Abstract

The invention relates to a method for producing a security and/or valuable document containing a polymer layer composite or consisting thereof, said polymer layer composite being formed from a polymer layer partial composite and a polymer cover layer and the polymer layer partial composite and/or the polymer cover layer containing a laser sensitive component, consisting of the followings steps: A) first personalized information is applied to the polymer layer partial composite by means of an inkjet printing method as a colored inkjet printed layer, B) the polymer cover layer is applied to the inkjet printed layer and is joined to the polymer layer partial composite by thermal lamination, and C) second personalized information is inscribed into the polymer layer composite of the security and/or valuable document, obtained in step B), by means of laser engraving. The invention also relates to a security and/or valuable document that can be produced according to said method.

IPC Classes  ?

• C23C 26/00 - Coating not provided for in groups
• B42D 25/305 - Associated digital information
• B42D 25/378 - Special inks
• B42D 25/455 - Associating two or more layers using heat
• B41M 3/14 - Security printing
• B41M 5/00 - Duplicating or marking methods; Sheet materials for use therein
• B41M 5/24 - Ablative recording, e.g. by burning marks; Spark recording
• B42D 25/41 - Marking using electromagnetic radiation
• B42D 25/309 - Photographs
• B42D 25/29 - Securities;  Bank notes
• B42D 25/435 - Marking by removal of material using electromagnetic radiation, e.g. laser
• B32B 27/08 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin of a different kind
• B32B 37/06 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding characterised by the heating method
• B32B 38/00 - Ancillary operations in connection with laminating processes
• B32B 27/00 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin

Abstract

Method for reducing the concentration of nitrogen oxides in waste gases released during the production of organic amino compounds, wherein an organic compound is first reacted with NOx and/or nitric acid to form an organic nitro compound with the formation of an NOx-containing waste gas stream and the organic nitro compound is converted to the organic amino compound by means of a hydrogen-containing reaction gas, the reaction of the organic nitro compound with the hydrogen-containing reduction gas taking place with the formation of a hydrogen-containing waste gas stream, the method being characterised in that the NOx-containing waste gas stream (1) is combined with the hydrogen-containing waste gas stream and/or an externally supplied hydrogen stream (3) and is reacted at a temperature of 800 to 1700°C for the at least partial reduction of the NOxconcentration. An apparatus for carrying out the method is also described.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07C 209/34 - Preparation of compounds containing amino groups bound to a carbon skeleton by reduction of nitrogen-to-oxygen or nitrogen-to-nitrogen bonds by reduction of nitro groups by reduction of nitro groups bound to acyclic carbon atoms or to carbon atoms of rings other than six-membered aromatic rings

Abstract

2) is ≧1,000:1.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07C 263/10 - Preparation of derivatives of isocyanic acid by reaction of amines with carbonyl halides, e.g. with phosgene

Abstract

The invention relates to storage-stable prepregs (preimpregnated fibers) based on low-viscosity polyurethane systems having a very high characteristic number and flat fiber composite components (molded bodies; composite components) produced therefrom, which are obtained due to an impregnation method of fiber reinforced materials such as woven fabrics and fleece, and to a method for the production thereof.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08J 5/24 - Impregnating materials with prepolymers which can be polymerised in situ, e.g. manufacture of prepregs
• C08G 18/58 - Epoxy resins
• C08G 18/76 - Polyisocyanates or polyisothiocyanates cyclic aromatic
• C08G 18/42 - Polycondensates having carboxylic or carbonic ester groups in the main chain
• C03C 25/12 - General methods of coating; Devices therefor
• C03C 25/32 - Macromolecular compounds or prepolymers obtained otherwise than by reactions involving only carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds

Abstract

The invention relates to a device (1) for the twist-free width change of a fiber strip (2) of continuous fibers (3) passing through the device (1) to a specified effective width (8). The device (1) comprises a transport unit (4) for transporting the fiber strip (2). The device (1) further comprises at least one width change assembly (5) configured such that the width change assembly (5) transfers an initial distance (a) of two adjacent fibers (3) of the fiber strip (2) to a target distance (b) of adjacent fibers (3) of the fiber strip (2). For a large part of the pairs of adjacent fibers (3), the ratio between the target distance (b) and the initial distance (a) matches within a tolerance range of 20%. This results in a reliable and economical device.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65H 51/005 - Separating a bundle of forwarding filamentary materials into a plurality of groups
• B65H 51/015 - Gathering a plurality of forwarding filamentary materials into a bundle
• B65H 57/06 - Annular guiding surfaces; Eyes, e.g. pigtails
• B65H 57/16 - Guides for filamentary materials; Supports therefor formed to maintain a plurality of filaments in spaced relation
• D02J 1/18 - Separating or spreading
• D01D 11/02 - Opening bundles to space the threads or filaments from one another

Abstract

The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of a hydroxy-amino polymer, comprising the steps: a) reacting an H-functional starter compound carrying at least one Zerewitinoff-active H atom with an unsaturated cyclic carboxylic acid anhydride to give a carboxyl-group-carrying prepolymer, b) reacting the carboxyl-group-carrying prepolymer with at least one epoxide compound to give a hydroxyl-group-carrying prepolymer, c) adding a primary amine and/or ammonia to the double bond of the hydroxyl-group-carrying prepolymer obtained according to step b) to give the hydroxy-amino polymer, wherein the ratio of the amount of carboxylic acid anhydride to the number of Zerewitinoff-active H atoms of the H-functional starter compound is so chosen that almost all the Zerewitinoff-active H atoms of the H-functional starter compound are reacted. The invention relates additionally to a hydroxy-amino polymer obtainable by the above-mentioned process, wherein the ratio of the amount of unsaturated cyclic carboxylic acid anhydride to the number of Zerewitinoff-active H atoms of the H-functional starter compound is at least approximately 0.9:1, and further to the use of this hydroxy-amino polymer in the preparation of a polyurethane urea polymer.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08G 63/676 - Polyesters containing oxygen in the form of ether groups derived from polycarboxylic acids and polyhydroxy compounds in which at least one of the two components contains aliphatic unsaturation
• C08G 18/48 - Polyethers
• C08G 18/38 - Low-molecular-weight compounds having hetero atoms other than oxygen
• C08G 18/42 - Polycondensates having carboxylic or carbonic ester groups in the main chain
• C08G 18/46 - Polycondensates having carboxylic or carbonic ester groups in the main chain having hetero atoms other than oxygen
• C08G 63/685 - Polyesters containing atoms other than carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen containing nitrogen
• C08G 73/02 - Polyamines

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for producing nitrobenzene, in which crude nitrobenzene is first produced by nitrating benzene and said crude nitrobenzene is then washed in succession in at least one acid wash, in at least one alkaline wash and in at least one neutral wash, at least one additional wash with an aqueous solution of a potassium salt being interposed between the last alkaline wash and the first neutral wash.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07C 205/00 - Compounds containing nitro groups bound to a carbon skeleton
• C07C 209/00 - Preparation of compounds containing amino groups bound to a carbon skeleton
• C07C 201/06 - Preparation of nitro compounds
• C07C 205/06 - Compounds containing nitro groups bound to a carbon skeleton having nitro groups bound to carbon atoms of six-membered aromatic rings

Abstract

The disclosure provides a thermal management apparatus. The apparatus includes a housing that defines a first air flow channel and a second air flow channel and an electroactive polymer actuator located within the housing, the electroactive polymer actuator configured to move in response to an activation signal. The electroactive polymer actuator defines a first chamber in fluid communication with the first air flow channel and defines a second chamber in fluid communication with the second air flow channel, the first and second chambers are fluidically isolated from each other. The electroactive polymer actuator is configured to oscillate when excited by the activation signal and eject pulses of air through the first and second air flow channels. An apparatus that includes two electroactive polymer actuators as well as method of generating air flow for thermal management also is disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• F04D 33/00 - Non-positive-displacement pumps with other than pure rotation, e.g. of oscillating type
• H01L 41/193 - Macromolecular compositions

Abstract

The present invention provides a composition comprising a polycarbonate, and infrared (IR) reflective additive and an epoxy-functional silicone, wherein the composition exhibits a reduced melt flow change over a comparable compound not containing an epoxy-functional silicone.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08L 69/00 - Compositions of polycarbonates; Compositions of derivatives of polycarbonates
• C08L 83/06 - Polysiloxanes containing silicon bound to oxygen-containing groups
• C08K 3/00 - Use of inorganic substances as compounding ingredients
• G02B 1/00 - Optical elements characterised by the material of which they are made; Optical coatings for optical elements

Abstract

The present invention relates to a process and a plant for the production, in particular the continuous production, of nitrobenzene by means of adiabatic nitration of benzene with nitric acid in the presence of sulfuric acid, in which, following the nitration, a multi-stage concentration of the sulfuric acid is carried out by means of heating at a pressure that is reduced as compared with ambient pressure, and wherein the heating takes place using the heat generated in the adiabatic nitration of benzene.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07C 201/08 - Preparation of nitro compounds by substitution of hydrogen atoms by nitro groups
• C07C 205/06 - Compounds containing nitro groups bound to a carbon skeleton having nitro groups bound to carbon atoms of six-membered aromatic rings
• C01B 17/94 - Recovery from nitration acids
• C01B 17/88 - Concentration of sulfuric acid

Abstract

The present invention relates to flame-resistant, thermoplastic molding compositions containing at least one aromatic polycarbonate, at least one flameproofing agent, at least one rubber-free anhydride-modified alpha-olefin terpolymer, at least one glass fiber, at least one antidripping agent, and optionally, at least one mold release agent and/or further additives. The present invention furthermore relates to the use of the compositions according to the invention for the production of thin-walled housing parts or switch boxes in the EE sector.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08L 69/00 - Compositions of polycarbonates; Compositions of derivatives of polycarbonates
• C08K 5/42 - Sulfonic acids; Derivatives thereof
• C08K 7/14 - Glass
• C08L 23/08 - Copolymers of ethene
• C08K 5/103 - Esters; Ether-esters of monocarboxylic acids with polyalcohols

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method for producing polyetherester carbonate polyols by means of catalytic addition of carbon dioxide, alkylene oxides and cyclic anhydrides to H-functional starter compounds in the presence of double metal cyanide (DMC) catalysts.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08G 65/26 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions forming an ether link in the main chain of the macromolecule from cyclic ethers by opening of the heterocyclic ring from cyclic ethers and other compounds
• C08G 64/34 - General preparatory processes using carbon dioxide and cyclic ethers
• C08G 64/18 - Block or graft polymers
• C08G 18/44 - Polycarbonates
• C08G 18/48 - Polyethers

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method for producing polyether carbonate polyols by way of the catalytic addition of carbon dioxide and alkylene oxides to H-functional starter compounds in the presence of double metal cyanide (DMC) catalyzer that was activated in the presence of cyclic anhydride.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08G 65/34 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions forming an ether link in the main chain of the macromolecule from hydroxy compounds or their metallic derivatives
• C08G 64/34 - General preparatory processes using carbon dioxide and cyclic ethers
• C08G 65/26 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions forming an ether link in the main chain of the macromolecule from cyclic ethers by opening of the heterocyclic ring from cyclic ethers and other compounds
• C08G 64/18 - Block or graft polymers
• C08G 18/48 - Polyethers

Abstract

2/g and (a) 1.0 to 100 g of at least one metal of groups 8 to 12 of the periodic table of the elements, (b) 1.0 g to 100 g of at least one metal of groups 4 to 6 and 12 of the periodic table of the elements and (c) 1.0 g to 100 g of at least one metal of groups 14 and 15 of the periodic table of the elements per liter of bulk volume of the ceramic support, wherein the catalyst is additionally doped with (d) potassium in a content of from 0.0050% by weight to 0.20% by weight, based on the total weight of the catalyst. The present invention also provides the use of such a catalyst in the catalytic gas phase hydrogenation of nitroaromatics.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01J 23/648 - Vanadium, niobium or tantalum
• C07C 209/36 - Preparation of compounds containing amino groups bound to a carbon skeleton by reduction of nitrogen-to-oxygen or nitrogen-to-nitrogen bonds by reduction of nitro groups by reduction of nitro groups bound to carbon atoms of six-membered aromatic rings
• B01J 37/02 - Impregnation, coating or precipitation
• B01J 23/62 - Platinum group metals with gallium, indium, thallium, germanium, tin or lead
• B01J 23/64 - Platinum group metals with arsenic, antimony, bismuth, vanadium, niobium, tantalum, polonium, chromium, molybdenum, tungsten, manganese, technetium or rhenium
• B01J 35/00 - Catalysts, in general, characterised by their form or physical properties
• B01J 35/10 - Solids characterised by their surface properties or porosity
• B01J 27/055 - Sulfates with alkali metals, copper, gold or silver
• B01J 27/10 - Chlorides
• B01J 37/16 - Reducing
• B01J 37/18 - Reducing with gases containing free hydrogen

