Abstract: Disclosed are compositions comprising a) an antimicrobial agent, which is selected from the group consisting of biocides containing halogen atoms and/or containing phenolic moieties, formic acid, chlorine dioxide, chlorine dioxide generating compounds, dialdehydes; components containing an antimicrobial metal such as antimicrobial silver, and b) a polyamine, especially a polyethylenimine. The polyamine is effective as a booster for the antimicrobial agent.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions comprising a) an antimicrobial agent, which is selected from the group consisting of biocides containing halogen atoms and/or containing phenolic moieties, formic acid, chlorine dioxide, chlorine dioxide generating compounds, dialdehydes; components containing an antimicrobial metal such as antimicrobial silver, and b) a polyamine, especially a polyethylenimine. The polyamine is effective as a booster for the antimicrobial agent.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions comprising a) an antimicrobial agent, which is selected from the group consisting of biocides containing halogen atoms and/or containing phenolic moieties, formic acid, chlorine dioxide, chlorine dioxide generating compounds, dialdehydes; components containing an antimicrobial metal such as antimicrobial silver, and b) a polyamine, especially a polyethylenimine. The polyamine is effective as a booster for the antimicrobial agent.

Abstract: An composition comprising: (A) a mixture comprising at least one (thio)phosphoric acid triamide according to the general formula (I) R1R2N—P(X)(NH2)2, wherein X is oxygen or sulfur; R1 is a C1 to C20 alkyl, C3 to C20 cycloalkyl, C6 to C20 aryl, or dialkylaminocarbonyl group; R2 is H, or R1 and R2 together with the nitrogen atom linking them define a 5- or 6-membered saturated or unsaturated heterocyclic radical, which optionally comprises 1 or 2 further heteroatoms selected from the group consisting of nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur, and (C) at least one amine selected from the group consisting of (C1) a polymeric polyamine, and (C2) an amine containing not more than one amino group and at least three alkoxy- or hydroxy-substituted C2 to C12 alkyl groups R21, wherein at least one of the groups R21 is different to the other groups R21, and (C3) an amine containing not more than one amino group and at least two alkoxy- or hydroxy-substituted C2 to C12 alkyl groups R22, wherein at least one of the grou

Abstract: An composition comprising: (A) a mixture comprising at least one (thio)phosphoric acid triamide according to the general formula (I) R1R2N—P(X)(NH2)2, wherein X is oxygen or sulfur; R1 is a C1 to C20 alkyl, C3 to C20 cycloalkyl, C6 to C20 aryl, or dialkylaminocarbonyl group; R2 is H, or R1 and R2 together with the nitrogen atom linking them define a 5- or 6-membered saturated or unsaturated heterocyclic radical, which optionally comprises 1 or 2 further heteroatoms selected from the group consisting of nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur, and (C) at least one amine selected from the group consisting of (C1) a polymeric polyamine, and (C2) an amine containing not more than one amino group and at least three alkoxy- or hydroxy-substituted C2 to C12 alkyl groups R21, wherein at least one of the groups R21 is different to the other groups R21, and (C3) an amine containing not more than one amino group and at least two alkoxy- or hydroxy-substituted C2 to C12 alkyl groups R22, wherein at least one of the groups R

Abstract: An composition comprising: (A) a mixture comprising at least one (thio)phosphoric acid triamide according to the general formula (I) R1R2N—P(X)(NH2)2, wherein X is oxygen or sulfur; R1 is a C1 to C20 alkyl, C3 to C20 cycloalkyl, C6 to C20 aryl, or dialkylaminocarbonyl group; R2 is H, or R1 and R2 together with the nitrogen atom linking them define a 5- or 6-membered saturated or unsaturated heterocyclic radical, which optionally comprises 1 or 2 further heteroatoms selected from the group consisting of nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur, and (C) at least one amine selected from the group consisting of (C1) a polymeric polyamine, and (C2) an amine containing not more than one amino group and at least three alkoxy- or hydroxy-substituted C2 to C12 alkyl groups R21, wherein at least one of the groups R21 is different to the other groups R21, and (C3) an amine containing not more than one amino group and at least two alkoxy- or hydroxy-substituted C2 to C12 alkyl groups R22, wherein at least one of the

Abstract: The present invention relates to a modified polysaccharide obtainable by a process comprising the step of treating a polysaccharide with gaseous or liquid SO2, a laundry detergent composition comprising said modified polysaccharide, the use of said modified polysaccharide to increase whiteness of a washed fabric, the use of said modified polysaccharide as anti-greying agent in aqueous laundry processes, the use of said modified polysaccharide as a rheology modifier for homecare applications and the use of said modified polysaccharide in the manufacture of a liquid laundry composition. Further aspects of the invention are a method for preparing a laundry detergent composition comprising said modified polysaccharide.

Abstract: A method of producing shaped articles made from single-sidedly or double-sidedly galvanized steel sheet, starting from galvanized steel strip, at least one of the steps of the method being a transport operation, and in which, for protection from black-spot corrosion, a corrosion preventive oil is applied which comprises at least one phosphoric acid polyoxyalkylene ester.

