Abstract: The invention concerns a multifilament yarn construction comprising a core part and a sheath part, the core part comprising a plurality of core filaments, and the sheath part comprising a plurality of sheath filaments. Furthermore, the invention concerns members comprising the multifilament yarn construction and uses of the multifilament yarn construction and the members according to the invention.

Abstract: An insulated wire, comprising an electrical conductive core and an insulating layer of a polymer composition surrounding the electrically conductive core, which polymer compositions contains: (A) a metal salt of a phosphinic acid and/or a diphosphinic acid and or a polymer thereof, (B) ammoniumpolyphosphate (C) an oligomer or a polymer of a triazine derivative.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for continuously preparing cyclohexanone from phenol making use of a catalyst comprising at least one catalytically active metal selected from platinum and palladium comprising hydrogenating phenol to form a product stream comprising cyclohexanone and unreacted phenol; separating at least part of the product stream, or at least part of the product stream from which one or more components having a lower boiling point than cyclohexanone have been removed, into a first fraction comprising cyclohexanone and a second fraction comprising phenol and cyclohexanol, using distillation; separating the second fraction into a third fraction, rich in cyclohexanol, and a fourth fraction, rich in phenol, using distillation; —subjecting at least part of the fourth fraction to a further distillation step, thereby forming a fifth fraction and a sixth fraction, wherein the fifth fraction is enriched in phenol compared to the sixth fraction, and wherein the sixth fraction comprises side-p

Abstract: Coated fertilizer wherein the fertilizer and animal feed comprises particles coated with a biomass composition comprising 5-35 wt. % solid biomass particles with a D50 between 0 and 250 ?m and a D90 of less than 400 ?m and 95-65 wt. % oil, a biomass composition wherein the biomass composition comprises solid biomass particles with a D50 between 0 and 250 ?m and a D30 of less than 400 ?m and a process for the production of a biomass composition wherein a biomass composition comprising solid particles having a D50 between 100 and 1000 ?m is filtrated and the residue is grinded until the solid particles have a D50 between 0 and 250 ?m and a D90 of less than 400 ?m.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a coating formulation for preparing a hydrophilic coating a hydrophilic polymer, a Norrish Type II photoinitiator, comprising a substituted benzohenone, xanthone, tioxanthone or anthraquinone, and more than 70 wt % of a carrier liquid; to a method of forming a hydrophilic coating on a substrate, the method comprising: applying a coating formulation to at least one surface of an article and allowing the coating formulation to cure for a time period less than 360 seconds; and to an article comprising at least one hydrophilic coating.

Abstract: The invention relates to a radiation curable resin composition for forming a coating layer for electrical wire; wherein the electrical wire is destined for use as automotive electrical wire. In addition, this invention relates to a radiation curable resin composition for forming a coating layer for telephone cable and electrical wire for connecting between electronic devices and inside electronic devices. The resin composition includes the following: (A) a urethane (meth)acrylate having a hard segment derived from an aromatic polyol and a soft segment derived from an aliphatic polyol in a single molecule; (B) a compound with a cyclic structure and one ethylenic unsaturated group; and (C) a radiation polymerization initiator.

Abstract: The invention relates to an electrical circuit breaker comprising an arc formation chamber and an arc extinguishing chamber, the arc formation chamber being at least partially bounded by a side flange or at least a part of a side wall consisting of a polymeric composition comprising a thermoplastic polymer, a triazine based flame retardant, at most 0-5 wt. % of phosphorous or halogen containing flame retardants, and 0-15 wt. % of a reinforcing agent, wherein thermoplastic polymer comprises a polyamide with a melting temperature of at least 260° C. and the triazine based flame retardant comprises at least 20 wt. % of melam, wherein the weight percentages (wt. %) are relative to the total weight of the polymeric composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to a coating composition comprising an inorganic oxide precursor AMOx based on at least one inorganic element A selected from the group consisting of aluminum, silicium, titanium, zirconium, niobium, indium, tin, antimony, tantalum, and bismuth; and an inorganic oxide precursor BMOx based on at least one inorganic element B selected from the group consisting of scandium, yttrium, lanthanum, and the lanthanoids; wherein AMOx and BMOx are capable of forming a mixed inorganic oxide. A coating made from this composition shows enhanced resistance to hydrolysis. The invention also relates to a process for applying a coating on a substrate using such composition, more specifically to a liquid coating composition for use in a process of applying an anti-reflective coating on transparent substrate; to a coated substrate obtained with such process, and to an article, like a solar panel, comprising such coated substrate.

