Abstract: Polymeric nanoparticles with a hydrophobic core and a hydrophilic shell are formed from: 1) N-isopropylacrylamide (NIPAAM), at a molar ratio of about 50% to about 90%, and preferably 60% for specific delivery routes such as oral or parenteral; either water-soluble vinyl derivatives like vinylpryolidone (VP) or vinyl acetate (VA), or water insoluble vinyl derivatives like methyl methacrylate (MMA) or styrene (ST), at a molar ratio of about 10% to about 30%; and acrylic acid (AA), at a molar ration of about 10% to about 30%.

Abstract: Polymeric nanoparticles with a hydrophobic core and a hydrophilic shell are formed from: 1) N-isopropylacrylamide (NIPAAM), at a molar ratio of about 50% to about 90%, and preferably 60% for specific delivery routes such as oral or parenteral; either water-soluble vinyl derivatives like vinylpryolidone (VP) or vinyl acetate (VA), or water insoluble vinyl derivaties like methyl methacrylate (MMA) or styrene (ST), at a molar ratio of about 10% to about 30%; and acrylic acid (AA), at a molar ration of about 10% to about 30%.

Abstract: Polymeric nanoparticles with a hydrophobic core and a hydrophilic shell are formed from: 1) N-isopropyl acrylamide (NIPAAM), at a molar ratio of about 50% to about 90%, and preferably 60% for specific delivery routes such as oral or parenteral; either water-soluble vinyl derivatives like vinylpyrolidone (VP) or vinyl acetate (VA), or water insoluble vinyl derivatives like methyl methacrylate (MMA) or styrene (ST), at a molar ratio of about 10% to about 30%; and acrylic acid (AA), at a molar ratio of about 10% to about 30%. The formed nanoparticles may be optionally surface functionalized using reactive groups present in AA, including PEGylation, or conjugation of moieties such as chemotherapeutics, contrasting agents, antibodies, radionucleides, ligands, and sugars, for diagnostic, therapeutic, and imaging purposes. The polymeric nanoparticles are preferably dispersed in aqueous solutions.

Abstract: Polymeric nanoparticles with a hydrophobic core and a hydrophilic shell are formed from: 1) N-isopropyl acrylamide (NIPAAM), at a molar ratio of about 50% to about 90%, and preferably 60% for specific delivery routes such as oral or parenteral; either water-soluble vinyl derivatives like vinylpyrolidone (VP) or vinyl acetate (VA), or water insoluble vinyl derivatives like methyl methacrylate (MMA) or styrene (ST), at a molar ratio of about 10% to about 30%; and acrylic acid (AA), at a molar ratio of about 10% to about 30%. The formed nanoparticles may be optionally surface functionalized using reactive groups present in AA, including PEGylation, or conjugation of moieties such as chemotherapeutics, contrasting agents, antibodies, radionucleides, ligands, and sugars, for diagnostic, therapeutic, and imaging purposes. The polymeric nanoparticles are preferably dispersed in aqueous solutions.

Abstract: Diaryliodonium salts are disclosed, as well as a method for preparing them, in which one of the aryl groups bonded to the positively-charged iodine ion contains a methyl substituent, and the other one contains a hydroxyl-substituted alkoxy group. The salts are synthesized from (o, m, or p)-iodotoluene, as opposed to iodobenzene, and therefore do not pose a carcinogenic risk. In addition, the present salts are unexpectedly more soluble in most organic solvents, as well as in nonpolar monomers, than the corresponding benzene catalysts. The salts are useful as cationic photoinitiators, cationic thermal initiators (often combined with a cocatalyst, e.g. copper), and as starting materials in the synthesis of urethane-containing iodonium salts.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of silicone-polyether copolymers of the formula I as surface-active substances in the production of polyurethane foams.

Abstract: Diaryliodonium salts are disclosed, as well as a method for preparing them, in which one of the aryl groups bonded to the positively-charged iodine ion contains a methyl substituent, and the other one contains a hydroxyl-substituted alkoxy group. The salts are synthesized from (o, m, or p)- iodotoluene, as opposed to iodobenzene, and therefore do not pose a carcinogenic risk. In addition, the present salts are unexpectedly more soluble in most organic solvents, as well as in nonpolar monomers, than the corresponding benzene catalysts. The salts are useful as cationic photoinitiators, cationic thermal initiators (often combined with a cocatalyst, e.g. copper), and as starting materials in the synthesis of urethane-containing iodonium salts.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel organosiloxanyl derivatives of the general formula: to a process for preparing these derivatives, to the use thereof for preparing organomodified siloxanes and to the use thereof as paint additives.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of silicone-polyether copolymers of the formula I 1

Abstract: Oraganopolysiloxanes of the general formula ##STR1## where R.sup.1 =identical or different aliphatic or aromatic hydrocarbon radicals,R.sup.2 =CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 O(CR.sup.4 R.sup.5).sub.x OC(O)CR.sup.6 .dbd.CHR.sup.7, whereR.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.6 and R.sup.7can be identical or different radicals and are each a H or alkyl radical, branched or unbranched, having up to a total of 6 C atoms and x has a value from 3 to 11, where --(CR.sup.4 R.sup.5)-- can also be a cyclic aliphatic or aromatic radical,R.sup.3 =R.sup.2 or R.sup.1,a=0 to 50 andb=0 to 500,but at least one radical R.sup.2 is attached terminally and/or laterally.

Abstract: Radiation-curing printing inks which comprise organopolysiloxanes of the general formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 =an alkyl radical having 1 to 8 carbon atoms,R.sup.2 =a group of the formula--CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 --C(O)O--R--(OC(O)--CH.dbd.CH.sub.2).sub.x-1and/or--CH.dbd.CH--C(O)O--R--(OC(O)--CH.dbd.CH.sub.2).sub.x-1in which x is an integer and is at least 2, and R is a hydrocarbon radical which optionally has alkoxy groups,R.sup.3 =R.sup.1 or R.sup.2,n=30 to 150,m=0 to 3, preferably 0,in quantities of from 0.01 to 3% by weight, based on the ink formulation.

Abstract: Aqueous and radiation-curable printing varnishes and printing inks, are disclosed which contain special polyoxyalkylene polysiloxane copolymers. These printing varnishes and printing inks have improved scratch resistance, a higher gliding ability and an extremely low tendency to foam, so that the production of printing inks proceeds without problems and, at the same time, an optically attractive typography can be obtained.

Abstract: Organopolysiloxane polyethers with increased resistance to hydrolysis are prepared. Furthermore, a method of rendering an aqueous system hydrolysis-resistant and exhibiting increased wetting property utilizing such polysiloxane polyethers as wetting agents in aqueous systems is described. Aqueous coating systems containing such polyethers exhibit increased wetting property and are resistant to alkaline and acidic hydrolysis.