Abstract: A process can be used for preparing a compound A having n groups of formula In Formula (I), X is C2-C12-alkylene or C2-C12-alkylene substituted with C1-C4-alkoxy, C1-C4-alkylthio, and/or interrupted with O or S; R1, R2, and R3 are independently of one another hydrogen or C1-C4-alkyl; and n is an integer of 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6. The process involves reacting a compound B having n —SH groups with a compound C of formula in the presence of a free radical generator.

Abstract: A cutting tool includes a top blade and a bottom blade. The bottom blade is pivotally coupled to the top blade. The top blade and the bottom blade together perform a cutting action on an object place between them. A first handle is operatively coupled with the top blade. The first handle defines a front portion and a back portion. A second handle is operatively coupled with the bottom blade. The cutting tool is characterized in that in closed position of the cutting tool, at least a part of the second handle at least partially encloses the back portion of the first handle.

Abstract: A bonding process is described in which two substrates are bonded together by applying to the surface of at least one of the substrates a curable, not yet cured 2-component adhesive that comprises, in a first component, a compound A having at least one defined cyclic thiocarbonate unit having a five-membered ring structure and, in a second component, a curing compound B selected from compounds having at least one functional group selected from primary amine groups and secondary amine groups.

Abstract: A process can be used for preparing cyclic carbonates with an exocyclic vinylidene group by reacting a propargylic alcohol with CO2 in the presence of a silver catalyst having at least one bulky ligand a lipophilic carboxylate ligand. After completion of the reaction, the catalyst is separated from the cyclic carbonate by the use of two organic solvents of different polarity and having a miscibility gap. The silver catalyst is enriched in the less polar solvent and the cyclic carbonate in the more polar solvent.

Abstract: A cutting tool (100) includes a top blade (102) and a bottom blade (104). The bottom blade (104) is pivotally coupled to the top blade (102). The top blade (102) and the bottom blade (104) together perform a cutting action on an object place between them. A first handle (108) is operatively coupled with the top blade (102). The first handle (108) defines a front portion (109) and a back portion (111). A second handle (110) is operatively coupled with the bottom blade (104). The cutting tool (100) is characterized in that in closed position of the cutting tool (100), at least a part of the second handle (110) at least partially encloses the back portion (111) of the first handle (108).

Abstract: A telescopic hand tool, in particular a telescopic pruner. The telescopic hand tool comprises an outer tube, at least one intermediate tube slidable within the outer tube and an inner tube slidable within the intermediate tube. At least one tool head is connected or connectable to the front end of the inner tube. A back handle is detachably arranged at the back end of the outer tube. A pulling means is arranged substantially inside the tubes, wherein one end of the pulling means is connected to the back handle, while another end of the pulling means is connected to a fixing point at the front end of the outer tube. A number of deflection pulleys is arranged at the back ends of the tubes and at the front ends of the outer tube and intermediate tube, wherein the deflection pulleys are provided for redirecting the pulling means.

Abstract: A telescopic hand tool, particularly a telescopic pruner. The telescopic hand tool comprises an outer tube, at least one intermediate tube slidable within the outer tube and an inner tube slidable within the intermediate tube. At least one tool head is connected or connectable to the front end of the inner tube. A back handle is detachably arranged at the back end of the outer tube. A pulling means is arranged substantially inside the tubes, wherein one end of the pulling means is connected to the back handle, while another end of the pulling means is connected to a fixing point at the front end of the outer tube. A number of deflection pulleys are arranged at the back ends of the tubes and at the front ends of the outer tube and intermediate tube, wherein the deflection pulleys are provided for redirecting the pulling means.

Abstract: A process can be used for the synthesis of compounds containing at least one non-cyclic carbonate group, wherein a compound A) containing at least one five-membered cyclic monothiocarbonate group is reacted with at least one hydroxy group of a compound B) or of compound A) itself.

Abstract: A process reduces the odor of compounds with al least one five-membered cyclic monothiocarbonate group, referred to as monothiocarbonate compounds. The monothiocarbonate compounds are in are liquid phase and are brought into contact with an oxidant.

Abstract: Provided is a process for the preparation of a compound with at least one five-membered cyclic monothiocarbonate group. A compound C1 with at least one halohydrin group is used as starting material. Compound C1 is reacted with phosgene or an alkyl chloroformate to give an adduct C2. The adduct C2 is reacted with a compound that includes anionic sulfur to obtain the compound with at least one five-membered cyclic monothiocarbonate group.

