Abstract: The invention relates to crosslinked polymerizates which are capable of absorbing, which are based on partially neutralized, monoethylenically unsaturated monomers that carry acidic groups, which exhibit improved properties, in particular, with regard to their ability to transport liquids when in a swollen state, and which have been subsequently crosslinked on the surface thereof with a combination consisting of an organic crosslinker compound, with the exception of polyols, and of a cation provided in the form of a salt in an aqueous solution.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for quantifying the composition of a product, with the following steps: irradiating the product with a radiation source in the near infrared range; receiving radiation which is reflected by or transmitted through the product, and providing an output signal corresponding to the intensity of the radiation received at a number of different wavelengths; determining whether or not the product lies within predetermined integrity criteria on the basis of the output signal using a mathematical method, wherein the product contains a solution or homogeneous dispersion, and the content of at least one substance contained in the dispersion or solution is quantitatively determined on the basis of the output signal., The present invention also relates to an apparatus for carrying out this method.

Abstract: The tablets press according to the invention comprises an integral measuring device for the determination of the quantitative content of at least one substance in a tablet, comprising: at least one radiation source, which emits radiation in the near infrared range, for the irradiation of the tablet, a radiation receiving device contained in a measuring head, which receives the radiation reflected by the tablet, a spectrometer for receiving the radiation from the radiation receiving device and for supplying an output signal according to the intensity of the received radiation at a number of different wavelengths and a device for the quantitative determination of the content of at least one substance contained in the tablet and/or for the determination of the ratios of all or some of the contained components based on the output signal, wherein the measuring device is suitable for measuring each individual pressed tablet, and the trigger times of the measurements are correlated with the conveying speed of the ta

Abstract: The invention relates to absorbents for water and aqueous liquids, which absorbents are based on water-swellable, yet water-insoluble polymers wherein zeolites high in silicon have been incorporated ionically and/or as a result of mechanical inclusion.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for quantifying the composition of a product, with the following steps: irradiating the product with a radiation source in the near infrared range; receiving radiation which is reflected by or transmitted through the product, and providing an output signal corresponding to the intensity of the radiation received at a number of different wavelengths; determining whether or not the product lies within predetermined integrity criteria on the basis of the output signal using a mathematical method, wherein the product contains a solution or homogeneous dispersion, and the content of at least one substance contained in the dispersion or solution is quantitatively determined on the basis of the output signal. The present invention also relates to an apparatus for carrying out this method.

Abstract: A method of labeling and authenticating a product, particularly a pharmaceutical package, for anti-counterfeiting purposes, the method comprising: generating original identification data referring to the product; encrypting the original data to generate encrypted identification data; storing the original data and the corresponding encrypted data in a database system; labeling the product with the encrypted data during a packaging process; and authenticating the product.

Abstract: The invention relates to absorbent polymers based on optionally partially neutralised, monoethylenically unsaturated, acid group-carrying monomers. The surfaces of said polymers are re-cross-linked. The inventive polymers also have cyclodextrines and/or cyclodextrine derivatives which are covalently and/or ionically bonded and/or included therein.

Abstract: The present invention relates to processes for producing a basic polymer, wherein an amide polymer obtainable by chain polymerization and with at least one of the following properties: (a) a glass transition temperature in the range of from about 30 to about 250° C., (b) a molar mass of at least about 1,000 g/mol, (c) a viscosity as about 20% by weight aqueous solution of at least about 500 mPa×s, (d) uncrosslinked is hydrogenated.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compacted superabsorbers, producible in that a mixture, at least comprising synthetic particulate superabsorber, is subjected to a specific contact force or to a pressure, processes for producing such superabsorbers, composites produced from superabsorbers of this type and the use of such superabsorbers.

Abstract: The invention relates to absorbent polymers based on optionally partially neutralised, monoethylenically unsaturated, acid group-carrying monomers. The surfaces of said polymers are re-cross-linked. The inventive polymers also have cyclodextrines and/or cyclodextrine derivatives which are covalently and/or ionically bonded and/or included therein.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for quantifying the composition of a product, with the following steps: irradiating the product with a radiation source in the near infrared range; receiving radiation which is reflected by or transmitted through the product, and providing an output signal corresponding to the intensity of the radiation received at a number of different wavelengths; determining whether or not the product lies within predetermined integrity criteria on the basis of the output signal using a mathematical method, wherein the product contains a solution or homogeneous dispersion, and the content of at least one substance contained in the dispersion or solution is quantitatively determined on the basis of the output signal. The present invention also relates to an apparatus for carrying out this method.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an inverter mixture, containing at least one ethoxylated fatty alcohol and at least one ethoxylated fatty acid mono- and/or dialkanolamide, or at least one ethoxylated fatty alcohol and at least one alkylpolyglycoside. Said invention also relates to the use of said inverter mixtures as additives in water-in-oil polymer dispersions as well as to the water-in-oil polymer dispersions themselves, which contain said inverter mixtures and to the use of said water-in-oil polymer dispersions as flocculants, thickeners, carriers for agricultural chemicals or as anti-erosion agents.

Abstract: The invention relates to absorptive, crosslinked polymers which are based on partly neutralized, monoethylenically unsaturated monomers carrying acid groups, and have improved properties, in particular in respect of their capacity for transportation of liquids in the swollen state, and which have been after-crosslinked on their surface at temperatures of at least 150° C. with a combination of polyol as after-crosslinking compound and a cation in the form of an aqueous solution.

Abstract: The present invention concerns highly swellable absorption mediums with a reduced caking tendency at high humidity and/or high temperatures, wherein a swellable polymer is coated with a non-ionic, nitrogen-containing surfactant and optionally a Lewis acid and then reacted by heating.

Abstract: The invention relates to absorbent, cross-linked polymers based on partially neutralized, monoethylenically unsaturated monomers that bear acidic groups. Said polymers exhibit improved properties with regard to their ability to transport liquids in a swollen state. The surface of the polymers is postreticulated, using a combination of an organic cross-linking compound, excluding polyols, and a cation that is in salt form in an aqueous solution.

Abstract: The invention relates to a pulverulent laundry and cleaning detergents ingredient, to a process for its preparation and to its use.

Abstract: The invention relates to absorptive, crosslinked polymers which are based on partly neutralized, monoethylenically unsaturated monomers carrying acid groups, and have improved properties, in particular in respect of their capacity for transportation of liquids in the swollen state, and which have been after-crosslinked on their surface at temperatures of at least 150° C. with a combination of polyol as after-crosslinking compound and a cation in the form of an aqueous solution.

Abstract: The invention describes supersuperabsorbent polymers composed of surface-post crosslinked polycarboxypolysaccharides having excellent age-stable absorption properties, even under load, high attrition resistance and biodegradability and their use for absorbing water, aqueous or serous fluids and also blood. Also disclosed is a method of making which is impervious to changes in raw material quality and which provides consistent product quality.

Abstract: The invention relates to absorbent polymers based on optionally partially neutralised, monoethylenically unsaturated, acid group-carrying monomers. The surfaces of said polymers are re-cross-linked. The inventive polymers also have cyclodextrines and/or cyclodextrine derivatives which are covalently and/or ionically bonded and/or included therein.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for checking the filling or content of pockets in a blister package in particular for pharmaceuticals which is filled with a powdery, solid, liquid or pasteous substance whereby the volume filled of the substance is detected by a sensor and the detected volume value is supplied to an evaluation unit in which a comparison of the detected volume value with a volume target value is carried out. The sensor can preferably be formed both as a line sensor as well as a matrix sensor.