Abstract: The present invention relates to a process of recovering monomeric esters of substituted or unsubstituted acrylic acid from polymer material having corresponding structural units by depolymerization by means of a fine-grained heat-transfer medium which is maintained above the depolymerization temperature of the polymer material. In a reactor, the polymer material is brought in contact with hot, mechanically fluidized heat-transfer medium. The resulting vapors are withdrawn and condensed, where the hot heat-transfer medium is continuously supplied at one end of the reactor, and cooled heat-transfer medium is discharged at the other end.

Abstract: The invention relates to comb polymers based on olefin copolymer macromonomers. Preferred comb polymers are copolymers of optionally hydrogenated olefin copolymer macromonomers of formula I ##STR1## wherein R' is hydrogen or methylR.sub.1 is the organic residue of a lithium-organic compound,[A] is a segment formed by 1,4-addition of butadiene potentially substituted with a C1-C6 alkyl residue[A'] is a segment formed by vinyl addition of butadiene potentially substituted with a C1-C6 alkyl residueand n+m stands for an integer of from 7 to 3,000, with (meth)acrylic ester monomers of formula II ##STR2## wherein R' is hydrogen or methyl, andR.sub.2 is an alkyl residue with 1 to 26 carbon atoms.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for enzymatically degumming vegetable oil where the vegetable oil to be degummed is adjusted to a pH from 3 to 6 and is mixed with an aqueous enzyme solution, which contains one of the enzymes phospholipase A1, A2 or B. In a degumming reactor the enzymes are permitted to act on the oil at temperatures from 20.degree. to 90.degree. C. with stirring. Before or after a separation of the degummed oil a separation promoter or a solubilizer is added at temperatures from 20.degree. to 90.degree. C. to the liquid which has been withdrawn from the degumming reactor. A substantially sludgefree solution, which contains used enymes, is thus recovered and is recycled at least in part to a location preceding the degumming rector. The content of recycled used enzymes in the total amount of the enzymes dispersed in the oil is at least 10%.

Abstract: The invention relates to transparent composite plate systems of a) at least two acrylic glass exterior plates S, S' with a thickness of at least 2 mm and parallel surfaces, and b) an intermediate layer Z containing a thermoplastically processable elastomer E, whereby the elastomer E contains from 60-100% by weight of a comb polymer KP, which itself contains from 50 to 5% by weight of at least one polymethyl methacrylate macromonomer of Formula I ##STR1## and from 95 to 50% by weight of alkyl acrylates of Formula II ##STR2## wherein R and R.sub.4 are defined in the claims.

Abstract: Compatible polymer blends PM, exhibiting a single glass transition temperature Tg comprise(A) 0.1-99.9 wt. % of a polymer P1 comprising at least 95 wt. % styrene; and(B) 99.9-0.1 wt % of a polymer P2 comprising(a) more than 90 wt. % and up to 100 wt. % of ethyl methacrylate, and(b) 0 wt. % up to less than 10 wt. % of at least one monomer copolymerizable with ethyl methacrylate, provided that (a) plus (b) add up to 100 wt. %.The compatible polymer blends may be formulated with another polymer P3, chemically differentiable from P1 and P2, with P3 being incompatible with P1, P2 and PM, to form compositions of better impact resistance than PM. The compatible polymer blends find use in the production of weather-resistant items; data-storage discs, especially for optically readable information; and optical gradient fibers.

Abstract: The invention relates to light-scattering polystyrene molding compounds comprising40-99.9 weight % of a (optionally impact-strength-modified) polymeric matrix phase comprised of at least 50 weight % styrene and or substituted styrenes, or a mixture thereof; and0.1-60 weight % of scattering bodies comprising a copolymer comprised of:p1) 20-89.5 parts by weight (pbw) methyl methacrylate, ethyl methacrylate, or a mixture thereof;p2) 10-80 pbw of at least one monomer of formula (I) ##STR1## where R.sub.1 represents a C.sub.3-24 alkyl group; and p3) 0.5-10 pbw of at least one crosslinking monomer with two or more ethylenically unsaturated, radically polymerizable groups; andp4) 0-10 pbw of additional ethylenically unsaturated monomers which are radically copolymerizable with (p1), (p2), and (p3); wherein the sum of the amounts of the monomers (p1), (p2), (p3), and (p4) is 100 pbw.

Abstract: Compatible polymer blends containingA) 0.5-99.5 wt. %, preferably 50 to 90 wt. % of a polyphenylene ether, synthesized from units of formula (I) ##STR1## where R.sub.1 stands for an optionally substituted (cyclo)alkyl group or alkoxyl group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms or an optionally substituted aryl group having 6 to 10 carbon atoms or for chlorine,where R.sub.2 stands for an optionally substituted (cyclo)alkyl group or alkoxyl group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms or an optionally substituted aryl group having 6 to 10 carbon atoms or for chlorine, andB) 99.5-0.5 wt. %, preferably 50 to 10 wt. % of a polyaryl(meth)acrylate containing 20-100 wt. % of monomers of the formula (II) ##STR2## where R.sub.3 stands for hydrogen or methyl, Q stands for an alkylidene group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms or a group --(CH.sub.2).sub.m --O--, where m denotes a number from 2 to 6,x stands for zero or 1 andR.sub.

