Abstract: The present invention relates to an antimicrobial composition comprising wollastonite as the antimicrobial agent booster and uses thereof. The present invention also relates to a paint or a coating composition comprising the antimicrobial composition and an article treated with the antimicrobial composition according to the invention.

Abstract: A carabiner has a hock body with a foot section, a back section connected to the foot section, a top section connected to the back section and bent like a hook in the direction of the foot section, a lug arranged at the foot section, and a snap tongue pivotally linked to the foot section and having the form of a wire which is bent to a U-shackle and is made of spring steel. The U-limbs of the U-shackle have different lengths and the ends of the U-limbs are bent inwardly and are inserted into bearing openings which are arranged in the region of the foot section such that the snap tongue, in the closed position of the carabiner, contacts spring loaded the inner surface of the top section which is bent in the direction of the foot section. A retaining element prevents the accidental displacement of the snap tongue out of its contact position against the inner surface of the end portion of the top section bent into the direction of the foot section.

Abstract: A carabiner has a hock body with a foot section, a back section connected to the foot section, a top section connected to the back section and bent like a hook in the direction of the foot section, a lug arranged at the foot section, and a snap tongue pivotally linked to the foot section and having the form of a wire which is bent to a U-shackle and is made of spring steel. The U-limbs of the U-shackle have different lengths and the ends of the U-limbs are bent inwardly and are inserted into bearing openings which are arranged in the region of the foot section such that the snap tongue, in the closed position of the carabiner, contacts spring loaded the inner surface of the top section which is bent in the direction of the foot section. A retaining element prevents the accidental displacement of the snap tongue out of its contact position against the inner surface of the end portion of the top section bent into the direction of the foot section.

Abstract: A carabiner has a hock body with a foot section, a back section connected to the foot section, a top section connected to the back section and bent like a hook in the direction of the foot section, a lug arranged at the foot section, and a snap tongue pivotally linked to the foot section and having the form of a wire which is bent to a U-shackle and is made of spring steel. The U-limbs of the U-shackle have different lengths and the ends of the U-limbs are bent inwardly and are inserted into bearing openings which are arranged in the region of the foot section such that the snap tongue, in the closed position of the carabiner, contacts spring loaded the inner surface of the top section which is bent in the direction of the foot section. A retaining element prevents the accidental displacement of the snap tongue out of its contact position against the inner surface of the end portion of the top section bent into the direction of the foot section.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing radiation-curing binders containing allophanate groups by reacting at temperatures of ?130° C. A) one or more compounds containing uretdione groups with B) one or more OH-functional compounds which contain groups which react, with polymerization, with ethylenically unsaturated compounds on exposure to actinic radiation, (radiation-curing groups), C) optionally NCO-reactive compounds other than B), in the presence of D) a catalyst containing at least one tetrasubstituted ammonium or phosphonium salt of an aliphatic or cycloaliphatic carboxylic acid, to form allophanate groups by opening the uretdione ring. The present invention also relates to the binders obtained by the process of the invention.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for preparing binders which contain 1) allophanate groups, 2) groups that react with ethylenically unsaturated compounds with polymerization on exposure to actinic radiation (radiation-curing groups) and 3) optionally NCO-reactive groups, by reacting at temperatures ?130° C. A) one or more NCO-functional compounds containing uretdione groups with B) one or more compounds that contain isocyanate-reactive groups and groups that react with ethylenically unsaturated compounds with polymerization on exposure to actinic radiation (radiation-curing groups), and then C) with one or more saturated, hydroxyl-containing compounds other than B), at least one of these compounds having an OH functionality of ?2, in the presence of D) a catalyst containing one or more zinc compounds, the reaction with compounds C) taking place at least proportionally with the formation of allophanate groups. The present invention also relates to the binders obtained by the process of the invention.

Abstract: A vehicle article carrier system for clamping a roof rail to a roof of a vehicle. The system enables a variation in the spacing between an outer layer of the roof and an underlying roof structure to be taken up when clamping a roof rail to the vehicle roof without causing deformation of the outer layer of the vehicle roof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing radiation-curing binders containing allophanate groups by reacting, at temperatures of ?130° C., A) one or more compounds containing uretdione groups with B) one or more OH-functional compounds which contain groups which react, with polymerization, with ethylenically unsaturated compounds on exposure to actinic radiation (radiation-curing groups), C) optionally NCO-reactive compounds other than B), in the presence of D) a catalyst containing at least one zinc compound, to form allophanate groups by opening the uretdione ring. The present invention also relates to the binders obtained by the process of the invention and to coating compositions containing these binders.

Abstract: A vehicle article carrier system for clamping a roof rail to a roof of a vehicle. The system enables a variation in the spacing between an outer layer of the roof and an underlying roof structure to be taken up when clamping a roof rail to the vehicle roof without causing deformation of the outer layer of the vehicle roof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polyacrylate-modified polyisocyanates which are i) prepared from aromatic, araliphatic, cycloaliphatic and/or aliphatic polyisocyanates having an NCO content of 5% to 25% by weight, an NCO functionality ?2 and a viscosity measured as solvent free resin of 150 to 200,000 mPa·s at 23° C., and ii) contain at least one structural unit of the formula (I) R is hydrogen or a methyl group, R1 is an optionally heteroatom-containing hydrocarbon radical and R2 is a hydrocarbon radical having at least one isocyanate group and optionally urethane, allophanate, biuret, uretdione, isocyanurate and/or iminooxadiazinedione groups and n is a number ?1; and to processes for preparing these polyisocyanates and to binder compositions containing these polyisocyanates, which may be hydrophilically modified and a compound having NCO-reactive groups.

