A method of producing a granulated product from photopolymer printing plate materials. The method includes the steps of (a) sorting the photopolymer printing plate materials based on an identifiable property, wherein the photopolymer printing plate materials comprise one or more photopolymer layers; (b) subjecting the photopolymer printing plate materials to UV-C light from a UV-C light source for a period of time, whereby the photopolymer printing plate materials are rendered less tacky and more brittle; (c) grinding the photopolymer printing plate materials to particles; and (d) screening the particles to remove particles above a certain size and create the granulated product.
A method of producing a granulated product from photopolymer printing plate materials. The method includes the steps of (a) sorting the photopolymer printing plate materials based on an identifiable property, wherein the photopolymer printing plate materials comprise one or more photopolymer layers; (b) subjecting the photopolymer printing plate materials to UV-C light from a UV-C light source for a period of time, whereby the photopolymer printing plate materials are rendered less tacky and more brittle; (c) grinding the photopolymer printing plate materials to particles; and (d) screening the particles to remove particles above a certain size and create the granulated product.
A method of flood exposing a photocurable printing blank to actinic radiation from a UV light source to crosslink and cure the photocurable printing blank. The photocurable printing blank includes a support, at least one photocurable layer upon the support, wherein the at least one photocurable layer is capable of being selectively crosslinked and cured upon exposure to actinic radiation at a desired wavelength. The photocurable printing blank is subjected to flood exposure by positioning the photocurable printing blank in an exposure unit that includes a plurality of UV LED light tubes arranged at a distance from a surface of the photocurable printing blank.
A method of flood exposing a photocurable printing blank to actinic radiation from a UV light source to crosslink and cure the photocurable printing blank. The photocurable printing blank includes a support, at least one photocurable layer upon the support, wherein the at least one photocurable layer is capable of being selectively crosslinked and cured upon exposure to actinic radiation at a desired wavelength. The photocurable printing blank is subjected to flood exposure by positioning the photocurable printing blank in an exposure unit that includes a plurality of UV LED light tubes arranged at a distance from a surface of the photocurable printing blank.
The current invention concerns a method for sprout removal treatment of tubers, especially potatoes, preferably by fogging a highly concentrated limonene composition. The invention also concerns limonene treated tubers obtainable by said method. The invention further provides limonene compositions suitable for sprout removal by fogging. The invention is advantageous as it provides a renewable and natural sprout removal agent. It allows the removal of sprouts from tubers destined for the fresh produce market, where practically no pesticide residues are allowed.
The present disclosure is directed to a system and method configured for curing non- reactive photopolymer collected by an absorbent blotting material during thermal processing of flexographic printing elements. Uncured non-reacted portions of the photopolymer are removed by contacting the one or more layers of photopolymer with the web of absorbent blotting material at an elevated temperature to soften or liquefy the uncured non-reacted portions of the one or more layers of photopolymer and absorb the softened or liquefied uncured non-reacted portions into the absorbent web of absorbent blotting material. The web of absorbent blotter material containing the absorbed softened or liquefied non-reacted portions of the photopolymer is exposed to actinic radiation from the one or more UV light sources to crosslink and cure the softened or liquefied non-reacted portions of the photopolymer.
The present disclosure is directed to a system and method configured for curing non-reactive photopolymer collected by an absorbent blotting material during thermal processing of flexographic printing elements. Uncured non-reacted portions of the photopolymer are removed by contacting the one or more layers of photopolymer with the web of absorbent blotting material at an elevated temperature to soften or liquefy the uncured non-reacted portions of the one or more layers of photopolymer and absorb the softened or liquefied uncured non-reacted portions into the absorbent web of absorbent blotting material. The web of absorbent blotter material containing the absorbed softened or liquefied non-reacted portions of the photopolymer is exposed to actinic radiation from the one or more UV light sources to crosslink and cure the softened or liquefied non-reacted portions of the photopolymer.
