Abstract: A moisture curable adhesive composition including at least 65 wt.-% of at least one isocyanate-functional polyurethane polymer P obtained by reacting: (a) a polyol composition including (a1) at least one polyester polyol PO1, (a2) at least one polyether polyol PO2, and (b) at least one polyisocyanate PI, wherein the adhesive composition further includes at least one non-functionalized thermoplastic polymer TP having a softening point determined by Ring and Ball method according to ISO 4625 standard of 70-200° C., preferably 75-185° C. The adhesive composition can also be used for bonding of substrates in production of white goods, automotive vehicles, and electronic devices.

Abstract: A polymeric coating composition for application to a substrate includes a polymer matrix and an organic polymeric aggregate. The polymeric aggregate is utilized as a partial or complete replacement for aggregate containing free respirable crystalline silica traditionally included in anti-slip or anti-skid coating compositions. Methods of making the coating and coating a substrate with the coating composition to provide a slip- or skid-resistant coating on a surface of a substrate are also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a multi-component composition for the manufacture of polyurethane/urea cementitious hybrid system, comprising at least one isocyanate component selected from the group consisting of monoisocyanate, polyisocyanate and NCO terminated prepolymer, at least one polyol, water, catalyst, at least one acidic additive, and hydraulic binder, wherein the acidic additive is at least one selected from the group consisting of Lewis acids, acid precursors and acidic buffers and is in an amount of 0.01 to 3 wt %, based on the total weight of the composition, to the preparation thereof, and to the use of the composition for the preparation of a flooring, waterproofing, screed, grouting, primer, wall paint, roofing or coating in construction applications.

Abstract: A sealing device includes a polymeric carrier layer having a first and a second major surface and a first functional layer including 25-95 wt.-% of at least one polymer P1 and 5-75 wt.-% of at least one solid filler F, wherein the polymeric carrier layer has a thickness of 10-450 ?m and wherein the sealing device has a mass per unit area of not more than 450 g/m2. A method produces a sealing device, and a sealing device is used as a waterproofing membrane, vapor barrier, vapor retarder, gas barrier membrane, volatile organic compound (VOC) barrier membrane, or as a geomembrane.

Abstract: A computer implemented method for generating machine control data for a 3D printer to produce a three-dimensional object with a three-dimensional surface structure on at least one surface of the three-dimensional object, comprises the steps of: a) Providing a three-dimensional data model of the three-dimensional object to be produced; b) Defining an area to be structured on a surface of the data model of the three-dimensional object; c) Conversion of the data model of the three-dimensional object provided in step a) to specific machine control data for the 3D printer defining a print path of the 3D printer and optionally printing parameters of the 3D printer required for producing the three-dimensional object; d) Identifying positions on the print path lying on the area to be structured; e) Defining an offset amplitude of the three-dimensional surface structure, whereby the offset amplitude represents a height and/or depth of the surface structure with respect to the surface of the three-dimensional object

Abstract: A single- or two-component mortar composition including i) an aluminate binder, ii) a calcium sulfate binder, iii) one or more fillers with a raw density of at least 2.0 g/cm3, and iv) one or more lightweight fillers with a raw density of less than 1.5 g/cm3, wherein the quantity of lightweight filler equals 30 to 70 wt. %, the total quantity of aluminate binder and calcium sulfate binder equals 20 to 65 wt %, and the weight ratio of aluminate binder to calcium sulfate binder ranges from 1:1 to 1:10. When used, the mortar composition hardens quickly and is suitable as a lightweight fill for producing floor structures on substrates with a limited load-bearing capacity.

Abstract: A structural element system for a motor vehicle with a damping element arranged in the structural element, including: a structural element which includes two joined walls which form, in one portion, a cavity having at least two open ends, a first wall in this portion having an opening; a damping element with a support and an expandable material arranged on the support, the support including a closed surface and at least one side wall fastened to this closed surface by ribs; wherein the damping element is arranged in the structural element such that the closed surface of the support covers the opening of the first wall and in that the side wall substantially partially closes an open end of the cavity.

Abstract: An insulating element for sealing off a structural element in a motor vehicle, including a carrier and an expandable material that is arranged on the carrier. The insulating element has a top side and a bottom side which, in a state of use, are aligned substantially in a plane of a cross section of the structural element that is to be sealed off. In addition, the insulating element has at least one guide element, by means of which the insulating element can be arranged on a rail element, with the result that the rail element is arranged substantially perpendicularly to the top side and to the bottom side.

Abstract: The use of an amine of formula (I) for curing epoxy resins, whereby synthetic resin products with a surprisingly high glass transition temperature are formed with particularly low exotherm. The amine of formula (I) enables in particular epoxy resin mouldings, potting compounds and composites which are simple and void for defects to be produced, having beautiful surfaces and allow high service temperatures.

Abstract: A system for insulating a structural element in a motor vehicle, including a structural element and a device arranged thereon and having a carrier. The system also includes an expandable adhesive, which is arranged on the structural element or on the carrier via pumping or via extrusion. The carrier and the expandable adhesive are designed and arranged in such a way that the carrier limits the expandable adhesive in at least one direction during the expansion of same.

