Abstract: A filler containing adhesive is described that also in the presence of large amounts of conductive fillers such as low or non-oxidized carbon black shows good antenna impedance. Said adhesive is characterized by the presence of polycarbonate prepolymers, in particular prepolymers containing a group or formula I: wherein R represents linear or branched, saturated or unsaturated aliphatic radical, a saturated or unsaturated cycloaliphatic radical, an araliphatic radical, or an aromatic radical with 3 to 10 carbon atoms, and n=1 to 8, preverably 2 to 5.

Abstract: Two-component systems are described which are suitable for underlining, adhesive bonding of the crimped fold and sealing of auto body sections, particularly for crimped fold sealing of add-on vehicle parts. The two-component systems attain the requisite grip strength for mounting the add-on parts on the body as well as the requisite strength and dimensional stability for the production process up to and with the CIP passage, within the predetermined cycle time, on the basis of cross-linking of the sealant composition twice. In one embodiment, the surface of the two-component system is pre-cross-linked by a UV-induced reaction and by the cross-linking of the two-component system to the extent of portability. In addition, two-component systems are described which cross-link intentionally only partially up to a consistency that permits a rugged course of the process through cleaning baths and which harden completely only by means of a further hardening process, for instance in the CIP forced circulation oven.

Abstract: Described are liquid setting and hardening accelerators for hydraulic binders and such binder comprising mixtures that preferably are alkali-free and chloride-free and that do not comprise any basic features. The setting accelerators comprise as components aluminum salts, complexing agents, corrosion inhibitors and optionally inorganic and/or organic thickening or thixotropic agents. In comparison with the use of alkaline accelerators, an essential reduction in the setting time and a faster development of high compressive strengths is achieved by the accelerators of the present invention. In comparison with commercially available alkali-free accelerators solid precipitates of aluminum salts and thereby generated plugging up of the spray nozzles is avoided and the corrosion at the spraying devices is eliminated. Said advantages result in a great economic advantage due to less maintenance needed for the devices and less interruptions of work.

Abstract: A method of sealing body parts such as an edge fold of a motor vehicle component, for example a door, a rear or front flap or a sliding roof panel, includes a two-step pre-cross-linking of the sealing composition in the rough body part. In a first step the surface of a UV-active sealing composition is pre-cross-linked by UV irradiation, and in a second step immediately following, the edge fold adhesive and the sealing composition are hardened by thermal action. The edge-sealed body parts produced by the method are transportable and are of visually and functionally satisfactory quality after passing through cleaning baths and after thermal hardening in a KTL kiln. Since the sealing is carried out in the rough body part rather than during the coating process, the method provides a substantial potential cost saving.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods and compositions for the reduction of the corrosion rate of already corroding steel reinforcements embedded in a hardened concrete structure as well as for the protective corrosion inhibition of uncorroded steel reinforcements embedded in a hardened concrete structure exposed to aggressive environments. The inventive new compositions employed for the novel method are essentially based on one or more amino- and/or hydroxyalkylamino compound(s), which are partially or completely neutralized with one or more inorganic acid(s) and/or derivatives thereof and/or aliphatic carboxylic- and/or aromatic carboxylic acid(s), one or more surfactant(s) and one or more water-based or water-thinnable water repellent agent(s) selected from the group of organosilicones.

Abstract: One object of the present invention is an agent for the reduction of the degree of shrinkage in hydraulic binders, whereby said agent comprises an alkanolamine of formula R—NH—(AOH) wherein R is hydrogen or a linear or branched aliphatic or cyclic C1-C6-alkyl group, and A is a C2H4-group or C3H6-group, alone or in combination with hydroxy compounds and/or ethers. Furthermore a method for the reduction of the dry shrinkage of binders such as cement, admixed cement, puzzolanas and thereof produced mortars and concretes by means of such a shrinkage reducing agent is described.

Abstract: A new category of multi-purpose polymers is presented, the polymers being capable to serve as a cement dispersing agent and which at the same time are set-accelerating and do have shrinkage reducing- and anticorrosive properties to steel. The polymers are ester and amide group-modified acrylic polymers, obtainable by a polymer analogous esterification of a polyacrylic acid with 1) a monofunctional polyalkyleneglycol-monoalkylether, 2) a tertiary alkanolamine and optionally 3) by amidation with a amino-polyalkylenglycol alkylether. The multi-purpose polymers serve for cement dispersing admixture for concrete with set accelerating, shrinkage compensating and anticorrosive properties to steel.

Abstract: A settable mixture comprising magnesium oxide, magnesium chloride, water, resiliently compressible fibers, and a filler material produces a cement with high strength and excellent sound attenuation properties, avoiding the expansion properties observed in comparable prior art mixtures. The mixture may be used in a method of manufacturing a sound insulating floor construction on top of a floor base (1) and within confinement walls (2), the method comprising applying on top of the floor base a layer of soft, resilient mats (3), arranging along the confinement walls a spacer list (4) comprising a sort, resilient material, pouring on top of the mats the mixture, leveling the top surface of the mixture, and allowing it to set to form a solid slab (5).

