Abstract: The invention relates to a curable composition comprising I. at least one silane-modified poly(meth)acrylate, II. surface treated calcium carbonate, III. at least one aminosilane, IV. optionally at least one silane-modified polyether V. optionally surface treated silica, VI. optionally, at least one catalyst, VII at least one plasticizer having a molecular weight of less than 350 g/mol, preferably of less than 300 g/mol, more preferably of less than 250 g/mol, in particular of less than 200 g/mol. The invention also relates to adhesive, sealant, and/or coating materials comprising said composition and the use of said composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to adhesive, sealant, and/or coating materials comprising a curable composition and the use thereof, the curable composition comprising I. at least one silane-modified polymer obtainable by reacting (A) at least one polymer terminated with amine groups at both ends, which polymer is selected from polyester, polyether polyols, poly(meth)acrylates, polyolefins, and/or copolymers of the aforementioned and has a molecular weight Mw between 250 and 10,000 Dalton, (B) at least one cycloaliphatic diisocyanate compound, and (C) at least one secondary aminosilane with two hydrolysable groups; II. surface treated silica; III. surface treated calcium carbonate; IV. at least one additional aminosilane; V. optionally, at least one adhesion promoter; VI. optionally, at least one pigment; VII. optionally, at least one catalyst; VIII. optionally, at least one plasticizer.

Abstract: The invention relates to a two-component foamable silane-modified polymer composition comprising: a component A comprising (a-1) at least one silane modified polymer, and (a-2) at least one chemical blowing agent selected from the group consisting of alkali metal bicarbonate, alkali metal carbonate, ammonium bicarbonate and ammonium carbonate, and a component B comprising (b-1) water, and (b-2) at least one an organic acid; wherein component A and/or component B comprises at least one surface treated calcium carbonate; the invention also relates to a method for preparing a silane-modified polymer foam attached to a part of assembly in situ and to a silane-modified polymer foam obtained by the method, as well as a gasket, sealant or adhesive comprising a two-component foamable silane-modified polymer composition or said silane-modified polymer foam.

Abstract: The invention relates to a two-component foamable silane-modified polymer composition exhibiting permanent tackiness comprising: component A comprising (a-1) at least one silane modified polymer comprising polypropylene glycol repeating units, and (a-2) at least one chemical blowing agent selected from the group consisting of alkali metal bicarbonate, alkali metal carbonate, ammonium bicarbonate and ammonium carbonate, and component B comprising (b-1) water, and (b-2) an organic acid selected from the group consisting of acids comprising a C6-C18 aryl group, an aralkyl group, dicarboxylic acids, and tricarboxylic acids, wherein component A and/or component B comprises at least one surface treated calcium carbonate; methods of preparing a silane-modified polymer foam attached to a part of assembly in situ and to a silane-modified polymer foam obtained by the method, as well as a gasket, sealant or adhesive comprising a two-component foamable silane-modified polymer composition or said silane-modified polymer f

Abstract: The invention relates to a curable composition, adhesive, sealant, and/or coating materials comprising said composition and methods of using said composition, wherein the curable composition comprises: I. organyloxy group containing organopolysiloxanes comprising (A) organopolysiloxane(s) containing organyloxy groups and consisting of units of the formula (I) ?and/or their partial hydrolysates, (B) organosilicon compound(s) of the formula (II) (C) organosilicon compound(s) containing basic nitrogen, of the formula (III) ?and/or their partial hydrolysates, and optionally (D) organosilicon compound(s) of the formula (IV) and/or their partial hydrolysates, where R, R1, R2, a, b, c, R3, R4, d, R5, R6, e, R7, R8 and h are defined as stated in the specification, II. a first pigment, III. a second pigment, IV. optionally surface treated silica, V. surface treated calcium carbonate, VI. optionally a Cerium (III) additive, VII. optionally a tin catalyst.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds which form, under perhydrolysis conditions, certain cationic organic peracids, to the use of said compounds for activating peroxygen compounds in the context of bleaching stains when washing textiles and cleaning hard surfaces, and to washing and cleaning agents that contain said compounds.

