Abstract: Water-soluble copolymers and terpolymers as stabilizers for aqueous building material systems and water-based paint and coating systems are described. Advantages of the copolymers and terpolymers used according to the invention compared to conventional products are firstly the very good stabilizing properties of the building material systems or water-based paint and coating systems produced correspondingly and secondly the fact that the viscosity of the systems is barely increased, so that these have excellent processability.

Abstract: The use of block copolymers which were prepared by polymerization of a poly(alkylene oxide) compound (A) with at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer compound (B), as dispersants for aqueous suspensions of solids, in particular based on hydraulic binders, such as, for example, cement, lime, gypsum or anhydrite, is described. Surprisingly, these block copolymers have a substantially better water-reducing power at the same dose in comparison with conventional superplasticizers based on comb polymers. Moreover, the slump loss can also be reduced in comparison with conventional superplasticizers by modification of the adhesive block.

Abstract: The invention relates to water-soluble or water-swellable copolymers which contain sulfo groups and which are based on (meth)acrylamide-alkylsulfonic acids and (meth)acrylamide or N-vinyl compounds, and to their use as additives for aqueous construction materials systems or for water-based paint and coating systems. The inventive copolymers also represent water retention agents which are highly effective, even when used in relatively small quantities, and which are highly compatible in construction material and paint systems of this type.

Abstract: Water-soluble copolymers and terpolymers as stabilizers for aqueous building material systems and water-based paint and coating systems are described. Advantages of the copolymers and terpolymers used according to the invention compared to conventional products are firstly the very good stabilizing properties of the building material systems or water-based paint and coating systems produced correspondingly and secondly the fact that the viscosity of the systems is barely increased, so that these have excellent processability.

Abstract: The invention relates to a self-crosslinking, high-molecular polyurethane dispersion based on oxidatively drying diols and/or triols, and consisting of the reaction constituents (A) of an unsaturated fatty acid constituent for oxidative drying, (B) a polyol constituent, (C) a polyisocyanate constituent, (D) a solvent constituent, (E) a neutralisation constituent, (F) a siccative constituent, (G) a chain lengthening constituent, and water. The advantages of said polyurethane dispersion are the technically simple production thereof, whereby the properties of the polyurethane dispersion and the polyurethane films can be tailor-made by means of the polyol constituents, in addition to the excellent drying capacity thereof, and the other good application technology properties thereof such as hardness and chemical resistance during the use of the binding agent for high-grade lacquers and coatings.

Abstract: The use of block copolymers which were prepared by polymerization of a poly(alkylene oxide) compound (A) with at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer compound (B), as dispersants for aqueous suspensions of solids, in particular based on hydraulic binders, such as, for example, cement, lime, gypsum or anhydrite, is described. Surprisingly, these block copolymers have a substantially better water-reducing power at the same dose in comparison with conventional superplasticizers based on comb polymers. Moreover, the slump loss can also be reduced in comparison with conventional superplasticizers by modification of the adhesive block.

Abstract: The invention concerns the use of water-soluble polysaccharide derivatives as dispersing agents for mineral binder suspensions. A partially hydrolyzed cellulose containing carboxyl groups and optionally hydroxyalkyl and/or sulfate groups and/or a partially hydrolyzed amylose-rich starch which also has sulfoalkyl groups with 1 to 4 carbon atoms is used as the polysaccharide derivative. These polysaccharide derivatives have a low viscosity and an excellent plasticizing effect in mineral binder suspensions, especially in those based on cement, lime and/or gypsum.

Abstract: A method for producing self-emulsifiable, aqueous polyurethane resins by a) preparing a premix of polyol component including a least one diol having a molar mass of 500 to 5,000 Dalton, at least one polyhydroxyalkane at least one anionically modifiable dihydroxyalkane-carboxylic acid and 0 to 9 parts by weight of a solvent component in desired ratios; b) reacting a polyisocyanate component the premix from stage a) to give a polyurethane preadduct, c) reacting the polyurethane preadduct from stage b) with either the premix from stage a) or with an anionically modifiable dihydroxyalkanecarboxylic acid to give a polyurethane prepolymer; d) mixing the polyurethane prepolymer from stage c) with a prepared mixture of water, a neutralizing component and an antifoam component; and thereafter or simultaneously reacting the aqueous polyurethane prepolymer from stage d) with a chain-extending component which is diluted with water.

Abstract: Polyurethane or polyurethane polymer hybrid dispersions, with reduced hydrophilicity and methods for preparing and using them are disclosed.

Abstract: A solvent-free polyurethane-polymer hybrid dispersion having a high solids content of polymer or formulation constituents is described, which is obtainable by a) the multistage preparation of a polyurethane base dispersion and b) by the subsequent preparation of a polyurethane-polymer hybrid dispersion. This polyurethane-polymer hybrid dispersion not only is distinguished by complete freedom from solvents and high solids contents in combination with low viscosity and a technically simple preparation process but also has excellent mechanical properties and, owing to the low hydrophilicity, high water resistance.

Abstract: Copolymers based on unsaturated monocarboxylic or dicarboxylic acid derivatives, oxyalkylene glycol alkenyl ethers, vinylic polyalkylene glycol, polysiloxane or ester compounds and the use thereof as additives for aqueous suspensions based on mineral or bituminous binders are described. The copolymers give aqueous suspensions of building materials excellent processing properties even in very small amounts, without delaying strength developments. In addition, when the copolymers of the invention are used, a drastic decrease in the water/binder ratio still leads to highly fluid building materials without segregation of individual constituents from the building material mixture occurring.

