Abstract: The invention is directed to a ski pole comprising a longitudinal shaft. The shaft includes a cross-section that comprises: a first part including a curved first portion arranged symmetric about a cross-sectional centerline (CL) of the shaft, and a second part including a second portion arranged symmetric about the cross-sectional centerline. Wherein the first part is connected to the second part by side parts including side portions, each side part comprises a first end connected to an end of the first part and a second end connected to an end of the second par, each connection between the side parts and the first and second parts forms a corner, such that there are total four corners in the cross-section of the shaft.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparation of a diagnostic X-ray composition. The composition comprises a non-ionic X-ray contrast agent in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. More particularly, the invention relates to a process for secondary production of X-ray compositions comprising X-ray contrast agents with a high dissolution temperature. When using the process of the invention, precipitation is avoided and degradation of the contrast agent is reduced. The process of the invention includes heat treatment of iodinated X-ray contrast agents at low pH.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for purification of iodinated X-ray contrast agents and in particular to purification of crude dimeric contrast agents, such as Iodixanol and Ioforminol. More particularly, the invention relates to purification of such X-ray contrast agents using membrane technology to remove monomeric impurities.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of iodinated X-ray contrast agents and in particular to key intermediates thereof. More particularly, the invention relates to a work-up process for preparation of a compound mixture comprising 1-formylamino-3,5-bis(2,3-bis(formyloxy)propan-1-ylcarbamoyl)-2,4,6-trioodobenzene, a key intermediate in the process for preparing Ioforminol. Further, the invention relates to a process for preparing Ioforminol, a contrast agent useful in X-ray imaging.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of Ioforminol, a contrast agent useful in X-ray imaging. More particularly, the invention relates to preparation of Ioforminol from a compound mixture comprising 1-formylamino-3,5-bis(2,3-bis(formyloxy)propan-1-ylcarbamoyl)-2,4,6-trioodobenzene by a process comprising in situ hydrolysis and a bis-alkylation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for purification of iodinated X-ray contrast agents and in particular to purification of crude dimeric contrast agents, such as Iodixanol and Ioforminol. More particularly, the invention relates to purification of such X-ray contrast agents using membrane technology to remove monomeric impurities.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of Ioforminol, a contrast agent useful in X-ray imaging. More particularly, the invention relates to preparation of Ioforminol from a compound mixture comprising 1-formylamino-3,5-bis(2,3-bis(formyloxy)propan-1-ylcarbamoyl)-2,4,6-trioodobenzene by a process comprising in situ hydrolysis and a bis-alkylation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of iodinated X-ray contrast agents and in particular to key intermediates thereof. More particularly, the invention relates to a work-up process for preparation of a compound mixture comprising 1-formylamino-3,5-bis(2,3-bis(formyloxy)propan-1-ylcarbamoyl)-2,4,6-trioodobenzene, a key intermediate in the process for preparing Ioforminol. Further, the invention relates to a process for preparing Ioforminol, a contrast agent useful in X-ray imaging.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition comprising a non-ionic X-ray contrast agent in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, and particularly to a supersaturated X-ray composition comprising X-ray contrast agents with a high dissolution temperature in water. Particularly, the invention provides such composition which is stable, and wherein crystallisation during storage is avoided. In a preferred aspect the X-ray contrast agent is Ioforminol and the composition includes a nucleation- and growth inhibitor. The invention further relates to a process for the preparation of such stable diagnostic X-ray composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to packaging material for contrast media and more specifically to packages comprising containers filled with contrast media and closed with a closure means. In particular, the invention relates to packaging material comprising closure means comprising Carbon Black. The invention further relates to methods for improving the stability of such contrast media during storage, and in particular the method includes filling the contrast media in a container and closing the container with a closure means comprising Carbon Black.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparation of a diagnostic X-ray composition. The composition comprises a non-ionic X-ray contrast agent in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. More particularly, the invention relates to a process for secondary production of X-ray compositions comprising X-ray contrast agents with a high dissolution temperature. When using the process of the invention, precipitation is avoided and degradation of the contrast agent is reduced. The process of the invention includes heat treatment of iodinated X-ray contrast agents at low pH.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the production of a-keto acids and esters thereof, in particular to a method of producing 13C1-?-keto acids and esters thereof i.e. ?-keto acids and esters thereof which are 13C-enriched at the C1-atom (carboxyl atom). More particularly, the invention relates to a method of producing pyruvic acid and esters thereof, in particular 13 C1-pyruvic acid and esters thereof.