Abstract: A sound insulating structure (12) comprises first layer plates (30) arranged in coplanar and contiguous relationship in order to form a first structural layer, second layer plates (13) arranged in coplanar relationship in order to form a second structural layer in spaced parallel relation with the first structural layer, and a core (6), which core effectively bridges the space between and adheres together plates of the respective layers, and which core comprises an elastic, vibration deadening mass. At least one through opening is provided in each of the second layer plates with the purposes of permitting escape of any trapped air and of permitting inspection of the space between the structural layers while the mass in the core sets to an elastic state. The invention also provides a panel and a method of manufacturing a sandwich board.

Abstract: An injection cement on the basis of micro cement is described that comprises corrosion inhibitors, preferably salt-like products of the neutralisation of amines with acids. Said cement is in particular suitable for the restoration and improvement of the corrosion resistance of buildings comprising fine cracks and cavities laying far below the surface.

Abstract: A one-component polyurethane composition is described that comprises a latent curing agent bonded to the prepolymer, from which curing agent aldehyde is liberated upon curing. Said aldehyde comprises two phenyl groups. By the specific design of the polyurethane composition, the application characteristics as well as the aging resistance of the cured polyurethane are improved.

Abstract: Cement dispersing agents for self-compacting concrete of high flowability, comprising a water-soluble N-vinyl copolymer, prepared by copolymerizing (a) an N-vinyl-lactame or -amide with (b) a polyethylene glycol ester of maleic acid containing 6 to 240 moles of oxyethylene groups per molecule and (c) at least one monomer selected from among unsaturated dicarboxylic acids and (d) methallylsulfonic acid. When an aqueous solution of this copolymer is used as an admixture to freshly prepared concrete of even extremely low water-to-cement ratio, a high fluidity, a low decrease in flowability with the progression of time and a lack of segregation over time is attained.

Abstract: Additives are disclosed which inhibit the corrosion of metals in construction materials which contain an inorganic binder. The inventive corrosion inhibitors contain a reaction product of amines and acids or they consist of such a reaction product. Said saltlike corrosion inhibitors upon use do not develop any undesired fragrance, and they furthermore do not bring along any health risks for the persons who are working with said substances. Through the adding of the inventive corrosion inhibitors, furthermore the properties of the construction material during its preparation and also during its use can be improved. In corresponding processes for inhibiting the corrosion of metals which are in contact with the construction materials, like e.g. metal armings, the corrosion inhibitors are usually added in an amount of 0.01% by weight to 10% by weight of said reaction product, referred to the inorganic binder which is contained in such material.

Abstract: Two-component adhesive-, sealing- or coating compositions are being described which are separately packed, and comprise the component A and the component D, whereby the component A is curing as soon as it gets in touch with water or the component D which contains the curing agent for the component A.The component D can be, or a component B containing an ingredient which is curing at the contact of water, or, possibly, at the contact with the component A, orthe component D can also be a mixture of solid matter and a volatile ingredient which is causing the cross-linking of the component A.The advantage of the novel two-component systems is that the component D is working as a curing agent for the component A, however, a surplus thereof is, or self-curing, or it does not leave a nuissance residue in the cured composition.

Abstract: A binder producible by reaction of aromatic polyesters with polyols and fatty acid esters as well as a process for the production of such a binder are described.The inventive binder is particularly suitable for the production of polyurethanes and results in floor coverings with especially favorable properties.

Abstract: Novel water-soluble linear copolymers of vinylacetate with monomeric addition products of amines, amino acids, amino groups containing aromatic sulfonic acids, amino alcohols of maleic anthydride. The copolymers are useful as fluidizers in water containing solid matter suspensions.

Abstract: The invention relates to a setting- and hardening-accelerator for hydraulic binders containing at least a nitrate- or sulfite component, at least a thio-cyanate component, at least an alkanolamine component and at least a carboxylic acid component, as well as a method of setting- and hardening-acceleration of hydraulic binders or mixtures containing hydraulic binders.

Abstract: In a process for accelerating the setting and hardening of a material which contains a hydraulic binder or which consists of a hydraulic binder there is used a setting accelerator mixture which is free of alkali metals and free of chlorides. Said setting accelerating mixture contains at least one water soluble sulfate of a polyvalent cation and a further constituent which is selected from the group consisting of calcium aluminate, calcium sulfoaluminate, basic aluminum salts, mixtures thereof or mixtures containing at least one of said constituents and a further component. If the water soluble sulfate of the polyvalent cation is aluminum sulfate, then said compound has to contain crystal water in order to provide the water solubility of said product.

Abstract: A curing agent for aqueous epoxy resin emulsions comprising 10-80% by weight of at least one emulsifier, 1-80% by weight of at least one coemulsifier, and 5-80% by weight of at least one bis(diamine)-diepoxide adduct. Optionally, the curing agent contains 0-80% by weight of a diamine or a mixture of two or more diamines.

Abstract: There is described a thixotroping and set accelerating additive for mixtures which contain as component a hydraulic binder and/or a latent-hydraulic binder and furthermore water and optionally also an aggregate and/or other additives. The inventive thixotroping and set accelerating additive consists of one or more esters of the carbonic acid or said additive is a mixture which has a pH-value of not more than 8.0, preferably not more than 7.5 and contains as component at least one of said carbonic acid esters.Optionally the inventive additives can comprise further components which frequently are added to materials containing a hydraulic binder in order to improve the workability and/or the properties of the final building material, like concrete plasticizers, concrete super-plasticizers, set retarding agents, set accelerating agents, air entraining agents and optionally further thixotroping agents and mixtures of two or more such additives.