Abstract: Ammonium carbamate-based methods and systems for management of thermal loads, particularly low-quality, high-flux thermal loads. The increase in temperature in heat sensitive devices is mitigated by the endothermic decomposition of ammonium carbamate into carbon dioxide and ammonia gases. This process has an energy density an order of magnitude greater than conventional thermal management materials and is particularly useful for temperatures between 20° C. and 100° C. Systems incorporating ammonium carbamate may be controlled by regulating the fluid flow, overhead pressure, temperature, or combinations thereof.

Abstract: A method for inhibiting the crystal growth rate of an amide compound present in a molten polyolefin-based resin and a method for producing a polyolefin-based resin molded article are provided. A phenol compound is incorporated into an amide compound-containing polyolefin-based resin such that a weight ratio, amide compound:phenol compound, is 60:40 to 10:90.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a stabilizer composition for halogen-containing polymers and polymer mixtures, comprising at least one metal salt of isocyanuric acid, isothiocyanuric acid or a derivative thereof, to a process for the preparation thereof, the thus produced stabilizer compositions, polymer compositions comprising the stabilizer compositions, and to methods of using the stabilizer compositions.

Abstract: There is provided an epoxy compound that provides properties of cured products combining high transparency with high flexural strength by being thermally cured while maintaining advantageous handling properties in a liquid state thereof; and a method for producing a composition by using the epoxy compound. A method for producing an epoxy compound of Formula (1): (in Formula (1), n1, n2, and n3 are individually any one of integers of 2 to 6; n4, n5, and n6 are individually an integer of 2; n7, n8, and n9 are individually an integer of 1; and R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, and R6 are independently a hydrogen atom or a C1-10 alkyl group), including: reacting cyanuric chloride with a C4-8 alkenol and reacting the obtained compound having an unsaturated bond with a peroxide.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is to provide a cross-linking agent for a cross-linkable elastomer which is rapid in the cross-linking rate in comparison with triallyl isocyanurate (TAIC). The present invention relates to a cross-linking agent for a cross-linkable elastomer comprising a bis-isocyanurate derivative represented by the general formula (I). (In the formula, X represents the C1 to C12 alkenylene group or C1 to C12 alkylene group, which may contain a carbonyl group, an ether bond or an ester bond in the main chain, and further a substituent in the side chain; at least two of Y1, Y2, Y3 and Y4 are each independently an allyl group which may be substituted, and the rest is a hydrogen atom or a hydrocarbon group which may be substituted.

Abstract: There is provided a resist underlayer film forming composition for lithography for forming a resist underlayer film capable of being used as a hardmask. A resist underlayer film forming composition for lithography, includes as a silane compound, a hydrolyzable organosilane, a hydrolysis product thereof, or a hydrolysis-condensation product thereof, wherein the hydrolyzable organosilane is a hydrolyzable organosilane of Formula (1): R1aR2bSi(R3)4?(a+b)??Formula (1) wherein R1 is Formula (2): in which R4 is an organic group, and R5 is a C1-10 alkylene group, a hydroxyalkylene group, a sulfide bond, an ether bond, an ester bond, or a combination thereof, X1 is Formula (3), Formula (4), or Formula (5): R2 is an organic group, and R3 is a hydrolysable group.

Abstract: The invention relates to tetrahydropyridinyl and dihydropyrrolyl compounds of Formula (I): and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, prodrugs, or solvates thereof, wherein X, Y, Z, R1, R2, m, and n are defined as set forth in the specification. The invention is also directed to the use of compounds of Formula (I) to treat a disorder responsive to the blockade of calcium channels, and particularly N-type calcium channels. Compounds of the present invention are especially useful for treating pain.

Abstract: The present invention relates to pyrazinone derivatives of formula (I): wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6 and R7 are as herein defined; processes for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use in therapy.

Abstract: The present invention relates to pyrazinone derivatives of formula (I): wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6 and R7 are as herein defined; processes for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use in therapy.

Abstract: The present technology relates to stabilizing additives and electrolytes containing the same for use in electrochemical devices such as lithium ion batteries and capacitors. The stabilizing additives include triazinane triones and bicyclic compounds comprising succinic anhydride, such as compounds of Formulas I and II described herein.

Abstract: The invention relates to reactive derivatives on the basis of dianhydrohexitol-based isocyanates.