The invention relates to herbicidal active compound combinations comprising, carbamoyltriazolinones, and herbicidally active compounds, which combinations are suitable for controlling weeds.
A01N 43/80 - Biocides, produits repoussant ou attirant les animaux nuisibles, ou régulateurs de croissance des végétaux, contenant des composés hétérocycliques comportant des cycles avec des atomes d'azote et des atomes d'oxygène ou de soufre, comme hétéro-atomes du cycle des cycles à cinq chaînons avec un atome d'azote et soit un atome d'oxygène, soit un atome de soufre, en positions 1,2
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A method of producing a granulated product from photopolymer printing plate materials. The method includes the steps of (a) sorting the photopolymer printing plate materials based on an identifiable property, wherein the photopolymer printing plate materials comprise one or more photopolymer layers; (b) grinding the photopolymer printing plate materials to particles; and (c) screening the particles to remove particles above a certain size and create the granulated product.
A method of producing a granulated product from photopolymer printing plate materials. The method includes the steps of (a) sorting the photopolymer printing plate materials based on an identifiable property, wherein the photopolymer printing plate materials comprise one or more photopolymer layers; (b) grinding the photopolymer printing plate materials to particles; and (c) screening the particles to remove particles above a certain size and create the granulated product.
E04D 1/20 - Éléments de couvertures en forme de tuiles plates ou bardeaux, c.-à-d. avec une surface extérieure plate en matières plastiques ou fibreuses ou en bois
B29B 9/04 - Fabrication de granulés par division de matière préformée en plaques ou en feuilles
B29B 9/12 - Fabrication de granulés caractérisés par la structure ou la composition
The present disclosure relates generally to signal encoding for flexographic printing plates. One aspect is a flexographic, photopolymer printing plate having transparent layers to allow encoded signal printed or laser ablated thereon to be detectable from both sides of the printing plate. Another aspect is a flexographic, photopolymer printing plate having an encoded signal formed in a photocured layer. Still another aspect is a system for tracking such printing plates, including managing location, print impression count, location tracking, etc. Other aspects are described as well.
G06K 7/14 - Méthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture de supports d'enregistrement par radiation électromagnétique, p. ex. lecture optiqueMéthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture de supports d'enregistrement par radiation corpusculaire utilisant la lumière sans sélection des longueurs d'onde, p. ex. lecture de la lumière blanche réfléchie
G06K 7/10 - Méthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture de supports d'enregistrement par radiation électromagnétique, p. ex. lecture optiqueMéthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture de supports d'enregistrement par radiation corpusculaire
B41N 99/00 - Matière non prévue dans les autres groupes de la présente sous-classe
B41N 1/12 - Clichés ou plaques d'impressionMatériaux à cet effet en une autre matière que la pierre ou le métal
12.
SYSTEM FOR THERMAL DEVELOPMENT OF FLEXOGRAPHIC PRINTING PLATES
The present disclosure is directed to a thermal developing assembly that is configured to reduce (or eliminate) the reactivity of contaminants and/or unreacted photosensitive material associated with forming a relief image on a photosensitive printing element during thermal development. The thermal developing assembly is configured to reduce (or eliminate) the reactivity of a byproduct associated with forming a relief image on a photosensitive printing element, the byproduct including but not limited to, contaminants within vapors (e.g., fumes), contaminants within condensate, unreacted photosensitive material, and combinations thereof.
The present disclosure relates generally to signal encoding for flexographic printing plates. One aspect is a flexographic, photopolymer printing plate having transparent layers to allow encoded signal printed or laser ablated thereon to be detectable from both sides of the printing plate. Another aspect is a flexographic, photopolymer printing plate having an encoded signal formed in a photocured layer. Still another aspect is a system for tracking such printing plates, including managing location, print impression count, location tracking, etc. Other aspects are described as well.
