Abstract: The present invention relates to light wood-base materials comprising from 30 to 92.5% by weight, based on the wood-base material, of wood particles, the wood particles having a mean density of from 0.4 to 0.85 g/cm3, from 2.5 to 20% by weight, based on the wood-base material, of polystyrene and/or of styrene copolymer as a filler, the filler having a bulk density of from 10 to 100 kg/m3, and from 5 to 50% by weight, based on the wood-base material, of a binder, the mean density of the light wood-base material being less than or equal to 600 kg/m3.

Abstract: Flame-retardant polymer foams which comprise, as flame retardant, at least one halogenated polymer, for example brominated polystyrene or styrene-butadiene block copolymer having bromine content in the range from 40 to 80% by weight, or tetrabromobisphenol A compounds (TBBPA), processes for producing these, and also flame-retardant expandable styrene polymers.

Abstract: A homokinetic rotary ball joint in the form of a plunging joint is described.

Abstract: A process for the production of a lignocellulose-containing substance having an average density in the range from more than 600 to 900 kg/m3, in which, in each case based on the lignocellulose-containing substance: A) from 30 to 95% by weight of lignocellulose particles; B) from 1 to 25% by weight of expanded plastics particles having a bulk density in the range from 10 to 100 kg/m3; C) from 3 to 50% by weight of a binder selected from the group consisting of aminoplast resin, phenol-formaldehyde resin and organic isocyanate having at least two isocyanate groups and, if appropriate D) additives, are mixed and then pressed at elevated temperature and under elevated pressure.

Abstract: A process for the production of a light lignocellulose-containing substance having an average density in the range from 200 to 600 kg/m3, in which, in each case based on the lignocellulose-containing substance: A) from 30 to 95% by weight of lignocellulose particles; B) from 1 to 25% by weight of expanded plastics particles having a bulk density in the range from 10 to 100 kg/m3; C) from 3 to 50% by weight of a binder selected from the group consisting of aminoplast resin, phenol-formaldehyde resin and organic isocyanate having at least two isocyanate groups and, if appropriate D) additives are mixed and then pressed at elevated temperature and under elevated pressure, wherein the expanded plastics particles are obtained from expandable plastics particles with a content of blowing agent in the range from 0.01 to 4% by weight, based on the expandable plastics particles.

Abstract: An installation system for mounting stationary objects, such as towel holders, shelves, lights, or similar furnishing items, on an installation surface, such as a wall or a ceiling, in particular in rooms equipped with tiles, marble slabs, or similar wall coverings, includes one or more fastening elements, a lighting device, and/or an adhering and connecting agent, wherein the adhering and connecting agent is a light-curing adhesive. The one or more fastening elements can be fastened by introducing an adhering and connecting agent into an adhesive space formed by the installation surface and components of the fastening element. The fastening element has at least one at least partially transparent component for irradiating the adhering and connecting agent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the production of an expandable thermoplastic polymer comprising water as blowing agent, comprising at least the step (A) of storage of the thermoplastic polymer in water, so that water is absorbed by the thermoplastic polymer, in order to obtain an expandable thermoplastic polymer, to expandable thermoplastic polymer, obtainable via the process, to a corresponding expanded thermoplastic polymer, to a process for the production of a foam via foaming and fusion of the expanded thermoplastic polymer, and also to a foam, obtainable via said process.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel catalysts for preparing polyisocyanates having isocyanurate groups by a partial trimerization of (cyclo)aliphatic diisocyanates.

Abstract: A process for the production of a lignocellulose-containing material, in which, based in each case on the lignocellulose-containing material: A) from 30 to 95% by weight of lignocellulose particles; B) from 1 to 25% by weight of expanded plastic particles having a bulk density in the range from 10 to 150 kg/m3; C) from 1 to 50% by weight of a binder selected from the group consisting of aminoplast resin, phenol-formaldehyde resin and organic isocyanate having at least two isocyanate groups, and optionally D) additives are mixed and are then pressed at elevated temperature and under elevated pressure, wherein the component B) comprises a formaldehyde scavenger.

