Abstract: The current invention relates to water-swellable polymers at least partially comprised of sulfonic acid group containing monomers as additives for fire extinguishing water, which exhibits an elevated NaCl content, used in fire prevention and to combat fire.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of aminoalkyl (meth)acrylates by transesterification from C1–C4-alkyl (meth)acrylates and aminoalcohols is described, in which process the transesterification is carried out in the presence of at least one distannoxane of the general formula (1) wherein R=linear, cyclic or branched alkyl radical having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms, phenyl radical, and the radicals R may be identical or different from one another, Y=halogen, preferably Cl, Br; pseudo-halogen, preferably SCN; OH, OAc or OR, the radicals Y being identical or different from one another, as catalyst, and the use of the aminoalkyl (meth)acrylates prepared according to the process in the preparation of cationic monomers.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for producing an aqueous phase- or water-absorbing polymer fiber from a composition comprising a polymer (A1) and water in an amount of at least 10 wt. %, based upon total weight of the polymer (A1), whereby at least two different regions of the polymer (A1) are moved away from each other by free pulling apart as a result of the effect of an external force and a device for producing these fibers, an absorbent polymer fiber as well as the use of these absorbent polymer fibers and of the device.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of aminoalkyl (meth)acrylates by transesterification from C1-C4-alkyl (meth)acrylates and aminoalcohols is described, in which process the transesterification is carried out in the presence of at least one distannoxane of the general formula (1) wherein R=linear, cyclic or branched alkyl radical having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms, phenyl radical, and the radicals R may be identical or different from one another, Y=halogen, preferably Cl, Br; pseudo-halogen, preferably SCN; OH, OAc or OR, the radicals Y being identical or different from one another, as catalyst, and the use of the aminoalkyl(meth)acrylates prepared according to the process in the preparation of cationic monomers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to processes for producing a basic polymer, wherein an amide polymer obtainable by chain polymerization and with at least one of the following properties: (a) a glass transition temperature in the range of from about 30 to about 250° C., (b) a molar mass of at least about 1,000 g/mol, (c) a viscosity as about 20% by weight aqueous solution of at least about 500 mPa×s, (d) uncrosslinked is hydrogenated.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of aminoalkyl (meth)acrylates by transesterification from C1-C4-alkyl (meth)acrylates and aminoalcohols is described, in which process the trans-esterification is carried out in the presence of at least one distannoxane of the general formula (1) wherein R=linear, cyclic or branched alkyl radical having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms, phenyl radical, and the radicals. R may be identical or different from one another, Y=halogen, preferably Cl, Br; pseudo-halogen, preferably SCN; OH, OAc or OR, the radicals Y being identical or different from one another, as catalyst, and the use of the aminoalkyl (meth)acrylates prepared according to the process in the preparation of cationic monomers.

Abstract: The current invention relates to water-swellable polymers at least partially comprised of sulfonic acid group containing monomers as additives for fire extinguishing water, which exhibits an elevated NaCl *[sic] content, used in fire prevention and to combat fire.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of aminoalkyl (meth)acrylates by transesterification from C1-C4-alkyl (meth)acrylates and aminoalcohols is described, in which process the transesterification is carried out in the presence of at least one distannoxane of the general formula (1) 1

Abstract: The present invention relates to powdery absorbents for water and aqueous liquids, which are based on water-swellable, but not water-soluble, polymers, are cross-linked, and are built up of partially neutralized, monoethylenically unsaturated, acid groups-containing monomers, optional further monomers copolymerizable with these, and optional polymers suitable as a graft basis. These polymers are produced by using a cross-linker combination consisting ofCH.sub.2 .dbd.CR.sup.5 --CO--(OCHR.sup.3 --CHR.sup.3).sub.z O--CH.sub.2 --CR.sup.5 .dbd.CH.sub.2 I.R.sup.1 --[O(CHR.sup.3 --CHR.sup.3 O).sub.u --CO--R.sup.2 ].sub.x II.withR.sup.1 : multivalent C.sub.2-10 -alkyl,R.sup.2 : linear or branched C.sub.2-10 -alkenyl,R.sup.3 : H, CH.sub.3, C.sub.2 H.sub.5,R.sup.5 : H, CH.sub.3,x: 2-6,u: 0-15,z: 3-20and a secondary cross-linker. Superficial secondary cross-linkage achieves a property combination of high retention, high absorption under pressure, low soluble contents, and a rapid liquid absorption.

Abstract: The invention relates to a printable swelling paste which contains1. polymers having carboxyl and amide group moieties, and2. an aldehyde or an aldehyde-liberating compoundas components of the mixture. Optionally, the mixture may contain further additives, such as thickeners. The polymer component having carboxyl and amide groups is produced by free-radical copolymerization of monomers containing amide groups and monomers containing carboxyl groups, and other comonomers may be polymerized therein as well. The invention also relates to the use of said swelling paste in the production of absorbent fibers, fabrics and sheet materials such as films by applying the swelling paste onto the support material and subsequent thermal treatment.