B32B 7/03 - Produits stratifiés caractérisés par la relation entre les couchesProduits stratifiés caractérisés par l’orientation relative des éléments caractéristiques entre les couches, ou par les valeurs relatives d’un paramètre mesurable entre les couches, c.-à-d. produits comprenant des couches ayant des propriétés physiques, chimiques ou physicochimiques différentes Produits stratifiés caractérisés par la jonction entre les couches concernant l’orientation des éléments caractéristiques
C08F 299/02 - Composés macromoléculaires obtenus par des interréactions de polymères impliquant uniquement des réactions entre des liaisons non saturées carbone-carbone, en l'absence de monomères non macromoléculaires à partir de polycondensats non saturés
G03C 5/08 - Tirage photographiqueProcédés ou moyens pour empêcher le tirage photographique
A method of producing a photocured structure comprising a backing layer for coupling to a relief image printing plate or as an integral all-in-one structure comprising a backing layer and a relief image printing layer. The photocured structure may be formed using a continuous liquid interphase method or three-dimensional plating to selectively crosslink and cure a photocurable composition. The backing layer may comprise a lattice or series of openings of the lattice where the placement and density of the openings is controlled.
B41F 5/24 - Rotatives typographiques pour impression flexographique
B41N 1/12 - Clichés ou plaques d'impressionMatériaux à cet effet en une autre matière que la pierre ou le métal
G03F 7/033 - Composés photopolymérisables non macromoléculaires contenant des doubles liaisons carbone-carbone, p. ex. composés éthyléniques avec des liants les liants étant des polymères obtenus par des réactions faisant intervenir uniquement des liaisons non saturées carbone-carbone, p. ex. polymères vinyliques
A method of producing a photocured structure comprising a backing layer for coupling to a relief image printing plate or as an integral all-in-one structure comprising a backing layer and a relief image printing layer. The photocured structure may be formed using a continuous liquid interphase method or three-dimensional plating to selectively crosslink and cure a photocurable composition. The backing layer may comprise a lattice or series of openings of the lattice where the placement and density of the openings is controlled.
G03F 7/033 - Composés photopolymérisables non macromoléculaires contenant des doubles liaisons carbone-carbone, p. ex. composés éthyléniques avec des liants les liants étant des polymères obtenus par des réactions faisant intervenir uniquement des liaisons non saturées carbone-carbone, p. ex. polymères vinyliques
B41N 1/12 - Clichés ou plaques d'impressionMatériaux à cet effet en une autre matière que la pierre ou le métal
B41F 5/24 - Rotatives typographiques pour impression flexographique
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System for thermal development of flexographic printing plates
The present disclosure is directed to a thermal developing assembly that is configured to reduce (or eliminate) the reactivity of contaminants and/or unreacted photosensitive material associated with forming a relief image on a photosensitive printing element during thermal development. The thermal developing assembly is configured to reduce (or eliminate) the reactivity of a byproduct associated with forming a relief image on a photosensitive printing element, the byproduct including but not limited to, contaminants within vapors (e.g., fumes), contaminants within condensate, unreacted photosensitive material, and combinations thereof.
A method of preparing a film negative including the steps of dispersing a UV ink in a desired pattern on a UV printing substrate; and curing the UV ink with a source of actinic radiation to crosslink and cure the UV ink and create the UV printed polymer layer in the desired pattern. The UV ink is at least substantially solvent-free and printing substrate does not contain an adhesive layer or an ink-receptive layer and is not been modified to be ink-receptive. The film negative may be used in a process of making a flexographic printing element.
A method of preparing a film negative including the steps of dispersing a UV ink in a desired pattern on a UV printing substrate; and curing the UV ink with a source of actinic radiation to crosslink and cure the UV ink and create the UV printed polymer layer in the desired pattern. The UV ink is at least substantially solvent-free and printing substrate does not contain an adhesive layer or an ink-receptive layer and is not been modified to be ink-receptive. The film negative may be used in a process of making a flexographic printing element.
