Abstract: A process for preparing graft copolymers of polyvinyl esters by polymerization of a) at least one vinyl ester of aliphatic C1-C24-carboxylic acids in the presence of b) polyethers which are solid at room temperature and have the general formula I, c) and, where appropriate, at least one other monomer using a free-radical organic initiator system, wherein liquid polyalkylene glycol is used as solvent for the free-radical initiator system (feed).

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of at least one copolymer obtainable by (i) free-radically initiated copolymerization of a monomer mixture comprising (a) 1 to 99.99% by weight of at least one monomer chosen from N-vinylimidazoles and diallylamines optionally in partially or completely quaternized form; (b) 0 to 98.99% by weight of at least one neutral or basic water-soluble monomer which is different form (a); (c) 0 to 50% by weight of at least one unsaturated acid or unsaturated anhydride, (d) 0 to 50% by weight of at least one free-radically copolymerizable monomer which is different from (a), (b) or (c); and (e) 0.01 to 10% by weight of at least one monomer which acts as crosslinker and has at least two ethylenically unsaturated, nonconjugated double bonds; and (ii) subsequent partial or complete quaternization or protonation of the polymer in the case where the monomer (a) is unquaternized or only partially quaternized, as additive for skin cosmetic and dermatological preparations.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of polyacrylic acids which contain organic terminal groups containing sulphur, comprising at least two carbon atoms, having an average molecular weight Mw of 5 000-30 000 g/mol and which are at least partially neutralized by a base which is selected from the group of alkali hydroxides and ammonia as auxiliary agents for wet grinding of calcium carbonate. The invention also relates to fine particle aqueous suspensions of calcium carbonate which are produced by wet grinding of calcium carbonate in the presence of said polyacrylic acids.

Abstract: A process for pretreating cellulosic textile, which comprises the steps of: (a) treating cellulosic textile with a solution of polymer or copolymer obtainable by (a1) polymerization or copolymerization of N-vinylamide of the general formula I where R is selected from hydrogen and C1-C10-alkyl, and (a2) partial hydrolysis if appropriate, (b) optionally drying the treated textile, and (c) optionally saponifying all or some of the amide groups, wherein at least one of the steps (a2) and (c) is carried out.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of polyacrylic acids which contain organic terminal groups containing sulphur, comprising at least two carbon atoms, having an average molecular weight Mw of 5 000-30 000 g/mol and which are at least partially neutralized by a base which is selected from the group of alkali hydroxides and ammonia as auxiliary agents for wet grinding of calcium carbonate. The invention also relates to fine particle aqueous suspensions of calcium carbonate which are produced by wet grinding of calcium carbonate in the presence of said polyacrylic acids.

Abstract: A solid, water-free and alkanol-free composite material comprises organic and/or inorganic water-insoluble particles or pigments in a mixture with at least one compound of the general formula (I) CnH2n+1O(A)x(B)yR??(I) where R is H, C1-6 alkyl or benzyl A is ethyleneoxy B is C3-10 alkyleneoxy or mixtures thereof, ?it being possible for groups A and B to be randomly distributed, alternating or in the form of two or more blocks in any order, n is an integer in the range from 4 to 8 x is a number in the range from 1 to 25 y is a number in the range from 0 to 10 and x+y is at least 1.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of a cationic crosslinked polymer which is preparable by free-radical polymerization in the presence of salts and of protective colloids in cosmetics.

Abstract: A process for the production of water-soluble or water-swellable cationic polymers by (i) free-radically initiated copolymerization of monomer mixtures in water comprising (a) from 1 to 99% by weight of a cationic monomer or quaternizable monomer, (b) from 1 to 99% by weight of a water-soluble monomer, (c) from 0 to 10% by weight of a bi- or polyfunctional, free-radically copolymerizable monomer, adjusting the amounts (a) to (c) in such a way that the resulting polymer has an overall positive charge, in the presence of 1 to 100% of the amount of a salt which is necessary to saturate the reaction medium with said salt and in the presence of 0.1 to 20% by weight referred to the weight of the dispersion, of an amphoteric dispersant having an overall negative charge, and (ii) subsequent quaternization of the polymer if the monomer (a) employed is a non-quaternized monomer is disclosed.

Abstract: The use of polymers obtainable by free-radical polymerization of a) at least one vinyl ester of C1–C24-carboxylic acids in the presence of b) polyether-containing compounds and c) optionally one or more other copolymerizable monomers and subsequent at least partial hydrolysis of the ester functions of the original monomers a), in hair cosmetic formulations.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of specific amphiphilic copolymers as synergistic adjuvant for agrotechnical applications. Suitable agrotechnical compositions are also described. Thus, the addition of such copolymers makes possible an accelerated uptake of active ingredients by the plant. The copolymers or salts thereof to be used comprise monomer units (i) based on at least one olefin and/or at least one vinyl ether, (ii) based on at least one ethylenically unsaturated dicarboxylic acid and/or at least one ethylenically unsaturated dicarboxylic acid derivative, and, optionally (iii) based on at least one further copolymerizable comonomer.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of graft copolymers obtained by radical graft copolymerisation of a) at least one open-chained N-vinylamide compound of general formula (I) wherein R1, R2, R3 represents H or C1-C6-alkyl and b) optionally, one or several other copolymerizeable monomers on a polymer graft base c) for cosmetic applications, with the proviso that if the polymer graft base is a compound containing polyether, the copolymerizeable polymer b) does not represent vinylester

Abstract: Water-soluble or water-dispersible, film-forming graft copolymers obtainable by free-radical polymerization of

Abstract: The present invention relates to hard capsules comprising (A) polymers obtainable by free-radical polymerization of a) at least one vinyl ester in the presence of b) polyether-containing compounds and c) where appropriate one or more other copolymerizable monomers c) and subsequent at least partial hydrolysis of the ester functions in the original monomers a), with the proviso that in the absence of another copolymerizable monomer c) the polyether-containing compound b) must have a number average molecular weight ≦10,000, (B) where appropriate structure-improving auxiliaries and (C) other conventional shell constituents, the production and use thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to soft capsules comprising (a) polymers prepared by polymerization of vinyl esters in the presence of polyethers (b) where appropriate structure-improving auxiliaries and (c) where appropriate other conventional constituents, the use and production thereof.

Abstract: Use of water-soluble of water-dispersible, film-forming graft polymers obtainable by free-radical polymerization of

Abstract: The use of polymers obtainable by free-radical polymerization of

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of graft copolymers obtained by radical graft copolymerisation of a) at least one open-chained N-vinylamide compound of general formula (I) wherein R1, R2, R3 represents H or C1-C6-alkyl and b) optionally, one or several other copolymerizeable monomers on a polymergraft base c) for cosmetic applications, with the proviso that if the polymer graft base is compound containing polyether, the copolymerizeable polymer b) does not represent vinylester.

Abstract: The use of polymers obtainable by free-radical polymerization of

Abstract: The use of polymers which are obtainable by polymerization of a) at least one vinyl ester of aliphatic C1-C24-carboxylic acids in the presence of b) polyethers of the general formula I,  in which the variables have, independently of one another, the meanings mentioned in the description, as coating agent, binder and/or film-forming excipient in pharmaceutical presentations.

Abstract: A process is provided for preparing W/O emulsions having crosslinked water-swollen polymers dispersed therein, by aftertreatment with a redox initiator system to reduce the residual monomer content.