enrichment of reactive end groups to the surface during fabrication.

Abstract: There are described q oligomer-polymer composition [optionally substantially free of styrene (<1.5 wt-% of copolymer)] comprising oligomer composition O having a weight average molecular weight of from 1000 to 150,000 g/mol (measured by GPC) and polymer composition P having a weight average molecular weight of at least 80,000 g/mol (measured by GPC) the oligomer composition O and the polymer composition P each independently comprising a copolymer composition comprising: (a) at least 8.5 wt-% preferably >=20 wt-% of a higher itaconate diester (preferably dibutyl itaconate—DBI); (b) less than 23 wt-% acid monomer but also sufficient to have an acid value less than 150 mg KOH/g of polymer, (c) optionally with less than 50 wt-% of other itaconate monomers, and (d) optionally less than 77 wt-% of other monomers not (a) to (c). The DBI may be biorenewable. One embodiment is an aqueous dispersion of vinyl sequential polymer of two phases: A) 40 to 90 wt-% of a vinyl polymer A with Tg from ?50 to 30° C.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the selective extraction of proteins over oil from oil seed meal, preferably from cold pressed oilseed meal, for the purpose of producing protein isolates composed of native proteins. More specifically, the invention describes a method for producing from oil seed meal an intermediate aqueous protein solution having a fat to protein ratio of at least 1:12 comprising subjecting oil seed meal to aqueous extraction under minimal shear conditions and optionally collecting the resulting intermediate aqueous protein solution.

Abstract: The present invention relates a process of production of beadlets comprising at least one hop acid salt in a matrix comprising at least one protein, to such beadlets and to the use of such specific beadlets in feed as well as in feed premixes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and improved synthesis of tetrahydromyrcenol (IUPAC name: 2,6-dimethyl-2-octanol).

Abstract: Methods for production of highly unsaturated fatty acids by marine microorganisms, including the heterotrophic marine dinoflagellate Crypthecodinium, using low levels of chloride ion are disclosed. Specifically, methods of increasing production of highly unsaturated fatty acids by marine microorganisms while growing in low chloride media by manipulating sodium ion and potassium ion levels. The invention also relates to methods of production of highly unsaturated fatty acids by marine organisms at low pH levels, and includes methods for generation of low pH tolerant strains.

Abstract: The present invention relates to acrylic emulsion polymers having excellent hair styling properties as well as their use in hair care preparations in particular hair styling preparations.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a stepwise hydrogenation of specific isoprenoids of formula using a specific catalyst.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing foil-ripened cheese comprising (i) introducing cheese after brining into a cheese-aging packaging containing an opening for receiving cheese, (ii) closing the packaging, and (iii) ripening the cheese, wherein the cheese-aging packaging comprises a thermoplastic, monolithic film and the closed cheese-aging packaging has a water vapor transmission rate of at least 10 g/m2/24 hours at 10° C. and 85% relative humidity and an oxygen permeability of at most 100 cm3/m2/24 hours/atm at 10° C. and 85% relative humidity.

Abstract: This invention relates to the use of trigonelline compounds to increase muscle weight during periods of activity or to inhibit muscle loss during periods of inactivity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a continuous process for heat treatment of a particulate thermoplastic material comprising a thermoplastic semi-crystalline polymer in the solid state in a single flow-through installation comprising one or more heating zones, wherein each heating zone comprises a contact heater consisting of an array of heating plates, the granulate material is transported as a moving packed bed in the flow-through installation, the process comprises one or more heating steps and in each heating step the particulate material is heated through contact heating via the contact heater, or one of the contact heaters, and optionally a flow of inert gas is applied in one or more heating zones with a mass ratio G/M of at most 2, wherein G is the inert gas flow in kg/hour and M is the particulate material flow in kg/hour.

Abstract: The invention provides novel methods for making or modifying oils, e.g., plant animal or microbial oils, such as vegetable oils or related compounds, that are low in a particular fatty acid(s), for example, low linoleic oils, linolenic oils, low palmitic oils, low stearic oils or oils low in a combination thereof.

Abstract: This invention relates to a biaxially stretched product comprising a copolyamide comprising monomeric units of: aliphatic non-cyclic diamines X and aliphatic non-cyclic dicarboxylic acids Y or aliphatic non-cyclic ?,?-amino acids Z, and diamines M and diacids N in an amount between 0.1 to 2 wt % based on the total amount of copolyamide, and in which M and N are cyclic, and wherein the product has been stretched at a temperature of between the glass transition temperature (Tg) and the melting temperature (Tm). A method of preparation is claimed, as well as a multilayer film comprising the biaxially stretched product.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for increasing the efficiency of targeted integration of a polynucleotide to a pre-determined site into the genome of a filamentous fungal cell with a preference for NHR, wherein said polynucleotide has a region of homology with said pre-determined site, comprising steering an integration pathway towards HR. The present invention also relates to a mutant filamentous fungus originating from a parent cell, said mutant having an HR pathway with elevated efficiency and/or an NHR pathway with a lowered efficiency and/or a NHR/HR ratio with decreased efficiency as compared to said HR and/or NHR efficiency and/or NHR/HR ratio of said parent cell under the same conditions.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for producing an (ultra) high molecular weight polyethylene (HMWPE) article comprising:—incorporating into the HMWPE resin a Hindered Amine Light Stabilizer (HALS) and—cross-link the (U)HMWPE during or after molding the (U)HMWPE resin.