Abstract: A process for preparing coatings or sealed materials using a coating composition or a sealant that contains a first component and a second component. The first component includes a compound A) with at least one five-membered cyclic monothiocarbonate group. The second component includes a compound B) with at least one amino group. The at least one amino group can be a primary or secondary amino group or blocked primary or secondary amino group. Compounds A) or B) may additionally have at least one polymerizable, ethylenically unsaturated group. The coating composition or sealant may further include a compound C) with at least one polymerizable, ethylenically unsaturated group.

Abstract: A process for the manufacturing of a polymer with urethane groups can be performed. In a first alternative a five-membered cyclic monothiocarbonate, a compound with at least two amino groups selected from primary or secondary amino groups, and a compound with at least two function groups that react with a —SH group are reacted. In a second alternative a five-membered cyclic monothiocarbonate and a compound with at least one primary or secondary amino group, and at least one function group that reacts with an —SH group are reacted.

Abstract: A polymer obtainable by reacting a compound A) comprising at least one five-membered cyclic monothiocarbonate group and at least one polymerizable, ethylenically unsaturated group, a compound B) comprising at least one amino group, selected from primary or secondary amino groups, optionally a compound C) which is different from compound A) and comprises at least one five-membered cyclic monothiocarbonate group, and optionally a compound D) which is different from compound A) and comprises at least one functional group that reacts with a group —SH.

Abstract: A compound of formula IVa includes two or three R1a to R4a groups which represent hydrogen, and the R1a to R4a groups not being hydrogen represent a group CH2—O—R6, CH2—O—C(?O)—R7, or —CH2—NR8R9, with R6 to R9 being a linear or branched alkyl group, alkoxy group, polyalkoxy group, or alkenyl group with at maximum 30 carbon atoms.

Abstract: A process for preparing a sulfur copolymer, a sulfur copolymer, and a polymer composition containing one or more sulfur copolymers are provided. The process involves copolymerizing a cyclic monothiocarbonate compound of formula wherein R1 and R2 are independently of one another hydrogen. C1-C18-alkyl, C1-C18-alkyl substituted with halogen or interrupted with O or S; C6-C18-aryl or C6-C12-aryl substituted with C1-C4-alkyl, C1-C4-alkoxy, C1-C4-alkylthio or halogen; with elemental sulfur in the presence of a polymerization initiator.

Abstract: Object of the invention is a process for the manufacturing of a polymer with urethane groups, wherein in a first alternative A) a five-membered cyclic monothiocarbonate B) a compound with at least two amino groups, selected from primary or secondary amino groups, and C) a compound which at least two functional groups that react with a group —SH or, in case of a carbon-carbon triple bond as functional group that react with a group —SH, a compound with at least one carbon-carbon triple bond are reacted or wherein in a second alternative A) a five-membered cyclic monothiocarbonate and D) a compound with at least one primary or secondary amino group and at least one functional group that reacts with a group —SH.

Abstract: A process for preparing a sulfur copolymer, a sulfur copolymer, and a polymer composition containing one or more sulfur copolymers are provided. The process involves copolymerizing a cyclic monothiocarbonate compound of formula wherein R1 and R2 are independently of one another hydrogen, C1-C18-alkyl, C1-C18-alkyl substituted with halogen or interrupted with O or S; C6-C18-aryl or C6-C12-aryl substituted with C1-C4-alkyl, C1-C4-alkoxy, C1-C4-alkylthio or halogen; with elemental sulfur in the presence of a polymerization initiator.

Abstract: A process prepares a compound containing at least one cyclic monothiocarbonate group, wherein a salt of an acidic compound with at least one acidic hydrogen atom is reacted with a compound of formula (I), wherein one of the groups R1 to R4 is a group of formula (II), -A-X, with A representing an organic group with at least one carbon atom and X representing a halide, and the remaining groups R1 to R4 independently from each other represent hydrogen or an organic group with 1 to 50 carbon atoms.

Abstract: A process synthesizes a compound with at least one alkylene group and at least one thiol or thiolate group. The process involves reacting a compound with at least one five-membered cyclic monothiocarbonate group with a starter selected from a compound with at least one thiol group, from a compound with at least one hydroxy group, or from a basic inorganic composed; to obtain a compound with at least one alkylene group and at least one thiol or thiolate group and carbon dioxide.

Abstract: A process can be used for preparing a compound A having n groups of formula (I). In Formula (I), X is C2-C12-alkylene or C2-C12-alkylene substituted with C1-C4-alkoxy, C1-C4-alkylthio, and/or interrupted with O or S; R1, R2, and R3 are independently of one another hydrogen or C1-C4-alkyl: and n is an integer of 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6. The process involves reacting a compound B having n —SH groups with a compound C of formula (II), in the presence of a free radical generator.