Abstract: A dosing system and method for dispensing a chemical composition into a tank of a toilet. The system includes a sensor obtaining a parameter representative of an environment of the toilet. The dosing system further includes a non-transitory control unit receiving the parameter and generating an activation signal for triggering dispensing of an amount of the chemical composition into the tank based on the parameter. The system further includes a dosing device inserted inside the tank. The dosing device has a cavity containing the chemical composition and a dispensing mechanism coupled with the cavity. The dispensing mechanism receives the activation signal and dispenses the amount of chemical composition into the tank upon reception of the at least one activation signal.

Abstract: The oxidizing and bleaching effect of peroxygen compounds at low temperatures was to be improved. This was substantially achieved through the use of organic peroxoacids under perhydrolysis conditions with compounds which form cationic groups and in which a quaternary nitrogen atom is part of a heterocyclic 5-membered functional group.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of substituted bis-4H-pyranonyl compounds in which the 4H-pyranonyl units are combined with heteroalkyl groups, in detergents and cleaning agents, for improving detergent or cleaning performance with respect to bleachable stains.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds which form, under perhydrolysis conditions, certain cationic organic peracids, to the use of said compounds for activating peroxygen compounds in the context of bleaching stains when washing textiles and cleaning hard surfaces, and to washing and cleaning agents that contain said compounds.

Abstract: A method of forming a textile treatment agent may include emulsifying at least one cationically modified prepolymer into an aqueous phase, and cross-linking the emulsified prepolymer to form the dispersion having the at least one cationically modified polyurethane. The cationically modified polyurethane dispersions may be used as textile softeners, as textile treatment agents, and the like.

Abstract: Pro-fragrances may have the formula (I) as disclosed herein. Compositions may include the pro-fragrances, such as a laundry product, a home care product, and an insect repellant. A method for preparing the compound of formula (I) are also disclosed. Such pro-fragrances increase the longlastingness of a fragrance, the stability of a fragrance, and the adhesion of a fragrance.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is to provide a composition suitable for cleaning cooked-, baked- and burnt-on soils, which has improved efficacy on proteinaceous soils. Detergent compositions having metal complexes with certain salicylidene ligands solve this problem.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is to provide a detergent, especially a dishwashing detergent, with improved detergency. Detergent compositions having metal complexes with certain salicylidene ligands, which may be created in situ, solve this problem.

Abstract: A composition suitable for cleaning cooked-, baked- and burnt-on soils, which has improved efficacy on proteinaceous soils. Detergent compositions having metal complexes with certain di- or oligoamine derivatives as ligands solve this problem.

Abstract: The invention is directed to the field of pro-fragrances used in detergents and cleaning agents, cosmetic agents and air fresheners, for example. The invention relates to particular cyclic ketals used as pro-fragrances. The invention also relates to detergents and cleaning agents, cosmetic agents and air fresheners containing ketals of the type. The invention further relates to a method for creating a long-lasting fragrance on surfaces and for repelling insects.

Abstract: A method for use of substituted dihydroxyterephthalic acid amides in detergents and cleaning agents, for improving detergent or cleaning performance with respect to bleachable stains.

Abstract: Fragrance precursor compounds of the formula (I) may be derived from hydrazides and fragrance aldehydes and ketones. The fragrance precursor compounds may be used in composition having washing or cleaning agents, cosmetic agents and air care agents. A method for long-lasting fragrancing of surfaces using the fragrance precursor compounds and agents is also disclosed.

Abstract: A dosing system and method for dispensing a chemical composition into a tank of a toilet. The system includes a sensor obtaining a parameter representative of an environment of the toilet. The dosing system further includes a non-transitory control unit receiving the parameter and generating an activation signal for triggering dispensing of an amount of the chemical composition into the tank based on the parameter. The system further includes a dosing device inserted inside the tank. The dosing device has a cavity containing the chemical composition and a dispensing mechanism coupled with the cavity. The dispensing mechanism receives the activation signal and dispenses the amount of chemical composition into the tank upon reception of the at least one activation signal.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of substituted bis-4H-pyranonyl compounds in which the 4H-pyranonyl units are combined with heteroalkyl groups, in detergents and cleaning agents, for improving detergent or cleaning performance with respect to bleachable stains.