Abstract: The invention relates to polycondensates which consist of at least 95 mol % of recurring structural units of the formula I ##STR1## where R.sup.1 is a 2,3-O-alkylidenetartaric acid derivative (II) or furo[2,5] (V), alkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, aryl or a heterocycle, X is --O--, --NH-- or --S-- and R.sup.2 is 2,3-O-alkylidene-L-threitol (III) or a compound of the formula VI, alkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, aryl or a heterocycle, with the proviso that more than 5 mol % of the radicals R.sup.1 and/or R.sup.2 are present in the polycondensate of the formula I, where R.sup.1 is compound of the formula II or R.sup.2 is a compound of the formula III or R.sup.1 is a compound of the formula II and R.sup.2 is a compound of the formula III, or in which more than 5 mol % of the radicals R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are present in the polycondensate of the formula I, wherea) R.sup.1 is a compound of the formula V and R.sup.2 is a compound of the formula VI, orb) R.sup.

Abstract: A method of melt spinning sheath/core bicomponent fibers including the steps of passing multiple streams of pressurized molten core polymer from distributor flow passages into multiple parallel spinneret flow passages in respective axial or coaxial alignment with said multiple distributor flow passages. In pressured molten sheath polymer is passed through channels positioned in the top surface of the spinneret and surrounding the inlets of the spinneret flow passages. The sheath polymer is directed to flow from the channels into each of the spinneret flow passages and each of the polymer streams at a controlled pressure drop.

Abstract: Semipermeable membranes of homogeneously miscible polymer alloys and a process for their preparation. In particular, semipermeable membranes of homogeneous polymer alloys which contain sulfonated, aromatic polyether ketones and at least one polyamide as the main constituents, wherein the polyamide is a completely aromatic polyamide.

Abstract: The invention relates to solid bodies made of high-temperature superconducting material to which contact is made by solid, compact metallic conductors.To produce said solid bodies, high-temperature superconducting material is either melted completely or a melt is obtained from the oxides of bismuth, strontium, calcium and copper, and, optionally, of antimony and lead. The solid, compact metallic conductors made of silver, gold, a platinum metal or an alloy containing said metals are then partially encased in the melt and the melt is allowed to solidify. Finally, the solid body obtained is annealed together with the conductors in a first stage at temperatures of from 710.degree. to 810.degree. C. and in a second stage in an oxygen-containing atmosphere at temperatures of from 750.degree. to 880.degree. C.

Abstract: A new Bacillus species and the appropriate enzymes obtained therefrom can be used to break down phosphoglycolipid antibiotics. The breakdown products of moenomycins display antibiotic activity or can be used as building blocks for the synthetic preparation of transglycosylase inhibitors.

Abstract: New insulin derivatives, a process for their preparation and use, and a pharmaceutical formulation containing them are disclosed. The derivatives contain the basic amino acid arginine at the amino-terminal position of the insulin A-chain, and various amino acid substitutions at the carboxyl terminus of the insulin B-chain. The compounds are suitable for the treatment of diabetes mellitus, have a delayed profile of action and are very well tolerated.

Abstract: Aqueous dispersions of colloidal particles comprising a particle core and at least one particle shell are obtained by preparing a seed dispersion by copolymerization of tetrafluoroethylene, ethylene and, if desired, further fluoroolefinic comonomers and then continuing the polymerization by supplying the monomers for the particle shell, where the particle shell is a polymer having a melting point at least 20.degree. C. lower than that of the particle core, and where the volume of the particle shell is from 1 to 26% by volume of the total volume. These dispersions can be coagulated or spray dried to give powders which are suitable for the production of porous structures.

Abstract: A process for recycling waste from the manufacture of filtered cigarettes is disclosed herein. The process comprises the following steps: A waste stream from the manufacture of filtered cigarettes is provided. The waste stream includes tobacco, filter tips comprising cellulose ester polymer, and paper. A substantial portion of the filter tips is separated from this waste stream. The filter tips are washed with a sufficient volume of water to liberate bound tipping paper and to remove contaminants from the cellulose ester polymer. Oxidizers may be added to improve tip color and/or serve as a pretreatment. The cellulose ester polymer may then be dried, resolutioned, and processed into useful articles of commerce.

Abstract: Salts of copolymers of ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acids and ethylenically unsaturated fatty acid derivatives.

Abstract: A laser exposure apparatus utilizing a laser, beam divider, modulator, beam expander, beam combiner, polygonal mirror and also a scanner lens, path-folding mirror and a reference mask. The laser beam is divided in the beam divider into a writing beam and a reference beam, both of which are brought together by means of two path-folding mirrors and a beam combiner. The writing beam is then guided through an exposure slit onto a printing form by a path-folding mirror. One additional exposure device is disposed upstream and/or downstream of the exposure slot, and in the direction of conveyance of the printing form. Only one of the additional exposure devices is switched on during operation, so that either a preexposure or an afterexposure is accomplished in addition to the laser main exposure of the printing form.

Abstract: Pharmaceutical for the treatment of skin disordersA compound of the formula I or II ##STR1## and physiologically tolerable salts of compound of the formula II are suitable for treatment of psoriasis.