A method of creating an image film negative capable of masking non-image areas of one or more layers of liquid photopolymer during a step of imagewise exposing the one or more layers of liquid photopolymer to actinic radiation. The method includes the steps of (a) providing an image film negative comprising a negative of an image on the image film negative, wherein the negative of the image comprises a pattern of opaque areas; and (b) inkjet printing a filtering layer on portions of the image film negative not covered by the pattern of opaque areas, wherein the portions of the image film negative comprise portions where it is desirable to modulate intensity of actinic radiation in a subsequent exposure step.
A method of creating an image film negative capable of masking non-image areas of one or more layers of liquid photopolymer during a step of imagewise exposing the one or more layers of liquid photopolymer to actinic radiation. The method includes the steps of (a) providing an image film negative comprising a negative of an image on the image film negative, wherein the negative of the image comprises a pattern of opaque areas; and (b) inkjet printing a filtering layer on portions of the image film negative not covered by the pattern of opaque areas, wherein the portions of the image film negative comprise portions where it is desirable to modulate intensity of actinic radiation in a subsequent exposure step.
Described herein is a method for the anti-sprouting treatment of tubers, especially potatoes, by applying a composition including limonene and a composition including CIPC, preferably via fogging. Also described is the use of limonene as a replacement for CIPC in the anti-sprouting treatment of tubers. The disclosure provides limonene compositions suitable for application by fogging. Furthermore, the disclosure concerns tubers obtainable by any of these methods.
A method for manufacturing an insecticidal compound and insecticidal compositions comprising the insecticidal compound and methods of use are presented herein. The manufacturing method presented herein allows for a high purity grade of thiocyclam hydrochloride to be synthesized. The insecticidal compositions comprising the thiocyclam hydrochloride can be used for prevention of crop destruction by insects. The use of thiocyclam hydrochloride in insecticidal compositions as described herein can achieve greater efficacy than previously known insecticides, by eliminating the insect pests more reliably and efficiently.
C07D 341/00 - Composés hétérocycliques contenant des cycles comportant au moins trois atomes de soufre comme uniques hétéro-atomes du cycle
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A01N 43/80 - Biocides, produits repoussant ou attirant les animaux nuisibles, ou régulateurs de croissance des végétaux, contenant des composés hétérocycliques comportant des cycles avec des atomes d'azote et des atomes d'oxygène ou de soufre, comme hétéro-atomes du cycle des cycles à cinq chaînons avec un atome d'azote et soit un atome d'oxygène, soit un atome de soufre, en positions 1,2
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Manufacturing method for and insecticidal compositions comprising thiocyclam hydrochloride
A method for manufacturing an insecticidal compound and insecticidal compositions comprising the insecticidal compound and methods of use are presented herein. The manufacturing method presented herein allows for a high purity grade of thiocyclam hydrochloride to be synthesized. The insecticidal compositions comprising the thiocyclam hydrochloride can be used for prevention of crop destruction by insects. The use of thiocyclam hydrochloride in insecticidal compositions as described herein can achieve greater efficacy than previously known insecticides, by eliminating the insect pests more reliably and efficiently.
C07D 341/00 - Composés hétérocycliques contenant des cycles comportant au moins trois atomes de soufre comme uniques hétéro-atomes du cycle
A01N 43/32 - Biocides, produits repoussant ou attirant les animaux nuisibles, ou régulateurs de croissance des végétaux, contenant des composés hétérocycliques comportant des cycles avec un ou plusieurs atomes d'oxygène ou de soufre comme uniques hétéro-atomes du cycle avec plusieurs hétéro-atomes des cycles à six chaînons
A01N 43/80 - Biocides, produits repoussant ou attirant les animaux nuisibles, ou régulateurs de croissance des végétaux, contenant des composés hétérocycliques comportant des cycles avec des atomes d'azote et des atomes d'oxygène ou de soufre, comme hétéro-atomes du cycle des cycles à cinq chaînons avec un atome d'azote et soit un atome d'oxygène, soit un atome de soufre, en positions 1,2
24.