Abstract

The present invention provides processes for filling gaps and voids generated or encountered in gas and oil drilling operations or for geo- stabifization with polychloroprene latex which has been coagulated in a controlled fashion. The inventive process involves at least partially filling a gap or cavity in the earth with polychloroprene latex which becomes coagulated after a specific amount of time by at least one curing agent selected from a polyisocyanate, a blocked polyisocyanate, an acid, a salt, and a gas.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08L 11/00 - Compositions of homopolymers or copolymers of chloroprene
• C09K 8/24 - Polymers
• E21F 15/00 - Methods or devices for placing filling-up materials in underground workings

Abstract

The present invention provides a polycarbonate composition which contains polycarbonate, a thermoplastic polyester, a graft copolymer, polylactic acid. The inventive composition exhibits low smoke generation.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08L 69/00 - Compositions of polycarbonates; Compositions of derivatives of polycarbonates
• C08L 67/00 - Compositions of polyesters obtained by reactions forming a carboxylic ester link in the main chain; Compositions of derivatives of such polymers
• C08L 51/04 - Compositions of graft polymers in which the grafted component is obtained by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds; Compositions of derivatives of such polymers grafted on to rubbers
• C08L 67/04 - Polyesters derived from hydroxy carboxylic acids, e.g. lactones
• C08K 3/38 - Boron-containing compounds

Abstract

The present invention provides a polycarbonate composition containing hydroxy aluminum hydroxide which exhibits increased gloss level. This effect is seen in polycarbonate blend or blends of polycarbonate and polyesters. This additive is effective in increasing the gloss level of polymer or polymer blend with gloss levels lower than 80 at 20 degree incident angle.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08L 69/00 - Compositions of polycarbonates; Compositions of derivatives of polycarbonates
• C08L 33/04 - Homopolymers or copolymers of esters
• C08L 9/00 - Compositions of homopolymers or copolymers of conjugated diene hydrocarbons
• C08L 83/04 - Polysiloxanes
• C08K 3/22 - Oxides; Hydroxides of metals

Abstract

The present invention provides a thermoplastic molding composition comprising A) 60 to 99 percent by weight (pbw) aromatic poly(ester) carbonate having a weight-average molecular weight of at least 25,000, B) 1 to 20 parts per 100 parts resin (phr) graft (co)polymer having a core-shell morphology, comprising a grafted shell that contains poliymerized alkyl(meth)acrylate and a composite rubber core that contains interpenetrated and inseparable polyorganosiloxane and poly(meth)alkyl acrylate where the weight ratio of polyorganosiloxane/poly(meth)alkylacrylate/ grafted shell is 70-90/5-15/5-15, C) 2 to 20 phr phosphorus-containing compound, and D) 0.1 to 15 phr boron compound having average particle diameter of 2 to 10 microns.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08L 69/00 - Compositions of polycarbonates; Compositions of derivatives of polycarbonates
• C08L 51/04 - Compositions of graft polymers in which the grafted component is obtained by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds; Compositions of derivatives of such polymers grafted on to rubbers
• C08K 5/521 - Esters of phosphoric acids, e.g. of H3PO4
• C08K 3/38 - Boron-containing compounds

Abstract

This invention relates to a holographic medium comprising a protective layer and a photopolymer film which is bonded to the protective layer and contains polyurethane matrix polymers, acrylate writing monomers and photoinitiators, wherein the protective layer is impermeable to the constituents of the photopolymer film, is optically clear and is transparent to electromagnetic radiation having a wavelength in the range of from 350 to 800 nm. The invention further provides the use of a holographic medium according to the invention in the production of holograms, and a process for the production of a holographic medium according to the invention.

IPC Classes  ?

• G03H 1/02 - HOLOGRAPHIC PROCESSES OR APPARATUS - Details peculiar thereto - Details
• G11B 7/2542 - Record carriers characterised by the selection of the material of layers other than recording layers of protective topcoat layers consisting essentially of organic resins

Abstract

The disclosure provides a device (500) having first and second electroactive polymer actuators (5181,5182), each one of the electroactive polymer actuators comprising an electroactive polymer film, a pair of opposing compliant electrodes, and at least one mechanical output region. The mechanical output region is configured to move in response to an activation signal being applied to the electroactive polymer film to provide a movement. The first and second electroactive polymer actuators are independently tunable in frequency and amplitude to provide motion independently. Also disclosed are audio devices configured as over-the ear-headphones and in-the-ear headphones.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04R 17/00 - Piezoelectric transducers; Electrostrictive transducers
• H04R 1/10 - Earpieces; Attachments therefor
• A61H 23/02 - Percussion or vibration massage, e.g. using supersonic vibration; Suction-vibration massage; Massage with moving diaphragms with electric or magnetic drive
• H04R 5/02 - Spatial or constructional arrangements of loudspeakers
• H04R 25/00 - Deaf-aid sets

Abstract

This invention relates to novel double metal cyanide catalysts and to a process for the production of these double metal cyanide catalysts. These DMC catalysts can be used to prepare polyoxyalkylene polyols which have low amounts of high molecular weight tail compared polyoxyalkylene polyols prepared from DMC catalysts of the prior art.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08G 65/10 - Saturated oxiranes characterised by the catalysts used
• C08G 65/12 - Saturated oxiranes characterised by the catalysts used containing organo-metallic compounds or metal hydrides
• B01J 31/12 - Catalysts comprising hydrides, coordination complexes or organic compounds containing organic compounds or metal hydrides containing organo-metallic compounds or metal hydrides

Abstract

The present invention provides long chain, active polyether polyols which are characterized by a functionality of 2 to 6 and an equivalent weight of 1000 to 2200 Da. These long chain polyethers comprise the alkoxylation product of (1 ) a starter composition having an equivalent weight of 350 Da or less, with (2) one or more alkylene oxides, in which up to 20% of ethylene oxide may be added as a cap, in the presence of (3) at least one basic catalyst. Suitable starter compositions (1 ) comprise the alkoxylation product of (a) a low molecular weight polyether having a functionality of 3 and an equivalent weight of less than 350 Da, (b) at least one low molecular weight starter compound comprising glycerin, and (c) propylene oxide or a mixture of propylene oxide and ethylene oxide, in the presence of (d) at least one double metal cyanide catalyst. A process for preparing these long chain polyether polyols is also disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07C 43/10 - Saturated ethers of polyhydroxy compounds
• B01J 27/26 - Cyanides
• B01J 31/00 - Catalysts comprising hydrides, coordination complexes or organic compounds

Abstract

This invention relates to stable, low-viscosity polymer polyols and to a process for preparing these stable, low-viscosity polymer polyols, These polymer polyols comprise (a) a base polyol component that comprises a natural oil base polyol having a mean hydroxy I functionality of 1.7 to 5.0, a number average molecular weight of about 350 to about 725, and an OH number of 190 to 500.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08G 18/28 - Polymeric products of isocyanates or isothiocyanates with compounds having active hydrogen characterised by the compounds used containing active hydrogen
• C08G 18/63 - Block or graft polymers obtained by polymerising compounds having carbon-to-carbon double bonds on to polymers
• C08G 18/06 - Polymeric products of isocyanates or isothiocyanates with compounds having active hydrogen
• C08J 9/04 - Working-up of macromolecular substances to porous or cellular articles or materials; After-treatment thereof using blowing gases generated by a previously added blowing agent
• C08G 101/00 - Manufacture of cellular products

Abstract

Low molecular weight polyoxyalkylene polyether polyols having a hydroxy! content of from about 3.4 to about 12.1 % by weight, and OH numbers of from about 112 to about 400 are produced by a continuous process using a DMC catalyst. In the process of the present invention, oxyalky!ation conditions are established in a continuous reactor in the presence of a DMC catalyst; alkylene oxide and a low molecular weight starter are continuously introduced into the continuous reactor; a partially oxyalkylated polyether polyol is recovered from the reactor; and the recovered partially oxyalkylated polyether polyol is allowed to further reactor until the un reacted alkylene oxide content of the mixture is reduced to 0.001 % or less by weight. The alkoxylation of the present invention must be carried out a pressure sufficiently high to prevent deactivation of the DMC catalyst. Pressures of from 45 to 55 psia are preferred.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08G 65/10 - Saturated oxiranes characterised by the catalysts used
• C08G 65/26 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions forming an ether link in the main chain of the macromolecule from cyclic ethers by opening of the heterocyclic ring from cyclic ethers and other compounds
• C08G 18/48 - Polyethers

Abstract

Flame-retardant polycarbonate compositions and methods for increasing the flame-retardancy of polycarbonate compositions are disclosed. A glass fiber, alumina particles, and wollastonite particles are added to polycarbonate compositions. The addition of the glass fiber, alumina particles, and wollastonite particles to the polycarbonate composition produces a polycarbonate composition having a flame-retardance rating of UL 94 5V-A at 2.3 mm thickness or less. The inventive compositions retain good surface quality.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08L 69/00 - Compositions of polycarbonates; Compositions of derivatives of polycarbonates
• C08L 25/12 - Copolymers of styrene with unsaturated nitriles
• C08L 55/02 - ABS [Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene] polymers
• C08K 7/14 - Glass
• C08K 3/22 - Oxides; Hydroxides of metals
• C08K 3/34 - Silicon-containing compounds

Abstract

The present invention provides a hybrid two component coating composition comprising as component I, (A) an N-alkoxysilylalkyl-aspartic acid ester, (B) a polysiloxane having a molecular weight in the range of from about 400 to 10,000, and optionally (C) at least one hydrolyzable silane; and as component II, (D) a polyisocyanate having an average NCO functionality of 2.5 to 5.5 and an isocyanate content, based on solids, of 9 to 50 wt % and containing aliphatic polyisocyanates; and (E) a catalyst. Methods of making and applying the hybrid coating composition are also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• C09D 183/04 - Polysiloxanes
• C09D 175/00 - Coating compositions based on polyureas or polyurethanes; Coating compositions based on derivatives of such polymers

Abstract

The present invention provides a dual-cure composition containing multifunctional polyols, uretdiones, peroxide curable monomers containing unsatu ration and crosslinking agents. The dual-cure composition may be used to form a high modulus material useful as the matrix in a prepreg material and in composites. The present invention also relates to methods for the production of the dual-cure composition, prepreg materials comprising the dual-cure composition and a fibrous support, and composites made from the prepreg material.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08G 18/06 - Polymeric products of isocyanates or isothiocyanates with compounds having active hydrogen
• C08F 290/06 - Polymers provided for in subclass
• C08F 265/00 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by polymerising monomers on to polymers of unsaturated monocarboxylic acids or derivatives thereof as defined in group
• C08G 59/62 - Alcohols or phenols
• C08J 3/24 - Crosslinking, e.g. vulcanising, of macromolecules

Abstract

Polyurethane elastomers having solids contents greater than 40% by weight are produced from a sprayable polyurethane-forming system composed of an isocyanate component and an isocyanate-reactive component. The isocyanate component has a solids content of from 40 to 80 wt. %, based on total weight of isocyanate component and is made up of at least one aromatic polyisocyanate having an NCO content of from 24 to 33%, a functionality of from 2 to 3 and at least one solid filler. The isocyanate-reactive component has a solids content of from 40 to 80 wt. %, based on total weight of the isocyanate-reactive component and is composed of at least one polyether polyol having a hydroxyl number of from 25 to 40 and a functionality of from 2 to 4, and at least one solid filler.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08G 18/70 - Polymeric products of isocyanates or isothiocyanates with compounds having active hydrogen characterised by the isocyanates or isothiocyanates used
• C08G 18/28 - Polymeric products of isocyanates or isothiocyanates with compounds having active hydrogen characterised by the compounds used containing active hydrogen
• C08G 18/72 - Polyisocyanates or polyisothiocyanates
• C08L 75/04 - Polyurethanes
• C08K 3/10 - Metal compounds
• C08G 101/00 - Manufacture of cellular products

