Abstract: A process produces alkyl (meth)acrylate-polyester copolymers by suspension polymerization. The process avoids styrene in production and allows for a fast, solvent-free production of polymer mixtures. The alkyl (meth)acrylate-polyester copolymers find application as binders in printing inks and have a very good adhesion to polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polypropylene (PP), polybutylene terephthalate (PBT), and polystyrene (PS).

Abstract: A method for reducing the yellowness index of alkyl (meth)acrylates, especially of MMA, and also of polymers which have been produced from these alkyl (meth)acrylates. The method displays this effect even after a relatively long period of storage of monomers. The method involves the addition of specific aldehydes to the monomer composition. This can be done independently of the respective process for preparing the alkyl (meth)acrylates and is therefore simple and inexpensive to implement. The corresponding monomer compositions furthermore form part of the present invention.

Abstract: A crosslinker mixture for reactive resins contains a first di(meth)acrylate diester and a second di(meth)acrylate diester. A reactive resin contains the crosslinker mixture and a 2K (two-component) system contains the reactive resin and a curing agent component. The reactive resin and/or the 2K system find application in floor coatings, as chemical anchors, cable encapsulation compounds and/or road markings.

Abstract: A reactive resin system for intumescent coating can be made. Intumescent coatings are used for fire protection of metallic building components. In the event of a fire, said coatings undergo reactive foaming that results in the formation on the metal girder of a fireproof insulating layer having low thermal conductivity and that retards any early, thermally induced failure of said building component. A methacrylate-based resin system is produced by a process in which a first monomer fraction is polymerized to a maximum degree of 95% by weight and diluted with a second monomer mixture. The glass transition temperature of the polymeric component of the composition that is formed is low compared with the art. Organic acids incorporated into the resin system have synergistic effect with the filler system. The resin systems produced are found to be efficient at thermally induced foaming, because of their fine-pored and closed-pored foam structure.

Abstract: An innovative reactive resin system can be used for intumescent coating. Intumescent coatings are used in particular for fire protection of metallic components, such as girders in structural engineering. In a fire scenario, these coatings are reactively foamed and so form a fire-resistant insulating layer with low thermal conductivity around the metal girder, with the resultant insulation retarding premature failure of this component. The resin systems are prepared by an innovative process where the monomer fraction is polymerized only up to a maximum degree of 70%. The glass transition temperature of this polymeric component of the resultant composition is particularly low.

Abstract: The present invention relates to aqueous binders and to heat-sealing lacquers produced therefrom for heat-sealable coatings which adhere on aluminium without use of any primer, permit good sealability of the coated aluminium foil with respect to PS and/or PVC, and moreover feature good blocking resistance even at temperatures above 40° C.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a single-component binder for heat-sealing applications which can be used for the sealing of polyester foils, in particular of polyethylene terephthalate foils (PET foils) with respect to containers made of polystyrene, of PVC, and of polyester. These polyesters can in particular be polyethylene terephthalate (PET) or polylactic acid (PLA). The binders here feature not only good seal seam strengths but also in particular good transparency and excellent application properties. A substantive aspect of the invention is that the sealing can be achieved without addition of adhesion promoters, in particular without addition of adhesion promoters based on polyvinyl chloride (PVC) or on polyester, and that barrier properties and sealing properties achieved in respect of containers made of PS and of PET are nevertheless at least comparable with, and sometimes better than, those achieved with heat-sealing systems already marketed.

Abstract: A transparent, heat-sealable coating for transparent PET packaging foils can be provided by using a heat-sealable lacquer based on styrene-containing copolymers, on poly(meth)acrylates, on at least one polyester and optionally on a tackifier, and also the process for the sealing of a foil coated with this lacquer. It is surprising here that, despite the use of a rubber based on styrene-containing polymers that is not optically compatible with polyesters and polymethacrylate, the transparency of the heat-sealable coatings is still very high.

Abstract: The present invention relates to aqueous binders and to heat-sealing lacquers produced therefrom for heat-sealable coatings which adhere on aluminium without use of any primer, permit good sealability of the coated aluminium foil with respect to PS and/or PVC, and moreover feature good blocking resistance even at temperatures above 40° C.

Abstract: The present invention relates to aqueous binders and to heat-sealing lacquers produced therefrom for heat-sealable coatings which adhere on aluminum without use of any primer, permit good sealability of the coated aluminum foil with respect to PS and/or PVC, and moreover feature good blocking resistance even at temperatures above 40° C.