Abstract: The invention relates to a liquid radiation curable resin capable of curing into a solid upon irradiation comprising: (A) from about 0 to about 12 wt % of a cycloaliphatic epoxide having a linking ester group; (B) from about 30 to about 65 wt % of one or more epoxy functional components other than A; (C) from about 10 to about 30 wt % of one or more oxetanes; (D) from, about 1 to about 10 wt % of one or more polyols; (E) from about 2 to about 20 wt % of one or more radically curable (meth)acrylate components; (F) from about 2 to about 12 wt % of one or more impact modifiers; (G) from about 0.1 to about 8 wt % of one or more free radical photoinitiators; and (H) from about 0.1 to about 8 wt % of one or more cationic photoinitiators; wherein the liquid radiation curable resin has a viscosity at 30° C. of from about 600 cps to about 1300 cps.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pre-accelerated resin composition comprising an unsaturated polyester resin and/or a vinyl ester resin, wherein the composition further comprises a. a copper salt, and b. a compound according to formula (1) in which R can be selected from H, optionally substituted C1-C20 alkyl, optionally substituted C6-C20 aryl, and wherein the copper is present in an amount of more than 0.1 mmol/kg resin.

Abstract: A method and product for improving maternal and child health through nutrition. Omega-6 fatty acid and/or omega-3 fatty acid are provided to a woman and/or child prior to, during and/or after pregnancy to improve the health of the woman and her child. The ratios of the omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids vary during various stages, e.g., pre-pregnancy, pregnancy and post-pregnancy. The omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids can be in a variety of forms, such as at least one of highly purified algal oil comprising 70% by weight or more of the desired HUFA, triglyceride oil combined with phospholipid, phospholipid, protein and phospholipid combination, or dried marine microalgae.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic composition comprising compounds or salts of formula (I) or formula (II), wherein R1 and R2 are both independently hydrogen (H), or a saturated, straight or branched C1-C8 alkyl group. More particularly, the present invention also relates to the use of said cosmetic composition for the prevention of the graying of hair and/or for restoration and/or maintenance of the natural hair color.

Abstract: The first aspect of the instant claimed invention is a method of formulating radiation curable Supercoatings for application to an optical fiber used in a telecommunications network. A Multi-layer Film Drawdown Method useful in the Method of formulating radiation curable Supercoatings is also described and claimed. Single mode Optical fibers coated with specific radiation curable Supercoatings are also described and claimed.

Abstract: Isomerization of ?-keto-allenes of the general formula I wherein R1 is hydrogen, methyl or ethyl, in particular hydrogen or methyl; R2 is hydrogen or methyl; R3 is hydrogen or methyl, in particular methyl and R4 is an aliphatic hydrocarbon residue containing 1-37 carbon atoms, into corresponding ?,?-dienones of formula II by treatment with a basic ion exchange resin.

Abstract: The invention relates to salts of acids with 2-propyl esters of general formula (2) The invention also relates to a method for the preparation of salts of acids with compounds of general formula (2) and to the use thereof in the preparation of atorvastatin.

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: 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: A process for the preparation of a cyclopropane derivative of Formula (I), by reacting an olefin of Formula (II), with a carbene of the formula:CR1R2, in a reaction vessel, optionally in the presence of a solvent, wherein, R1 and R2 are each independently hydrogen, C1-C6 alkyl, C2-C6 alkenyl, aryl, heteroaryl, heterocyclyl, carbocyclyl, heterocyclyl, —C(O)R7 or —NR82; R3, R4, R5 and R6 are each independently hydrogen, C1-C6 alkyl, C1-C6 alkoxy, C2-C6 alkenyl, aryl, aryloxy, heteroaryl, heterocyclyl, carbocyclyl, heterocyclyl, —C(O)R9, —NR102, —SR11, —S(O)R11, or —SO2R11, or R3 and R6 are as defined above and R4 and R5 together form a ring, which ring is carbocyclyl, heterocyclyl, aromatic or heteroaromatic; R7 is hydrogen, hydroxy, C1-C6 alkyl, C1-C6 alkoxy, aryl, aryloxy, heteroaryl or —NR102; R8 is hydrogen, C1-C6 alkyl, C1-C6 alkenyl, aryl, heteroaryl, carbocyclyl or heterocyclyl; R9 is hydrogen, hydroxy, C1-C6 alkyl, C1-C6 alkoxy, aryl, aryloxy or heteroaryl; R10 is hydrogen, C1-C6 alkyl, C2-C6 alkenyl, a

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for biochemical synthesis of 1,4-butanediamine in a microorganism having an increased level of an ornithine decarboxylase activity (increased ODC activity) as compared to the native level of the ornithine decarboxylase activity, wherein in the microorganism also an increased activity of N-acetylglutamate formation is present as compared to the native level of activity of N-acetylglutamate formation in the microorganism and wherein 1,4-butanediamine produced in the microorganism is excreted into a fermentation broth, and is recovered from the fermentation broth. The invention also relates to vectors, plasmids and hosts carrying a corresponding increased ODC activity and an increased activity of N-acetylglutamate formation.

Abstract: The present invention describes a process for the synthesis of a semi-synthetic ?-lactam compound from a nucleus and a side chain selected from the group consisting of D-phenylglycine and D-dihydro-phenylglycine in the form of a side chain ester and an enzyme catalyzing the coupling of the side chain ester to the nucleus characterized in that the side chain ester is not isolated as a solid intermediate.