Abstract

This invention relates to a semi-batch process for the production of polyoxyalkylene polyether polyols. These polyoxyalkylene polyether polyols have hydroxy I (OH) numbers of from 112 to 400. This process comprises establishing oxyalkylation condition in a reactor in the presence of a DMC catalyst, continuously introducing alkylene oxide and a suitable starter into the reactor, and recovering an oxyalkyated polyether polyol. The oxyalkylation initially occurs at a temperature that is sufficiently high enough to avoid or prevent deactivation of the DMC catalyst, or for from 2% to 50% of the total oxide feed amount, and the oxyalkylation is then continued at a lower temperature.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08G 65/10 - Saturated oxiranes characterised by the catalysts used
• C08G 65/28 - Cyclic ethers and hydroxy compounds
• C08G 18/48 - Polyethers

Abstract

Two-component coating systems and compositions are disclosed. The coating compositions form crosslinked polyurea coatings and have relatively long pot life and set-to-touch time and a relatively short hard dry time. The coating compositions include a polyisocyanate, a polyaspartic ester, and a poiyetheraspartic ester.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08G 18/48 - Polyethers
• C08G 18/00 - Polymeric products of isocyanates or isothiocyanates
• C08G 18/72 - Polyisocyanates or polyisothiocyanates
• C08G 69/02 - Polyamides derived from amino carboxylic acids or from polyamines and polycarboxylic acids
• C08L 71/02 - Polyalkylene oxides

Abstract

Polymer polyols having a solids content of greater than 40 wt.%, a total ethylene oxide content of up to 25 wt.%, and a viscosity at 25°C of less than 15,000 centistokes are produced by reacting (1) a base polyol having active hydrogen atoms with an ethylene oxide content of from 15 to 40 wt.% that has been formed in the presence of a double metal cyanide (DMC) catalyst, (2) one or more unsaturated monomers, (3) at least one radical initiator, optionally (4) a preformed stabilizer and optionally (5) a chain transfer agent. These polymer polyols (PMPOs) are useful in the preparation of polyurethane foams and elastomers.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08G 18/67 - Unsaturated compounds having active hydrogen
• C08G 18/40 - High-molecular-weight compounds
• C08G 18/48 - Polyethers
• C08G 18/06 - Polymeric products of isocyanates or isothiocyanates with compounds having active hydrogen
• C08G 101/00 - Manufacture of cellular products

Abstract

The present invention provides a polycarbonate blend which exhibits antimicrobial behavior while retaining excellent impact strength and color when aged at elevated temperature and humidity, even at significantly increased levels of antimicrobial additive. The compositions of the present invention are based on sliver sodium zirconium phosphate of the composition: NaxHyAgzZr2(PO4)3, where x+y+z=1.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08L 69/00 - Compositions of polycarbonates; Compositions of derivatives of polycarbonates
• C08L 55/02 - ABS [Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene] polymers
• C08K 3/10 - Metal compounds
• C08K 3/32 - Phosphorus-containing compounds
• A01N 59/00 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing elements or inorganic compounds
• A01N 59/26 - Phosphorus; Compounds thereof

Abstract

This invention relates to coated polyurethane foams and to a process for preparing coated polyurethane foams. More specifically, these coated polyurethane foams comprise (a) a polyurethane foam substrate, and (b) at least one bilayer of a coating composition on the foam substrate which comprises (1 ) a layer of a positively or negatively charged carbon allotrope, and (2) a layer of a positively or negatively charged polymer. When the carbon allotrope is positively charged, the other material is negatively charged, and vice versa. The final product (i.e. coated polyurethane foam) contains at least 1% by weight of the coating composition, based on 100% by weight of the coated polyurethane foam. The foams described herein have a surface resistivity of less than or equal to 1012 ohms per square.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08J 9/36 - After-treatment
• C08J 7/04 - Coating
• C08K 3/04 - Carbon
• C08L 75/04 - Polyurethanes
• B05D 7/02 - Processes, other than flocking, specially adapted for applying liquids or other fluent materials to particular surfaces or for applying particular liquids or other fluent materials to macromolecular substances, e.g. rubber

Abstract

This invention relates to polybutadiene modified polymer polyols which comprise one or more base polyols, at least one preformed stabilizer, one or more ethylenically unsaturated monomers, and polybutadiene, in the presence of at least one free radical polymerization catalyst, and optionally, one or more chain transfer agents. The polybutadiene present in these polybutadiene modified polymer polyols may be carried into the polymer polyol through the preformed stabilizer, by a polybutadiene containing component that is added separately from the preformed stabilizer to the polymer polyol, or a combination thereof, with the total amount of polybutadiene ranging from 0.03 to 1.0% by weight of polybutadiene, based on 100% by weight of the polymer polyol. The present invention also relates to processes for preparing these polybutadiene modified polymer polyols, to foams prepared from these polybutadiene modified polymer polyols, and to processes for producing foams from these polybutadiene modified polymer polyols.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08G 65/48 - Polymers modified by chemical after-treatment
• C08G 18/48 - Polyethers
• C08F 8/00 - Chemical modification by after-treatment
• C08J 9/00 - Working-up of macromolecular substances to porous or cellular articles or materials; After-treatment thereof

Abstract

The present invention provides a flame-retardant thermoplastic molding composition made from an aromatic polycarbonate, an impact modifier, a bisphenol-A oligophosphate and glass fibers, wherein the ratio of polycarbonate to bisphenol-A oligophosphate is less than about 7.5, wherein the ratio of glass fibers to bisphenol-A oligophosphate is less than about 2.5, wherein the composition is rated V0 at 1.5 mm according to UL-94, and wherein the composition is free from halogenated flame retardants.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08L 69/00 - Compositions of polycarbonates; Compositions of derivatives of polycarbonates
• C08K 5/49 - Phosphorus-containing compounds
• C08K 7/14 - Glass
• C08L 5/08 - Chitin; Chondroitin sulfate; Hyaluronic acid; Derivatives thereof

Abstract

A high functionality macromer that is the reaction product of (1) a polyisocyanate having an NCO group content of about from about 10% to about 33% having a functionality greater than 2, (2) at least one alcohol with reactive unsaturation, and (3) a hydroxyl group-containing polyether having an OH number of from 9 to 60 and a functionality of from 1 to 6 is used to produce a pre-formed stabilizer that is used to produce a high solids content polymer polyol.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08G 18/72 - Polyisocyanates or polyisothiocyanates
• C08G 18/48 - Polyethers
• C08G 18/62 - Polymers of compounds having carbon-to-carbon double bonds

Abstract

The invention relates to a layer structure having a protective layer and an exposed photopolymer layer, wherein the protective layer is obtainable by reacting a mixture comprising or consisting of at least one radiation-curing resin I), a multifunctional radiation-curing resin II) and a photoinitiator system III), and the radiation-curing resin I) includes ≤ 5% by weight of compounds having a weight-average molecular weight < 500 and ≥ 75% by weight of compounds having a weight-average molecular weight of > 1000, the multifunctional radiation-curing resin II) comprises or consists of at least one acrylate having at least two radiation-curing groups and the mixture includes at least 55% by weight of the radiation-curing resin I) and not more than 35% by weight of the multifunctional radiation-curing resin II). The invention additionally relates to a process for producing such a layer structure and to the use thereof.

IPC Classes  ?

• G11B 7/245 - Record carriers characterised by the selection of the material of recording layers comprising organic materials only containing a polymeric component
• G11B 7/254 - Record carriers characterised by the selection of the material of layers other than recording layers of protective topcoat layers

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method for producing a multiple-layer electro-active polymer film system from layers of dielectric polyurethane and conductive electrode layer which has a structure, in an alternating construction (multilayer/multiple-layer construction) which is suitable, in particular, for use in electromechanical transducers. A corona surface treatment is preferably used in the method. Further subjects of the invention are a dielectric polyurethane film system which can be obtained according to the method according to the invention and an electromechanical transducer which can be obtained according to said method.

IPC Classes  ?

• B32B 27/40 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin comprising polyurethanes
• H01L 41/047 - Electrodes
• H01L 41/193 - Macromolecular compositions

Abstract

The present invention relates to flame-retardant polycarbonate compositions and methods for increasing the flame-retardancy of polycarbonate compositions. An α,ω-alkoxy phenyl phenyloligosiloxane compound and an alkali metal sulfonate salt are added to the polycarbonate compositions. The addition of the α,ω-alkoxy phenyl phenyloligosiloxane compound and the alkali metal sulfonate salt produces a polycarbonate composition having a flame- retardance rating of UL 94V-0 at 2 mm thickness or less.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08L 69/00 - Compositions of polycarbonates; Compositions of derivatives of polycarbonates
• C08K 5/5415 - Silicon-containing compounds containing oxygen containing at least one Si—O bond
• C08K 5/42 - Sulfonic acids; Derivatives thereof

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for producing light-coloured polyisocyanates by phosgenation of mixtures comprising MDA and polycyclic aromatic polyamines that have o-phenylenediamine units incorporated via methylene bridges. The invention further relates to the polyisocyanate mixtures obtainable by this method.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08G 18/76 - Polyisocyanates or polyisothiocyanates cyclic aromatic
• C07C 263/10 - Preparation of derivatives of isocyanic acid by reaction of amines with carbonyl halides, e.g. with phosgene

Abstract

A process for preparing tin compounds by reacting elemental tin with a compound comprising hydroxyl groups. Formula (I). The process is characterized by the presence of an oxygen-comprising additive having a dielectric constant of > 5, at a temperature of 20-30°C. The additive is different than the compound comprising hydroxyl groups. Preferred additives are polar aprotic solvents molecules such as DMSO, DMF or sulfolane, amine N-oxides and/or pyridine N-oxide. Likewise claimed are compounds of the following formula (II). Particularly preferred products of the process are compounds of the following formula (III) and formula (IV).

IPC Classes  ?

• C07F 7/22 - Tin compounds
• B01J 31/26 - Catalysts comprising hydrides, coordination complexes or organic compounds containing in addition, inorganic metal compounds not provided for in groups
• C08G 18/24 - Catalysts containing metal compounds of tin

Abstract

The present invention relates to a thermoplastic molding composition composed of polycarbonate and inorganic fillers which comprises from 0.01 to 0.5 part by weight of at least one anhydride-modified alpha-olefin terpolymer and which has a high degree of rigidity and nevertheless exhibits good strength, as well as stress-strain characteristics corresponding to those of an unreinforced polycarbonate. Surprisingly, the molding composition additionally exhibits an improvement in flame retardancy. The invention relates in particular to flame-retardant, thermoplastic molding compositions filled with glass fibers, and to the production and use thereof. The property profile is, surprisingly, independent of the degree of interaction of the filler with the polycarbonate matrix.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08L 69/00 - Compositions of polycarbonates; Compositions of derivatives of polycarbonates
• C08L 53/00 - Compositions of block copolymers containing at least one sequence of a polymer obtained by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds; Compositions of derivatives of such polymers

Abstract

The invention relates to a dispersion comprising a dispersion medium, a polymeric dispersing agent, and carbon nanotubes dispersed in the dispersion medium. The proportion of carbon nanotubes present in the form of agglomerates with an average agglomerate size of ≥ 1 μm to the total quantity of carbon nanotubes ≤ 10 vol%, and ≥ 70% of the carbon nanotubes which are not present in the agglomerated form have a length of ≥ 200 nm. the invention further relates to a method for producing such a dispersion, to a method for producing an electrode with the dispersion, to an electrode obtained in this manner, and to an electrochemical element containing the electrode.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 4/04 - Processes of manufacture in general
• H01M 4/62 - Selection of inactive substances as ingredients for active masses, e.g. binders, fillers
• C01B 31/02 - Preparation of carbon; Purification
• H01M 4/131 - Electrodes based on mixed oxides or hydroxides, or on mixtures of oxides or hydroxides, e.g. LiCoOx
• H01M 4/133 - Electrodes based on carbonaceous material, e.g. graphite-intercalation compounds or CFx
• H01M 4/134 - Electrodes based on metals, Si or alloys
• H01M 10/0525 - Rocking-chair batteries, i.e. batteries with lithium insertion or intercalation in both electrodes; Lithium-ion batteries

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for producing a multi-layered reinforced concrete element (10), comprising at least one first concrete wall section (11) in composite with a reinforcement body (13), wherein the concrete element (10) comprises an insulating layer (14), which lies at least indirectly against the first concrete wall section (11), and wherein the reinforcement body (13) is formed at least partially so as to protrude from the first concrete wall section (11) and so as to penetrate the insulating layer (14), involving the following steps of: preparing the composite of the first concrete wall section (11) with the reinforcement body (13) that at least partially protrudes therefrom; preparing a fill (15), in particular in an upwardly open fill container (23); arranging the first concrete wall section (11) with the reinforcement body (13) arranged thereon over the surface of the fill (15) such that a protruding section (13') of the reinforcement body (13) is arranged on the underside of the first concrete wall section (11) and is only partially immersed into the fill (15) such that a vertical free space (16) remains between the surface of the fill (15) and the underside of the first concrete wall section (11); filling the free chamber (16) with a reaction mixture, and curing the reaction mixture (14) so as to form the insulating layer (14).