Abstract: The present invention relates to cross-linked polymers absorbing aqueous liquids, which are built up of partially neutralized, mono-ethylenically unsaturated, acid groups-containing monomers, optionally further monomers copolymerizable with these, as well as optional polymers suitable as a graft basis, and that can be produced by using cross-linking agents of polyunsaturated amino alcohols. The used cross-linking agents are reaction products of (meth)allylamines with monoglycidyl compounds, di-, tri- or tetraglycidyl compounds, and optional alkylene oxide; reaction products of (meth)allylamines or saturated primary amines with (meth)acrylglycide esters and/or (meth)allyl glycidyl ethers and optional alkylene oxide; as well as reaction products of di- and polyamides with (meth)allyl glycide esters and/or (meth)acrylglycide esters and optional alkylene oxide.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a printable formulation of a superabsorbent polymer and to the application forms of the product, for example, for cable insulation and for the production of nonwovens. The formulation is preferably supplied in the form of a two-component package consisting of precrosslinked superabsorber and reactive cross-linking agent and mixed in-situ to form the product. The obtained printing paste is printed on a substrate, for example, a nonwoven. For cable insulation purposes, the product is subsequently incorporated into the cable in a conventional manner.

Abstract: The invention relates to a printable one-component swelling paste made of an aqueous mixture of a water-soluble polymer containing carboxyl groups, and at least one multifunctional alcohol as crosslinker and optionally further additives such as thickeners, the carboxyl groups of the polymer being neutralized to 40-65 mole-%. The invention also relates to the use of the swelling paste for producing water-swellable yarns, fabrics, nonwovens, or films. After coating the swelling paste on a support, a thermal subsequent treatment is effected for the purpose of drying and crosslinking the swelling paste.

Abstract: The present invention relates to alkoxy-groups-containing copolymers of a) 1 to 99%-wt. water soluble ethylenically unsaturated, acid-groups-containing monomers, b) 1 to 50%-wt. monomers having a polyalkoxy sequence and c) 0 to 60%-wt. water soluble monomers which are copolymerizable with a) and b); and to the use of said copolymers for retanning leathers previously tanned by a mineral or combined method. The leathers treated with the retanning agents according to the invention in particular stand out for an improved fullness and good grain tightness.The acid groups of monomers a) preferably are carboxyl groups.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for producing water-absorbing sheet-like materials which consist of a water-absorbent polymer and a prefabricated nonwoven fabric, wherein the prefabricated nonwoven fabric is impregnated with a solution comprising partially neutralized acrylic acid and at least one cross-linking agent and is squeezed to a certain coating amount, and the monomer solution thus applied is characterized in that the polymerization is carried out in the presence of radical initiators which cannot be activated thermally and at least one thermally activatable radical former used in addition. The additional use of a thermally activatable radical former in the polymerization results in products having a low residual monomer content, an improved water absorption under load, and a higher retention, with a production method being employed which is technically simple and economically efficient at the same time.

Abstract: Alkoxylates of active hydrogen compounds having a peaked molecular weight distribution are prepared by reacting the active hydrogen compound with an alkylene oxide of from 2 to 4 carbon atoms using iron oxides as alkoxylation catalysts.

Abstract: Substituted glucosides I(Glu.sub.m --R.sup.1)R.sub.n.sup.2 Iwhere Glu is a glucose unit, R.sup.1 is C.sub.8 -C.sub.18 -alkyl held by an acetal bond, R.sup.2 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl or arylmethyl held by an ether bond, m is a mean value from 1 to 10 and n is a mean value from 0.1 to 2 m.

Abstract: A process for preparing an etherified polyoxyalkylene derivative of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.4 are identical or different and are each independently C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 alkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.5 alkenyl, C.sub.6 -C.sub.20 aryl, C.sub.6 -C.sub.20 alkyl aryl, C.sub.6 -C.sub.20 cycloalkyl, and mixtures thereof, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are identical or different and independent of each other are H, CH.sub.3, CH.sub.3 CH.sub.2, and mixtures thereof, m, m' and n are identical or different and are each greater than or equal to zero, with the proviso that m+m'+n is from 3 to 300; by reacting a polyoxyalkylene compound of the formula.

Abstract: Long-chain alkylglucosides are purified by extraction with water from reaction mixtures obtainable by reacting monosaccharides and alcohols of 8 or more carbon atoms or by transacetalating short-chain alkylglucosides with alcohols of 8 or more carbon atoms, adjusted to a pH above 6 in either case.

Abstract: Etherified polyoxyalkylene derivatives of the formula ##STR1## where R.sup.1 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 -alkyl or C.sub.3 -C.sub.5 -alkenyl, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 independently of one another are each hydrogen, methyl or ethyl, R.sup.4 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl and m and n are identical or different and are each greater than or equal to 0, with the proviso that the sum of m and n is from 3 to 300, are prepared by reacting the corresponding hydroxyl-containing polyoxyalkylene derivative with a dialkyl sulfate in the presence of an alkali metal hydroxide by a process in which the reaction is carried out at from 20.degree. to 60.degree. C. in the presence of an aqueous solution of an alkali metal hydroxide, the concentration of alkali metal hydroxide during the entire duration of the reaction being not less than 35% by weight, based on the aqueous phase, and not less than 1 mole of dialkyl sulfate and not less than one mole of alkali metal hydroxide are used per mole equivalent of organic hydroxyl groups.