Abstract: The invention relates to pearlescent pigments comprising platelet-shaped substrate, comprising metal oxide, and protective layer, said metal oxide having a refractive index of more than 1.8, where the protective layer is composed of an organic chemically surface modified SiO2 layer, the organic chemical surface modification being applied on the SiO2 layer. The invention further relates to a process for preparing these pearlescent pigments and to their use.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a cosmetic composition comprising an effect pigment based on a glass flake as a substrate with a coating, said coating comprising at least one layer of at least one high refractive material, said material having a refractive index of at least 1.8, and/or a semitransparent metal coating wherein said glass flakes comprising the following composition: 65-75 wt.-% silicon oxide, preferably SiO2 2-9 wt.-% aluminium oxide, preferably Al2O3 0.0-5 wt.-% calcium oxide, preferably CaO 5-12 wt.-% sodium oxide, preferably Na2O 8-15 wt.-% boron oxide, preferably B2O3 0.1-5 wt.-% titanium oxide, preferably TiO2 0.0-5 wt.-% zirconium oxide, preferably ZrO2 based on the weight of said glass flakes. The invention is also directed to the use of the cosmetic composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the production of a composite of a plastic and loose stones, comprising the steps a) mixing of the loose stones with the liquid starting components of the plastic in a mixer, b) discharge of this mixture from the mixer, c) curing of the plastic.

Abstract: The invention relates to a pearlescent pigment comprising a metal oxide-containing, platelet-shaped substrate and having a first and a second protective layer, wherein the metal oxide has a refractive index greater than 1.

Abstract: The invention relates to platelet-shaped pearlescent pigments that are coated with at least one mixed inorganic/organic layer for improving their application properties, and of these, particularly their mechanical properties, and to methods for the production thereof and to the use thereof. The said mixed inorganic/organic layer comprises at least one at least partially crosslinked inorganic metal-oxide component and an organic component. The organic component is at least one organic oligomer and/or polymer, which is covalently bonded, at least in part, to the inorganic network via network formers, wherein the coating comprises at least one mixed inorganic/organic layer, which mixed layer comprises, at least in part, an inorganic network having one or more inorganic oxide component(s) and at least one organic component, the organic component being, at least in part, an organic oligomer and/or polymer covalently bonded, at least in part, to the inorganic network via one or more organic network formers.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for consolidating roadways, wherein at least one plastic is applied to the surface and/or in the interior of the roadway.

Abstract: The invention provides a method of treating mineral surfaces, comprising the steps of a) treating the mineral surfaces to remove soiling and b) coating the surfaces with a plastic, which comprises using as the plastic in step b) a transparent, compact-hydrophobic polyurethane preparable by reacting i) polyisocyanates with ii) compounds having at least two hydrogen atoms that are reactive with isocyanate groups.

Abstract: The invention relates to weather-stable pearlescent pigments having improved application properties based on a glass flake coated with highly refractive metal oxides and having a protective coat on its top metal oxide layer. The pigments of the invention are characterized in that the glass flake exhibits an average thickness of from 50 nm to 500 nm, to which, according to a variant A, a metal oxide layer having a refractive index n greater than 1.8 and containing TiO2 having a rutile content of from 80% to 100% by weight and a protective coat of SiO2 are applied, or, according to a variant B, a metal oxide layer having a refractive index n greater than 1.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for characterising and optionally separating molecular associates, especially particles having a size smaller than 300 nm. Partial units of the molecular associates are used as markers, whereby said units are marked with fluorescent dyes. The marked associates and aggregates are characterised by means of a FACS (fluorescence-activated cell sorter).

Abstract: The invention relates to a pigment which reflects IR radiation, comprising an IR-reflecting core, the IR-reflecting core being provided with a substantially enveloping coating which is transparent to IR radiation, and in that the IR-reflecting pigment is substantially white. The invention further relates to a process for producing these pigments and also to their use.

