Abstract: A two-component composition, component K1, including at least one (meth)acrylate monomer, at least one elastomer having (meth)acrylate end groups, at least one additive selected from the group consisting of activator for free-radical curing, inhibitor for free-radical curing, filler and adhesion promoter; and a component K2 including at least one initiator for free-radical curing wherein the elastomer is a polyurethane (meth)acrylate produced from the reaction of at least one diol including at least one dimer fatty acid-based polyester diol with at least one diisocyanate and a (meth)acrylic acid, a (meth)acrylamide or a (meth)acrylate ester having a hydroxyl group, wherein the at least one diol initially reacts with the diisocyanate which is present in stoichiometric excess and the resulting isocyanate-terminated polyurethane is subsequently reacted with the (meth)acrylic acid, the (meth)acrylamide or the (meth)acrylate ester having a hydroxyl group to afford the elastomer.

Abstract: A sealing device including a waterproofing layer including at least one thermoplastic elastomer P1 and an outer layer of non-woven fabric directly adhered to at least portion of the second major surface of the waterproofing layer, wherein the outer layer of non-woven fabric including at least one polymer P2. Further, a method for producing a sealing device, to the use of a layer of non-woven fabric including or essentially consisting of polypropylene fibers for reducing blocking of a waterproofing layer including at least one propylene-based thermoplastic elastomer, and to a method for covering a roof substrate using the sealing devices of the present invention.

Abstract: A polyurethane composition consisting of a first component and a second component, wherein the first component contains a polyol having an OH functionality in the range from 1.5 to 4 and an average molecular weight in the range from 250 to 15 000 g/mol, a diol having two hydroxyl groups joined via a C2 to C9 carbon chain, and a compound having at least one thiol group. In addition, one of the two components additionally contains at least one metal catalyst for the reaction of hydroxyl groups and isocyanate groups that is able to form thio complexes, and the molar ratio of all NCO groups in the polyisocyanurates to all OH groups in the polyols is 0.9:1-1.2:1, and the polyurethane composition, directly after mixing of the components at 23° C., is free-flowing, and has a viscosity of <5000 Pa·s at a shear rate of 0.01 s?1.

Abstract: A reinforcing element for reinforcing a structural element of a motor vehicle includes a carrier and an expandable material arranged thereon. The carrier has a first side wall and a second side wall, and an intermediate member connecting the side walls. The reinforcing element is produced by an injection molding process, wherein the side walls are oriented substantially in a demolding direction of the injection molding process. The side walls each have on their outer sides a first region and a second region, wherein the first region is covered with expandable material and the second region is not covered with expandable material.

Abstract: The presently claimed invention relates to a fire barrier, a method for installing the same, an expansion joint system and a fire barrier assembly.

Abstract: A dry mineral binder composition includes 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 coating composition includes an isocyanate compound, an isocyanate-reactive compound, a reactive diluent with (meth)acrylate functionality, optionally a carbon dioxide scavenger and an autooxidation catalyst. Moreover, a method prepares a reactive composition of an isocyanate compound with an isocyanate-reactive compound by adding a reactive diluent with (meth)acrylate functionality, optionally a carbon dioxide scavenger and an autooxidation catalyst. Finally, acrylates and/or methacrylates are used as reactive diluents for the reaction of an isocyanate compound with an isocyanate-reactive compound in the presence of an autooxidation catalyst and optionally a carbon dioxide scavenger.

Abstract: A system of a reinforced structural element of a motor vehicle includes a reinforcing element and a structural element, wherein the reinforcing element is arranged in a cavity of the structural element. The structural element is a front roof cross member of a body of the motor vehicle.

Abstract: There is provided a two-part urethane adhesive composition including: a main agent containing a polyisocyanate component (A); and a curing agent containing water and an active hydrogen-containing compound (B). The (B) contains a compound represented by Formula (4); the (A) contains a urethane prepolymer (A-3); an average active hydrogen concentration of the (B) is 0.50 to 3.50 mol/kg; an average active hydrogen concentration of the (B) and the water is 2.00 to 8.00 mol/kg. The main agent and the curing agent are mixed in such amounts as to satisfy conditions that: a ratio of the number of isocyanate groups of the (A) to the number of active hydrogens of the (B) is 1 to 5; and a ratio of the number of isocyanate groups of the (A) to the total number of active hydrogens of the (B) and the water is 0.5 to 2.5.

