Abstract: The invention relates to branched monoesters of formula (I), as well as to a dielectric fluid composition, intended for use as a cooling fluid for electrical equipment systems, comprising at least one of these branched monoesters of formula (I). The invention is also directed to a method of cooling electrical equipment systems by using the dielectric fluid compositions according to the invention.

Abstract: The invention relates to new ethylene vinyl acetate-based polymer dispersions with increased stability compared to state-of-the-art and to a preparation process thereof. The invention also relates to a method for inhibiting wax deposition and reducing the pour point, viscosity and yield stress of crude oils by treating the crude oils with these stable ethylene vinyl acetate-based polymer dispersions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method to prepare a composition for feeding a ruminant. The composition contains i) a non-protein nitrogen compound, and ii) a coating surrounding the non-protein nitrogen compound, wherein said coating includes one or more layers of a mixture of a saturated fat and a fatty acid, having from 60 wt. %+/?10% to 85 wt. %+/?10% of the saturated fat, e.g. hydrogenated fat, and from 15 wt. %+/?10% to 40 wt. %+/?10% of the fatty acid, each based on the total weight of the coating. A method for improving nitrogen utilization in a ruminant is also provided.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to a method for producing methionine or salts or derivatives thereof from hydrogen cyanide (HCN), the method comprising a step of producing 2-hydroxy-4-(methylthio)butyronitrile (MMP-CN), or a crude product mixture comprising MMP-CN, by contacting a hydrogen cyanide (HCN) process gas mixture prepared according to the Andrussow process from methane, ammonia and oxygen, with 3-methylmercaptopropionaldehyde (MMP), wherein the HCN process gas mixture is obtained from the crude HCN process gas mixture by adjusting the amount of ammonia to between 20% (v/v) and 60% (v/v) of the amount of the ammonia in the crude HCN process gas mixture.

Abstract: A composition can be used for producing a PMMA-based cast polymer with a low styrene content using urea (derivatives) as a formulation constituent, and a hydrophilic inorganic compound as a filler. It is possible to produce PMMA-based cast polymers and mouldings having surprisingly high mechanical stability from the composition.

Abstract: A polymeric composition includes 93 wt. % to 99 wt. % of a mixture containing a polyether block amide and a thermoplastic polyurethane; and 1 wt. % to 7 wt. % of a compatibilizer. The compatibilizer contains at least one or more modified siloxanes and/or one or more condensation products of at least one amino-functional polymer and at least one polyester. A method prepares the polymeric composition by compounding the polyether block amide, the thermoplastic polyurethane, and the compatibilizer to form a blend, and homogenizing the blend under rotation. The polymeric composition produces articles including clothing, sport, sealing, transportation, or structural elements.

Abstract: A process is developed for large scale manufacturing of low molecular weight polyacrylates via free radical polymerization. The process includes a first reaction mixture including a solvent or mixture of solvents; a second reaction mixture including a monomer composition of C1-C4 alkyl acrylates or a mixture thereof; a third reaction mixture including a solvent or a mixture of solvents, an initiator and a chain transfer agent; and a free radical polymerization. With the process, low molecular weight polyacrylates are obtained with resulting monomer conversion rates of more than 96% and weight average molecular weights below 15,000 g/mol.

Abstract: Preparations can be used for treating or preventing dysbiosis in humans and animals. The preparation has the probiotic strains Lactobacillus plantarum DSM 33363, Lactobacillus plantarum DSM 33364, Lactobacillus paracasei DSM 33373, Lactobacillus reuteri DSM 33374, Bacillus megaterium DSM 33300, Bacillus pumilus DSM 33297, and Bacillus pumilus DSM 33355.

Abstract: A foamed article is synthesized from a blend of homogenously mixed polyether amide and thermoplastic polyurethane. A method for preparing the foamed article includes providing a polyether block amide and a thermoplastic polyurethane, compounding the polyether block amide and the thermoplastic polyurethane and forming a blend, shaping the blend and forming a preform, and foaming the preform and obtaining the foamed article.

Abstract: Organic polymer of the structure (AmBn)-(C)x in which A is a polycarboxylic acid with two or more carboxylic groups, B is polyamine with two or more amine groups, m?1, n?1 and x=2-6; C has the structure F(D)y in which F is a urethane, amide and/or ester functional group, D is a C2 to C18 moiety with at least one primary, secondary and/or tertiary hydroxyl group(s) and y=1-6, characterized in that AmBn comprises 3 or more alkylene oxide units and 1 or more ethylene oxide units.

Abstract: A process produces sodium and/or potassium alkoxides in countercurrent by reactive rectification. Alcohol is reacted in countercurrent with the respective alkali metal hydroxide. The vapours containing alcohol and water are separated in at least two serially arranged rectification columns. The energy of the vapour obtained in the second rectification is utilized for operating the first rectification. This specific energy integration coupled with establishing a certain pressure difference in the two rectification stages makes it possible to cover a particularly large proportion of the energy required for the rectification through heating steam and minimizes the use of electricity.

