Abstract: The invention relates to a colored polymer dispersion containing, as main ingredients: (a) a colored polymer produced by polymerization of monomer A with monomer B, monomer A being a pigment B which is coated with a polymerizable wax D wherein the polymerizable function is an ethylenically unsaturated group, monomer B being a ethylenically unsaturated compound; (b) at least one non-ionic surface-active additive E based on polyethers and/or polyglycerines; (c) at least one anionic surface-active additive F based on sulfonates, sulfates, phosphonates, phosphates or carboxylates; and (d) water.

Abstract: The invention relates to a pigment preparation containing, as main ingredients: (a) between 5 and 70 wt. % of at least one pigment P which is coated with at least one polymerisable, ethylenically unsaturated compound B; (b) between 0.1 and 15 wt. % of at least one non-ionic surface-active additive C based on polyethers and/or polyglycerines; (c) between 0.1 and 15 wt. % of at least one anionic surface-active additive D based on sulfonates, sulfates, carboxlates, phosphonates, or phosphates; between 10 and 90 wt. % of water and (e) between 0 and 20 wt. % of standard additives, the total weight percentage not exceeding 100 wt. %.

Abstract: The invention relates to a coloured polymer dispersion containing, as main ingredients: (a) a coloured polymer produced by polymerisation of monomer A with monomer B, monomer A being a pigment B which is coated with a polymerisable wax D wherein the polymerisable function is an ethylenically unsaturated group, monomer B being a ethylenically unsaturated compound; (b) at least one non-ionic surface-active additive E based on polyethers and/or polyglycerines; (c) at least one anionic surface-active additive F based on sulfonates, sulfates, phosphonates, phosphates or carboxylates; and (d) water.

Abstract: The invention relates to a colored polymer dispersion containing, as main ingredients: (a) a colored polymer produced by polymerization of monomer A with monomer B, monomer A being a pigment B which is coated with a polymerizable wax D wherein the polymerizable function is an ethylenically unsaturated group, monomer B being a ethylenically unsaturated compound; (b) at least one non-ionic surface-active additive E based on polyethers and/or polyglycerines; (c) at least one anionic surface-active additive F based on sulfonates, sulfates, phosphonates, phosphates or carboxylates; and (d) water.

Abstract: A wax composition comprises at least three amide waxes A, B, and C, where amide wax A is the reaction product of alkylenediamine with linear fatty acids or with mixtures composed of fatty acids, amide wax B is the reaction product of alkylenediamine with 12-hydroxystearic acid, and amide wax C is the reaction product of alkylenediamine with 12-hydroxystearic acid and with linear fatty acids. The wax composition is suitable as a processing aid in engineering thermoplastics or for the preparation of solvent-based wax pastes or the preparation of wax micronizates for coatings or for the preparation of aqueous dispersions.

Abstract: A wax composition comprises at least three amide waxes A, B, and C, where amide wax A is the reaction product of alkylenediamine with linear fatty acids or with mixtures composed of fatty acids, amide wax B is the reaction product of alkylenediamine with 12-hydroxystearic acid, and amide wax C is the reaction product of alkylenediamine with 12-hydroxystearic acid and with linear fatty acids. The wax composition is suitable as a processing aid in engineering thermoplastics or for the preparation of solvent-based wax pastes or the preparation of wax micronizates for coatings or for the preparation of aqueous dispersions.

Abstract: The invention relates to a pigment preparation containing, as main ingredients: (a) between 5 and 70 wt. % of at least one pigment P which is coated with at least one polymerisable, ethylenically unsaturated compound B; (b) between 0.1 and 15 wt. % of at least one non-ionic surface-active additive C based on polyethers and/or polyglycerines; (c) between 0.1 and 15 wt. % of at least one anionic surface-active additive D based on sulfonates, sulfates, carboxlates, phosphonates, or phosphates; between 10 and 90 wt. % of water and (e) between 0 and 20 wt. % of standard additives, the total weight percentage not exceeding 100 wt. %.

Abstract: The invention relates to a coloured polymer dispersion containing, as main ingredients: (a) a coloured polymer produced by polymerisation of monomer A with monomer B, monomer A being a pigment B which is coated with a polymerisable wax D wherein the polymerisable function is an ethylenically unsaturated group, monomer B being a ethylenically unsaturated compound; (b) at least one non-ionic surface-active additive E based on polyethers and/or polyglycerines; (c) at least one anionic surface-active additive F based on sulfonates, sulfates, phosphonates, phosphates or carboxylates; and (d) water.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition for Alzheimer's prophylaxis and/or for therapeutic treatment of pre-existing symptoms of the type of Alzheimer's disease comprising a mixture of VLCFA3, in particular based on montan waxes and/or derivatives thereof or Guerbet acids or the corresponding components of carnauba wax, shellac or policosanols or VLCFA3 from natural waxes, where appropriate in combination with physiologically tolerated copper salts such as copper orotate and in combination with DMAE. The composition can be administered orally according to the invention as food additive or as beverage.