Abstract: A method for inhibiting the crystal growth rate of an amide compound present in a molten polyolefin-based resin and a method for producing a polyolefin-based resin molded article are provided. A phenol compound is incorporated into an amide compound-containing polyolefin-based resin such that a weight ratio, amide compound:phenol compound, is 60:40 to 10:90.

Abstract: Disclosed are polythioethers that are the reaction product of reactants that include: a) an isocyanurate-containing trithiol; b) a polythiol different from (a); and c) a diene. Also disclosed are compositions, such as sealant compositions, that include such polythioethers.

Abstract: A process for making monoalkali metal cyanurates in a powdery form from a cyanuric acid powder by adding thereto a concentrated aqueous solution of an alkali hydroxide such as sodium or potassium hydroxide. The concentrated aqueous alkali hydroxide solution is added sequentially to the cyanuric acid powder as the admixture is vigorously mixed, forming a monoalkali metal cyanurate as a hydrated powder.

Abstract: This invention relates to a crosslinking composition comprising an organic acid and a compound having the structure of Formula I: A?-NRA—RD wherein A?, RA, and RD are defined in the specification. This invention also relates to a process for producing the crosslinking composition by reacting an amino compound containing amino groups; a mono(alkylaldehyde) and/or a poly(alkylaldehyde), and an alcohol; and adding an organic compound where said amino compound is selected from the group consisting of triazine, linear or cyclic ureas, cyanuric acid, substituted cyanuric acids, linear or cyclic amides, glycolurils, hydantoins, linear or cyclic carbamates and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to surface modifying macromolecules (SMMs) having high degradation temperatures and their use in the manufacture of articles made from base polymers which require high temperature processing. The surface modifier is admixed with the base polymer to impart alcohol and water repellency properties.

Abstract: A process for high-pressure, liquid phase conversion of urea into melamine is disclosed, where molten urea is fed to a first reaction zone (S1) where the melamine melt is under mechanical agitation, and a heat input (Q1) is provided to maintain the endothermic reaction, and the liquid is then passed to a second reaction zone (S2) kept at a lower temperature and where further agitation is provided. Embodiments of plants adapted to carry out the process are also disclosed, including multiple stirred reactors in cascade and a single reactor with multiple internal compartments defining said first and second reaction zones.

Abstract: A process for preparing highly branched melamine polymers, wherein melamine is reacted with 1.5 to 4 mol, per mole of melamine, of one or more diamines or polyamines having at least two primary amino groups, it being possible for up to 25 mol % of the diamines or polyamines to have three or more primary amino groups and for up to 50 mol % of the diamines or polyamines to be replaced by amines having only one primary amino group, in the presence of an acidic catalyst.

Abstract: An object of the invention is to provide a curing agent and a curable composition capable of forming a cured product, which is applicable for optical material and which has excellent heat and light transparency and crack resistance, and a cured product obtained by curing the same. Moreover, an object of the invention is to provide a method for producing with use of the components of the curing agent a cyclic polyorganosiloxane having a specific structure, in a selective manner and in high yield.

Abstract: The invention relates to solvent-containing two-component polyurethane moisture cured hybrid sol-gel coating formulation comprising 1) an epoxy-functional binder with carbamate functionality and 2) a blended curing component comprising at least one sol gel precursor and an amine crosslinker.

Abstract: A curable coating composition includes a plasticizing component. The plasticizing component includes an isocyanurate core and at least one low surface tension group pending from the isocyanurate core. The low surface tension group may be a) a fatty chain includes at least 6 carbon atoms, b) a silicon-containing group having at least 1 silicon atom, c) a fluorocarbon, and combinations thereof. The low surface tension group may have cross-linkable functional groups pending therefrom. In addition to the plasticizing component, the curable coating composition further includes a resin component and a crosslinking agent that is reactive with the resin component. The curable coating composition including the plasticizing component is capable of forming a cured film that has resistance to both cracking and etching that, to date, has not been achieved with known plasticizing components.

Abstract: The invention relates to an improved method for the synthesis of monomeric and polymeric nitrogen-bridged derivatives of dibenz[c,e][1,2]-oxaphosphorin-6-oxides. These substances can be used as flameproofing agents for polyesters, polyamides, polycarbonates, epoxy resins, inter alia polymers.

