Abstract: The present invention discloses a process for the synthesis of 3-methyl-pyridine from formaldehyde, paracetaldehyde, ammonia and acetic acid, whereby said compounds are reacted and said process comprises the following parameters: a) a reaction temperature of 260-300° C.; b) a molar ratio of formaldehyde and paraldehyde (calculated as acetaldehyde) of 0.7-1.4 mol/mol: c) an ammonia concentration of 10-20 weight-% d) an acetic acid concentration of 4-20 weight-% e) a paraldehyde (calculated as acetaldehyde) concentration of 0.4-1.6 Mol/kg f) a retention time of 10-30 minutes in case of a continuous reaction and 10-90 minutes in case of a discontinuous reaction; and g) a reaction pressure of 30-130 bar.

Abstract: A metal-back printing blanket (2) includes a printing layer (4), a metal foil (10), a cover layer (14) which is bonded via an adhesive layer (12) to that surface of the metal foil (10) which faces away from the printing layer (4). The cover layer (14) is made of a nonwoven fabric.

Abstract: A metal-backed printing blanket includes the following layers: a printing layer, a metal foil and a cover layer bonded to the surface of the metal foil that faces away from the printing layer. The cover layer is irreversibly bonded to the metal foil by a chemically-curing adhesive.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a process for the synthesis of 3-methyl-pyridine from formaldehyde, paracetaldehyde, ammonia and acetic acid, whereby said compounds are reacted and said process comprises the following parameters: a) a reaction temperature of 260-300° C.; b) a molar ratio of formaldehyde and paracetaldehyde of 0.7-1-4 Mol/Mol: c) an ammonia concentration of 10-20 weight-% d) an acetic acid concentration of 4-20 weight-% e) a paracetaldehyde concentration of 0.4-1.