LIQUID PHOTOPOLYMER RESIN COMPOSITIONS FOR FLEXOGRAPHIC PRINTING
A liquid photopolymer resin composition comprising: a) at least one ethylenically unsaturated prepolymer; b) at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer; c) at least one photoinitiator; and d) at least one polythiol and a method of using the same to make soft relief image printing plates that have good tensile strength and elongation.
G03F 7/035 - Composés photopolymérisables non macromoléculaires contenant des doubles liaisons carbone-carbone, p. ex. composés éthyléniques avec des liants les liants étant des polyuréthanes
G03F 7/027 - Composés photopolymérisables non macromoléculaires contenant des doubles liaisons carbone-carbone, p. ex. composés éthyléniques
C08F 291/00 - Composés macromoléculaires obtenus par polymérisation de monomères sur des composés macromoléculaires prévus par plus d'un des groupes
B41N 1/12 - Clichés ou plaques d'impressionMatériaux à cet effet en une autre matière que la pierre ou le métal
25.
Carbamoyl triazolinone based herbicide combinations and method of use
The invention relates to herbicidal active compound combinations comprising, carbamoyltriazolinones, and herbicidally active compounds, which combinations are suitable for controlling weeds.
A01N 43/80 - Biocides, produits repoussant ou attirant les animaux nuisibles, ou régulateurs de croissance des végétaux, contenant des composés hétérocycliques comportant des cycles avec des atomes d'azote et des atomes d'oxygène ou de soufre, comme hétéro-atomes du cycle des cycles à cinq chaînons avec un atome d'azote et soit un atome d'oxygène, soit un atome de soufre, en positions 1,2
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The invention relates to herbicidal active compound combinations comprising, carbamoyltriazolinones, and herbicidally active compounds, which combinations are suitable for controlling weeds.
A01N 43/80 - Biocides, produits repoussant ou attirant les animaux nuisibles, ou régulateurs de croissance des végétaux, contenant des composés hétérocycliques comportant des cycles avec des atomes d'azote et des atomes d'oxygène ou de soufre, comme hétéro-atomes du cycle des cycles à cinq chaînons avec un atome d'azote et soit un atome d'oxygène, soit un atome de soufre, en positions 1,2
A01N 47/38 - Urées ou thiourées contenant les groupes N—CO—N ou N—CS—N contenant le groupe N—CO—N avec au moins un atome d'azote faisant partie d'un hétérocycleLeurs thio-analogues
01 - Produits chimiques destinés à l'industrie, aux sciences ainsi qu'à l'agriculture
Produits et services
Fertilizers; plant growth regulators; biostimulants; bionutrients; agricultural biologicals; chemicals for the manufacture of pharmaceuticals; agrochemicals and/or agricultural biologicals for use in the crop protection industry [other than fungicides, weed killers, herbicides, insecticides, parasiticides]; chemicals for making mixtures for end-use applications in agriculture, horticulture, silviculture, turf and ornamental care, and/or home and garden.
Laser-imageable flexographic printing plates and a method of making same are disclosed. A thin masking layer comprising insoluble particles is laminated to a photopolymer layer. The insoluble particles in the masking layer roughen the photopolymer surface when the masking layer is laminated to the photopolymer surface. The masking layer is selectively ablated from the photopolymer using a laser operating at a selected wavelength to create an in situ negative. The resulting negative can be subjected to typical UV flood exposure and development.
