Abstract: Molding compositions comprising polyether block amide and homogeneously distributed antimicrobially active substances are disclosed. The compositions are suitable for molding a variety of articles, notably medical articles.

Abstract: This invention relates to (co)polymers which contain at least one repeat chain unit of the general formula (1) or (2) and optionally contain repeat units of the general formula (3) in which L1 and L2 mean a photoluminescent residue, wherein the proportion of structural units of the formulae (1) and/or (2) is in each case 0.5 to 100 mol. %, and (3) 0 to 99.5 mol. %, and the molar percentages add up to 100, to the use thereof for the production of electroluminescent devices and to the electroluminescent devices.

Abstract: Amorphous polymers, including homopolymers and co-polymers, containing residues of vinyl cyclohexane and/or substituted vinyl cyclohexane are described. The polymers of the present invention have a syndiotactic configuration in which the quantity of diads is greater than 50.1% and less than 74%. The polymers of the invention have high transparency, low birefringence and high heat defection temperature, and can be used to prepare molded articles (e.g., optical data storage media and lenses) and films.

Abstract: A process and panel for fixed automotive glazing, the panel molded from polycarbonate, a UV radiation blocking hard coat deposited thereon, and a pigmented primer applied in a defined band extending about the perimeter. The hard coat protects the pigmented primer coating so that two separate coatings are not required.

Abstract: This invention relates to (co)polymers which contain at least one repeat chain unit of the general formula (1) or (2) and optionally contain repeat units of the general formula (3) 1

Abstract: The present invention relates to insecticidal compositions based on polymers, processes for their preparation and their use for controlling insects which occur in interior rooms.

Abstract: This invention relates to (co)polymers which contain at least one repeat chain unit of the general formula (1) or (2) and optionally contain repeat units of the general formula (3) in which L1 and L2 mean a photoluminescent residue, wherein the proportion of structural units of the formulae (1) and/or (2) is in each case 0.5 to 100 mol. %, and (3) 0 to 99.5 mol. %, and the molar percentages add up to 100, to the use thereof for the production of electroluminescent devices and to the electroluminescent devices.

Abstract: This invention relates to thermoplastic polyurethanes (TPUs) which contain pharmaceutical active ingredients in a homogeneous distribution, to a method of producing them, and to their use in medical articles. During the production of the TPUs, compounds having an antithrombotic or antibacterial effect are added to the monomer mixture.

Abstract: The present invention relates to (co)polymers which contain at least one repeating structural chain unit of the general formula (1) and/or (2) and optionally repeating units of the general formula (3) ##STR1## in which L.sup.1 and L.sup.2, independently of each other, represent a photoluminescent grouping, a process for their preparation, their use in electroluminescent devices and the electroluminescent devices.

Abstract: Mixtures ofA) neutral polythiophenes of formula (I), ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 separately from one another represent hydrogen or a C.sub.1-4 alkyl group or together form an optionally substituted C.sub.1-4 alkylene radical, preferably a methylene radical optionally substituted by alkyl groups, an ethylene-1,2 radical optionally substituted by C-.sub.1-12 alkyl or phenyl groups, or a cyclohexylene-1,2 radical, andB) organic compounds containing dihydroxy or polyhydroxy and/or carboxyl groups or amide groups or lactam groups,as well as transparent, electrically conducting coatings made therefrom and electroluminescent systems containing a conductive layer produced from the abovementioned mixtures as the electrode.

Abstract: The present invention relates to (co)polymers which contain at least one repeat chain unit selected from the group comprising the general formula (1) and (2) and optionally (3), ##STR1## in which L.sup.1 and L.sup.2 mutually independently mean a photoluminescent residue.

Abstract: Hydrogenation products of copolymers prepared by ring-opening metathetical polymerisation of a cyano-substituted norbornene and at least one multicyclic olefin, which contains 95.5 to 5 wt. % of the cyano-substituted norbornene incorporated in the polymer and in which at least 60% of the initially present olefinic double bonds have been saturated by hydrogenation and the preparation of the new hydrogenation products by polymerisation in the presence of a catalyst and optionally a chain transfer agent at -20.degree. C. to 100.degree. C. at atmospheric pressure in an inert solvent, followed by hydrogenation in the presence of a homogeneous or heterogeneous hydrogenation catalyst at 0.degree. C. to 200.degree. C. under a hydrogen pressure of 2 to 200 bar in an inert solvent.