Abstract: A process for the production of a lignocellulose-containing material, in which, based in each case on the lignocellulose-containing material: A) from 30 to 95% by weight of lignocellulose particles; B) from 1 to 25% by weight of expanded plastic particles having a bulk density in the range from 10 to 150 kg/m3; C) from 1 to 50% by weight of a binder selected from the group consisting of aminoplast resin, phenol-formaldehyde resin and organic isocyanate having at least two isocyanate groups, and optionally D) additives are mixed and are then pressed at elevated temperature and under elevated pressure, wherein the component B) comprises a curing agent for the component C).

Abstract: The present invention relates to an expandable styrene polymer, comprising at least one flame retardant as component (A), from 0.0001 to 2% by weight, based on component (A), of at least one metal as component (B), and athermanous particles as component (C), to a process for the production of this expandable styrene polymer, to an expanded styrene polymer bead, comprising at least one flame retardant as component (A), from 0.0001 to 2% by weight, based on component (A), of at least one metal as component (B), and athermanous particles as component (C), to a process for the production of this expanded styrene polymer bead, to a foam, capable of production from this expandable styrene polymer, to a process for the production of this foam, and also to the use of this foam for thermal insulation, including that of machines and of household devices, and as packaging material.

Abstract: A light wood-containing material having an average density in the range from 200 to 600 kg/m3, comprising, based in each case on the wood-containing material: A) from 30 to 95% by weight of wood particles; B) from 1 to 25% by weight of a filler having a bulk density in the range from 10 to 150 kg/m3, selected from the group consisting of foamable plastic particles and already foamed plastic particles; C) from 0.1 to 50% by weight of a binder and, if appropriate, D) additives, the following relationship being true for the d? values according to Rosin-Rammler-Sperling-Bennet of the wood particles A) and of the particles of the filler B): d? of the particles A)?2.5×d? of the particles B).

Abstract: The present invention relates to light wood-base materials comprising from 30 to 92.5% by weight, based on the wood-base material, of wood particles, the wood particles having a mean density of from 0.4 to 0.85 g/cm3, from 2.5 to 20% by weight, based on the wood-base material, of polystyrene and/or of styrene copolymer as a filler, the filler having a bulk density of from 10 to 100 kg/m3, and from 5 to 50% by weight, based on the wood-base material, of a binder, the mean density of the light wood-base material being less than or equal to 600 kg/m3.

Abstract: Expandable thermoplastic polyurethane comprising blowing agent, wherein the Shore hardness of the thermoplastic polyurethane is from A 44 to A 84.

Abstract: A homokinetic rotary ball joint in the form of a plunging joint is described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a hybrid material comprising a matrix of polyurethane and foamed particles of thermoplastic polyurethane comprised therein and also a process for producing such hybrid materials and the use of these hybrid materials as bicycle saddles, upholstery and shoe soles.

Abstract: A fastening element for the fixed attachment of an object to a surface. The element comprises a base body which is capable of accommodating an element for holding the object and can be attached to the surface with the aid of a moisture-curable bonding and fixing agent. The base body is capable of acting at least in part as a water reservoir and/or of accommodating a water reservoir therein such that the agent can receive moisture for curing from the water reservoir. An installation system comprising the fastening element and a moisture-curable agent and a method of curing the agent are also disclosed. This Abstract is not intended to define the invention disclosed in the specification, nor intended to limit the scope of the invention in any way.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an expandable styrene polymer which comprises athermanous particles and has been coated with a hydrophobicizing agent, which comprises from 10 to 90% by weight of at least one triester of at least one fatty acid with a polyhydric alcohol, as component A, from 5 to 70% by weight of at least one monoester of a fatty acid with a polyhydric alcohol, as component B, from 5 to 80% by weight of at least one metal salt of a fatty acid, as component C, from 5 to 50% by weight of at least one silicate, as component D, and from 0 to 30% by weight of at least one antistatic agent, as component E, and the entirety of components A to E of the hydrophobicizing agent amounts to 100% by weight, to a process for preparation of expandable styrene polymer, via coating of an expandable styrene polymer, which comprises athermanous particles, with a hydrophobicizing agent, to a foam produced from this expandable styrene polymer, and also to the use of a hydrophobicizing agent for coating of expandab

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel catalysts for preparing polyisocyanates having isocyanurate groups by a partial trimerization of (cyclo)aliphatic diisocyanates.

Abstract: An open-celled, inorganic foam based on an aluminosilicate and having a density of less than 25 g/l can be prepared by reacting and foaming an alkali metal silicate solution with an alkali metal aluminate solution in the presence of a volatile blowing agent and an emulsifier.