Abstract: A process for preparing binders containing allophanate groups which contain, at the oxygen atom of the allophanate group that is bonded via two single bonds, organic radicals with activated groups capable of participating in a polymerization reaction with ethylenically unsaturated compounds on exposure to actinic radiation; the process includes reacting A) one or more compounds containing uretdione groups with B) one or more OH-functional compounds which contain groups capable of participating in a polymerization reaction with ethylenically unsaturated compounds on exposure to actinic radiation, and C) optionally further NCO-reactive compounds, and D) in the presence of one or more compounds containing phenoxide groups, as catalysts. The binders can be used in preparing coatings, coating materials, coating compositions, adhesives, printing inks, casting resins, dental compounds, sizes, photoresists, stereolithography systems, resins for composite materials and sealants.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing radiation-curing binders containing allophanate groups by reacting at temperatures of ?130° C. A) one or more compounds containing uretdione groups with B) one or more OH-functional compounds which contain groups which react, with polymerization, with ethylenically unsaturated compounds on exposure to actinic radiation (radiation-curing groups), C) optionally NCO-reactive compounds other than B), in the presence of D) a catalyst containing at least one zinc compound, to form allophanate groups by opening the uretdione ring. The present invention also relates to the binders obtained by the process of the invention and to coating compositions containing these binders.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing radiation-curing binders containing allophanate groups by reacting at temperatures of ?130° C. A) one or more compounds containing uretdione groups with B) one or more OH-functional compounds which contain groups which react, with polymerization, with ethylenically unsaturated compounds on exposure to actinic radiation (radiation-curing groups), C) optionally NCO-reactive compounds other than B), in the presence of D) a catalyst containing at least one zinc compound, to form allophanate groups by opening the uretdione ring.

Abstract: In an apparatus in spinning preparation for separating foreign objects at a roll for opening or doffing fiber material, at least one device for separating the foreign objects is associated with a face of the roll. That device comprises an arrangement for producing a current of blast air flowing onto the face for detaching the foreign objects and carrying them away. The arrangement comprises a plurality of blast nozzles arranged across the width of the roll. To permit separation and allow rapid changes of the action of the blast air current, a bar for mounting the blast nozzles is present and the outlet of the blast nozzles is locally displaceable in relation to the face of the roll.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polyacrylate-modified polyisocyanates which are i) prepared from aromatic, araliphatic, cycloaliphatic and/or aliphatic polyisocyanates having an NCO content of 5% to 25% by weight, an NCO functionality ?2, a viscosity measured as solvent free resin of 150 to 200,000 mPa·s at 23° C., and ii) contain at least one structural unit of the formula (I) wherein R is hydrogen or a methyl group, R1 is an optionally heteroatom-containing hydrocarbon radical and R2 is a hydrocarbon radical having at least one isocyanate group and optionally urethane, allophanate, biuret, uretdione, isocyanurate and/or iminooxadiazinedione groups and n is a number ?1. The present invention also relates to a process for preparing these polyisocyanates and to binder compositions containing these polyisocyanates, which may be hydrophilically modified, and a compound having NCO-reactive groups.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for preparing binders which contain 1) allophanate groups, 2) groups that react with ethylenically unsaturated compounds with polymerization on exposure to actinic radiation (radiation-curing groups) and 3) optionally NCO-reactive groups, by reacting at temperatures ?130° C. A) one or more NCO-functional compounds containing uretdione groups with B) one or more compounds that contain isocyanate-reactive groups and groups that react with ethylenically unsaturated compounds with polymerization on exposure to actinic radiation (radiation-curing groups), and then C) with one or more saturated, hydroxyl-containing compounds other than B), at least one of these compounds having an OH functionality of ?2, in the presence of D) a catalyst containing one or more ammonium salts or phosphonium salts of aliphatic or cycloaliphatic carboxylic acids, the reaction with compounds C) taking place at least proportionally with the formation of allophanate groups.

Abstract: A process for preparing polymers containing polyortho ester groups and optionally NCO groups by reacting A) and B) where A) is a polyortho ester containing at least one isocyanate-reactive group prepared by reacting at least one or more acyclic ortho esters with low molecular weight polyols having a functionality of 4-8 and a number-average molecular weight of 80-500 g/mol and B) is least one polyisocyanate. The polymers obtained from the process can be used to produce coatings, adhesive bonds and/or seals. The coating compositions can include one or more of the above-described polymers, optionally polyisocyanates, catalysts, and optionally auxiliaries and additives and can be used to coat substrates.

Abstract: In an apparatus in spinning preparation for feeding a plurality of charging shafts 2 to 6, especially a mixer 1, with fiber material that is transported for example pneumatically in a supply channel 8 and deflected into the charging shafts by means of deflecting devices, each charging shaft is closable at its upper end by means of a rotary gate 11 which, in its open position, closes off the cross-section of the supply channel. In order to increase the efficiency by means that are simple in terms of construction and, above all, to improve the transmission of the drive movement to the movement of the rotary gate 11, the rotary gate co-operates with a drive element 20; 21; 22; 23; 26 which imparts a rotary movement to the rotating axle of the rotary gate.