Abstract: Aqueous polyurethane coating compositions are disclosed in this specification. The aqueous polyurethane coating compositions contain a polycarbonate-polyurethane resin component and a water-dilutable, ethylenically unsaturated polyurethane polyol component.

Abstract: The invention relates to aqueous formulations comprising silane-modified polymeric binders having a siloxane content and inorganic nanoparticles, a process for the preparation thereof and the use thereof for the preparation of aqueous coating compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to unblocked nano-particle-modified polyisocyanates having increased stability in the NCO content.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the production of phyllosilicate platelets having a high aspect ratio, to a phyllosilicate platelet obtainable by the process according to the invention, to the use of phyllosilicate platelets according to the invention in the production of a composite material, of a flameproof barrier or of a diffusion harrier, and to a composite material comprising or obtainable using phyllosilicate platelets according to the invention.

Abstract: A method for separating electrolyte-containing water from an organic phase by means of permeation on a hydrophobic separating means. The permeated organic solution is substantially depleted in water and the retained water is enriched with electrolytes.

Abstract: The invention relates to aqueous formulations comprising silane-modified polymeric binders having a siloxane content and inorganic nanoparticles, a process for the preparation thereof and the use thereof for the preparation of aqueous coating compositions.

Abstract: The invention relates to aqueous formulations comprising organic binders having a siloxane content and inorganic nanoparticles, a process for the preparation thereof and the use thereof for the preparation of aqueous coating compositions.

Abstract: Processes for preparing siloxane-modified polyisocyanates, the processes comprising: providing a polyisocyanate reactant; and reacting the polyisocyanate reactant with a hydroxyl-containing siloxane having a number-average molecular weight of 200 to 3000 g/mol and an average OH functionality of greater than or equal to 1.8, and corresponding to the general formula (I): wherein X represents an aliphatic, unbranched or branched C1 to C20 radical optionally containing ether groups; R represents a hydroxyl-functional radical; R1 represents a hydrogen or an optionally heteroatom-containing C1 to C20 hydrocarbon radical; and n is 1 to 40; siloxane-modified polyisocyanates prepared thereby, and uses therefor.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel aqueous two-component coating agents based on hydroxy and/or amino-functional water-dilutable resins and nanoparticle-modified isocyanate-functional curing agents, to a method for the production thereof, and to the use thereof in paints, coatings, and sealants, particularly for corrosion protection applications.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel hydrophilic polyisocyanates which are modified by way of nanoparticles, to a method for producing the same and to the use thereof as a starting component for producing polyurethane plastics, in particular as cross-linkers for water-soluble or water-dispersible lacquer binders or binder components, having groups which can react with isocyanate groups, and to the use thereof in coating agents and adhesives.

Abstract: The present invention relates to innovative, nanoparticle-modified polyisocyanates, a process for their preparation and to their use in coating compositions and adhesives. The process comprises the steps of 1) reacting A) polyisocyanates with B) alkoxysilanes, and subsequently 2) incorporating by dispersion inorganic particles, optionally surface modified, having an average particle size of less than 200 nm as determined by means of dynamic light scattering in dispersion, where the alkoxysilanes are according to formula (I) Q-Z—SiXaY3-a??(I) in which Q is an isocyanate-reactive group, X is a hydrolysable group, Y is identical or different alkyl groups, Z is a C1-C12 alkylene group and a is an integer from 1 to 3.

Abstract: Use of silica sols containing sulfonic acid groups and/or mercapto groups as microparticles in paper production, in particular for paper retention.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the production of non-swellable phyllosilicate tactoids, comprising A) producing a synthetic smectite of the formula I in a high-temperature-melt synthesis [Mn/Valenz]inter[MImMIIo]oct [MIII4]tet X10Y2??(I) B) if the interlayer cation M does not already have a hydration enthalpy from ?6282 to ?406 [kJ/mol], exchanging the interlayer cation M with a cation having a hydration enthalpy from ?6282 to ?406 [kJ/mol] by a cation-exchange method, C) dispersing phyllosilicate in an aqueous system, and D) exchanging M with a cation having a hydration enthalpy from ?405 to 0 [kJ/mol], by a cation-exchange method.

Abstract: The present invention relates to unblocked nanoparticle-modified polyisocyanates having increased stability in the NCO content.

Abstract: A thermoplastic molding composition that features improved thermal stability and a relatively low maximum rate of decomposition in the event of fire is disclosed. The composition contains an aromatic polycarbonate and/or polyester carbonate, and a modified layered compound, the modification with organic polymer by means of a solvent-free melt process. Optional additional components include an impact modifier, a thermoplastic (co)copolymer, and a phosphorus compound.

Abstract: The present invention relates to innovative nanoparticles, to a process for preparing nanoparticles by recrystallization, and to the use thereof.

Abstract: Use of silica sols containing sulfonic acid groups and/or mercapto groups as microparticles in paper production, in particular for paper retention.

Abstract: Use of silica sols containing sulfonic acid groups and/or mercapto groups as microparticles in paper production, in particular for paper retention.

Abstract: Novel seed dressing agent formulations comprising of—at least one active agrochemical ingredient for the dressing of seeds, —a dispersion of biologically degradable polyester-polyurethane-polyureas in water whereby the solid content thereof is between 30 and 50 weight %. Said formulation also comprises additives. The invention also relates to a method for the production of a novel seed dressing agent formulation and the utilization thereof for the dressing of seeds.

Abstract: The invention relates to aqueous formulations comprising organic binders having a siloxane content and inorganic nanoparticles, a process for the preparation thereof and the use thereof for the preparation of aqueous coating compositions.