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

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 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: 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.

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 thermally expandable rubber composition, including at least one solid rubber, at least one processing oil, at least one vulcanization system, at least one filler G, 1.6-2.8 mM of 4,4?-oxybis(benzenesulfonyl hydrazide) and 7.0-12.5 mM of an aliphatic urea-derivative with a molecular weight of less than 250 g/mol, both based on 100 g of the rubber composition.

Abstract: The use of a grinding additive during the dry grinding of mineral materials, especially limestone, characterized in that the grinding additive is selected from the group made of alkanolamines, glycols, glycerol, sugars, sugar acids, carboxylic acids or their salts, superplasticizers, superabsorbent polymers, or mixtures thereof. Also, ground mineral materials, especially ground limestone, including the additives and the use of the ground mineral materials, especially ground limestone, in cement and/or construction materials.

Abstract: An insulation panel comprising an outer shell formed of thermoplastic material and an inner space inside the outer shell, wherein the inner space is at least partially filled with a foamed inorganic material comprising at least one mineral binder and optionally at least one synthetic organic polymer, wherein the foamed inorganic material has a density of not more than 500 g/l. The invention is also directed to a method for producing an insulation panel.

Abstract: A method for bonding of a sealing element to a substrate using a cementitious adhesive composition having at least one synthetic organic polymer and at least one hydraulic binder. The invention also relates to a sealed structure and to use of a wet cementitious adhesive composition for bonding of a sealing element to a surface of a substrate.

Abstract: A composition containing calcium nitrate, at least one epoxy resin and at least one amine of formula (I). The composition allows the manufacture of low-emission epoxy-resin coatings that have good workability and that cure particularly rapidly in cold and damp conditions, without blushing-induced surface defects, thus achieving coatings of in particular high mechanical quality, with a minimal tendency to yellowing.

Abstract: An adhesive composition and use thereof for providing self-healing adhered roofing systems. The adhesive composition includes at least one rubber component, at least one organic solvent, and 12.5-40 wt.-% of at least one powdered superabsorber polymer, based on the total weight of the adhesive composition. Further, a self-healing membrane composite, to a method for forming a self-healing adhered roofing system, to a self-healing adhered roofing system and to use of at least one powdered superabsorber polymer in an adhesive for providing a self-healing adhered roofing system.

Abstract: A method for producing a three-dimensional object from a curable binder composition with an additive manufacturing process includes producing the curable binder composition in the setting state, preferably by mixing constituents of the curable binder composition in a mixing unit, conveying the curable binder composition in the setting state via a supply line to a printing head movable in at least one direction, applying the curable binder composition in the setting state with the printing head, preferably layer-by-layer, to form the three-dimensional object, determining a temperature of the curable binder composition in the mixing unit, in the supply line and/or in the printing head, adjusting the temperature of the curable binder composition in the mixing unit and/or in the supply line and/or adjusting the temperature of at least one of the constituents of the curable binder composition before adding it into the mixing unit.