G03F 7/26 - Traitement des matériaux photosensiblesAppareillages à cet effet
G03F 7/00 - Production par voie photomécanique, p. ex. photolithographique, de surfaces texturées, p. ex. surfaces impriméesMatériaux à cet effet, p. ex. comportant des photoréservesAppareillages spécialement adaptés à cet effet
G03F 7/11 - Matériaux photosensibles caractérisés par des détails de structure, p. ex. supports, couches auxiliaires avec des couches de recouvrement ou des couches intermédiaires, p. ex. couches d'ancrage
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Flexographic printing plate with improved storage stability
A method of making a relief image printing element comprising a plurality of relief printing dots. The method includes the steps of imagewise exposing at least one photocurable layer to actinic radiation to selectively crosslink and cure portions of the at least one photocurable layer; and developing the relief image printing element to separate and remove uncrosslinked and uncured portions of the at least one photocurable layer to reveal the relief image therein. The at least one photocurable layer includes a photoinitiator exhibiting a quantum yield of initiation (Qi) of more than 0.05 at a 365 nm wavelength. The substrate has an optical density from 0.5 to 5 in the wavelength range of 365 nm to 450 nm but preferably allows transmission of from 0.1% to 10% of incident light in the wavelength range of 365 nm to 450 nm.
B41N 1/12 - Clichés ou plaques d'impressionMatériaux à cet effet en une autre matière que la pierre ou le métal
G03F 7/028 - Composés photopolymérisables non macromoléculaires contenant des doubles liaisons carbone-carbone, p. ex. composés éthyléniques avec des substances accroissant la photosensibilité, p. ex. photo-initiateurs
31.
FLEXOGRAPHIC PRINTING PLATE WITH IMPROVED STORAGE STABILITY
A method of making a relief image printing element comprising a plurality of relief printing dots. The method includes the steps of: (a) providing at least one photocurable layer disposed on a substrate, the at least one photocurable layer being capable of being selectively crosslinked and cured upon exposure to actinic radiation, (b) imagewise exposing the at least one photocurable layer to actinic radiation to selectively crosslink and cure portions of the at least one photocurable layer; and (c) developing the relief image printing element to separate and remove uncrosslinked and uncured portions of the at least one photocurable layer to reveal the relief image therein. The at least one photocurable layer comprises (i) an ethylenically unsaturated monomer; (ii) a binder; and (iii) a photoinitiator exhibiting a quantum yield of initiation (Qi) of more than 0.05 at a 365 lira wavelength. The substrate has an optical density from 0.5 to 5 in the wavelength range of 365nm to 450nm but preferably allows transmission of from 0.1% to 10% of incident light in the wavelength range of 365nm to 450nm.
G03F 7/095 - Matériaux photosensibles caractérisés par des détails de structure, p. ex. supports, couches auxiliaires ayant plus d'une couche photosensible
A method of producing a flexographic printing plate using a continuous liquid interphase is provided herein. This method allows for significantly reduced production times and fewer preparation steps compared to standard non-continuous techniques and results in less waste than typical methods for preparing flexographic printing plates. The printing plate provided by using continuous liquid interphase production results in a printing plate with desirable elastomeric elongation, desirable hardness, plate thickness in the range of 0.030 inches to 0.250 inches, and comprises printing dots with desirable characteristics.
A method of producing a flexographic printing plate using a continuous liquid interphase is provided herein. This method allows for significantly reduced production times and fewer preparation steps compared to standard non-continuous techniques and results in less waste than typical methods for preparing flexographic printing plates. The printing plate provided by using continuous liquid interphase production results in a printing plate with desirable elastomeric elongation, desirable hardness, plate thickness in the range of 0.030 inches to 0.250 inches, and comprises printing dots with desirable characteristics.
G03F 7/11 - Matériaux photosensibles caractérisés par des détails de structure, p. ex. supports, couches auxiliaires avec des couches de recouvrement ou des couches intermédiaires, p. ex. couches d'ancrage
01 - Produits chimiques destinés à l'industrie, aux sciences ainsi qu'à l'agriculture
05 - Produits pharmaceutiques, vétérinaires et hygièniques
Produits et services
Fertilizers; plant growth regulators; biostimulants; bionutrients; agricultural biologicals; chemicals for the manufacture of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals and/or agricultural biologicals; chemicals for making mixtures for end-use applications in agriculture, horticulture, silviculture, turf and ornamental care, and/or home and garden. Fumigants for use in agriculture, horticulture and home and garden; herbicides, fungicides, insecticides, pesticides, biologicals for biocontrol applications, and preparations for destroying vermin, each for use in agriculture, horticulture, silviculture, turf and ornamental care, and/or home and garden.