IPC Classes  ?

• B28B 7/34 - Moulds, cores, or mandrels of special material, e.g. destructible materials
• B28B 11/04 - Apparatus or processes for treating or working the shaped articles for coating
• B28B 19/00 - Machines or methods for applying the material to surfaces to form a permanent layer thereon
• B28B 23/02 - Arrangements specially adapted for the production of shaped articles with elements wholly or partly embedded in the moulding material wherein the elements are reinforcing members

Abstract

The invention relates to a process for producing multi-layer bodies which carry at least one metal layer. The invention further relates to multi-layer products having at least three layers, comprising a substrate layer made of a substrate and containing special copolycarbonates, a metal layer and at least one additional layer.

IPC Classes  ?

• C23C 14/00 - Coating by vacuum evaporation, by sputtering or by ion implantation of the coating forming material
• C23C 14/35 - Sputtering by application of a magnetic field, e.g. magnetron sputtering
• C23C 14/20 - Metallic material, boron or silicon on organic substrates
• C08L 69/00 - Compositions of polycarbonates; Compositions of derivatives of polycarbonates
• C23C 14/02 - Pretreatment of the material to be coated

Abstract

(γ) one or more alkylene oxides and carbon dioxide are metered into the mixture resulting from step (β).

IPC Classes  ?

• C08G 64/32 - General preparatory processes using carbon dioxide
• C08G 64/34 - General preparatory processes using carbon dioxide and cyclic ethers
• C08G 65/26 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions forming an ether link in the main chain of the macromolecule from cyclic ethers by opening of the heterocyclic ring from cyclic ethers and other compounds
• C08G 64/00 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions forming a carbonic ester link in the main chain of the macromolecule
• C07C 68/04 - Preparation of esters of carbonic or haloformic acids from carbon dioxide or inorganic carbonates

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for producing compositions containing vinyl-aromatic copolymers which are obtained in an emulsion polymerization process and comprise production-related salt inclusions. Said compositions are characterized by an improved surface quality once the granulates have been moistened by bringing same in contact with liquid water and have been stored in said water, thus making the compositions suitable for producing molded articles having a class A surface that remains flawless over time.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08F 6/00 - Post-polymerisation treatments
• C08F 6/28 - Purification
• C08L 67/00 - Compositions of polyesters obtained by reactions forming a carboxylic ester link in the main chain; Compositions of derivatives of such polymers
• C08L 69/00 - Compositions of polycarbonates; Compositions of derivatives of polycarbonates
• C08L 55/02 - ABS [Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene] polymers

Abstract

The present invention relates to the improvement of the maximum processing temperature of plastic substrates, in particular polymer films.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08J 7/04 - Coating
• C09D 167/07 - Unsaturated polyesters having carbon-to-carbon unsaturation having terminal carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds
• C09D 175/16 - Polyurethanes having carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds having terminal carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for producing compositions containing vinyl-aromatic copolymers which are obtained in an emulsion polymerization process and comprise production-related salt inclusions. Said compositions are characterized by an improved surface quality once the extruded polymer, before being granulated, or the granulate, after being granulated, has been moistened by bringing the polymer in contact with liquid water in a water bath, a tube system filled with water, or a dipping tank, thus making the compositions suitable for producing molded articles having a class A surface that remains flawless over time.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08F 2/22 - Emulsion polymerisation
• C08J 5/00 - Manufacture of articles or shaped materials containing macromolecular substances
• C08F 6/00 - Post-polymerisation treatments
• C08F 6/28 - Purification
• C08K 3/00 - Use of inorganic substances as compounding ingredients
• C08L 55/02 - ABS [Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene] polymers
• C08L 67/00 - Compositions of polyesters obtained by reactions forming a carboxylic ester link in the main chain; Compositions of derivatives of such polymers
• C08L 69/00 - Compositions of polycarbonates; Compositions of derivatives of polycarbonates

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for producing compositions containing vinyl-aromatic copolymers that are obtained in an emulsion polymerization process and comprise production-related salt inclusions. Said compositions are characterized by improved surface quality following storage in a warm-humid environment and are therefore suitable for producing molded articles having a class A surface that remains flawless over time.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08J 5/00 - Manufacture of articles or shaped materials containing macromolecular substances
• C08F 6/00 - Post-polymerisation treatments
• C08F 6/28 - Purification
• C08L 67/00 - Compositions of polyesters obtained by reactions forming a carboxylic ester link in the main chain; Compositions of derivatives of such polymers
• C08L 69/00 - Compositions of polycarbonates; Compositions of derivatives of polycarbonates
• C08L 55/02 - ABS [Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene] polymers
• C08L 25/12 - Copolymers of styrene with unsaturated nitriles

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for separating an isocyanate, which was produced by reacting a primary amine with an excess of phosgene in the gas phase, from the gaseous raw product obtained in the reaction, wherein (i) the gaseous raw product is partially liquefied by bringing the gaseous raw product in contact with a quenching liquid, (ii) the gas phase obtained in step (i) is partially condensed, (iii) the condensate obtained in step (ii) is used as quenching liquid in step (i), (iv) the portions of the gas phase not condensed in step (ii) are at least partially liquefied, (v) the liquid phase obtained in step (iv) likewise is used as quenching liquid in step (i), and (vi) the liquid phase obtained in step (i) is processed into pure isocyanate without prior use as quenching liquid.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07C 263/20 - Separation; Purification
• C07C 265/14 - Derivatives of isocyanic acid containing at least two isocyanate groups bound to the same carbon skeleton

Abstract

(γ) one or more alkylene oxides and carbon dioxide are metered continuously into the mixture resulting from step (β).

IPC Classes  ?

• C08G 64/32 - General preparatory processes using carbon dioxide
• C08G 64/34 - General preparatory processes using carbon dioxide and cyclic ethers
• C08G 65/26 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions forming an ether link in the main chain of the macromolecule from cyclic ethers by opening of the heterocyclic ring from cyclic ethers and other compounds
• C08G 64/00 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions forming a carbonic ester link in the main chain of the macromolecule
• C08G 64/04 - Aromatic polycarbonates

Abstract

Specific substituted triazine UV absorbers can be transesterified with hydroxyalkyl(meth)acrylates in a one-stage synthesis (I) in the presence of catalysts and polymerization inhibitors.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07D 251/24 - Heterocyclic compounds containing 1,3,5-triazine rings not condensed with other rings having three double bonds between ring members or between ring members and non-ring members with hydrogen or carbon atoms directly attached to at least one ring carbon atom to three ring carbon atoms

Abstract

The present invention relates to UV absorber-containing urethane acrylate, a method for its production and use thereof. According to the invention, the UV absorber is chemically bonded to the system. The UV absorber-containing urethane acrylate is according to formula (I).

IPC Classes  ?

• C07D 251/24 - Heterocyclic compounds containing 1,3,5-triazine rings not condensed with other rings having three double bonds between ring members or between ring members and non-ring members with hydrogen or carbon atoms directly attached to at least one ring carbon atom to three ring carbon atoms
• C08G 18/81 - Unsaturated isocyanates or isothiocyanates

Abstract

The present invention relates to a two-stage method for producing an organic UV absorber that comprises a (meth)acrylate group in the molecule and that is therefore especially suitable for curable protective UV coatings. An example of the method of production is: formula (A).

IPC Classes  ?

• C07D 251/24 - Heterocyclic compounds containing 1,3,5-triazine rings not condensed with other rings having three double bonds between ring members or between ring members and non-ring members with hydrogen or carbon atoms directly attached to at least one ring carbon atom to three ring carbon atoms
• G03C 1/815 - Photosensitive materials characterised by the base or auxiliary layers characterised by means for filtering or absorbing ultraviolet light, e.g. optical bleaching agents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a coating composition comprising: a) one or more aliphatic polymer precursors selected from the components A.1 and optionally A.2: A.1) aliphatic oligomers that comprise urethane or ester bonds and at least two acrylate functions per molecule, or mixtures of such oligomers, and A.2) aliphatic reactive diluents with at least two acrylate groups per molecule, or mixtures of such reactive diluents, b) optionally one or more finely divided inorganic compounds, c) an organic UV absorber, d) optionally a HALS free radical scavenger; e) optionally one or more flow control agents, f) optionally one or more solvents, and g) a photoinitiator. The invention further relates to a method for coating a substrate, to the resulting coated substrates and to the use of the coated substrates. UV absorbers C) are those according to formula (Ia) and (Ib), B-X-O-C(=O)-C(R)=CH2 (formula (Ib)), wherein B is (I).

IPC Classes  ?

• C09D 167/06 - Unsaturated polyesters having carbon-to-carbon unsaturation
• C09D 175/14 - Polyurethanes having carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds
• C09D 4/00 - Coating compositions, e.g. paints, varnishes or lacquers, based on organic non-macromolecular compounds having at least one polymerisable carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bond
• C08K 5/00 - Use of organic ingredients
• C08K 5/34 - Heterocyclic compounds having nitrogen in the ring
• C08K 5/3492 - Triazines

Abstract

The present invention relates to a solar module comprising a first layer, a solar cell arranged above the first layer and a second layer arranged above the solar cell. The first and/or the second layer comprise a fiber composite material which comprises a preferably aliphatic polyurethane polymer “dual cure” system) crosslinked thermally and by means of electromagnetic radiation. The material of the fibers of the fiber composite material is transparent at least in the region of visible light. The invention further relates to the use of this type of solar module and to a process for production thereof.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01L 31/00 - SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES NOT COVERED BY CLASS - Details thereof
• H01L 21/00 - Processes or apparatus specially adapted for the manufacture or treatment of semiconductor or solid state devices or of parts thereof
• H01L 31/18 - Processes or apparatus specially adapted for the manufacture or treatment of these devices or of parts thereof
• C08G 18/81 - Unsaturated isocyanates or isothiocyanates
• C08G 18/44 - Polycarbonates
• C08L 75/16 - Polyurethanes having carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds having terminal carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds
• H01L 31/048 - Encapsulation of modules

