Abstract: A novel mixture containing a number of particular mercaptans, a process for preparing it and its use as advantageous molecular weight regulator in the production of synthetic rubbers are provided.

Abstract: An improved polymerization and work-up process makes it possible to produce specific nitrile rubbers which have a particular ion index and a particular magnesium content which is responsible for an excellent vulcanization rate and leads to vulcanizates having an advantageous property profile.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising thermoplastic materials and crosslinked microgels which are not crosslinked by high-energy radiation, processes for its preparation, its use for the production of thermoplastically processable shaped articles and shaped articles produced from the composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition containing thermoplastic materials and crosslinked microgels that have not been crosslinked by high-energy radiation, to a process for its preparation, to its use in the production of thermoplastically processable molded articles, and to molded articles produced from the composition.

Abstract: An improved process for the metathetic degradation of nitrile rubber using catalyst systems comprising the catalyst and also a phosphane or diphosphane is provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition which comprises a specific non-crosslinkable medium and at least one microgel, processes for its preparation, uses of the compositions, and microgel-containing polymers, rubbers, lubricants, coatings etc.

Abstract: A process of degrading nitrile rubbers comprises subjecting them to a metathesis reaction in the presence of specific catalysts with increased activity.

Abstract: The present invention provides peroxidically crosslinked hydrogenated vinylpolybutadienes which serve for production of technical rubber products and which have very good recovery performance over a wide temperature range.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition comprising at least one specific organic crosslinkable medium and at least one microgel that has not been crosslinked by means of high-energy radiation, to processes for their preparation, to uses of the compositions, to microgel-containing polymers prepared therefrom, and to moulded bodies or coatings produced therefrom.

Abstract: New catalyst systems for metathesis reactions, in particular for the metathesis of nitrile rubber, are provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition containing thermoplastic materials and crosslinked microgels that have not been crosslinked by high-energy radiation, to a process for its preparation, to its use in the production of thermoplastically processable molded articles, and to molded articles produced from the composition.

Abstract: The random, hydrogenated copolymers according to the present invention of unsubstituted conjugated dienes and substituted conjugated dienes, having a glass transition temperature of ??60° C., an enthalpy of fusion of ?100 J/g and a content of residual double bonds in the range from 0 to 80%, are suitable for the production of rubber moldings of all kinds which have good resistance to ageing and high resilience at low temperatures. In particular, various tire components and industrial rubber articles may be mentioned as rubber moldings. The copolymers are also suitable for the rubber modification of brittle thermoplastics.

Abstract: A novel vulcanizable composition is provided, based on at least one hydrogenated nitrile rubber, on at least one peroxide, on at least one unsaturated carboxylic acid and/or salts thereof, and also on specific microgels. These vulcanizable compositions can be used to obtain vulcanized products which can in particular be used for drive belts, roll coverings, hoses and cables.

Abstract: The present invention relates to thermosetting plastics compositions containing crosslinked microgels, to processes for the production thereof and to the use thereof for the production of moulded articles or coatings.

Abstract: temperature range The present invention provides peroxidically crosslinked hydrogenated vinylpolybutadienes which serve for production of technical rubber products and which have very good recovery performance over a wide temperature range.

Abstract: A novel process for the degradation of nitrile rubber by metathesis using ruthenium- or osmium-based catalysts which have both a substituted or unsubstituted imidazolidine ligand and a carbene ligand bearing a phosphonium radical is provided.

Abstract: The hydrogenated vinyl-polybutadienes according to the present invention have degrees of hydrogenation of from 20 to 100%, Mooney viscosities in the range of from 10 to 150 Mooney units (ML 1+4/100° C.), glass transition temperatures (Tg) of ??57° C. and enthalpies of fusion (?H) of ?30 J/g and having a microstructure with a) from 0 to 44 wt. % 1,2-vinyl-butadiene units of the formula b) from 20 to 64 wt. % 1,2-butylene units of the formula c) from 0 to 60 wt. % 1,4-butenylene units of the formula CH2—CH?CH—CH2 and d) from 0 to 60 wt. % 1,4-butylene units of the formula CH2—CH2—CH2—CH2 are outstandingly suitable for the production of rubber molded bodies of any kind, especially for the production of industrial rubber articles and of tires and tire components. The rubber molded bodies produced from the hydrogenated vinyl-polybutadienes according to the present invention have good resistance to ageing and good elasticity at low temperatures.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of microgels for modifying the temperature behavior of non-crosslinkable organic media, in particular in high temperature applications at least about 100° C., for example in engine oils, gear oils, etc.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition comprising at least one microgel and at least one functional additive, to processes for the preparation thereof, to uses of the compositions, and to microgel-containing polymers, rubbers, lubricants, coatings, etc. prepared therefrom.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a vulcanisable composition, vulcanised products produced from it, and their use in particular in the production of golf balls or roll coverings.