Abstract: The present invention discloses multistage membrane apparatus and a method for separating gases from a crude gas stream a gas to be separated, a main remaining gas and optionally one or more further gas components, wherein in the apparatus comprises a feed stream separation stage, a first permeate separation stage and a second permeate separation stage, each stage being a membrane separation stage with gas separation membranes.

Abstract: Salts of dipeptides can be used in cell cultures. A culture medium can be used for culturing cells, preferably plant cells, animal cells or mammalian cells and a method of manufacturing a cell culture product. The dipeptide salt has at least one basic amino acid and a chloride-counterion. The molar ratio of the basic amino acid to chloride-ion is between 0.8 and 1.

Abstract: The invention refers to the use of a particulate catalyst containing 60.0 to 99.5 wt. % ZrO2 stabilised with an oxide of the element Hf and at least one oxide of the element M, wherein M=Ce, Si, Ti, or Y, for the hydrolysis reaction of methionine amide to methionine, wherein the median particle size x50 of the particulate catalyst is in the range of from 0.8 to 9.0 mm, preferably of from 1.0 to 7.0 mm. The invention also refers to a process for preparing methionine comprising a step of contacting a solution or suspension comprising methionine amide and water with said particulate catalyst to provide a reaction mixture comprising methionine and/or its ammonium salt from which methionine can be isolated.

Abstract: Provided is a waterborne epoxy curing agent comprising a reaction product of a) at least one amine having at least one moiety in the formula of -QNH—, wherein Q is a divalent hydrocarbon group, and wherein the amine has at least one tertiary amino group and at least one primary amino group per molecule; and b) at least one polyether polyol modified epoxide having one or more epoxide groups. Also provided is preparation methods thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an additive manufacturing process using a composition comprising the reaction product of a polyester polyol and a compound comprising at least one functional group that can react with a hydroxyl-group of the polyester polyol and at least one further functional group, selected from acrylate-or methacrylate-group, wherein the polyester polyol is based on at least one organic acid comprising at least two carboxyl groups or its anhydride and at least one polyol comprising at least two hydroxy-groups, wherein the reaction product has a glass transition temperature Tg of below 23° C., wherein the composition optionally further comprises a photoinitiator, as a photopolymerizable material in.

Abstract: Compositions have a high content of saturated or unsaturated isoparaffinic hydrocarbons with 12-24 carbon atoms and a polyalkyl (meth)acrylate. A method prepares said compositions to promote the raise of the flash point of hydraulic fluids where a good low temperature flow is important, e.g. compressor oils, shock absorber fluids, power steering fluids, and central hydraulic fluids.

Abstract: The present invention relates to catalytically active material, comprising grains of non-graphitizing carbon with iron nanoparticles dispersed therein, wherein dp, the average diameter of iron nanoparticles in the non-graphitizing carbon grains, is in the range of 1 nm to 20 nm, D, the average distance between iron nanoparticles in the non-graphitizing carbon grains, is in the range of 2 nm to 150 nm, and ?, the combined total mass fraction of metal in the non-graphitizing carbon grains, is in the range of 30 wt % to 70 wt % of the total mass of the non-graphitizing carbon grains, and wherein dp, D and ? conform to the following relation: 4.5 dp/?>D?0.25 dp/?. The present invention, further, relates to a process for the manufacture of material according to the invention, as well as its use as a catalyst.

Abstract: The invention relates to silane-azodicarbonamide mixtures containing 5-95% by weight of azocarbonyl-functionalized silane of formula I based on the total amount of azocarbonyl-functionalized silane of formula I, silane of formula II and azodicarbonamide of formula III, (R1)3-a(R2)aSi—R3—NH—C(O)—N?N—R4 (I), 0-90% by weight of silane of formula II based on the total amount of azocarbonyl-functionalized silane of formula I, silane of formula II and azodicarbonamide compound of formula III, (R1)y(R2)3-y Si—R3—Sx—R3—Si(R1)y(R2)3-y (II) and 1-80% by weight of azodicarbonamide compound of formula III based on the total amount of azocarbonyl-functionalized silane of formula I, silane of formula II and azodicarbonamide compound of formula III, R5—NH—C(O)—N?N—C(O)—NH—R5 (III). The silane-azodicarbonamide mixture is produced by mixing 5-95% by weight of azocarbonyl-functionalized silane of formula I, 0-90% by weight of silane of formula II and 1-80% by weight of azodicarbonamide compound of formula III.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a culture medium, preferably a cell culture medium, comprising at least one dipeptide, the dipeptide comprising asparagine (Asn) and glutamine (Gln). The invention further relates to the use of a culture medium of the invention for culturing cells, preferably plant cells, animal cells or mammalian cells. Another aspect of the invention relates to a method of manufacturing a cell culture product comprising the steps of (i) providing a cell capable of producing said cell culture product; (ii) contacting said cell with a culture medium according to the invention; and (iii) obtaining said cell culture product from said culture medium or from said cell.