Abstract: This invention relates to high impact strength polymer blends containing at least two two-phase or multiphase polymers P1 and P2, which in turn contain at least one toughening phase A1 or A2 and at least one hardness phase B1 or B2. B1 and B2 differ in chemical structure and are thermodynamically compatible with one another. The polymer blend optionally contains another thermoplastic polymer B'3 and/or another two-phase or multiphase polymer P4 contain at least one toughening phase A4 and at least one hardness phase B4, provided that B'3 and/or B4 are different from B1 and B2 and are thermodynamically compatible with B1 and B2.

Abstract: This invention relates to heat-sealable plastic films PF with at least two-phased structure in the thickness range up to 400 .mu.m that are suitable for tightly sealing plastic comprisinga) a high molecular weight or crosslinked polymer P with a molecular weight Mw greater than 50,000 and a glass transition temperature Tg below 10.degree. C.; andb) a copolymer CP with a glass transition temperature Tg above 20.degree. C. made up of.alpha.) 0-85 wt. % methyl methacrylate.beta.) 0-100 wt. ethyl methacrylate.gamma.) 0-100 wt. cyclohexyl methacrylate, cyclopentyl methacrylate, or a mixture thereof;.delta.) 0-20 wt. % of a monomer copolymerizable with the monomers .alpha.)-.gamma.), and different from them, provided that the sum of the components .alpha.) to .delta.) is 100 wt. %wherein at least 2 wt. % of copolymer CP is covalently bound to polymer P.

Abstract: The invention relates to a heat-sealable plastic film PF with an at least two-stage construction ranging in thickness up to 400 micrometer, that is suitable for tightly sealing plastic containers, comprising:a) a high molecular weight or crosslinked polymer P with a molecular weight in excess of 50,000 and a glass transition point Tg of <10.degree. C.; andb) a copolymer CP with a glass transition point Tg higher than 20.degree. C. and where said copolymer comprises.alpha.) 20 to 80% by weight of at least one monomer of Formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 stands for methyl or ethyl (preferably methyl); .beta.) 80 to 20% by weight of at least one monomer of Formula II ##STR2## wherein R.sub.2 stands for a C.sub.4-18 alkyl residue, preferably C.sub.4-12 or a C.sub.4-12 cycloalkyl residue different from cyclopentyl or cyclohexyl; and.gamma.

Abstract: The invention relates to a coated substrate comprising:A) 0.1-99.9 wt. % of a polyester-polycarbonate mixture comprised of:a.1) 0.1-99.9 parts by weight (pbw) of a polyester, anda.2) 99.9-0.1 pbw of a polycarbonate; andD) 99.9-0.1 wt.% of:a copolymer comprised ofd.1) 99-50 pbw of units of a monomer of formula I ##STR1## where R.sub.1 represents hydrogen or methyl, R.sub.2 represents hydrogen, a C.sub.1-6 alkyl group or a group --(CH.sub.2).sub.n --QR.sub.3,where n represents zero or a number in the range of 2-6, andQ represents oxygen or a group --NR.sub.4, andR.sub.3 and R.sub.4 each independently represent hydrogen or a C.sub.1-4 alkyl; andA represents a C.sub.1-4 alkylidene group or a group --(CH.sub.2).sub.m --O--,where m is a number from 2 to 6, andq is zero or 1;d.2) 1-50 pbw of units of a comonomer with UV-absorbing groups,a mixture comprised of:d.3) a polymer comprising 99-50 pbw of units of a monomer of formula I as described above, andd.

Abstract: Compatible polymer blends PM, exhibiting a single glass transition temperature Tg comprise(A) 0.1-99.9 wt. % of a polymer P1 comprising at least 95 wt. % styrene; and(B) 99.9-0.1 wt % of a polymer P2 comprising(a) more than 90 wt. % and up to 100 wt. % of ethyl methacrylate, and(b) 0 wt. % up to less than 10 wt. % of at least one monomer copolymerizable with ethyl methacrylate, provided that (a) plus (b) add up to 100 wt. %.The compatible polymer blends may be formulated with another polymer P3, chemically differentiable from P1 and P2, with P3 being incompatible with P1, P2 and PM, to form compositions of better impact resistance than PM. The compatible polymer blends find use in the production of weather-resistant items; data-storage discs, especially for optically readable information; and optical gradient fibers.