Abstract: The invention relates to a condensation product obtainable by reaction of a1) at least one bicyclic or polycyclic aromatic or heteroaromatic, where the bicyclic or polycyclic aromatic or heteroaromatic is substituted by at least one carboxyl group (—COOH), and where the carboxyl group can be present in salt form, a2) at least one carbonyl compound, a3) if appropriate at least one sulfonating agent, a4) at least one urea derivative, and a5) if appropriate at least one further aromatic or heteroaromatic, or a physiologically tolerable salt thereof.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions comprising a) an antimicrobial agent, which is selected from the group consisting of biocides containing halogen atoms and/or containing phenolic moieties, formic acid, chlorine dioxide, chlorine dioxide generating compounds, dialdehydes; components containing an antimicrobial metal such as antimicrobial silver, and b) a polyamine, especially a polyethylenimine. The polyamine is effective as a booster for the antimicrobial agent.

Abstract: Process for the production of leather, wherein pelts, pickled pelts or semifinished products are treated with at least one copolymer (A) which is obtainable by copolymerization of the following comonomers: (a) at least one ethylenically unsaturated C3-C10-carboxylic acid or at least one ethylenically unsaturated C4-C10-dicarboxylic acid or its anhydride, (b) at least one (meth)acrylate of an ?-branched C3-C10-alkanol, (c) at least one (meth)acrylate of a primary C4-C20-alkanol.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparation of polyalkylenepolyamines by catalyzed alcohol amination, in which (i) aliphatic aminoalcohols are reacted with one another or (ii) aliphatic diamines or polyamines are reacted with aliphatic diols or polyols with the elimination of water in the presence of a catalyst.

Abstract: Use of modified sheet silicates (a) in combination with at least one polycationic polymer (b) for protecting metallic surfaces against corrosion. Metallic surfaces which are protected against corrosion by means of modified sheet silicates (a) in combination with at least one polycationic polymer (b). Method of protecting metallic surfaces against corrosion, which comprises applying formulations to the metallic surface to be protected. Anticorrosion composition comprising modified sheet silicates (a) and at least one polycationic polymer (b).

Abstract: Use of formulations comprising (A) one or more aminocarboxylates, selected from among methylglycine diacetate (MGDA) and its alkali metal salts and glutamic diacetate (GLDA) and its alkali metal salts, (B) at least one inorganic compound selected from among inorganic phosphates, inorganic phosphites, inorganic nitrates, ammonium salts and potassium salts and (C) optionally water for the application to plants, the ground or growth substrates.

Abstract: Process for the production of leather, wherein pelts, pickled pelts or semifinished products are treated with at least one copolymer (A) which is obtainable by copolymerization of the following comonomers: (a) at least one ethylenically unsaturated C3-C10-carboxylic acid or at least one ethylenically unsaturated C4-C10-dicarboxylic acid or its anhydride, (b) at least one (meth)acrylate of an ?-branched C3-C10-alkanol, (c) at least one (meth)acrylate of a primary C4-C20-alkanol.

Abstract: A process for the production of leather using one or more reaction products of (a) triamines or higher amines with (b) at least one compound of the general formula I A1-R1??I where R1 is selected from hydrocarbon radicals having 10 to 5000 carbon atoms, straight-chain or branched, saturated or having from one to three C—C double bonds, and A1 from groups capable of reacting with amines.

Abstract: Process for the production of leather using products obtainable by reacting (A) at least one cyclic organic carbonate with (B) at least one compound having at least two nucleophilic groups per molecule, selected from sulfonic acid, hydroxyl, primary or secondary amino or mercapto groups.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of highly branched polymers or oligomeric compounds prepared by condensing melamine (derivatives) and/or urea (derivatives) with diamines or polyamines for reducing or preventing the corrosion of corrosion-threatened materials. The invention further relates to a method for reducing, retarding or preventing the corrosion of corrsion-threatened materials, in which the materials and/or the corrosive medium to which the materials are exposed are or is contacted with at least one of these highly branched polymers and/or oligomers, and to an anti-corrosion composition which comprises these highly branched polymers and/or oligomers and also an anticorrosion pigment.

Abstract: A method of producing shaped articles made from single-sidedly or double-sidedly galvanized steel sheet, starting from galvanized steel strip, at least one of the steps of the method being a transport operation, and in which, for protection from black-spot corrosion, a corrosion preventive oil is applied which comprises N-acyl derivatives of sarcosinic acid as corrosion inhibitor.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of oxidic nanoparticles having an average particle size of 2 to 2000 nm in combination with at least one polycationic polymer as corrosion protection for metallic surfaces and also to a method of protecting metallic surfaces from corrosion, comprising the steps of: i) providing a formulation comprising oxidic nanoparticles (a) and at least one polycationic polymer (b) and an application medium, ii) applying the formulation to the metallic surface that is to be protected, and iii) optionally drying and/or heat-treating the surface.