Abstract: The present invention is directed to a process for producing a polyurethane having carboxyl groups, said method comprising the steps of providing a polyol composition (PC) essentially consisting of at least one compound (a) bearing at least one carboxyl group or a derivative thereof and at least one functional group comprising active hydrogen reactive towards isocyanate groups; at least one polyol compound (b) having on average 1.5 to 3.5 hydroxyl groups per molecule; optionally one or more further active hydrogen compounds (c) which are different from the compounds (a) and (b); optionally one or more further additives not containing active hydrogens; and then bringing the polyol composition (PC) provided in step (i) into contact with at least one isocyanate composition (IC) comprising at least one isocyanate (I1) having on average at least 1.5 isocyanate groups wherein the NCO group content of the obtained product is in the range of from 0.1% and 35% by weight.

Abstract: A composition comprising a pesticide and alkoxylated ester is provided, as well as seed including the composition. Use of alkoxylated esters as adjuvants in pesticide-comprising spray mixtures are also described. Methods for controlling phytopathogenic fungi and/or undesirable plant growth and/or undesirable insect or mite infestation and/or for regulating the growth of plants are further provided, wherein the composition is allowed to act on the respective pests, the habitat thereof or the plants to be protected from the respective pest, on the soil and/or on undesirable plants and/or the crop plants and/or the habitat thereof.

Abstract: A composition comprising a pesticide and alkoxylated ester is provided, as well as seed including the composition. Use of alkoxylated esters as adjuvants in pesticide-comprising spray mixtures are also described. Methods for controlling phytopathogenic fungi and/or undesirable plant growth and/or undesirable insect or mite infestation and/or for regulating the growth of plants are further provided, wherein the composition is allowed to act on the respective pests, the habitat thereof or the plants to be protected from the respective pest, on the soil and/or on undesirable plants and/or the crop plants and/or the habitat thereof.

Abstract: A fuel composition free from alkoxylated compounds, including at least 90% by weight of a hydrocarbon-based fuel, 0.5% to 9% by weight dry ethanol, and 0.1% to 5% by weight of an additive formed from the reaction of di- or trialkanolamines with vegetable oils or with alkyl esters of the fatty acid mixtures from vegetable oils is provided. A process including adding an additive formed from the reaction of di- or trialkanolamines with vegetable oils or with alkyl esters of the fatty acid mixtures from vegetable oils in quantities of at most 0.1% to 5.0% by weight to dry ethanol to form a mixture, and adding the mixture to diesel oil is also provided. A solubilizer for ethanol-containing diesel fuel including a reaction product from the reaction of di- or trialkanolamines with vegetable oils or with alkyl esters of the fatty acid mixtures from vegetable oils is also provided.

Abstract: Compositions comprising: (i) a fuel component selected from the group consisting of diesel, gasoline, kerosene, other hydrocarbons which are liquid at room temperature and mixtures thereof; and (ii) and an additive of the general formula (I) are described: R—COO—(CnH2n—O)k—H??(I) wherein R represents a mono- or poly-unsaturated alkylene group having from 10 to 17 carbon atoms, n is 2 or 3, and k represents a number of from 0.5 to 3; wherein the fuel component is present in an amount of more than 50% by weight, wherein the additive is present in an amount of from 0.001 to 0.1% by weight; and wherein the composition has a sulfur content of 0.2% by weight or less, all weight percents based on the composition.

Abstract: A ferrule for a light guide comprises a continuous metal sleeve which has a first tubular section and, at an axial spacing therefrom, a coaxial second tubular section which are connected to one another via an intermediate section, and a first plastic molded part formed around the free end of the first tubular section and a second plastic molded part which is provided at an axial spacing therefrom and which is formed around the ends of the two tubular sections adjacent to the intermediate section and around the intermediate section.

Abstract: A ferrule for a light guide comprises a continuous metal sleeve which has a first tubular section and, at an axial spacing therefrom, a coaxial second tubular section which are connected to one another via an intermediate section, and a first plastic molded part formed around the free end of the first tubular section and a second plastic molded part which is provided at an axial spacing therefrom and which is formed around the ends of the two tubular sections adjacent to the intermediate section and around the intermediate section.

Abstract: The invention relates to fuel compositions containing over 50% percent by weight diesel, gasoline, kerosene, or other hydrocarbons which are liquid at room temperature. The invention is characterized in that the compositions contain 0.001 to 0.1 percent by weight of an additive of formula (I), wherein R represents a monounsaturated or polyunsaturated alkylene radical with 17 C atoms, n is 2 or 3 and k represents a number between 0.5 and 3, with the proviso that the sulfur content in the fuel composition docs not exceed a maximum of 0.2 percent by weight.

Abstract: A fuel oil composition is comprised of diesel oil and a lubricity additive of the formula (I):

Abstract: Aqueous diesel oils are disclosed which may be stored over several days without separating out as a result of the added emulsifier mixture.

Abstract: Processes for preparing alkylene glycol esters of dimer fatty acids according to the general formula (I): H—(OR)n—O(O)C—R1—C(O)O—(RO)n—H  (I) wherein R1 represents a hydrocarbon radical of a dimer fatty acid having from about 24 to about 44 carbon atoms, and each R independently represents an alkyl radical having from about 2 to about 3 carbon atoms, and each n independently represents a number of from about 0.25 to about 3.0, are described. The processes include: (a) providing dimer fatty acids; (b) providing an alkylene oxide; and (c) reacting the dimer fatty acids and the alkylene oxide, in the presence of a catalytically-effective amount of at least one alkanolamine.

Abstract: In a method and a device for hot-sealing material to be stitched, in particular paper, cardboard or the like, a hot-sealable thread clamp is introduced into the material to be stitched. The device for hot-sealing these stitching threads has a sealing element which is provided with a contact surface which touches the material to be stitched during the sealing operation. During the sealing operation, the contact surface moves essentially at the same speed as the material to be stitched.

Abstract: A water-soluble, foam-inhibiting universal lubricant composition based on an aqueous self-emulsifying synthetic oil solution and an anti-foaming agent. The oil is an ethoxylated dimeric fatty acid, and the anti-foaming agent is made up of a Guerbet alcohol and a metal soap.

Abstract: An electrical connector for coupling a stationary connection to a connection which rotates therearound includes a housing and flat conductor cable. The housing includes a housing bottom and a housing cover. The flat conductor cable is wound into a spiral and is supported in the housing. The flat conductor cable further includes bent ends which extend from the spiral at 90.degree.. An outer protective sheathing covers the bent ends of the cable as well as a portion of the spiral.