Abstract: A multi-component composition comprising a first component including water, and a second component including at least one hydraulic binder, wherein the multi-component composition includes a copolymer CP, wherein the copolymer is a vinyl versatate copolymer CPA, and/or a copolymer based on styrene and (meth) acrylic acid esters CPB. The amount of hydraulic binder, based on the total weight of the multi-component composition, is from 25-65 weight-%. The multi-component composition is especially suitable as a flooring material for industrial floors and car parks.

Abstract: A thixotropic agent for increasing the yield point of a curable composition, wherein the thixotropic agent includes (i) at least one urea compound from the reaction of at least one isocyanate with at least one amine and (ii) at least one polyether having blocked hydroxyl groups. The thixotropic agent is preparable in a simple manner and forms a spreadable paste which is firm at room temperature. It is particularly suitable as a constituent of moisture-curing polyurethane or SMP compositions, giving a good increase in the yield point thereof, without adversely affecting storage stability or migration characteristics. It enables phthalate-free adhesives, sealants or coatings that have surprisingly good conveyability coupled with a high yield point, and do not cause any problems with odor or fogging.

Abstract: The invention relates to a dry mineral binder composition comprising cement and mineral fillers for the manufacture of molded parts by way of 3D printing. The binder composition additionally contains at least one aluminum sulfate-based accelerator, at least one polycarboxylate ether-based super-plasticizer and at least one rheology additive.

Abstract: A method applying a two-component polyurethane composition by means of 3D printing, including steps providing pumpable first component A including at least one polyol having OH functionality in range from 1.5-4 and average molecular weight Mn in range from 250 to 15 000 g/mol, and at least one diol having two hydroxyl groups joined via a C2-C9 carbon chain, and at least one compound T having at least one thiol group; feeding pumpable second component B into continuous mixer's mixing region, where second component B includes at least one polyisocyanate; wherein one of components A and B additionally includes at least one metal catalyst for reaction of hydroxyl groups and isocyanate groups that is able to form thio complexes, and molar ratio of all thiol groups in at least one compound T to all metal atoms in at least one metal catalyst K is between 1:1 and 250:1.

Abstract: A polyurethane composition includes a polyol component (A) including at least one polyol, a hardener component (B) including at least one polyisocyanate and glass microspheres along with the other optional additives and fillers. Further a method for applying polyurethane composition to create floors. The polyurethane composition is suitable as a flooring material.

Abstract: A system for spraying granular pasty matrices onto buildings, the system including a spray gun for wet mortar which makes possible the easy, safe, and efficient spraying of wet mortar including aggregates with a particle size D50 of between 1 and 15 millimeters. The spray gun is provided with a gun body with at least one injector emerging in a contacting chamber, at least one spray nozzle for mortar, and at least one connection end piece mounted on an inlet of a body for flow of mortar. Flow of mortar within a guiding duct of the body is monodirectional or multidirectional having angular deviation <30°. The position of an injection head of the injector in the chamber is adjustable. The mortar is constituted by a pasty matrix including aggregates, fillers and additives. The aggregates have a D50=1-15 mm and a form factor F?1.

Abstract: A method for waterproofing a substrate having a substantially vertical surface using an adhesive element and a waterproof membrane. The adhesive element includes a pressure sensitive adhesive layer coated and a release liner covering one of the primary exterior surfaces of the adhesive layer. In the method, the adhesive element is applied to the surface of the substrate followed by adhering the waterproof membrane to the substrate via the pressure sensitive adhesive layer.

Abstract: A sealing element includes a waterproofing layer having a first and a second major surface and including at least one powdered superabsorber polymer, and optionally a reinforcement layer fully embedded into the waterproofing layer or adhered to one of the major surfaces of the waterproofing layer, wherein the waterproofing layer is a polymeric layer including at least one polymer or a bitumen layer including bitumen. A building structure includes a roof or wall substrate, an insulation board, and a sealing element arranged between the roof or wall substrate and the insulation board, and the sealing element is used as a roof or wall breather membrane.

Abstract: A roofing membrane including a polymeric waterproofing layer having upper and lower major surfaces and an electronic ink display covering at least a portion of the upper major surface of the waterproofing layer. Also, a method for producing a roofing membrane and a method for covering a roof substrate using the roofing membrane.

Abstract: A support device for mounting a solar module, especially a photovoltaic panel, on a mounting surface, in particular on a roof of a building, the support device including: (a) a U-shaped profile base body having two profile legs and a base section connecting the legs; whereby an outer surface of the base section of the U-shaped profile supports a solar module, and whereby a profile depth of the U-shaped profile increases along a longitudinal axis from a front face to a rear face of the U-shaped profile; and (b) at each of the two free end portions of the profile legs, at least one projection protruding from the respective profile leg, whereby the at least one projections are configured as a seating for placing the support device on a mounting surface; and at least one fixing element using a fastening member to attach the support device to the mounting surface.