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for producing a security element having a holographic layer in which a hologram is arranged, characterized by at least the following steps: a) providing the holographic layer; b) exposing the holographic layer at least in sections via a master hologram to produce a hologram copy in the holographic layer; c) printing the holographic layer at least in sections with an ink, forming a printed feature, wherein the ink comprises the melt of a dye or a colorless component or a solvent and a dye dissolved therein or a colorless component dissolved therein; d) fixing the exposed holographic layer to produce the hologram in the holographic layer, wherein the printed feature and the hologram are arranged in the holographic layer such that the printed feature and the hologram overlap at least in sections. The invention further relates to a security feature which is produced or can be produced by said method.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07C 211/63 - Quaternary ammonium compounds having quaternised nitrogen atoms bound to acyclic carbon atoms
• C07C 215/40 - Compounds containing amino and hydroxy groups bound to the same carbon skeleton having hydroxy groups and amino groups bound to acyclic carbon atoms of the same carbon skeleton with quaternised nitrogen atoms bound to carbon atoms of the carbon skeleton
• C07C 309/17 - Sulfonic acids having sulfo groups bound to acyclic carbon atoms of an acyclic saturated carbon skeleton containing carboxyl groups bound to the carbon skeleton
• G03H 1/18 - Particular processing of hologram record carriers, e.g. for obtaining blazed holograms
• G03H 1/00 - HOLOGRAPHIC PROCESSES OR APPARATUS - Details peculiar thereto
• B42D 15/00 - Printed matter of special format or style not otherwise provided for
• C09D 11/00 - Inks
• G03H 1/20 - Copying holograms by holographic means
• G03H 1/22 - Processes or apparatus for obtaining an optical image from holograms

Abstract

The present invention relates to a polyester polyurethane material with long term hydrolysis resistance which is prepared from perchlorates and a polyester polyol comprising structure unit I, II, and III. The polyester polyurethane material having a mole ratio of structure unit II to III of 1:1.5 to 1.5:1 has better long term hydrolysis resistance. In another aspect of the present invention, there is provided soles, carpets, rollers, sealing strips, coating, tires, wipers, steering wheels or gaskets prepared from the polyester polyurethane material, and a use of the polyester polyurethane material.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08G 18/66 - Compounds of groups , , or
• C08K 3/16 - Halogen-containing compounds
• C08G 18/42 - Polycondensates having carboxylic or carbonic ester groups in the main chain

Abstract

The invention relates to a data sheet (1) for integration in a preferably book-like security and/or valuable document, wherein the data sheet (1) is formed of at least two stacked layers (2, 3) of an organic polymeric material, wherein at least in a partial section between the layers (2, 3) and outside the layers (2, 3), a textile (5) forming a flap (4) is disposed, and wherein the textile (5) is coated and/or wet through on one or both sides at least in the region between the layers (2, 3) at least partially with an organic binding agent (6) and is bonded with the two layers (2, 3) by means of the binding agent (6).

IPC Classes  ?

• B42D 15/00 - Printed matter of special format or style not otherwise provided for
• B42D 25/00 - Information-bearing cards or sheet-like structures characterised by identification or security features; Manufacture thereof

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for producing at least one multilayer electromechanical transducer (44), having the steps of providing at least one dielectric elastomer film (10, 16, 22, 30, 46), applying at least one electrode layer (12, 18, 20, 24, 26, 28, 42) onto at least one first part (16.1, 16.4, 22.1) of the elastomer film (10, 16, 22, 30, 46) in an application step, arranging the elastomer film (10, 16, 22, 30, 46) on a receiving surface (4) of a folding device (2), said folding device (2) having a first plate (2.1) and a second plate (2.2), fixing the elastomer film (10, 16, 22, 30, 46) on the receiving surface (4), and folding the first part (16.1, 16.4, 22.1) of the elastomer film (10, 16, 22, 30, 46) onto another part (16.2, 16.3, 22.3) of the elastomer film (10, 16, 22, 30, 46) in a folding step by folding the first plate (2.1) relative to the second plate (2.2) such that the electrode layer (12, 18, 20, 24, 26, 28, 42) is arranged between the first part (16.1, 16.4, 22.1) of the elastomer film (10, 16, 22, 30, 46) and the second part (16.2, 16.3, 22.3) of the elastomer film (10, 16, 22, 30, 46).

IPC Classes  ?

• H01L 41/047 - Electrodes
• H01L 41/083 - Piezo-electric or electrostrictive elements having a stacked or multilayer structure
• H01L 41/193 - Macromolecular compositions
• H01L 41/27 - Manufacturing multilayered piezo-electric or electrostrictive devices or parts thereof, e.g. by stacking piezo-electric bodies and electrodes
• H01L 41/297 - Individual layer electrodes of multilayered piezo-electric or electrostrictive parts

Abstract

The invention relates to at least partly transparent or translucent molded plastic parts for producing noise protection walls, facade components, and glazings which ensure effective bird protection. In particular, the invention relates to molded plastic parts comprising g) at least one substrate layer (matrix/base layer) containing at least one thermoplastic polymer, wherein the substrate layer comprises a base layer and a coextrusion layer adjoining said base layer, said coextrusion layer comprising at least one IR absorber; a) optionally at least one cover layer on at least one face of the substrate layer; and b) optionally a primer or an intermediate layer between the layers a) and b). The invention is characterized in that the molded plastic part has markings in the substrate layer, said markings reducing the transparency of the molded part in the wavelength range of 380 to 780 nm in the marked regions.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01M 29/08 - Scaring or repelling devices, e.g. bird-scaring apparatus using visual means, e.g. scarecrows, moving elements, specific shapes, patterns or the like using reflection, colours or films with specific transparency or reflectivity
• B32B 5/14 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by a layer differing constitutionally or physically in different parts, e.g. denser near its faces
• B23K 26/36 - Removing material
• B32B 27/36 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin comprising polyesters
• B32B 17/10 - Layered products essentially comprising sheet glass, or fibres of glass, slag or the like comprising glass as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin

Abstract

The invention relates to a datasheet (1) for integrating into a preferably book-like security and/or value document. The datasheet (1) is made of at least two stacked layers (2, 3) made of an organic polymer material. A textile (5) is arranged at least in a sub-region between the layers (2, 3) and outside of the layers (2, 3) so as to form a tab (4), and the textile (5) is at least partly coated on one or both sides and/or saturated with an organic binder (6) at least in the region between the layers (2, 3) and is bonded to the two layers (2, 3) by means of the binder (6).

IPC Classes  ?

• B42D 15/00 - Printed matter of special format or style not otherwise provided for
• B42D 25/00 - Information-bearing cards or sheet-like structures characterised by identification or security features; Manufacture thereof

Abstract

The present invention relates to a rear-projection film having a "day/night" effect and containing at least two layers, wherein said rear-projection film contains at least one grey layer containing at least one thermoplastic material having a transmittance in the visible wavelength range of 10% to 70% and at least one layer containing at least one thermoplastic material and scattering particles, and to the use of said films as rear-projection surfaces in vehicle interiors.

IPC Classes  ?

• G03B 21/56 - Projection screens
• G03B 21/60 - Projection screens characterised by the nature of the surface
• B32B 27/20 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin characterised by the use of special additives using fillers, pigments, thixotroping agents
• B32B 27/30 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin comprising acrylic resin
• B32B 27/32 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin comprising polyolefins
• B32B 27/36 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin comprising polyesters
• B32B 27/40 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin comprising polyurethanes

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for producing an LED fluorescent tube (1) and an LED fluorescent tube (1) of this kind, comprising a tube body (11) that extends in a longitudinal axis (10), an LED light module (12) being arranged in the tube body (11). The tube body (11) is produced in a co-extrusion process from a translucent plastic component (A) in order to form a partial tube body (13) on the irradiation side and from a non-translucent plastic component (B) in order to form a partial tube body (14) on the rear side.

IPC Classes  ?

• F21K 99/00 - Subject matter not provided for in other groups of this subclass
• F21S 4/00 - Lighting devices or systems using a string or strip of light sources
• F21Y 101/02 - Miniature, e.g. light emitting diodes (LED)
• F21Y 103/00 - Elongate light sources, e.g. fluorescent tubes

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for producing NCO-modified polyoxymethylene block copolymers comprising the step of polymerizing formaldehyde in a reaction vessel in the presence of a catalyst, the polymerization of formaldehyde in addition taking place in the presence of a starter compound comprising at least 2 Zerewitinoff active H atoms to obtain an intermediate product. The intermediate product obtained is reacted further with an isocyanate to obtain an NCO-modified polyoxymethylene block copolymer. The invention also relates to NCO-modified polyoxymethylene block copolymers obtained by a method of this type and to the use of said copolymers for producing polyurethane polymers.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08G 18/56 - Polyacetals
• C08G 18/71 - Monoisocyanates or monoisothiocyanates
• C08G 2/28 - Post-polymerisation treatments

Abstract

The present application relates to a method for the continuous production of diaryl carbonate from phosgene and of at least one monohydroxy compound (monophenol) in the presence of catalysts, and to the use thereof for the production of polycarbonates.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07C 68/02 - Preparation of esters of carbonic or haloformic acids from phosgene or haloformates

Abstract

The invention relates to subduedly coloured, infrared-reflective polycarbonate moulding compounds that have high melt stability in conjunction with high reflectivity in the IR range and good weathering resistance, containing at least one IR-reflective inorganic pigment and at least one stabiliser, and further relates to the production and use of the polymer compositions as per the invention and the products thereof, in particular multilayer bodies. The invention further relates to the use of the polymer compositions as per the invention for producing roofs, panels, coverings and frames, in particular for use in buildings, motor vehicles and rail vehicles.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08K 5/00 - Use of organic ingredients
• C08K 5/521 - Esters of phosphoric acids, e.g. of H3PO4
• C08K 3/00 - Use of inorganic substances as compounding ingredients
• C08L 69/00 - Compositions of polycarbonates; Compositions of derivatives of polycarbonates

Abstract

The present invention relates to coloured moulding compounds on the basis of polycarbonate. The invention particularly relates to polycarbonate compositions containing special organic colorants with high colour stability against weathering as a result of using special stabilisers on the basis of phosphate. The invention further relates to a polymer composition containing at least one thermoplastic substance, at least one organic colorant, preferably a combination of at least two organic colorants of special structure, and at least one stabiliser on the basis of phosphate. The invention further relates to the use of the colorant/stabiliser combination of the invention to colour polymer compositions, in particular for transparent uses, as required for producing panels for use in buildings, motor vehicles, rail vehicles or aircraft.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08K 5/00 - Use of organic ingredients
• C08K 5/521 - Esters of phosphoric acids, e.g. of H3PO4

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for producing functionalized polyoxymethylene block copolymers comprising the step of polymerizing formaldehyde in a reaction vessel in the presence of a catalyst, the polymerization of formaldehyde in addition taking place in the presence of a starter compound comprising at least 2 Zerewitinoff active H atoms, to obtain an intermediate product. The intermediate product obtained is subsequently reacted with a cyclic carboxylic acid ester or carbonic acid ester, thus obtaining a functionalized polyoxymethylene block copolymer. The invention further relates to functionalized polyoxymethylene block copolymers obtained by such a method and to the use of said copolymers.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08G 2/38 - Block or graft polymers prepared by polymerisation of aldehydes or ketones on to macromolecular compounds
• C08G 18/48 - Polyethers
• C08G 18/56 - Polyacetals
• C08G 65/16 - Cyclic ethers having four or more ring atoms
• C08G 65/331 - Polymers modified by chemical after-treatment with organic compounds containing oxygen
• C08G 65/332 - Polymers modified by chemical after-treatment with organic compounds containing oxygen containing carboxyl groups, or halides or esters thereof

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for producing non-alternating formaldehyde/CO2 copolymers, said method comprising the step of reacting formaldehyde or a compound that releases formaldehyde with carbon dioxide in the presence of a catalyst system. Said method is characterised in that the catalyst system comprises a Lewis acid component and a basic component, the Lewis acid component being at least temporarily coordinatively unsaturated under reaction conditions and the basic component having a pKb value of ≥ 0.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08G 6/00 - Condensation polymers of aldehydes or ketones only
• C08F 16/12 - Homopolymers or copolymers of compounds having one or more unsaturated aliphatic radicals, each having only one carbon-to-carbon double bond, and at least one being terminated by an alcohol, ether, aldehydo, ketonic, acetal, or ketal radical by an ether radical
• C08G 4/00 - Condensation polymers of aldehydes or ketones with polyalcohols; Addition polymers of heterocyclic oxygen compounds containing in the ring at least once the grouping —O—C—O—
• C08L 61/00 - Compositions of condensation polymers of aldehydes or ketones; Compositions of derivatives of such polymers