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Method of improving light stability of flexographic printing plates featuring flat top dots
A photocurable relief image printing blank comprising: (a) a support layer; (b) one or more photocurable layers disposed on the support layer, wherein the one or more photocurable layers comprise: i) a binder; ii) one or more monomers; iii) an alpha-aminoketone photoinitiator; and optionally, iv) an additive selected from the group consisting of phosphites, phosphines, thioether amine compounds, and combinations of one or more of the foregoing; (c) a laser ablatable masking layer disposed on the one or more photocurable layers, the laser ablatable masking layer comprising a radiation opaque material; and (d) optionally, a removable coversheet. Upon exposure and development, the resulting relief image printing element does not degrade if left under ambient lights for an extended period of time.
G03F 7/00 - Production par voie photomécanique, p. ex. photolithographique, de surfaces texturées, p. ex. surfaces impriméesMatériaux à cet effet, p. ex. comportant des photoréservesAppareillages spécialement adaptés à cet effet
G03F 7/031 - Composés organiques non couverts par le groupe
A method of producing a relief image or mold from a liquid photopolymer resin, said method comprising the steps of: a) placing an image film onto an exposure glass; b) placing a cover film over the image film and drawing a vacuum c) placing substrate material on a bottom glass d) casting a liquid photopolymer resin layer onto the substrate material; d) laminating a flexible polyester sheet onto a backside of the liquid photopolymer resin layer as the liquid photopolymer resin layer is being cast onto the substrate material; and e) exposing the liquid photopolymer resin layer through the image film to selectively crosslink and cure the photopolymerizable resin layer and form a cured relief image, wherein said depth of the cured relief image is less than the height of the cast liquid photopolymerizable resin.
G03F 7/11 - Matériaux photosensibles caractérisés par des détails de structure, p. ex. supports, couches auxiliaires avec des couches de recouvrement ou des couches intermédiaires, p. ex. couches d'ancrage
G03F 7/115 - Matériaux photosensibles caractérisés par des détails de structure, p. ex. supports, couches auxiliaires avec des supports ou couches ayant des moyens pour obtenir un effet de réseau ou pour augmenter le contact dans le tirage sous vide
G03F 7/16 - Procédés de couchageAppareillages à cet effet
A photocurable relief image printing blank comprising: (a) a support layer; (b) one or more photocurable layers disposed on the support layer, wherein the one or more photocurable layers comprise: i) a binder; ii) one or more monomers; iii) an alpha- aminoketone photoinitiator; and optionally, iv) an additive selected from the group consisting of phosphites, phosphines, thioether amine compounds, and combinations of one or more of the foregoing; (c) a laser ablatable masking layer disposed on the one or more photocurable layers, the laser ablatable masking layer comprising a radiation opaque material; and (d) optionally, a removable coversheet. Upon exposure and development, the resulting relief image printing element does not degrade if left under ambient lights for an extended period of time.
A method of producing a relief image or mold from a liquid photopolymer resin, said method comprising the steps of: a) placing an image film onto an exposure glass; b) placing a cover film over the image film and drawing a vacuum c) placing substrate material on a bottom glass d) casting a liquid photopolymer resin layer onto the substrate material; d) laminating a flexible polyester sheet onto a backside of the liquid photopolymer resin layer as the liquid photopolymer resin layer is being cast onto the substrate material; and e) exposing the liquid photopolymer resin layer through the image film to selectively crosslink and cure the photopolymerizable resin layer and form a cured relief image, wherein said depth of the cured relief image is less than the height of the cast liquid photopolymerizable resin.
