Abstract: The present invention relates to a bio-based acrylate monomer having a structure wherein R1 is H or —CH3, and wherein R2 is linear C1-C10 alkyl or branched C3-C10 alkyl.

Abstract: A specific polyamide polymer which is obtainable by two specific processes according to the invention. The invention further relates to the use of this polyamide polymer as a functional additive and to detergent compositions, cosmetic compositions, cleaning compositions and adhesive compositions including this polyamide polymer.

Abstract: The present invention refers to polyetherpolyols which are characterized by a low content of cyclic by-products as well as to a method for producing the polyetherpolyol and an adhesive composition comprising the same.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a monomer for chain growth polymerization, in particular anionic polymerization, said monomer having the general formula (EFL) wherein: Ra is a C1-C30 alkyl, C3-C30 cycloalkyl, C6-C18 aryl or C2-C12 alkenyl group. The present invention is further directed to a process for the anionic polymerization of at least one compound (EFL) as defined above, wherein said anionic polymerization is conducted in the presence of an initiator selected from the group consisting of: alkali metal organyls; alkali metal alkoxides; alkali metal thiolate; alkali metal amides; and compounds of an element of group 3a of the Periodic Table of the Elements. The process of anionic polymerization yields a homo- or co-polymer (p-EFL) having pendant lactone functional groups in its repeating units.

Abstract: The present invention refers to a polyesterpolyol which is obtained by reaction of at least one diol with at least one primary hydroxy group and at least one secondary hydroxy group with a saturated aliphatic dicarboxylic acid comprising a carbon chain of at least 12 carbon atoms. The invention further relates to an adhesive composition containing the polyesterpolyol, in particular a polyurethane adhesive composition.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to condensate reaction products that are obtainable by two specific processes. The present disclosure further relates to the use of these condensate reaction products as functional additives in detergent compositions, cosmetic compositions, cleaning compositions and adhesive compositions comprising them.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a hot-melt adhesive composition comprising at least one polyester polyol based on Betulin and at least one NCO-terminated compound as well as a method for the production of a laminated article using the inventive hot-melt adhesive composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to anaerobically curable compositions made from renewable materials. In particular, an alpha-methylene-lactone is used with a (meth)acrylate component and a cure system to form an anaerobically curable composition.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to reactive (moisture curing) plasticizers; adhesives and sealants containing the plasticizers and methods of bonding and sealing substrates with adhesives and sealants containing the plasticizers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to amorphous polyesters on the basis of betulin, a method for producing them and their use.

Abstract: The present invention relates to adhesives which contain a polyester polyol on the basis of furandicarboxylic acid obtained from renewable raw materials, and to a method for bonding substrates, in particular film-like substrates, using said adhesive.

Abstract: A specific polyamide polymer which is obtainable by two specific processes according to the invention. The invention further relates to the use of this polyamide polymer as a functional additive and to detergent compositions, cosmetic compositions, cleaning compositions and adhesive compositions including this polyamide polymer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a semi-crystalline mixture of polyester polyols which recrystallises upon melting and which can be obtained by polycondensing a reaction mixture comprising one or more dicarboxylic acids selected from saturated aliphatic dicarboxylic acids having an even number of at least 8 methylene groups, and one or more diols selected from aliphatic diols which have at least one ether function. The invention also relates to a polymeric material which is obtained from the chemical modification of the mixture of polyester polyols with organic compounds which contain at least one isocyonate group and/or epoxide group. The mixtures and materials according to the invention are characterised by relatively low melting enthalpies, while the melting temperature can be set in a range of ?30 to 60° C., meaning that it is possible to obtain easily fusible formulations containing the mixtures and materials according to the invention.