Abstract

Disclosed is a multi-layer body with high weathering resistance comprising (a) a substrate layer containing at least one thermoplastic polymer (b) one cover layer on at least one side of the substrate layer, characterised in that the substrate layer further contains: (a1) at 0.02 wt.% to 0.2 wt%, at least one colorant on the basis of anthraquinone of structure (1) or (2) with structure (1), R1 and R2 standing, independently of each other, for H, OH, OR5 NH2 and NHR5, R5 being selected from alkyl, cycloalkyl, phenyl and substituted and annulated phenyls, and R3 standing for H, alkyl, alkoxy, and R4 standing for H, OH and p-methylphenyl-NH-; and with structure (2): (a2) at 0.01 wt% to 1.00 wt.%, one or a plurality of demoulders, and the cover layer consisting of a coating on the basis of polysiloxane or on the basis of polyacrylate or on the basis of polyurethane acrylate, containing at least one UV-absorber and having a layer thickness of 2 - 15μm.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08J 7/04 - Coating
• B32B 27/20 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin characterised by the use of special additives using fillers, pigments, thixotroping agents
• B32B 27/36 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin comprising polyesters
• C08K 5/00 - Use of organic ingredients
• C08K 5/08 - Quinones
• B05D 7/04 - Processes, other than flocking, specially adapted for applying liquids or other fluent materials to particular surfaces or for applying particular liquids or other fluent materials to macromolecular substances, e.g. rubber to surfaces of films or sheets
• B32B 7/00 - Layered products characterised by the relation between layers; Layered products characterised by the relative orientation of features between layers, or by the relative values of a measurable parameter between layers, i.e. products comprising layers having different physical, chemical or physicochemical propert; Layered products characterised by the interconnection of layers

Abstract

A noise canceling system and method for an over-the-ear headphone is provided. The system and method provide a microphone configured to detect a first acoustic signal generated by a source external to the headphone and to produce a first electrical signal corresponding to the first acoustic signal, the first electrical signal having an amplitude, frequency, and phase representative of the first acoustic signal, An electroactive polymer actuator is electrically coupled to the microphone and configured to receive a second electrical signal having an amplitude and frequency substantially equal to the amplitude and frequency of the first electrical signal and a phase that is 180 degrees out-of-phase with the first electrical signal. The electroactive polymer actuator is configured to move in response to the second electrical signal and produce a second acoustic signal having an amplitude and frequency substantially equal to the first acoustic signal and a phase that is about. 180 degrees out-of-phase with the first acoustic signal.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04R 1/10 - Earpieces; Attachments therefor
• H04R 19/02 - Loudspeakers
• H04R 5/033 - Headphones for stereophonic communication
• G10K 11/178 - Methods or devices for protecting against, or for damping, noise or other acoustic waves in general using interference effects; Masking sound by electro-acoustically regenerating the original acoustic waves in anti-phase
• A61F 11/14 - Protective devices for the ears external, e.g. earcaps or earmuffs

Abstract

An apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus includes a housing (102), an element (104) comprising a surface, and a pre-formed membrane (106) positioned between the surface and the housing to form a seal between the surface and the housing. The apparatus may include at least one electroactive polymer actuator (200) positioned proximate to and in contact with the surface to provide haptic feedback in response to a user's stimulus.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
• G06F 3/02 - Input arrangements using manually operated switches, e.g. using keyboards or dials
• G06F 3/041 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means
• H01H 13/86 - Switches having rectilinearly-movable operating part or parts adapted for pushing or pulling in one direction only, e.g. push-button switch having a plurality of operating members associated with different sets of contacts, e.g. keyboard characterised by the casing, e.g. sealed casings or casings reducible in size

Abstract

The invention relates to insulating glass units having high thermal insulation and reduced transmissivity for IR radiation comprising at least two spaced-apart glass panes and at least one spaced-apart sheet of special polycarbonate containing a gas mixture within these units.

IPC Classes  ?

• B32B 17/10 - Layered products essentially comprising sheet glass, or fibres of glass, slag or the like comprising glass as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin
• E06B 3/66 - Units comprising two or more parallel glass or like panes in spaced relationship, the panes being permanently secured together, e.g. along the edges
• C08K 3/00 - Use of inorganic substances as compounding ingredients
• C08K 3/20 - Oxides; Hydroxides
• C08K 3/22 - Oxides; Hydroxides of metals
• C08K 3/38 - Boron-containing compounds

Abstract

The invention relates to flame-retardant, impact-modified polycarbonate (PC) compositions and molding materials that have good mechanical properties, good chemical resistance, and high hydrolysis stability, containing: A) 80 - 98 parts by weight of aromatic polycarbonate and/or aromatic polyester carbonate, B) 0.5 - 6.0 parts by weight of rubber-modified graft polymer, C) 0.8 - 5.0 parts by weight of at least one cyclic phosphazene according to formula (X), wherein k stands for 1 or an integer number from 1 to 10, preferably for a number from 1 to 8, especially preferably 1 to 5, wherein the trimer portion (k=1) is 60 to 98 mol % with respect to component C and wherein each R is the same or different and stands for an amine residue, C1 to C8 alkyl, preferably methyl, ethyl, propyl, or butyl, which is optionally halogenated, preferably halogenated with fluorine, C1 to C8 alkoxy, preferably methoxy, ethoxy, propoxy, or butoxy, C5 to C6 cycloalkyl, which is optionally substituted with alkyl, preferably with C1 to C4 alkyl, and/or with halogen, preferably with chlorine and/or bromine, C6 to C20 aryloxy, preferably phenoxy or naphthyloxy, which is optionally substituted with alkyl, preferably with C1 to C4 alkyl, and/or with halogen, preferably with chlorine or bromine, and/or with hydroxy, C7 to C12 aralkyl, which is optionally substituted with alkyl, preferably with C1 to C4 alkyl, and/or with halogen, preferably with chlorine and/or bromine, preferably phenyl C1 to C4 alkyl, or a halogen residue, preferably chlorine, or an OH residue, D) 0 - 5.0 parts by weight of rubber-free vinyl (co)polymer or polyalkylene terephthalate, E) 0 - 15.0 parts by weight of additives, F) 0.05 - 1.0 parts by weight of anti-dripping agent, wherein all specifications of parts by weight are normalized in such a way that the sum of the parts by weight of all components A+B+C+D+E+F in the composition is 100. The invention further relates to the use of the compositions to produce molded bodies and the molded bodies produced from the compositions.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08K 5/5399 - Phosphorus bound to nitrogen
• C08L 69/00 - Compositions of polycarbonates; Compositions of derivatives of polycarbonates

Abstract

The invention relates to flame-retardant, impact-modified, high-temperature-stable polycarbonate (PC) compositions and molding materials that have high hydrolysis stability, containing A) 48 - 95 parts by weight of aromatic polycarbonate and/or aromatic polyester carbonate, B) 1.0 - 20.0 parts by weight of rubber-modified graft polymer, C) 1.0 - 20.0 parts by weight of at least one cyclic phosphazene according to formula (X), wherein k stands for 1 or an integer number from 1 to 10, preferably for a number from 1 to 8, especially preferably 1 to 5, wherein the trimer portion (k=1) is 60 to 98 mol % with respect to component C and wherein each R is the same or different and stands for an amine residue, C1 to C8 alkyl, preferably methyl, ethyl, propyl, or butyl, which is optionally halogenated, preferably halogenated with fluorine, C1 to C8 alkoxy, preferably methoxy, ethoxy, propoxy, or butoxy, C5 to C6 cycloalkyl, which is optionally substituted with alkyl, preferably with C1 to C4 alkyl, and/or with halogen, preferably with chlorine and/or bromine, C6 to C20 aryloxy, preferably phenoxy or naphthyloxy, which is optionally substituted with alkyl, preferably with C1 to C4 alkyl, and/or with halogen, preferably with chlorine or bromine, and/or with hydroxy, C7 to C12 aralkyl, which is optionally substituted with alkyl, preferably with C1 to C4 alkyl, and/or with halogen, preferably with chlorine and/or bromine, preferably phenyl C1 to C4 alkyl, or a halogen residue, preferably chlorine, or an OH residue, D) 1.0 - 7.0 parts by weight of at least one organic flame-retardant agent which contains phosphorus and is different from C, E) 0 - 15.0 parts by weight of rubber-free vinyl (co)polymer or polyalkylene terephthalate, F) 0 - 15.0 parts by weight of additives, G) 0.05 - 5.0 parts by weight of anti-dripping agent, wherein all specifications of parts by weight are preferably normalized in such a way that the sum of the parts by weight of all components A+B+C+D+E+F+G in the composition is 100 and at least 50% of the phosphorus amount of the total composition comes from component C. The invention further relates to the use of the compositions to produce molded bodies and the molded bodies produced from the compositions.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08K 5/5399 - Phosphorus bound to nitrogen
• C08L 69/00 - Compositions of polycarbonates; Compositions of derivatives of polycarbonates

Abstract

An apparatus (200) is disclosed. The apparatus includes a rigid frame (206), an electroactive polymer film (204) defining an aperture (202) where the electroactive polymer film has a first and second side. A first electrode is located on the first side of the electroactive polymer film and a second electrode is located on the second side of the electroactive polymer film. The aperture is configured to deform upon the application of an electric voltage potential to the first and second electrodes. A method of making an electroactive device is also disclosed. The method includes positioning an electroactive polymer film within a rigid frame and forming an aperture within the electroactive polymer film.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01L 41/09 - Piezo-electric or electrostrictive elements with electrical input and mechanical output
• H01L 41/338 - Shaping or machining of piezo-electric or electrostrictive bodies by machining by cutting or dicing

Abstract

The invention relates to flame-retardant, impact-modified, high-temperature-stable polycarbonate (PC)-ABS compositions and molding materials that have a high modulus of elasticity, good flowability, and high hydrolysis stability, containing: A) 55 - 95 parts by weight of aromatic polycarbonate and/or aromatic polyester carbonate, B) 1.0 - 20.0 parts by weight of rubber-modified graft polymer, C) 1.0 - 20.0 parts by weight of at least one cyclic phosphazene according to formula (X), wherein k stands for 1 or an integer number from 1 to 10, preferably for a number from 1 to 8, especially preferably 1 to 5, wherein the trimer portion (k=1) is 60 to 98 mol % with respect to component C and wherein each R is the same or different and stands for an amine group, C1 to C8 alkyl, preferably methyl, ethyl, propyl, or butyl, which is optionally halogenated, preferably halogenated with fluorine, C1 to C8 alkoxy, preferably methoxy, ethoxy, propoxy, or butoxy, C5 to C6 cycloalkyl, which is optionally substituted with alkyl, preferably with C1 to C4 alkyl, and/or with halogen, preferably chlorine and/or bromine, C6 to C20 aryloxy, preferably phenoxy or naphthyloxy, which is optionally substituted with alkyl, preferably with C1 to C4 alkyl, and/or with halogen, preferably with chlorine or bromine, and/or with hydroxy, C7 to C12 aralkyl, which is optionally substituted with alkyl, preferably with C1 to C4 alkyl, and/or with halogen, preferably with chlorine and/or bromine, preferably phenyl C1 to C4 alkyl, or a halogen group, preferably chlorine, or an OH group, D) 0 - 15 parts by weight of rubber-free vinyl (co)polymer or polyalkylene terephthalate, E) 0 - 15 parts by weight of additives, F) 0.05 - 5.0 parts by weight of anti-dripping agent, wherein all specifications of parts by weight are normalized in such a way that the sum of the parts by weight of all components A+B+C+D+E+F in the composition is 100. The invention further relates to the use of the compositions to produce molded bodies and the molded bodies produced from the compositions.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08K 5/5399 - Phosphorus bound to nitrogen
• C08L 55/02 - ABS [Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene] polymers
• C08L 69/00 - Compositions of polycarbonates; Compositions of derivatives of polycarbonates