Abstract: A transparent, heat-sealable coating for transparent PET packaging foils can be provided by using a heat-sealable lacquer based on styrene-containing copolymers, on poly(meth)acrylates, on at least one polyester and optionally on a tackifier, and also the process for the sealing of a foil coated with this lacquer. It is surprising here that, despite the use of a rubber based on styrene-containing polymers that is not optically compatible with polyesters and polymethacrylate, the transparency of the heat-sealable coatings is still very high.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a single-component binder for heat-sealing applications which can be used for the sealing of polyester foils, in particular of polyethylene terephthalate foils (PET foils) with respect to containers made of polystyrene, of PVC, and of polyester. These polyesters can in particular be polyethylene terephthalate (PET) or polylactic acid (PLA). The binders here feature not only good seal seam strengths but also in particular good transparency and excellent application properties. A substantive aspect of the invention is that the sealing can be achieved without addition of adhesion promoters, in particular without addition of adhesion promoters based on polyvinyl chloride (PVC) or on polyester, and that barrier properties and sealing properties achieved in respect of containers made of PS and of PET are nevertheless at least comparable with, and sometimes better than, those achieved with heat-sealing systems already marketed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel process for producing ceramic materials, in particular refractory materials having a reduced relative density. In particular, the invention relates to a process for producing light, refractory materials having non-contiguous pores based on shaped and unshaped materials. These materials can be used as working lining in high-temperature applications. The process is based on the production of spherical, closed and isolated pores in the microstructure of the material. The pores having a pore diameter which can be set in a targeted manner are generated by use of polymer particles, in particular polymethacrylates, in particular polymers or copolymers prepared by means of suspension polymerization, as pore formers which can be burnt out. The polymers or copolymers are present in the form of small spheres having a defined diameter.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel process for producing ceramic materials, in particular refractory materials having a reduced relative density. In particular, the invention relates to a process for producing light, refractory materials having non-contiguous pores based on shaped and unshaped materials. These materials can be used as working lining in high-temperature applications. The process is based on the production of spherical, closed and isolated pores in the microstructure of the material. The pores having a pore diameter which can be set in a targeted manner are generated by use of polymer particles, in particular polymethacrylates, in particular polymers or copolymers prepared by means of suspension polymerization, as pore formers which can be burnt out. The polymers or copolymers are present in the form of small spheres having a defined diameter.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel process for producing ceramic materials, in particular refractory materials having a reduced relative density. In particular, the invention relates to a process for producing light, refractory materials having non-contiguous pores based on shaped and unshaped materials. These materials can be used as working lining in high-temperature applications. The process is based on the production of spherical, closed and isolated pores in the microstructure of the material. The pores having a pore diameter which can be set in a targeted manner are generated by use of polymer particles, in particular polymethacrylates, in particular polymers or copolymers prepared by means of suspension polymerization, as pore formers which can be burnt out. The polymers or copolymers are present in the form of small spheres having a defined diameter.

Abstract: The present invention relates to aqueous binders and to heat-sealing lacquers produced therefrom for heat-sealable coatings which adhere on aluminium without use of any primer, permit good sealability of the coated aluminium foil with respect to PS and/or PVC, and moreover feature good blocking resistance even at temperatures above 40° C.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel process for producing ceramic materials, in particular refractory materials having a reduced relative density. In particular, the invention relates to a process for producing light, refractory materials having non-contiguous pores based on shaped and unshaped materials. These materials can be used as working lining in high-temperature applications. The process is based on the production of spherical, closed and isolated pores in the microstructure of the material. The pores having a pore diameter which can be set in a targeted manner are generated by use of polymer particles, in particular polymethacrylates, in particular polymers or copolymers prepared by means of suspension polymerization, as pore formers which can be burnt out. The polymers or copolymers are present in the form of small spheres having a defined diameter.

Abstract: The liquid distributor includes a plurality of parallel spaced apart passages for receiving liquid, at least one carrier beam disposed transversely of and over the walls of the passages and at least one sheet metal plate slidably mounted on one of walls of the carrier beam in parallel relation to the wall. The walls of the carrier beam have hooks disposed in apertures of the passages and elevations disposed in recesses in the metal plate.

Abstract: The liquid distributor includes a plurality of parallel spaced apart passages for receiving liquid, at least one carrier beam disposed transversely of and over the walls of the passages and at least one sheet metal plate slidably mounted on one of walls of the carrier beam in parallel relation to the wall. The walls of the carrier beam have hooks disposed in apertures of the passages and elevations disposed in recesses in the metal plate.

Abstract: The device is arranged in a process engineering column (10) and serves in particular for the guiding of liquid. This device includes at least two parts (1, 2) made of sheet metal and releasably connected to one another. A recess (12) is arranged in the one part, the sheet metal part (1) of a first kind, and an elevation (21) fitting into the recess is arranged in the other part, the sheet metal part (2) of a second kind. The two sheet metal parts are held in a secured position by a hook connection between the recess and the elevation. The recess and the elevation form a single pair or one pair among several and the sheet metal parts have planar regions lying on top of one another in the neighbourhood (120, 210) of the pair or of each pair respectively.