Abstract: A novel xylanase, obtained from Bacillus subtilis strains, is provided which improves the consistency and increases the volume of bread and baked goods containing it. B. subtilis DSM 7147 containing the plasmid pIK 91 produces the xylanase. Genetic engineering insertion of the gene encoding the xylanase in the plasmid pUB110 is described.

Abstract: A salt of an uncrosslinked copolymer of a monoethylenically unsaturated mono- or dicarboxylic acid and an alkyl ester of acrylic or methacrylic acid is suitable as a pressure-sensitive skin adhesive for plasters, for transdermal pharmaceutical forms, or for fastening bandages, which is permanently flexible and can be washed off with water, for which the proportion of carboxylic acid has to be sufficient to make the copolymer water-soluble in the salt form.

Abstract: Extruded, smooth finished solid sheet or film, which may have a thickness<1 mm, of a thermoplastic plastic (such as polycarbonate) with a glass transition temperature >50.degree. C., which under conditions of orientation displays optical birefringence, may be manufactured into a flat strip with smooth finished surfaces, to yield a strip which has characteristics as follows:optical birefringence path difference less than or equal to 50 nm (single pass);low surface roughness;low variation in thickness;by extrusion of the plastic in a thermoplastic state, through a slot nozzle;wherein during or after the smoothing of the two surfaces one of the surfaces of the strip is cooled to below the glass transition temperature, while the other surface and the predominant part of the interior region of the strip remain in the thermoplastic state and the strip is cooled to below the glass transition temperature, under conditions which minimize the deforming forces on the surfaces of the extruded strip.

Abstract: Elastomers based on acrylates, which are comprised, in the amount of at least 40 wt. % and as much as 100 wt. %, of one or more copolymers having a molecular weight >50,000 daltons and comprised of units of:i) acrylate monomers in the amount of 50-95 wt. %, andii) macromonomers comprised of a vinylic group and, covalently bonded with such group, a polyvinyl unit selected from the group of acrylates and methacrylates and having a glass transition temperature Tg at least 60.degree. C. and molecular weight 500-100,000 dalton.

Abstract: A macronomer of Formula I: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is hydrogen or methyl, X is a biradical, R.sub.2 is an alkyl group of 1-40 carbon atoms and n is such that the molecular weight of the macromonomer ranges from 500-100,000 Dalton is prepared by transesterifying a monomeric ester of Formula II ##STR2## where R.sub.3 represents an alkyl group with 1-8 C atoms, with a hydroxyl-group-terminated polyalkyl methacrylate of Formula III ##STR3## where X and R.sub.2 have the same meanings as above, andn'=n;with the elimination of alcohol HOR.sub.3, thereby resulting in formation of the compound of Formula I.

Abstract: A process for producing thin, anisotropic layers composed of liquid crystalline substances, the liquid crystalline substances being applied in a thin layer to one side of a support having a surface prestructured in such a way that the structure is given a preferred direction which determines orientation of the liquid crystalline substance and data storage devices produced.

Abstract: The invention relates to ternary polymer alloys comprised of thermoplastic polymers which alloys are comprised of the following components:A) 0.1-99.9 wt. % of a polyester-polycarbonate mixture comprised of:a.1) 0.1-99.9 parts by weight (pbw) of a polyester, anda.2) 99.9-0.1 pbw of a polycarbonate; andB) 99.9-0.1 wt. % of a poly(meth)acrylate ester PA containing 20-100 pbw of units of at least one monomer of formula I ##STR1## where R.sub.1 represents hydrogen or methyl, R.sub.2 represents hydrogen a C.sub.1-6 alkyl group or a group --(CH.sub.2).sub.n --QR.sub.3,wheren represents zero or a number in the range 2-6, andQ represents oxygen or a group --NR.sub.4, andR.sub.3 and R.sub.4 mutually independently represent hydrogen or a C.sub.1-4 alkyl group; andA represents a C.sub.1-4 alkylidene group or a group --(CH.sub.2).sub.m --O--,wherem is a number from 2 to 6, andq is zero or 1 wherein the sum of the wt. % of components (A) and (B) is 100% and the sum of the pbw figures of components (a.1) and (a.

Abstract: The invention relates to a coating composition, a method of coating molded articles with the coating composition, and the molded articles so coated, particularly molded articles comprised of thermoplastic or thermoelastic plastics. The coating, in the form of a cured thin layer, is particularly optically clear, scratch-resistant, and weather-resistant. It is produced on the plastic substrate material by polymerization of a layer of flowable coating comprised of the coating material, which layer contains polyfunctional (meth)acrylic monomers, and said layer further contains, as a "leveling" agent, fluoroalkyl (meth)acrylates of formula I ##STR1## where R.sub.1 represents H or CH.sub.3, and R.sub.2 represents a fluorine-containing alkyl group with 2-20 C atoms.