Abstract: Process for the production of hydrogenated, ring-opened metathesis (co)polymers from cyclic olefins using the ruthenium-carbene complexes of the general formula (I) ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 mutually independently mean hydrogen, C.sub.2 -C.sub.20 alkenyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 alkyl, aryl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 carboxylate, C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 alkoxy, C.sub.2 -C.sub.20 alkenyloxy, aryloxy, C.sub.2 -C.sub.20 alkoxycarbon-yl,C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 alkylthio, which may optionally be substituted by C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 alkyl, halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 alkoxy or by phenyl optionally substituted by C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 alkyl, halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 alkoxy;X.sub.1 and X.sub.2 mutually independently mean any desired anionic ligand;L.sub.1 and L.sub.2 mutually independently mean any desired neutral electron donorand two or three of X.sub.1, X.sub.2, L.sub.1 and L.sub.

Abstract: This invention relates to (co)polymers which contain at least one repeat chain unit of the general formula (1) or (2) and optionally repeat units of the general formula (3), ##STR1## in which L.sup.1 and L.sup.2 denote a photoluminescent residue,wherein the proportion of structural units of the formulae (1) and/or (2) is in each case 0.5 to 100 mol. % and of (3) is 0 to 99.5 mol. % and the molar percentages add up to 100,to the use thereof for the production of electroluminescent arrangements and to the electroluminescent arrangements.

Abstract: The present invention relates to (co)polymers which contain at least one repeat chain unit of the general formula (1) or (2) and optionally repeat units of the general formula (3), ##STR1## in which L.sup.1 and L.sup.2 mutually independently mean a photoluminescent residue, to a process for the production thereof, to the use thereof in electroluminescent devices and to the electroluminescent devices.

Abstract: The invention relates to electroluminescent arrangements (layers) containing special styrenes and to their use.

Abstract: The invention relates to polysulphone/polyether block copolycondensates having the recurring structural unit as in formula (I)--(--O--E--O--Ar.sup.1 --SO.sub.2 --Ar.sup.2 --)--W-- (I)whereinE is a divalent diphenolate radical andW is a polyether, polythioether or polyacetal possessing at least two hydroxyl groups and having an average molecular weight (M.sub.n) of from 400 to 30,000 andwherein the proportion of the radical W in the total polymer amounts to 5 to 99 wt. %,the preparation and use thereof for the production of moulded shapes, for example, membranes or catheter tubes.

Abstract: This invention relates to (co)polymers which contain at least one repeat chain unit of the general formula (1) or (2) and optionally repeat units of the general formula (3), ##STR1## in which L.sup.1 and L.sup.2 denote a photoluminescent residue,wherein the proportion of structural units of the formulae (1) and/or (2) is in each case 0.5 to 100 mol. % and of (3) is 0 to 99.5 mol. % and the molar percentages add up to 100,to the use thereof for the production of electroluminescent arrangements and to the electroluminescent arrangements.

Abstract: Mixtures ofA) neutral polythiophenes of formula (I), ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 separately from one another represent hydrogen or a C.sub.1-4 alkyl group or together form an optionally substituted C.sub.1-4 alkylene radical, preferably a methylene radical optionally substituted by alkyl groups, an ethylene-1,2 radical optionally substituted by C.sub.1-12 alkyl or phenyl groups, or a cyclohexylene-1,2 radical, andB) organic compounds containing dihydroxy or polyhydroxy and/or carboxyl groups or amide groups or lactam groups,as well as transparent, electrically conducting coatings made therefrom and electroluminescent systems containing a conductive layer produced from the abovementioned mixtures as the electrode.

Abstract: The invention relates to thermoplastically processible aliphatic polyesteramides which are biodegradable (compostable).