Abstract: A sliding element which has a main body and a layer system which is applied thereto. The layer system has at least a first layer of the thickness s1, which is applied to the main body, and hard material particles having a mean extent d, which are introduced into the first layer and are therefore at least fixed on the main body. The thickness s1 of the first layer is such that it amounts to at least 60% and at most 90% of the mean extent d of the hard material particles, and the hard material particles form a surface structuring of the sliding element.

Abstract: A paint system contains an anti-fouling metal oxide and a fumed silica, wherein the fumed silica has a BET surface area of 150 to 400 m2/g, a tamped density of 100 to 300 g/l and a thickening of less than 500 mPas.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a PEG free, stable, low viscosity classic oil-in-water emulsion and the use and preparation thereof. The oil-in-water emulsion comprises, A) a primary emulsifier selected from alkyl polyglucosides and long chained polyglycerol esters, B) a secondary emulsifier selected from short chained polyglycerol esters and short chained sorbitan esters, and optionally a thickener if the amount of secondary emulsifier is below 2.5 wt. %. The emulsion is a classic emulsion and can be sprayable. The emulsion is suitable to prepare spray or foam emulsion products with good application effect.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel polyglycerol esters with a particular oligomer distribution of the polyglycerol present, and to their use in particular in cosmetic formulations as, for example, emulsifier.

Abstract: In order to configure a control unit for a vehicle, a method is provided which involves: transmission of a functional cluster assignment by a data source to the control unit, the functional cluster assignment assigning the control unit to a selection of functional clusters; reception of the functional cluster assignment by the control unit; preparation of the control unit for the use of the functional cluster assignment; activating the validity of the functional cluster assignment in the control unit, and use of the functional cluster assignment in the control unit. The functional cluster assignment is transmitted via a data network, preferably formed using a CAN bus, LIN bus, MOST bus or FlexRay bus system. The downloading of the functional cluster assignment to the control unit makes software releases that are specific to vehicle type and the time spent on their associated program maintenance superfluous.

Abstract: The invention relates to compositions comprising polyglycerol esters and hydroxyalkyl-modified guar.

Abstract: Silicone rubber containing structurally modified hydrophobic pyrogenic silica.

Abstract: Fumed silica having a BET surface area of 200±15 m2/g, a grindometer value of less than 30 ?m and a median value by PCS of 65 to 85 nm is prepared by grinding a fumed silica having a surface area of 200±25 m2/g, and silicone rubber containing this silica.

Abstract: An emulsion contains A) an alkyl ester quat of formula I wherein R1 is an acyl radical of a fatty acid with a chain length of from 6 to 24 carbon atoms, with the proviso that a mass fraction of saturated, linear fatty acids with a chain length of from 12 to 24 carbon atoms, is more than 50% by weight, based on all acyl radicals R1, wherein R2 is an alkyl radical having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, wherein a=1-3 and b=1-3, with the proviso that a+b=4, B) at least one consistency regulator, and C) at least one cosmetic oil.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel polyglycerol esters with a particular oligomer distribution of the polyglycerol present, and to their use in particular in cosmetic formulations as, for example, emulsifier.

Abstract: The invention relates to polyglycerol esters with a particular oligomer distribution of the polyglycerol present, and to their use in in particular cosmetic formulations as, for example, emulsifier.

Abstract: A mullion-transom structure, especially for facades or glass roofs, includes a supporting profile to which at least one infill element is fastened. An insulating strip is arranged on an end face of the infill element. The insulating strip is held on the supporting profile and has at least one hollow chamber. The insulating strip has at least one mobile cover by which the hollow chamber of the insulating strip can be closed.

Abstract: The invention provides processes for the preparation of silicone gels, and the use thereof, especially in cosmetic formulations.

Abstract: The present invention relates to granular functionalized silicas, wherein the Hg pore volume (<4 ?m) is more than 0.80 ml/g, dQ3=10% is more than 400 ?m, dQ3=90% is less than 3000 ?m, the ratio of d50 without ultrasound exposure to d50 after 3 min of ultrasound exposure is <4.00 and the carbon content is 1.0-15.0% by weight. The inventive granular functionalized silicas can be used as a support material, especially as a support for enzymes.

Abstract: Process for producing a composition comprising at least one surface-modified silica, where a) a hydrophilic silica b) is first brought into contact with from 5 to 40 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of hydrophilic silica of an ?,?-hydroxy-terminated oligodimethylsiloxane with an average molar mass of from 166 to 800 g/mol, where the contact takes place at temperatures of from ?10° C. to 50° C., and c) then allowing the resultant reaction mixture to stand for at least 3 days at temperatures of from ?10° C. to 50° C.

Abstract: The invention relates to a sliding element, which consists at least of a main body and a layer system which is applied thereto. The layer system comprises at least a first layer of the thickness s1, which is applied to the main body, and hard material particles having a mean extent d, which are introduced into the first layer and are therefore at least fixed on the main body. According to the invention, the thickness s1 of the first layer is such that it amounts to at least 60% and at most 90% of the mean extent d of the hard material particles, and the hard material particles form a surface structuring of the sliding element.

Abstract: In order to configure a control unit for a vehicle, a method is provided which involves: transmission of a functional cluster assignment by a data source to the control unit, the functional cluster assignment assigning the control unit to a selection of functional clusters; reception of the functional cluster assignment by the control unit; preparation of the control unit for the use of the functional cluster assignment; activating the validity of the functional cluster assignment in the control unit, and use of the functional cluster assignment in the control unit. The functional cluster assignment is transmitted via a data network, preferably formed using a CAN bus, LIN bus, MOST bus or FlexRay bus system. The downloading of the functional cluster assignment to the control unit makes software releases that are specific to vehicle type and the time spent on their associated program maintenance superfluous.

Abstract: Functionalized magnetic core-shell particles which are present predominantly in the form of isolated, essentially spherical individual particles, the core of which consists essentially of one or more magnetic iron oxides, the shell of which consists essentially of impervious, amorphous silicon dioxide, and the functionalization of which consists of amino or epoxy group units on the surface of the particles, and which additionally have a mean particle diameter d50 such that 2<d50<10 ?m, the particles have a content of iron oxide of 83 to 92% by weight, of silicon dioxide of 5 to 15% by weight, and of carbon of 0.5 to 3% by weight, the amino or epoxy group is part of the structural unit —OSi-alkyl-X where X is NH2 or epoxy and alkyl is C2-C8, and the concentration of the amino groups or of the epoxy groups is at least 30 ?mol/g of particles. The particles are used for immobilization of enzymes.

Abstract: A method for fixing on a metal workpiece a connecting element permits the friction-increasing, play-free, reversible connection of workpieces to be joined. The connecting element includes a metal foil which bears on its joining surfaces hard material particles, which are fixed on the metal foil by means of a metallic binder phase. The connecting element is fixed on the metal workpiece securely for purposes of assembly and transportation by welding involving the formation of locally confined weld points. Alternatively a component includes a metal workpiece and a connecting element fixed on it securely for purposes of assembly and transportation by locally confined weld points. The connecting element permits the friction-increasing, play-free, reversible connection of workpieces to be joined and includes a metal foil which bears on its joining surfaces hard material particles, which are fixed on the metal foil by means of a metallic binder phase.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic formulation containing solid particles having a mean particle size of 3 ?m to 20 ?m, characterized in that the particles contain to at least 95% by wt. native cellulose, obtained from plant fibres, the percentages by weight relating to the dry total particle weight.