Abstract: The invention includes a composition for stabilizing chlorinated water to sunlight decomposition, and methods of preparing compositions. The composition is a slurry composition of a monoalkali metal cyanurate, of low viscosity. Two methods of preparing the slurry are described, in which cyanuric acid or cyanuric acid wetcake is mixed with a monoalkali metal base. One method dry blends cyanuric acid or cyanuric acid wetcake with a monoalkali metal base. The invention also describes a method of preparing a dry, solid monoalkali metal cyanurate.

Abstract: Certain embodiments described herein are directed to silane coupling agents that may be used, for example, to covalently couple a polymer to a filler. In some examples, devices that include the polymer-silane coupling agent-filler compositions are also described.

Abstract: Antireflective coating compositions are discussed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel process for preparing colorless, isocyanurate group-comprising polyisocyanates of (cyclo)aliphatic diisocyanates.

Abstract: The invention provides a system for converting urea into reactants useful for removing NOX from industrial emissions. The system includes a urea inlet, a steam inlet, and a reactor in fluid communication with the urea inlet and the steam inlet. The reactor is configured and adapted to inject urea from the urea inlet into a steam flow from the steam inlet to convert the urea into at least one reactant for NOX reduction within a substantially gaseous mixture. The invention also provides a method of converting urea into reactants for reducing NOX out of industrial emissions. The method includes injecting urea into a steam flow to convert the urea into at least one reactant for NOX reduction within a substantially gaseous mixture.

Abstract: Provided are methods and devices for preparing biuret and cyanuric acid by thermal decomposition of urea. Specifically, a product of thermal decomposition is cooled to precipitate a crystal and the precipitated crystal is dissolved using an alkali aqueous solution and cooled to obtain biuret having high purity. Furthermore, the cyanuric acid that is one of byproducts by the thermal decomposition of urea is effectively recovered with high purity.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula (I) as defined herein are useful for stabilizing spandex. Stabilized spandex compositions are obtained by intermixing spandex polymer or prepolymer with stabilizing amounts of one or more compounds of the formula (I). Preferred stabilized spandex polymer or prepolymer compositions exhibit improved color stability.

Abstract: The invention relates to an improved process for preparing triallyl cyanurate (TAC) by reacting cyanuric chloride with allyl alcohol in the presence of an alkali metal acid acceptor and in the absence of an organic solvent other than allyl alcohol. According to the invention, TAC is obtained in over 99% purity with an APHA colour number below 10 in a yield of over 90% when 3.9 to 6.0 mol of allyl alcohol and 3.0 to 3.2 equivalents of acid acceptor are used per mole of cyanuric chloride, cyanuric chloride and acid acceptor are added simultaneously or successively to anhydrous or at least 50% by weight aqueous allyl alcohol, and the reaction is performed in one or more stages at a temperature in the range of ?5 to +50° C.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a process for the isolation of tris(2,3-dibromopropyl)isocyanurate. The process uses an adsorbent which promotes easy conversion into a solid form of TDPI. The invention also includes to the solid TDPI product prepared in this way and its use in providing flame retardancy to plastics.

Abstract: Magenta chromophore dyes which are stabilized by adding steric hindering groups to protect the imino carbons; nonlimiting examples of the steric hindering groups being phenyl, methyl, ethyl, isopropyl, fluoride, chloride, bromide and iodide groups.

Abstract: The high efficiency and fidelity of click chemistry permits a large number of diverse dendrimers encompassing a wide variety of functionalities at the chain ends, repeat units, and/or core to be prepared. Almost quantitative yields were obtained during the synthesis. In some cases, filtration or solvent extraction was the only method required for purification. These features represent a significant advancement in dendrimer chemistry and demonstrate an evolving synergy between organic chemistry and functional materials.

Abstract: There are disclosed urethane acrylates of Formula 1: where R1a, R1b and R1c each independently represent C2-15hydrocarbylene, preferably linear C3-12alkylene (such as C4-6alkylene; e.g. hexylene); a isophorone unit and/or a tolyl unit, R2a, R2b and R2c each independently represent: a divalent moiety of where X and Y independently represent C2-10hydrocarbylene, preferably C2-8alkylene; and k is from 0 to 30; l is from 0 to 30; and ‘k+l’ is from 1 to 30; and/or a divalent moiety of Formula 3 where V and W independently represent C2-10hydrocarbylene, preferably C2-8alkylene, and l is from 0 to 30; j is from 0 to 30; and ‘i+j’ is from 1 to 30; p is from 1 to 10; and r is from 1 to 10; and R3aR3b and R3c each independently represent H or methyl (i.e.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel process for preparing solid, small particles comprising melamine cyanurate in essentially crystalline form. A concentrated aqueous dispersion is prepared of a mixture of cyanuric acid and melamine and selected surfactants are added to the dispersion.