Abstract

The invention relates to flame-retardant, impact-modified polycarbonate (PC) compositions and moulding materials which display good mechanical properties, good chemical resistance and high hydrolysis stability, and contain: A) 95.0 parts by weight of aromatic polycarbonate and/or aromatic polyester carbonate; B) 1.0 - 15.0 parts by weight of rubber-modified graft polymerisates; C) 1.0 - 9.5 parts by weight of at least one cyclic phosphazene according to formula (X), in which k stands for 1 or a whole number from 1 to 10, preferably a number from 1 to 8 and particularly from 1 to 5, in which the proportion of trimers (k=1) lies between 60 and 98 mol.-% in relation to component C, and where R is the same or different in each case and stands for an amine group, C1- to C8-alkyl that, if required, is halogenated, preferably halogenated with fluorine and is preferably methyl, ethyl, propyl or butyl, C1-to C8 alkoxy, preferably methoxy, ethoxy, propoxy or butoxy, C5-to C6-cycloalkyl which, if required, is substituted with alkyl, preferably C1-C4-alkyl and/or halogen, preferably chlorine and/or bromine, C6-to C20-aryloxy which, if required, is substituted with alkyl, preferably C1-C4-alkyl, and/or halogen, preferably chlorine, bromine and/or hydroxy, and is preferably phenoxy, naphthyloxy, C7-to C12-aralkyl which, if required, is substituted with alkyl, preferably C1-C4-alkyl and/or halogen, preferably chlorine and/or bromine, and is preferably phenyl-Ci-C/i-alkyl, or a halogen group, preferably chlorine, or an OH group; D) 0 - 15.0 parts by weight of rubber-free vinyl(co)polymerisate polyalkylene terephthalate; E) 1.0 - 25.0 parts by weight of talc with an average particle size dso between 0.1 and 4.0 μm; F) 0 - 5.0 parts by weight of additives; and G) 0.05 to 5.0 parts by weight of an anti-dripping agent; in which all the weight part indications are standardised such that the sum of the weight parts of all the components A+B+C+D+E+F+G in the composition equals 100. The application also relates to the use of the compositions for producing moulded elements, as well as to the moulded elements produced from said compositions.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08K 3/34 - Silicon-containing compounds
• C08K 5/5399 - Phosphorus bound to nitrogen
• C08L 69/00 - Compositions of polycarbonates; Compositions of derivatives of polycarbonates

Abstract

The invention relates to flame-retardant, impact-modified polycarbonate (PC) compositions and molding materials that have a property combination of excellent mechanical properties, very good flame resistance, high hydrolysis stability, and high chemical resistance (ESC behavior), containing: A) 60 - 95 parts by weight of aromatic polycarbonate and/or aromatic polyester carbonate, B) 1.0 - 15.0 parts by weight of rubber-modified graft polymer, C) 1.0 - 20.0 parts by weight of at least one cyclic phosphazene according to formula (X), wherein k stands for 1 or an integer number from 1 to 10, preferably for a number from 1 to 8, especially preferably 1 to 5, wherein the trimer portion (k=1) is 60 to 98 mol % with respect to component C and wherein each R is the same or different and stands for an amine residue, C1 to C8 alkyl, preferably methyl, ethyl, propyl, or butyl, which is optionally halogenated, preferably halogenated with fluorine, C1 to C8 alkoxy, preferably methoxy, ethoxy, propoxy, or butoxy, C5 to C6 cycloalkyl, which is optionally substituted with alkyl, preferably with C1 to C4 alkyl, and/or with halogen, preferably with chlorine and/or bromine, C6 to C20 aryloxy, preferably phenoxy or naphthyloxy, which is optionally substituted with alkyl, preferably with C1 to C4 alkyl, and/or with halogen, preferably with chlorine or bromine, and/or with hydroxy, C7 to C12 aralkyl, which is optionally substituted with alkyl, preferably with C1 to C4 alkyl, and/or with halogen, preferably with chlorine and/or bromine, preferably phenyl C1 to C4 alkyl, or a halogen residue, preferably chlorine, or an OH residue, D) 0 - 15 parts by weight of rubber-free vinyl (co)polymer or polyalkylene terephthalate, E) 0 - 15 parts by weight of additives, F) 0.05 - 5.0 parts by weight, preferably 0.1 to 2.0 parts by weight, especially preferably 0.1 to 1.0 parts by weight, of anti-dripping agent, wherein all specifications of parts by weight are normalized in such a way that the sum of the parts by weight of all components A+B+C+D+E+F in the composition is 100. The invention further relates to the use of the compositions to produce molded bodies and the molded bodies produced from the compositions.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08K 5/5399 - Phosphorus bound to nitrogen
• C08L 51/04 - Compositions of graft polymers in which the grafted component is obtained by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds; Compositions of derivatives of such polymers grafted on to rubbers
• C08L 69/00 - Compositions of polycarbonates; Compositions of derivatives of polycarbonates

Abstract

The invention relates to flame-retardant, impact-modified polycarbonate (PC) compositions and molding materials that have good mechanical properties, good chemical resistance, and high hydrolysis stability, containing: A) 60 - 95 parts by weight of aromatic polycarbonate and/or aromatic polyester carbonate, B) 1.0 - 15.0 parts by weight of rubber-modified graft polymer, C) 1.0 - 14.5 parts by weight of at least one cyclic phosphazene according to formula (X), wherein k stands for 1 or an integer number from 1 to 10, preferably for a number from 1 to 8, especially preferably 1 to 5, wherein the trimer portion (k=1) is 60 to 98 mol % with respect to component C and wherein each R is the same or different and stands for an amine residue, C1 to C8 alkyl, preferably methyl, ethyl, propyl, or butyl, which is optionally halogenated, preferably halogenated with fluorine, C1 to C8 alkoxy, preferably methoxy, ethoxy, propoxy, or butoxy, C5 to C6 cycloalkyl, which is optionally substituted with alkyl, preferably with C1 to C4 alkyl, and/or with halogen, preferably with chlorine and/or bromine, C6 to C20 aryloxy, preferably phenoxy or naphthyloxy, which is optionally substituted with alkyl, preferably with C1 to C4 alkyl, and/or with halogen, preferably with chlorine or bromine, and/or with hydroxy, C7 to C12 aralkyl, which is optionally substituted with alkyl, preferably with C1 to C4 alkyl, and/or with halogen, preferably with chlorine and/or bromine, preferably phenyl C1 to C4 alkyl, or a halogen residue, preferably chlorine, or an OH residue, D) 0 - 15.0 parts by weight of rubber-free vinyl (co)polymer or polyalkylene terephthalate, E) 0 - 15.0 parts by weight of additives, F) 0.05 - 5.00 parts by weight of anti-dripping agent, wherein all specifications of parts by weight preferably are normalized in such a way that the sum of the parts by weight of all components A+B+C+D+E+F in the composition is 100. The invention further relates to the use of the compositions to produce molded bodies and the molded bodies produced from the compositions.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08K 5/5399 - Phosphorus bound to nitrogen
• C08L 69/00 - Compositions of polycarbonates; Compositions of derivatives of polycarbonates

Abstract

The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of polyether carbonate polyols from one or more H-functional starter compounds, one or more alkylene oxides and carbon dioxide in the presence of a double metal cyanide catalyst, wherein (α) the H-functional starter substance or a mixture of at least two H-functional starter substances is initially introduced into the reaction vessel, (β) for the activation, a part amount (based on the total amount of the amount of alkylene oxides employed in steps (β) and (γ)) of one or more alkylene oxides is added to the mixture resulting from step (α), it also being possible for step (β) to be carried out several times for the activation, (γ) one or more alkylene oxides and carbon dioxide are metered continuously into the mixture resulting from step (β) (“copolymerization”), the alkylene oxides employed for the copolymerization being identical to or different from the alkylene oxides employed in step (β), characterized in that in step (γ) the carbon dioxide is passed into the mixture by (i) gassing the reaction mixture in the reactor from the bottom, (ii) using a hollow shaft stirrer, (iii) a combination of the metering operations according to (i) and (ii), and/or (iv) gassing over the surface of the liquid by using stirrer units configured in several stages.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08G 85/00 - General processes for preparing compounds provided for in this subclass
• C08G 65/00 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions forming an ether link in the main chain of the macromolecule
• C08G 65/26 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions forming an ether link in the main chain of the macromolecule from cyclic ethers by opening of the heterocyclic ring from cyclic ethers and other compounds
• C08G 64/34 - General preparatory processes using carbon dioxide and cyclic ethers

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for producing flexible moulded polyurethane foams (flexible moulded PU foams) with horizontally disposed zones of different hardness, the method being implemented in such a way that at least two fluid reaction mixtures, forming foams with different hardnesses, are introduced in succession in horizontal disposition, in layer form, into the moulding cavity, with at least one fluid reaction mixture being freely foamed, before at least one further foam-forming fluid reaction mixture is introduced into the moulding cavity.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08G 18/40 - High-molecular-weight compounds
• C08G 18/63 - Block or graft polymers obtained by polymerising compounds having carbon-to-carbon double bonds on to polymers
• C08G 18/76 - Polyisocyanates or polyisothiocyanates cyclic aromatic
• B29C 44/04 - Shaping by internal pressure generated in the material, e.g. swelling or foaming for articles of definite length, i.e. discrete articles consisting of at least two parts of chemically or physically different materials, e.g. having different densities
• C08G 18/48 - Polyethers
• C08G 101/00 - Manufacture of cellular products

Abstract

The present invention relates to a process for producing flexible polyurethane (PUR) foams with high comfort value and low hysteresis losses produced by reacting organic polyisocyanates containing di- and polyisocyanates of the diphenylmethane (MDI) group with polyoxyalkylene polyethers.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08G 18/10 - Prepolymer processes involving reaction of isocyanates or isothiocyanates with compounds having active hydrogen in a first reaction step
• C08G 18/66 - Compounds of groups , , or
• C08G 18/76 - Polyisocyanates or polyisothiocyanates cyclic aromatic
• C08G 101/00 - Manufacture of cellular products

Abstract

The present invention relates to a continuous process for producing lower dialkyl carbonates as a main product and alkylene glycol as a by-product by transesterification of a cyclic alkylene carbonate (e.g. ethylene or propylene carbonate) with lower alkyl alcohols in the presence of a catalyst and also the necessary purification of the dialkyl carbonate in a subsequent process step. For optimization of the economic efficiency and energy efficiency of the process, additional devices are used for intermediate heating of the internal liquid streams within the apparatus.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07C 27/00 - Processes involving the simultaneous production of more than one class of oxygen-containing compounds
• C07C 68/06 - Preparation of esters of carbonic or haloformic acids from organic carbonates
• C07C 69/96 - Esters of carbonic or haloformic acids
• C07C 29/128 - Preparation of compounds having hydroxy or O-metal groups bound to a carbon atom not belonging to a six-membered aromatic ring by alcoholysis
• C07C 31/20 - Dihydroxylic alcohols

Abstract

The invention relates to a process for the preparation of polyether polyols with equivalent molecular weights of from 8,000 to 20,000 g/mol from one or more H-functional starter compounds and one or more alkylene oxides in the presence of a double metal cyanide catalyst, characterized in that the alkylene oxides are metered into the reactor in the course of from 15 to 23 h.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08G 65/26 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions forming an ether link in the main chain of the macromolecule from cyclic ethers by opening of the heterocyclic ring from cyclic ethers and other compounds

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for producing composite components and comprises the steps: - providing a moulded article core; and bringing at least a part of the moulded article core into contact with a polyurethane/polyisocyanurate reaction mixture, wherein a negative pressure p1 is applied during the contacting to at least the exterior of the moulded article core, at least temporarily. A positive pressure p2 is applied to at least the exterior of the moulded body core if a time t1 has elapsed since bringing the moulded article core into contact with the polyurethane/polyisocyanurate reaction mixture and/or a temperature T1 is achieved in the polyurethane/polyisocyanurate reaction mixture that contacts the moulded article core.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08G 18/48 - Polyethers
• B32B 27/40 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin comprising polyurethanes
• C08G 18/76 - Polyisocyanates or polyisothiocyanates cyclic aromatic
• C08G 18/20 - Heterocyclic amines; Salts thereof