Abstract: The invention concerns the use of water-soluble polysaccharide derivatives as dispersing agents for mineral binder suspensions. A partially hydrolyzed cellulose containing carboxyl groups and optionally hydroxyalkyl and/or sulfate groups and/or a partially hydrolyzed amylose-rich starch which also has sulfoalkyl groups with 1 to 4 carbon atoms is used as the polysaccharide derivative. These polysaccharide derivatives have a low viscosity and an excellent plasticizing effect in mineral binder suspensions, especially in those based on cement, lime and/or gypsum.

Abstract: The invention relates to water-soluble or water-swellable copolymers which contain sulfo groups and which are based on (meth)acrylamide-alkylsulfonic acids and (meth)acrylamide or N-vinyl compounds, and to their use as additives for aqueous construction materials systems or for water-based paint and coating systems. The inventive copolymers also represent water retention agents which are highly effective, even when used in relatively small quantities, and which are highly compatible in construction material and paint systems of this type.

Abstract: A description is given of a solvent-free polyurethane dispersion having a high solids content of polyurethane polymer or fillers, which is obtainable by a) allowing a relatively high molecular weight polyol component (A) (i) and, if desired, a low molecular weight polyol component (A) (ii) to react with a polyisocyanate component (B) in the presence or absence of a catalyst to give a polyurethane preadduct, then b) reacting the polyurethane preadduct from step a) with a low molecular weight and anionically modifiable polyol component (A) (iii) containing two or more hydroxyl groups and one or more carboxyl groups to give the corresponding prepolymer, c) allowing the prepolymer from step b) to react with a neutralization component (C) until the carboxyl groups have been completely or partially neutralized, subsequently or simultaneously d) dispersing the neutralized prepolymer from step c) in water which may further comprise a formulation component (F) comprising fillers, pigments, plasticizers, fibrous ma

Abstract: A polyurethane (polymer hybrid) dispersion with reduced hydrophilicity is described, which has been prepared by reacting

Abstract: A description is given of pulverulent polymer compositions based on polyether carboxylates, which are characterized in that they comprise a) from 5 to 95% by weight of a water-soluble polymer made up of polyoxyalkylene-containing structural units, carboxylic acid and/or carboxylic anhydride monomers and, if desired, further monomers, and b) from 5 to 95% by weight of a finely divided mineral support material having a specific surface area of from 0.5 to 500 m2/g (determined by the BET method in accordance with DIN 66 131). These pulverulent polymer compositions, which can contain up to 90% by weight of polyether carboxylate, have a significantly increased sticking and caking resistance compared to spray-dried products and have further advantages when they are used in cement-containing building material mixtures.

Abstract: A flexible and/or postformable coating system for veneered wood and further coating materials based on at least one polyurethane dispersion is described, which is obtainable by reacting

Abstract: Stabilized, water-soluble polymer powders based on polyoxyalkylene glycol carboxylates are described, wherein the powders comprise from 0.01 to 10% by weight of a stabilizer selected from the group consisting of phenols, amines, phosphites, thioethers, and also thioacids, and where the stabilizer was added in liquid or dissolved form to the aqueous polymer solution prior to its conversion into the powder form. The polymer powders thus protected against autoignition and oxidative degradation have unexpectedly high thermooxidative stability, even on exposure to high temperatures and oxidizing action (air, oxygen).

Abstract: Described is a polyurethane/polymer hybrid dispersion with high film hardness, which comprises the reaction components (A) from 3 to 25% by weight of a polyol component consisting of (i) from 2 to 20% by weight of a relatively high molecular mass polyol component, (ii) from 0.5 to 5% by weight of a low molecular mass polyol component, (iii) from 0.5 to 3% by weight of a low molecular mass and anionically modifiable polyol component, (B) from 2 to 20% by weight of a polyisocyanate component, (C) if desired, from 0 to 6% by weight of a solvent component consisting of (i) at least one polyisocyanate-inert organic solvent and/or (ii) a polyisocyanate-inert reactive diluent, (D) from 0.15 to 1.5% by weight of a neutralizing component, (E) from 0.1 to 1% by weight of a chain extender component, (F) from 5 to 40% by weight of a monomer component, (G) from 0.01 to 1.5% by weight of an initiator component, and water as the remainder.

Abstract: In the proposed condensation product based on amino-s-triazines with at least two amino groups, formaldehyde and sulphite, the molar ratio of amino-s-triazine, formaldehyde and sulphite is 1:2.5-6.0:1.51-2.0 and the formiate content is less than 0.3 wt %. The condensation product is obtained by a) heating amino-s-triazine, formaldehyde and a sulphite in the molar ratio 1:2.5-6.0:1.51-2.0 in an aqueous solution at a temperature of 60-90° C. and a pH level of between 9.0 and 13.0 until the sulphite can no longer be detected; b) continuing the condensation at a pH level of between 3.0 and 6.5 and a temperature of 60-80° C. until the condensation product has a viscosity of 5-50 mm/s at 80° C.; and c) adjusting the pH level of the condensation product to 7.5-12.0 or carrying out thermal secondary treatment at a pH level of >10.0 and a temperature of 60-100° C. The product can be used as an additive for inorganic binders such as cement.