Abstract: The invention relates to a UV-protective cosmetic preparation comprising one or more UV absorbers, which cosmetic preparation comprises effect pigments provided with at least one protective coating. The invention also relates to the use of effect pigments having at least one protective coating for the production of a UV protective cosmetic preparation.

Abstract: The invention relates to coated slag, which is coated with a layer of a hydrophobic polyurethane.

Abstract: A mixing device for mixing liquid, flowable or powder-form materials, having a first component that is mounted in a rotatable manner on a frame, a second component mounted in a rotatable manner on the first component, a drive unit for generating a rotary movement of the first component, and a deflecting unit for transferring and deflecting the rotary movement of the first component to the second component in such a manner that the direction of rotation of the first component is opposite to the direction of rotation of the second component, the second component having at least one vacuum box which can be evacuated when in operation and in which there is at least one container for the materials that are to be mixed.

Abstract: A mixed crystal of C.I. Pigment Red 170 and one or more of the compounds of the formula (1) wherein X has the definition F, Cl, Br, methyl or nitro. The novel mixed crystals have better light-fastness and weather resistance than unsubstituted C.I. Pigment Red 170.

Abstract: The invention relates to pearlescent pigments with a platelet-shaped substrate comprising metal oxide and having a first and a second protective layer, said metal oxide having a refractive index of greater than 1.8, there being on the platelet-shaped substrate a first protective layer comprising cerium oxide and/or cerium hydroxide and a second protective layer of SiO2, applied to which is an organic chemical aftercoat comprising at least one silane having at least one functional bond group and at least one silane without a functional bond group, it being possible for metal oxide layers other than cerium oxide and SiO2 to be disposed between the first and the second protective layer. The invention further relates to a process for preparing these pigments, and to the use thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a system for detecting molecular associations. In particular, the present invention relates to a multi-component detection system comprising: i). a first agent comprising a first interacting group coupled directly or indirectly to a first tag, which first tag emits light of a first wavelength upon activation by a substrate or energy source, which produces a first activated tag; ii). a second agent comprising a second interacting group coupled directly or indirectly to a second tag, which second tag can accept the energy from the first tag when the first and second interacting groups are associated and an appropriate substrate or energy source for the first tag is present thereby producing a second activated tag that emits light of a second wavelength; iii).

Abstract: The epindolidione compounds of the general formula (I) in which A?, R2 and A have the meanings given in claim 1, are outstanding pigments which are notable in particular for better migration, light and solvent fastnesses, better heat stability and enhanced colouring power and also better dispersibility and capability to be brought into pigment form. The invention also relates to a process for preparing these epindolidione compounds and to their use a colorants for colouring polymer compositions or paper pulps, as colorants in electrophotographic toners and developers, as colorants in ink-jet inks, as colorants in the coatings industry, as colorants for textile printing or as a printing ink in the graphical industry, as colorants in cosmetics.

Abstract: A mixing device for mixing liquid, flowable or powder-form materials, having a first component that is mounted in a rotatable manner on a frame, a second component mounted in a rotatable manner on the first component, a drive unit for generating a rotary movement of the first component, and a deflecting unit for transferring and deflecting the rotary movement of the first component to the second component in such a manner that the direction of rotation of the first component is opposite to the direction of rotation of the second component, the second component having at least one vacuum box which can be evacuated when in operation and in which there is at least one container for the materials that are to be mixed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for linking two or more molecular substances, by means of adapter segments, which bring about a targeted interaction based upon the affinity of proline-rich amino acid sequences and protein domains of the type WW.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for packaging molecular substances in protein shells, comprising the following steps: binding a protein shell fragment, via a first region to a matrix; bringing the protein shell fragment bound to the matrix into contact with the molecular substance, in order to bind the molecular substance to a second region of the protein shell fragment; separating the protein shell fragment with the bonded molecular substance, or the part thereof which contains the bonded molecular substance, from the matrix and assembling the separated protein shell fragments, or the part thereof which contains the bonded molecular substance, with other protein shell fragments to form a protein shell, whereby the separation and assembly can be carried out in any order.