Abstract: Isocyanurate compounds or resins have the structure (I) in which Y is an hydroxyl group —OH or a maleimide group Formula (II) provided that at least one maleimide group is present, and Q is any divalent organic moiety, aliphatic or aromatic.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a class of compounds of Formula (I) and to diagnostic compositions containing such compounds where the compounds are iodine containing compounds. More specifically the iodine containing compounds are chemical compounds containing a cyanuric acid scaffolding moiety allowing for the arrangement of three iodinated phenyl groups bound thereto. The invention also relates to the use of such diagnostic compositions as contrast agents in diagnostic imaging and in particular in X-ray imaging and to contrast media containing such compounds.

Abstract: This invention relates to a crosslinking composition comprising an organic acid and a compound having the structure of Formula I: A?-NRA—RD wherein A?, RA, and RD are defined in the specification. This invention also relates to a process for producing the crosslinking composition by reacting an amino compound containing amino groups; a mono(alkylaldehyde) and/or a poly(alkylaldehyde), and an alcohol; and adding an organic compound where said amino compound is selected from the group consisting of: triazine, linear or cyclic ureas, cyanuric acid, substituted cyanuric acids, linear or cyclic amides, glycolurils, hydantoins, linear or cyclic carba mates and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: Nitrous bridged derivatives of 6H-dibenz[c,e][1,2]-oxaphosphorine-6-oxides, process for the preparation and use thereof. The invention refers to nitrous bridged derivatives of 6H-dibenz[c,e][1,2]-oxaphosphorine-6-oxides, a process for the preparation thereof and their use as flameproofing agents for polymers such as polyesters, polyamides, polycarbonates, polystyrenes, polyethylene, polypropylene, phenolic and epoxy resins.

Abstract: This invention relates to a crosslinking composition comprising a compound having the structure of Formula I: A?-NRA—RD where A? is a moiety derived from the group consisting of linear or cyclic ureas, cyanuric acid, substituted cyanuric acids, linear or cyclic amides, glycolurils, hydantoins, linear or cyclic carbamates and mixtures thereof, or a moiety comprising the structure: where RA is RD, hydrogen, an alkyl of 1 to 20 carbon atoms, or taken together with A? forms a cyclic compound; RD is —CHRC ORB, wherein RB is hydrogen, alkyl, aryl, aralkyl or an alkaryl having from 1 to about 24 carbon atoms and RC is an alkyl, halogenated alkyl, aryl, aralkyl, halogenated aralkyl, alkoxyalkyl or an alkaryl having from 1 to about 24 carbon atoms; A is a moiety derived from the group consisting of linear or cyclic ureas, cyanuric acid, substituted cyanuric acids, linear or cyclic amides, glycolurils, hydantoins, linear or cyclic carbamates and mixtures thereof; B is a residue of a poly(alkylaldehyde) with n al

Abstract: A curable coating composition includes a plasticizing component. The plasticizing component includes an isocyanurate core and at least one low surface tension group pending from the isocyanurate core. The low surface tension group may be a) a fatty chain includes at least 6 carbon atoms, b) a silicon-containing group having at least 1 silicon atom, c) a fluorocarbon, and combinations thereof. The low surface tension group may have cross-linkable functional groups pending therefrom. In addition to the plasticizing component, the curable coating composition further includes a resin component and a crosslinking agent that is reactive with the resin component. The curable coating composition including the plasticizing component is capable of forming a cured film that has resistance to both cracking and etching that, to date, has not been achieved with known plasticizing components.

Abstract: Provided are methods and devices for preparing biuret and cyanuric acid by thermal decomposition of urea. Specifically, a product of thermal decomposition is cooled to precipitate a crystal and the precipitated crystal is dissolved using an alkali aqueous solution and cooled to obtain biuret having high purity. Furthermore, the cyanuric acid that is one of byproducts by the thermal decomposition of urea is effectively recovered with high purity.