Abstract

The present invention relates to high-value polyurethane (PUR) and polyurethaneurea elastomers, which can be processed in a particularly simple manner by use of low-viscosity prepolymers based on naphthalene 1,5-diisocyanate, and to a process for production thereof.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08G 18/10 - Prepolymer processes involving reaction of isocyanates or isothiocyanates with compounds having active hydrogen in a first reaction step
• C08G 18/72 - Polyisocyanates or polyisothiocyanates
• C08G 18/78 - Nitrogen
• C08G 18/42 - Polycondensates having carboxylic or carbonic ester groups in the main chain
• C08G 18/71 - Monoisocyanates or monoisothiocyanates
• C08G 18/76 - Polyisocyanates or polyisothiocyanates cyclic aromatic

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method for the production of oxazolidinone compounds, comprising the step of slowly reacting an isocyanate compound with an epoxide compound in the presence of a Lewis acid catalyst. The invention further relates to an oxazolidinone compound, obtainable by a method according to the invention, with a colour as determined according to ASTM D1209 - 05 (2011) of ≤ 200 and a molar ratio of the oxazolidinone compound to isocyanurate by¬ product o/i of ≥ 85/15. Lastly, the invention relates to an oligomeric or polymeric oxazolidinone compound, obtainable by a method according to the invention using an isocyanate compound with two or more NCO groups per molecule and an epoxide compound with two or more epoxy groups per molecule, comprising at least two units derived from the isocyanate compound and at least two units derived from the epoxide compound, with a colour as determined according to ASTM D1209 - 05 (2011) of ≤ 200.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08G 18/00 - Polymeric products of isocyanates or isothiocyanates
• C08G 59/40 - Macromolecules obtained by polymerising compounds containing more than one epoxy group per molecule using curing agents or catalysts which react with the epoxy groups characterised by the curing agents used

Abstract

The invention relates to a method of generating a recombinant host strain for producing phenol, comprising the steps of a) providing a host comprising chorismate, b) transforming said host with a first nucleic acid sequence comprising ubiC (SEQ ID NO: 1) encoding chorismate lyase that converts chorismate to 4-hydroxybenzoate, and c) transforming said host with a second nucleic acid sequence encoding an oxygen-tolerant 4-hydroxybenzoate decarboxylase that converts 4- hydroxybenzoate to phenol, thereby generating a recombinant host that is capable of producing phenol under aerobic conditions, wherein step b) and step c) are carried out simultaneously or sequentially. The invention also provides the recombinant host strain for producing phenol obtainable by the aforementioned method, as well as a method of producing phenol in said recombinant host strain.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12N 9/88 - Lyases (4.)
• C12P 7/22 - Preparation of oxygen-containing organic compounds containing a hydroxy group aromatic

Abstract

The present invention relates to a device for separating two immiscible phases and/or for extracting one phase with another phase (phase separation or extraction device), comprising at least one vessel for receiving the at least two phases, at least one pipe for supplying a fluid to the vessel, at least one pipe for discharging a fluid from the vessel, and at least one arrangement comprising a transparent disk for observing the separation operation or the extraction operation, wherein at least the side of the transparent disk that faces the phases to be separated or extracted consists of sapphire (sapphire glass) or mica (mica disk), and to the use of such a device in the preparation of di- and polyamines of the diphenylmethane series.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01D 17/12 - Auxiliary equipment particularly adapted for use with liquid-separating apparatus, e.g. control circuits

Abstract

The present invention provides a roll-to-roll continuous manufacturing process for producing a thermoplastic composite laminate comprising extruding a thermoplastic resin into a film article, surface treating a woven fiber cloth material with a thermoplastic sizing and laminating at least one layer of thermoplastic film and at least one layer of the surfaced treated fiber cloth material into a composite sheet at a temperature above the melting or softening point of thermoplastic film and under pressure applied by nipping rolls or nipping belts.

IPC Classes  ?

• B32B 37/00 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding
• B32B 27/12 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin next to a fibrous or filamentary layer
• B32B 27/18 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin characterised by the use of special additives
• B32B 17/10 - Layered products essentially comprising sheet glass, or fibres of glass, slag or the like comprising glass as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method for producing polyether carbonate polyols, wherein: (i) in a first step, (a) carbon dioxide and propylene oxide or (b) carbon dioxide and a mixture of propylene oxide and at least one further alkylene oxide in a ratio by weight of > 90:10 are attached to one or more H-functional starting substances in the presence of at least one DMC catalyst; (ii) in a second step, the reaction mixture obtained from step (i) is (ii-1) first chain-lengthened with a mixture containing propylene oxide (PO) and ethylene oxide (EO) in a PO/EO ratio by weight of 90/10 to 20/80 in the presence of at least one DMC catalyst, (ii-2) then the resulting mixture is chain-lengthened with a mixture containing propylene oxide (PO) and ethylene oxide (EO) in a PO/EO ratio by weight of 60/40 to 2/98 in the presence of at least one DMC catalyst; and (iii) the polyether carbonate polyol resulting from step (ii) is chain-lengthened with ethylene oxide or a mixture of propylene oxide (PO) and ethylene oxide (EO) in a PO/EO ratio by weight of 5/95 to 0.1/99.9 in the presence of at least one DMC catalyst, wherein the portion by weight of EO in the mixture containing PO and EO in step (ii-2) is higher than the portion by weight of EO in the mixture containing PO and EO in step (ii-1). The invention further relates to polyether carbonate polyols obtainable according to this method and to the processing of the polyether carbonate polyols for producing polyurethane soft foams.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08G 65/00 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions forming an ether link in the main chain of the macromolecule

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for covering a ballast bed (12) of a railway track system (10) with foam, said railway track system comprising sleepers (14) placed on the ballast bed and rails (16) placed on the sleepers (14). According to the invention, the rails (16) are covered at least in a partial area along an area, which is to be covered in foam, of the ballast bed (12), and a foaming agent is introduced into the ballast bed when the rails are covered.

IPC Classes  ?

• E01B 1/00 - Ballastway; Other means for supporting the sleepers or the track; Drainage of the ballastway

Abstract

A process for endowing a polymeric article with a surface layer of an ion-conducting polymer to yield electrical surface resistivity sufficiently low for electrostatic discharge applications is provided. The polymeric article contains one or more immobilized, polymeric components having amine functional groups. The presence of the ion-conducting polymer in the surface layer lowers the surface electrical resistivity into the range suitable for electrostatic discharge applications, between about 1 x 105 and about 1 x 1012 Ω/π. Plastic electrostatic dissipation materials produced by the inventive process may find use in the optical, electronics, automotive, entertainment, sporting goods, and medical sectors.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08J 7/00 - Chemical treatment or coating of shaped articles made of macromolecular substances
• C08J 7/04 - Coating
• C08L 79/02 - Polyamines
• C09D 179/02 - Polyamines

Abstract

The present invention relates to a coating agent which is particularly suitable for producing mattable coatings. The coating agent comprises: a) an aqueous dispersion of a hydroxy-functional prepolymer, which can be obtained by reacting at least the following components: i) a component comprising a hydroxy group, ii) a polyester polyol comprising a hydroxy group, iii) a polyisocyanate comprising an isocyanate group, iv) a compound comprising at least two groups reactive with respect to isocyanate groups and at least one group capable of anion formation, v) water, wherein the components i)-iii) and the ratio of components i)-iii) are selected such that there is an excess of hydroxy groups over the isocyanate groups; b) nanoparticles with a number average particle size of 1 to 1,000 nm; and c) a crosslinker, which comprises at least two groups reactive with respect to hydroxy groups. The invention further relates to a method for producing the coating agent, the use of the coating agent to produce a coating on a substrate and to a coating which can be obtained by applying the coating agent to a substrate.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08G 18/08 - Processes
• C08G 18/42 - Polycondensates having carboxylic or carbonic ester groups in the main chain
• C08G 18/44 - Polycarbonates
• C08G 18/72 - Polyisocyanates or polyisothiocyanates
• C08G 18/73 - Polyisocyanates or polyisothiocyanates acyclic
• C08G 18/79 - Nitrogen characterised by the polyisocyanates used, these having groups formed by oligomerisation of isocyanates or isothiocyanates
• C09D 175/06 - Polyurethanes from polyesters
• C08K 3/36 - Silica
• B82Y 30/00 - Nanotechnology for materials or surface science, e.g. nanocomposites
• C08G 18/12 - Prepolymer processes involving reaction of isocyanates or isothiocyanates with compounds having active hydrogen in a first reaction step using two or more compounds having active hydrogen in the first polymerisation step

Abstract

Curable aqueous polyurethane polymer dispersions are described. The dispersion comprises a polyurethane copolymer having pendant (meth)acrylate groups and pendant carboxylic groups along the main chain and a tertiary aminofunctional unsaturated monomer that has reacted in an acid/base reaction with the carboxylic acid groups on the main chain. The dispersion can be applied to the surface of a substrate and cured using ultra-violet or electron-beam radiation to form a cured polyurethane having desired properties that does not emit volatile amine compounds.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08L 75/04 - Polyurethanes
• C08K 5/17 - Amines; Quaternary ammonium compounds
• C08J 3/03 - Making solutions, dispersions, lattices or gels by other methods than by solution, emulsion or suspension polymerisation techniques in aqueous media
• C08G 18/62 - Polymers of compounds having carbon-to-carbon double bonds

Abstract

The invention relates to a deformable film having a decorative surface featuring a completely matt appearance. For this purpose, the deformable film has a decorative surface provided with at least one coating comprising the following constituents: a) an aqueous dispersion of a hydroxy-functional prepolymer, obtainable by conversion of at least one of the following components: i) a component having hydroxyl groups, ii) a polyester polyol having hydroxyl groups, iii) a polyisocyanate having isocyanate groups, iv) a compound having at least two groups reactive toward isocyanate groups and at least one group capable of anion formation, v) water, where components i) to iii) and the ratio of components i) to iii) is selected such that an excess of hydroxyl groups is present relative to the isocyanate groups, and b) nanoparticles having a number-average particle size of 1 to 1000 nm and c) a crosslinker having at least two groups reactive toward hydroxyl groups.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08J 7/04 - Coating
• C08G 18/78 - Nitrogen
• C08G 18/79 - Nitrogen characterised by the polyisocyanates used, these having groups formed by oligomerisation of isocyanates or isothiocyanates
• C08G 18/08 - Processes
• C08G 18/12 - Prepolymer processes involving reaction of isocyanates or isothiocyanates with compounds having active hydrogen in a first reaction step using two or more compounds having active hydrogen in the first polymerisation step
• C09D 175/06 - Polyurethanes from polyesters
• C08G 18/42 - Polycondensates having carboxylic or carbonic ester groups in the main chain

Abstract

Provided is a coating composition for producing mattable coatings, comprising: a) an aqueous dispersion of a hydroxy-functional prepolymer, obtained by reacting at least the following components: i) a component comprising hydroxy groups comprising or consisting of a polycarbonate polyol, ii) a polyester polyol comprising hydroxy groups, iii) a polyisocyanate comprising isocyanate groups, iv) a compound comprising at least two groups reactive to isocyanate groups and at least one group capable of anion formation, v) water, wherein components i)-iii) and the ratio of components i)-iii) are selected such that there is an excess of hydroxy groups over isocyanate groups; b) inorganic nanoparticles with a number average particle size of 5-100 nm; and c) a crosslinker comprising at least two groups reactive towards hydroxy groups. Also provided are methods for producing the coating agent, uses of the coating agent, and coatings obtained from the coating composition.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08G 18/08 - Processes
• B82Y 30/00 - Nanotechnology for materials or surface science, e.g. nanocomposites
• C08G 18/12 - Prepolymer processes involving reaction of isocyanates or isothiocyanates with compounds having active hydrogen in a first reaction step using two or more compounds having active hydrogen in the first polymerisation step
• C08G 18/42 - Polycondensates having carboxylic or carbonic ester groups in the main chain
• C08G 18/44 - Polycarbonates
• C08G 18/72 - Polyisocyanates or polyisothiocyanates
• C08G 18/73 - Polyisocyanates or polyisothiocyanates acyclic
• C08G 18/79 - Nitrogen characterised by the polyisocyanates used, these having groups formed by oligomerisation of isocyanates or isothiocyanates
• C08K 3/36 - Silica
• C09D 175/06 - Polyurethanes from polyesters