Abstract: The cross-linking of cross-linkable compositions containing hydroxyl-bearing and carboxylate-bearing addition polymers of 1,3-butadiene is achieved using catalysts containing alkali metal salts of carboxylic acids.

Abstract: Silanes of the general formula are prepared, wherein R1, R2 and R3 in the molecule are the same or different and represent aliphatic or aromatic hydrocarbon groups, R4 is a divalent hydrocarbon group with 4 to 12 carbon atoms and a lateral hydroxyl group, wherein the hydrocarbon group can be interrupted by an ether oxygen, R5 is a hydrophilic, ionic group. A method for synthesizing these compounds is described. The silanes greatly lower the surface tension of aqueous solutions, the surface tension being reduced to values of about 23 mN/m. The silanes are biologically degradable and have pronounced surfactant properties.

Abstract: The invention relates to phosphoric esters of the general formula I where X is 1 or 2; n is from 2 to 18; m and o are each from 2 to 100; k is from 2 to 4; R″ is H or a linear or branched alkyl radical; and R′ is an alkyl, alkaryl, alkenyl, or sulfopropyl radical, and to there use as dispersants for pigments and fillers in aqueous or organic media.

Abstract: Cosmetic and dermatological emulsions having at least one aqueous phase, comprising (a) an effective amount of one or more interface-active substances, selected from the group consisting of alkyl glucosides, which are characterized by the structural formula  in which R is a branched or unbranched alkyl radical having from 4 to 24 carbon atoms, (b) where in at least one of the aqueous phases one or more electrolytes is present in dissolved form, the ionic strength of the aqueous phases in which the electrolyte(s) is/are present in dissolved form being at least 0.075 mol/l, (c) and where {overscore (DP)} is an average degree of glucosylation of up to 2.

Abstract: A process for separating molten metals, the molten metals being treated with metal hydrides is provided. The molten metals employed are from Groups II-IV of the Periodic Table of Elements and the subgroups, including their alloys, and are distinguished by the fact that the metals or alloys are reacted with a metal hydride in a molten bath.

Abstract: The invention relates to modified cationic photoinitiators which exhibit a reduced tendency to crystallize, to a process for reducing the crystallization tendency of cationic photoinitiators, and to the use of the photoinitiators of the invention for the radiation curing of cationically curing compositions. The inventive cationic photoinitiators have the formula (IV): [R1—I—R2]+X− where R1 is a radical R2 is a radical in which Ar is a monovalent aromatic hydrocarbon radical and D being a radical and the remaining variables are defined herein.

Abstract: Polyacrylates having an average molecular weight of from about 1000 to about 10,000 and the general formula where R4 is the radical of a known chain regulator or initiator, R1 is identical or different and is an alkyl radical, preferably of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, R2 is identical or different and is a saturated or unsaturated alkyl radical of 12 to 22 carbon atoms, R3 is a hydrocarbon radical which carries at least one (meth)acryloxy group, a is from 10 to 50, b is from 3 to 20, c is from 0 to 10, and the ratio a:b+c is from 0.25 to 4 and the ratio b:c is from 1:0 to 1:0.7 as degassing agents for paints and coatings.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel organosiloxanyl derivatives of the general formula: to a process for preparing these derivatives, to the use thereof for preparing organomodified siloxanes and to the use thereof as paint additives.

Abstract: The present invention describes condensation products of polyether-modified and optionally hydrophobically modified monoesters and/or -amides of &agr;, &bgr;-unsaturated dicarboxylic acids and ammonia, their preparation and use. The condensation products contain polyoxyalkylene chains bonded via ester and/or amide bonds and prepared from monoesters and/or monoamides of monoethylenically unsaturated dicarboxylic acids and ammonia or prepared from the ammonium salts of said acids, and the mixtures thereof, optionally in the presence of cocondensable compounds.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for esterifying or transesterifying acrylic acid and/or methacrylic acid or acrylic esters and/or methacrylic esters with hydroxy-functional and/or polyoxyalkylene-modified siloxane derivatives of the general formula (I) wherein R1 through R8 and v, w, x, y, and z are as defined herein and the esterification or transesterification reaction is catalyzed by an enzyme.

Abstract: This invention provides radiation-curing coating compositions comprising a mixture of organopolysiloxanes modified laterally and terminally with acrylic groups, which exhibit markedly improved adhesion to a variety of substrates following curing and for which there is little or no change in the adhesiveness on storage for prolonged periods.

Abstract: Silanes of the general formula are prepared, wherein R1, R2 and R3 in the molecule are the same or different and represent aliphatic or aromatic hydrocarbon groups, R4 is a divalent hydrocarbon group with 4 to 12 carbon atoms and a lateral hydroxyl group, wherein the hydrocarbon group can be interrupted by an ether oxygen, R5 is a hydrophilic, ionic group. A method for synthesizing these compounds is described. The silanes greatly lower the surface tension or aqueous solutions, the surface tension being reduced to values of about 23 mN/m. The silanes are biologically degradable and have pronounced surfactant properties.

Abstract: The invention relates to polymethacrylate acid-polyalkylene oxide block copolymers, to a process for their preparation and to their use as dispersants or suspension stabilizers for pigments and fillers, e.g. for metal oxides in ceramic materials, for pigments in inks used in ink jet printing and for fillers in thermosplastic and thermoset polymers.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel polyether-quaternary organosiloxanyl derivatives, to the preparation of these compounds and to their use in formulations for improving the surface properties of fabrics and fibers.

Abstract: The invention relates to block-polymethacrylate-block-polyalkylene oxide copolymers with terminal carboxylic acids, of the general formula I and to their use as a dispersing additive in aqueous pigment preparations and as a compatibilizer in SMC or BMC formulations.

Abstract: The present invention relates to aqueous pigment pastes comprising hydrophobically modified polyaspartic acid derivatives as dispersants. The invention relates in particular to the use of hydrophobically modified polyaspartic acid derivatives as dispersants for preparing aqueous pigment pastes.

Abstract: The invention relates to organopolysiloxanes comprising (meth)acrylate groups, to a process for their preparation and to their use as radiation-curing coating materials.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for preparing silver compounds. The process relates to the preparation of silver compounds of the general formula (I) RSO3Ag  (I) where R is an unsubstituted or substituted, linear or branched, saturated, monounsaturated or polyunsaturated alkyl or alkenyl radical having 1 to 9 carbon atoms or an unsubstituted or substituted aryl radical having 6 to 12 carbon atoms, which comprises subjecting acid of the general formula (II) RSO3H  (II)  where R has the above mentioned meaning, to an electrolytic dissolution of the anode in a membraneless electrolysis cell having metallic silver as anode.

Abstract: A is a process for preparing insulant boards based on mineral and paper fiber by slurrying mineral fiber, binder and customary additives in water, forming the insulant board by applying the slurry to a wire, and drying and consolidating the insulant board, which comprises using surface-active compounds to achieve faster and better drainage of the filter residues to be dried.

Abstract: The invention relates to an aqueous preparation for the pickling and activation of aluminum-steel composites prior to electroless dip tinning. Specifically, the invention provides pickling/activation solutions for the pretreatment of aluminum-steel composites prior to dip tinning which comprise sulfuric acid, hexafluorosilicic acid, at least one wetting agent, at least one transition metal cation and nitrate and/or nitrite ions.