Abstract: The invention relates to a novel process for preparing low-monomer-content trimers based on 2,4- and 2,6-diisocyanatotoluene (TDI) and to the use thereof in coatings. The trimers are produced from a mixture of from 20 to 80% by weight of diisocyanate component containing at least 80% by weight of 2,4- and/or 2,6-diisocyanatotoluene and from 20 to 80% by weight of solvents and/or diluents and also phenolic catalysts containing dialkylaminomethyl groups.

Abstract: This invention relates to a crosslinking composition comprising a compound having the structure of Formula 1:

Abstract: An optical resolver comprising an optically active substance made of tris-(2,3-epoxypropyl)isocyanurate, is presented. The optical resolver comprises an optically active tris-(epoxyalkyl)isocyanurate or its derivative, or an optically active derivative of a tris-(epoxyalkyl)isocyanurate. Particularly, the optical resolver comprises optically active tris-(2,3-epoxypropyl)isocyanurate or its derivative, or an optically active derivative of tris-(2,3-epoxypropyl)isocyanurate. Having supported on a carrier, an optically active tris-(2,3-epoxypropyl)isocyanurate or its derivative, or an optically active derivative of tris-(2,3-epoxypropyl)isocyanurate, can be made to be a packing for use in high-performance liquid chromatography, whereby efficient optical resolution can be carried out.

Abstract: Optically active &bgr;-type tris-(2,3-epoxypropyl)-isocyanurate is obtained by a method of reacting isocyanuric acid with an optically active epihalohydrin, or a method of optically resolving a racemic modification of tris-(2,3-epoxypropyl)-isocyanurate by using an amylose or cellulose derivative. It is a method for producing a high melting point type tris-(2,3-epoxypropyl)-isocyanurate obtained by mixing two enantiomers of optically active &bgr;-type tris-(2,3-epoxypropyl)-isocyanurate.

Abstract: A prion-physiological structure and associated method of formation. A provided abnormal prion has a transforming power over a normal prion to convert the abnornal prion into defective prion that mimics the abnormal prion. A linker molecule is then bonded to the abnormal prion, wherein a polymer that is covalently attached to the linker molecule facilitates formation of a polymerized abnormal prion that does not have the transforming power over the normal prion.

Abstract: Optically active &bgr;-type tris-(2,3-epoxypropyl)-isocyanurate is obtained by a method of reacting isocyanuric acid with an optically active epihalohydrin, or a method of optically resolving a racemic modification of tris-(2,3-epoxypropyl)-isocyanurate by using an amylose or cellulose derivative. It is a method for producing a high melting point type tris-(2,3-epoxypropyl)-isocyanurate obtained by mixing two enantiomers of optically active &bgr;-type tris-(2,3-epoxypropyl)-isocyanurate.

Abstract: Novel pharmaceutically/cosmetically-active polyaromatic propynyl compounds have the structural formula (1): ##STR1## in which X is one of the radicals: ##STR2## and are useful for the treatment of a wide variety of disease states, whether human or veterinary, for example dermatological, rheumatic, respiratory, cardiovascular and ophthalmological disorders, as well as for the treatment of mammalian skin and hair conditions/disorders.

Abstract: Polyalkylpiperidine-containing acetic acid and 3-aminoacrylic acid derivatives I ##STR1## where R.sup.1 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 - to C.sub.6 -alkyl, formyl, C.sub.2 - to C.sub.6 -alkanoyl, C.sub.1 - to C.sub.12 -alkoxy, C.sub.5 - to C.sub.6 -cycloalkoxy, cyanomethyl, hydroxymethyl, 2-hydroxyethyl or a radical of the formula --CR.sup.3 =CH--CO--OR.sup.4, whereR.sup.3 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -to C.sub.6 -alkyl or a radical of the formula --CO--OR.sup.4 andR.sup.4 is C.sub.1 - to C.sub.20 -alkyl, C.sub.5 - to C.sub.8 -cycloalkyl, C.sub.7 - to C.sub.18 -aralkyl, phenyl, tolyl or a radical of the formula --(CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 O).sub.n H or --[CH(CH.sub.3)CH.sub.2 O].sub.n H, where n is a number from 1 to 30,X is O, NH or NR.sup.6, whereR.sup.6 is C.sub.1 - to C.sub.12 -alkyl, andY is hydrogen or a group of the formula =CH--NHR.sup.7 or =CH--NR.sup.6 R.sup.7, whereR.sup.7 is phenyl which can be substituted by one to three C.sub.1 - to C.sub.12 -alkyl, C.sub.1 - to C.sub.