Abstract: A thermally expandable composition, including: (a) at least one polymer P, cross-linkable by a free-radical initiator; (b) at least one acrylate A; (c) at least one free-radical initiator; (d) at least one blowing agent; and (e) at least one surfactant, whereby the surfactant is a sulfonate salt. The thermally expandable composition is able to provide sufficient expansion behaviour when used in the form of a thin layer and is especially suitable for baffle and/or reinforcement elements.

Abstract: A flame-retardant epoxy resin composition includes on the basis of the total weight of the composition: 25˜65 wt % of epoxy resin, 16˜30 wt % of brominated epoxy resin, the brominated epoxy resin having a capping group selected from an epoxy group and a tribromophenol group, and 10˜25 wt % of organophosphorus flame retardant. The flame-retardant epoxy resin composition further relates to a method for preparing a composite material by vacuum infusion of the flame-retardant epoxy resin composition, and an article obtained by the method.

Abstract: A sealing element includes a carrier layer having a first and a second major surface, a pressure sensitive adhesive layer having a thickness of at least 100 ?m, and optionally a release liner covering at least a portion of an outer major surface of the pressure sensitive adhesive layer facing away from the carrier layer, wherein the carrier layer includes at least one elastomer E and/or at least one thermoplastic vulcanizate TPV and has a thickness of at least 0.2 mm.

Abstract: A one-component moisture curing composition including 100 weight parts of a polymer containing silane groups of the formula (I), 5 to 50 weight parts of at least one liquid epoxy resin, at least one polyketimine, 2 to 15 weight parts of at least one epoxy silane, 0 to 500 weight parts of fillers and 0 to 500 weight parts of plasticizers.

Abstract: A two-component moisture-curable composition, especially suitable as thermally conductive gap filler, in particular with flame-retardant properties. It is thus highly suitable for use in e-mobility battery bonding or electronic equipment.

Abstract: A curable resin composition, includes: a polybutadiene binder, an organic cobalt salt; and an organic manganese salt.

Abstract: A sealing device includes a functional layer having a first major surface and a second major surface and a barrier layer directly or indirectly connected to the second major surface of the functional layer, wherein the functional layer has a surface roughness having a waviness factor Wf. Also disclosed is a method for producing a sealing device and the use of a sealing device for waterproofing of a substrate.

Abstract: A Mannich base of formula (1) and the use thereof as a component of a hardener for epoxy resins, wherein the Mannich base of formula (1) has a high Renewable Carbon Index. It makes it possible to produce high-quality and sustainable epoxy resin products which have a surprisingly good processability, cure rapidly and in an unimpeded manner at ambient temperature and form a pleasing surface at a high final hardness.

Abstract: Methods of using a curable composition, the curable composition including at least one polyether having blocked hydroxyl groups as the plasticizer on at least one alkaline substrate. The curable composition is storage-stable, easy to handle and highly elastic after curing, and does not show any tendency to separate or migrate. It enables elastic bonding, sealing or coating of alkaline substrates, such as, in particular, fresh or green concrete or cement mortar, without occurrence of troublesome odors triggered by plasticizer hydrolysis.

Abstract: A pretreatment composition for adhesive bonds, including i) between 10 and 30 parts by weight of at least one polyurethane polymer PU containing isocyanate groups, obtained from the reaction of at least one poly(meth)acrylate polyol P and at least one polyisocyanate I1, with the proviso that the poly(meth)acrylate polyol P has an OH number of at least 35 and the polyurethane polymer PU has an NCO content of between 2.0% and 25.0% by weight, based on the polyurethane polymer PU; ii) 0.1 to 10 parts by weight of at least one organosilane OS; iii) 0 to 10 parts by weight of at least one further polyisocyanate I2; iv) 60 to 90 parts by weight of a solvent L; v) 0 to 15 parts by weight of an industrial carbon black; vi) 0 to 10 parts by weight of a fumed hydrophobic silica.

Abstract: An adduct of a polyetheramine and an epoxy-containing compound is used as an agent for reducing drying shrinkage and/or drying cracking in a mineral binder composition.