Abstract: A paint or lacquer composition including microcapsules, which microcapsules are prepared according to the process including: (a) providing a mixture of an active and a polyvinylether; (b) polymerizing the mixture with maleic anhydride to form a copolymer matrix; and (c) cross-linking the copolymer matrix with a melamine-formalin resin to encapsulate the active in microcapsules with an average diameter of about 0.1 to about 25 ?m for incorporating into a paint or a lacquer composition is provided.

Abstract: Disclosed is an improved process for the production of fatty acid lower alkyl esters according to formula (I) R1CO—OR2??(I) in which R1CO represents a linear or branched acyl moiety having from about 6 to about 22 carbon atoms and 0 to 6 double bonds and wherein R2 is a linear or branched alkyl moiety having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, by transesterification of triglycerides or fatty acid esters using C1-C6 aliphatic alcohols, which includes the steps of (a) providing an aqueous mixture of aliphatic C1-C6 alcohol by fermenting in a first reactor a carbon source comprising carbohydrates and/or glycerol produce a fermentation broth comprising said aliphatic C1-C6 alcohol, (b) providing in a second reactor a triglyceride and/or an ester of a fatty acid, together with a biocatalyst capable of effecting a transesterification reaction, (c) transferring said aqueous aliphatic C1-C6 alcohol mixture obtained from said first reactor into said second reactor to provide a two-phase system, and (d) effecting the transesteri

Abstract: The invention relates to biocide compositions, comprising (a) at least one dialkylamide based on oleic and/or linoleic acid, and (b) at least one biocide. The compositions exhibit an improved stability even if stored at temperatures between 5° and 40° C. for an extended period.

Abstract: Suggested are biocide compositions, comprising (a) at least one dialkylamide based on a hydroxycarboxylic acid, and (b) at least one biocide. The compositions exhibit an improved stability even if stored at temperatures between 5° and 40° C. over a longer period.

Abstract: Compositions for oral and/or topical administration of a prebiotic and a physiologically active fatty acid, or a salt or ester thereof, are disclosed. The compositions are disclosed as enhancing the body's population of beneficial microorganisms for improving health and well-being.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing alkylene oxide addition products. The method according to the invention is characterized by (a) contacting ethylene and/or propylene with an oxidizing agent in a first structured reactor (“? reactor”) and (b) feeding the ethylene oxide and/or propylene oxide so obtained, optionally after purification, to a second structured reactor where it is reacted with a compound having a nucleophilic molecular group.

Abstract: The invention is directed to the use of compositions (a) biocides, and (b) dialkylamides, for wood protection.

Abstract: The invention provides a process for preparing alkene oxides by contacting in a microreaction system (?-reactor) a C2- C3 alkene with an oxidizing agent comprising a peroxo compound.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel lipophilic preparations comprising (a) from 20 to 40% by weight of myristic acid or esters thereof, (b) from 20 to 40% by weight of palmitic acid or esters thereof, (c) from 0.1 to 5% by weight of aliphatic and/or cycloaliphatic hydrocarbons and (d) less than 20% by weight of carboxylic acids or esters thereof having 12 and fewer carbons in the acyl moiety and (e) less than 20% by weight of carboxylic acids or esters thereof having 16 and more carbons in the acyl moiety, with the proviso that all percentages add up to 100% by weight.

Abstract: The invention relates to biocide compositions, comprising (a) at least one dialkylamide based on a hydroxycarboxylic acid, and (b) at least one biocide. The compositions exhibit an improved stability even if stored at temperatures between 5° and 40° C. over an extended period.

Abstract: The invention relates to biocide compositions, comprising (a) at least one dialkylamide based on oleic and/or linoleic acid, and (b) at least one biocide. The compositions exhibit an improved stability even if stored at temperatures between 5° and 40° C. for an extended period.

Abstract: A composition and medicament comprising the cis-9, trans-11 isomer of conjugated linoleic acid for treating inflammatory diseases, including asthma, is provided. A method for inhibiting the proliferation of human or animal cells of the immune systems involved in an immune response including administering the cis-9, trans-11 isomer of conjugated linoleic acid to a patient is also provided. A nutritional, functional food, or dietary supplement including the cis-9, trans-11 isomer of conjugated linoleic acid is also provided.

Abstract: The invention is directed to the use of compositions comprising (a) biocides, and (b) dialkylamides, for wood protection.

Abstract: Disclosed is an improved process for the production of fatty acid lower alkyl esters according to formula (I) R1CO—OR2 ??(I) in which R1CO represents a linear or branched acyl moiety having from about 6 to about_22 carbon atoms and 0 to 6 double bonds and wherein R2 is a linear or branched alkyl moiety having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, by transesterification of triglycerides or fatty acid esters using C1-C6 aliphatic alcohols, which includes the steps of (a) providing an aqueous mixture of aliphatic C1-C6 alcohol by fermenting in a first reactor a carbon_source comprising carbohydrates and/or glycerol produce a fermentation broth comprising said aliphatic C1-C6 alcohol, (b) providing in a second reactor a triglyceride and/or an ester of a fatty acid, together with a biocatalyst capable of effecting a transesterification reaction, (c) transferring said aqueous aliphatic C1-C6 alcohol mixture obtained from said first reactor into said_second reactor to provide_a two-phase system, and (d) effecting the transeste

Abstract: The invention provides a process for preparing ethylene oxide and/or propylene oxide by contacting ethylene and/or propylene with an oxidizing agent, wherein (i) the reaction takes place in a microreaction system (p-reactor) and (ii) the oxidizing agent used is a peroxo compound.

Abstract: A composition and medicament comprising the cis-9, trans-11 isomer of conjugated linoleic acid for treating inflammatory diseases, including asthma, is provided. A method for inhibiting the proliferation of human or animal cells of the immune systems involved in an immune response including administering the cis-9, trans-11 isomer of conjugated linoleic acid to a patient is also provided. A nutritional, functional food, or dietary supplement including the cis-9, trans-11 isomer of conjugated linoleic acid is also provided.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for the production of botanic extracts containing at least 15% by weight of oligomeric proanthocyanidins of the OPC A2 type, comprising: (a) subjecting shells of the fruit of Litchi sinensis to extraction with lower, optionally aqueous aliphatic alcohols; (b) subjecting the extracts to chromatographic separation; (c) subjecting the OPC A2-rich fraction obtained in the chromatography step to a liquid/liquid extraction; and (d) removing the resulting organic phase.

Abstract: Compositions for oral and/or topical administration of a prebiotic and a polyphenol or a plant extract containing a polyphenol, and mixtures thereof, are disclosed. The compositions are disclosed as enhancing the body's population of beneficial microorganisms for improving health and well-being.

Abstract: Compositions for oral and/or topical administration of a prebiotic and a sterol or an ester thereof are disclosed. The compositions are disclosed as enhancing the body's population of beneficial microorganisms for improving health and well-being.

Abstract: Compositions for oral and/or topical administration of a prebiotic and a physiologically active fatty acid, or a salt or ester thereof, are disclosed. The compositions are disclosed as enhancing the body's population of beneficial microorganisms for improving health and well-being.