Abstract: A wax composition comprises at least three amide waxes A, B, and C, where amide wax A is the reaction product of alkylenediamine with linear fatty acids or with mixtures composed of fatty acids, amide wax B is the reaction product of alkylenediamine with 12-hydroxystearic acid, and amide wax C is the reaction product of alkylenediamine with 12-hydroxystearic acid and with linear fatty acids. The wax composition is suitable as a processing aid in engineering thermoplastics or for the preparation of solvent-based wax pastes or the preparation of wax micronizates for coatings or for the preparation of aqueous dispersions.

Abstract: Aqueous colorant compositions comprise at least one wax copolymer A, one colorant B, one film-forming wetting agent C and other additives standard for the preparation of aqueous colorant preparations which can be used for the dyeing of seed. The colorant compositions combine in themselves the properties of wax dispersions, polymer dispersions and colorant preparations. This means that they form a waxy film surface, have good adhesion, bring about a good distribution of active agent and colorant on the surface of the seed and display improved flow properties without a negative effect on the germination of the seed.

Abstract: A copolymer of at least two monomers selected from the group containing: A acrylic esters/methacrylic esters, B ethylenically unsaturated acids such as acrylic acid, methacrylic acid, itaconic acid, C styrene or styrene derivatives, D di- and trifunctional ethylenically unsaturated compounds such as divinylbenzene, glycol diacrylate, TMP triacrylate, E vinyl ethers, F polymerizable waxes contains component F in an amount of at least 1% by weight and is suitable for coating paper, wood, seed or floors, as a binder in printing inks, for autocare, as a matting agent in varnishes, or as a toner wax.

Abstract: Long-chain alcohols based on montan wax alcohols, beeswax alcohols and Guerbet alcohols can advantageously be used in a composition for efficiently lowering elevated CRP levels. It is surprisingly also possible thereby to influence beneficially pathophysiological processes, in particular CHD, stroke or complications of rheumatoid diseases which are associated with elevated CRP levels.

Abstract: Cosmetic, pharmaceutical and dermatological preparations are described which contain copolymer waxes. The copolymer waxes contain structural units which are derived from ?-olefins having 26 to 60 carbon atoms, from maleic anhydride, maleic acid or salts thereof and optionally from further monomers.

Abstract: The invention relates to surface-modified phosphinic salts of the formula (I) and/or diphosphinic salts of the formula (II) and/or polymers of these, where R1 and R2 are identical or different and are C1–C6-alkyl, linear or branched, and/or aryl; R3 is C1–C10-alkylene, linear or branched, C6–C10-arylene, -alkylarylene, or -arylalkylene; M is Mg, Ca, Al, Sb, Sn, Ge, Ti, Zn, Fe, Zr, Ce, Bi, Sr, Mn, Li, Na, K, and/or a protonated nitrogen base; m is from 1 to 4; n is from 1 to 4; x is from 1 to 4, wherein the phosphinic salts and/or diphosphinic salts, or their polymers, have been encapsulated with a surface layer composed of a synthetic resin or a wax, and to a process for their preparation, and to their use as flame retardants for thermoplastic and thermoset polymers.

Abstract: The invention relates to an oxazoline mixture comprising oxazolines of the formulae I to VI the amounts being I=from 0 to 10% mol, II=from 1 to 90% mol, III=from 1 to 98% mol, IV=from 1 to 98% mol, V=from 0 to 50% mol, VI=from 0 to 50% mol, where R1 is the alkyl radical of a fatty acid or of a hydroxy fatty acid, R2 is the alkyl radical of a fatty acid, hydroxy fatty acid, and/or montan wax acid, and R3 is the alkyl radical of montan wax acid, to a process for its preparation and to the use of the mixture.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of long-chain alcohols for effectively lowering elevated cholesterol levels, wherein the long-chain alcohols are obtained from montan wax alcohols and Guerbet alcohols and their beeswax analogs.

Abstract: Cosmetic, pharmaceutical and dermatological preparations are described which contain copolymer waxes. The copolymer waxes contain structural units which are formally derived from ?-olefins having 26 to 60 carbon atoms, derivatives of (meth)acrylic acid such as esters, amides or salts and optionally further monomers.

Abstract: Esters or partial esters comprising at least one carboxylic acid radical and/or a radical of a carboxylic acid mixture having from 24 to 34 carbon atoms (component B) and contain at least one carboxylic acid radical and/or a radical of a carboxylic acid mixture having from 8 to 22 carbon atoms (component C). The esters and partial esters of the present invention find particular application as a processing adjunct for plastics, a dispersing agent for pigments or for the production of micronised products.

Abstract: The invention relates to conversion products of special mixtures of long-chained fatty acids and aliphatic diamines having an alkali number <10 and an acid number <15, and to the use of the same.