Abstract: A process for recycling waste from the manufacture of filtered cigarettes is disclosed herein. The process comprises the following steps: A waste stream from the manufacture of filtered cigarettes is provided. The waste stream includes tobacco, filter tips comprising cellulose ester polymer, and paper. A substantial portion of the filter tips is separated from this waste stream. The filter tips are washed with a sufficient volume of water to liberate bound tipping paper and to remove contaminants from the cellulose ester polymer. The cellulose ester polymer may then be dried, resolutioned, and processed into useful articles of commerce.

Abstract: A highly effective catalyst system for the polymerization of olefins comprises a cocatalyst, preferably an aluminoxane, and a metallocene of the formula I ##STR1## where M.sup.1 =Zr or Hf, R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 =(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)-alkyl or chlorine, R.sup.3, with the proviso that at least one of the radicals R.sup.3 is not hydrogen, =hydrogen, F, Cl, --OR.sup.7, --NR.sup.7 R.sup.8, --P(O)R.sup.7 R.sup.8, --P(OR.sup.7).sub.2 or SR.sup.7, R.sup.4 is a ##STR2## radical, and m plus n are zero or 1.

Abstract: A device and process useful for producing a plurality of individual film composites is disclosed. A temperature-controllable roll serves as a sealing tool, on the circumferential surface of which a number of plastic film webs are sealed together under the application of pressure and heat. The plastic film webs come into contact with the circumferential surface of the roll at equal or varying distances from each other and are guided over pressure rolls. These pressure rolls contact the circumferential surface of the temperature controllable roll under pressure. The plastic film webs pass through the contact areas between the pressure rolls and the temperature controllable roll. The plastic film webs are provided on one or both sides with sealing layers, which are fused by the action of heat, so that sealing of the superposed laminated plastic film webs on the circumferential surface of the temperature controllable roll occurs.

Abstract: A novel curing process for preceramic organosilicon polymers is disclosed which involves contact with a gaseous hydrogen halide.

Abstract: Thermoplastically processable aromatic polyether amideThermoplastically processable aromatic polyether amide of the formula (I) ##STR1## in which the symbols Ar, Ar', Ar.sub.1, Ar.sub.2, R, R', Y, x, y and z have the following meanings:Ar is a divalent, substituted or unsubstituted, aromatic or heteroaromatic radical or a group--Ar*--Q--Ar*--in whichQ is a bond or an --O--, --C(CH.sub.3).sub.2, --CO--, --S--, --SO-- or --SO.sub.2 -- bridge and Ar* is an aromatic radical. The carbonyl groups of the Ar radical are on non-adjacent ring carbon atoms.A is up to three different radicals.Ar' has the meaning given for Ar or is an Ar--Z--Ar group.In this case, Z is a --C(CH.sub.3).sub.2 -- or --O--Ar*--O--bridge.Y is a --C(CH.sub.3).sub.2 --, --SO.sub.2 --, --S-- or a --C(CF.sub.3).sub.2 --bridge and has up to two different meanings in the same polymer.Ar.sub.1 and Ar.sub.2 are identical or different from one another and are each a substituted or unsubstituted para- or meta-arylene radical.

Abstract: Process for preparing 1,3-difluorobenzene by means of the catalytic elimination of halogen from a 1,3-difluorohalobenzene, by reacting a 1,3-difluorohalobenzene of the formula (1) ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 to R.sup.4 are H, Cl or Br, and at least one of the radicals R.sup.1 to R.sup.4 is Cl or Br, in the presence of a palladium catalyst and of an amine, where appropriate in the presence of water or of an organic solvent which is inert towards the reactants and the reaction conditions, with hydrogen under pressure and at temperatures from about 70.degree. to about 140.degree. C.

Abstract: A coextruded, biaxially orientated film comprising a base layer, which comprises a polypropylene or a polypropylene mixture, and at least one top layer comprising olefinic polymers. The top layer comprises a combination of inorganic and/or organic particles and tertiary aliphatic amine of the formula I ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 essentially is an at least partially unsaturated alkyl radical having at least 18 carbon atoms or an essentially completely saturated alkyl radical having 8 to 26 carbon atoms andR.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are identical or different and are R.sup.4 --CH.sub.2 OH, in which R.sup.4 is an essentially saturated C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl radical.The film is useful, for example, as a label or wrapping.

Abstract: Pseudomonas aeruginosa and its use in a process for the biotechnological production of L-rhamnoseBacterial strains are capable of the formation of rhamnolipids, which they generate in the culture solution. If bacteria of the type Pseudomonas aeruginosa are employed for the fermentation, these microorganisms synthesize rhamnolipids in a concentration of 70-120 g/l of culture solution. The L-rhamnose can be recovered directly from the culture solution by hydrolysis of the rhamnolipids, i.e. without a complicated separation of the cell material and without isolation of the rhamnolipids before hydrolysis.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for economy and plumping chrome tanning by admixing the pelts in the pickle bath with an aldehyde- and/or keto-carboxylic acid and then tanning, which comprises, prior to the addition of the aldehyde- and/or keto-carboxylic acid with or without other organic and/or inorganic acids, pretreating the delimed and bated pelts with an anionic, colloidal silicate solution.