G03F 7/00 - Production par voie photomécanique, p. ex. photolithographique, de surfaces texturées, p. ex. surfaces impriméesMatériaux à cet effet, p. ex. comportant des photoréservesAppareillages spécialement adaptés à cet effet
G03F 7/26 - Traitement des matériaux photosensiblesAppareillages à cet effet
Herbicidal formulations include a combination of an active herbicide, in particular, a cyclohexanedione oxime herbicide, and a stabilizing surfactant. The herbicidal formulations, for example, have improved storage stability. Methods for controlling weeds with the herbicidal formulations are also provided.
A01N 35/10 - Biocides, produits repoussant ou attirant les animaux nuisibles, ou régulateurs de croissance des végétaux, contenant des composés organiques comportant un atome de carbone possédant deux liaisons à des hétéro-atomes, avec au plus une liaison à un halogène, p. ex. un radical aldéhyde au moins une des liaisons carbone-hétéro-atome étant une liaison carbone-azote comportant une double liaison carbone-azote
A01N 25/30 - Biocides, produits repoussant ou attirant les animaux nuisibles, ou régulateurs de croissance des végétaux, caractérisés par leurs formes, ingrédients inactifs ou modes d'applicationSubstances réduisant les effets nocifs des ingrédients actifs vis-à-vis d'organismes autres que les animaux nuisibles caractérisés par les agents tensio-actifs
A01N 25/22 - Biocides, produits repoussant ou attirant les animaux nuisibles, ou régulateurs de croissance des végétaux, caractérisés par leurs formes, ingrédients inactifs ou modes d'applicationSubstances réduisant les effets nocifs des ingrédients actifs vis-à-vis d'organismes autres que les animaux nuisibles contenant des ingrédients stabilisant les ingrédients actifs
A process for preparing (E)-(5,6-dihydro-1,4,2-dioxazin-3-yl)(2-hydroxyphenyl)methanone O-methyl oxime is described which includes: (i) reacting benzofuran-3(2H)-one O-methyl oxime (1) with at least one nitrite selected from n-butyl nitrite and tert-butyl nitrite, in the presence of a metal alkoxide to form (2Z,32)-2,3-benzofuran-dione O3-methyl dioxime (2) as the predominant isomer; (ii) reacting the (2Z,3Z)-2,3-benzofuran-dione O-methyl dioxime (2) with 2-haloethanol to form (2Z,3Z)-benzofuran-2,3-dione 02-(2-hydroxyethyl) O3-methyl dioxime (3); and (iii) reacting the (2Z,3Z)-benzofuran-2,3-dione 02-(2-hydroxyethyl) & -methyl dioxime (3) with an acid to form (E)-(5,6-dihydro-1,4,2-dioxazin-3-yl)(2-hydroxyphenyl)methanone (9-methyl oxime (4);
C07D 273/01 - Composés hétérocycliques contenant des cycles comportant des atomes d'azote et d'oxygène comme uniques hétéro-atomes du cycle, non prévus par les groupes comportant un atome d'azote
C07D 413/12 - Composés hétérocycliques contenant plusieurs hétérocycles, au moins un cycle comportant des atomes d'azote et d'oxygène comme uniques hétéro-atomes du cycle contenant deux hétérocycles liés par une chaîne contenant des hétéro-atomes comme chaînons
C07D 307/82 - Benzo [b] furannesBenzo [b] furannes hydrogénés avec des hétéro-atomes ou avec des atomes de carbone comportant trois liaisons à des hétéro-atomes, avec au plus une liaison à un halogène, p. ex. radicaux ester ou nitrile, liés directement aux atomes de carbone de l'hétérocycle
A method of protecting plants against damages caused by phytoparasitic pests, such as nematodes by treating a plant, plant part, or a locus thereof with an agrochemical composition comprising an effective amount of dodine or a salt and/or a solvate thereof. An agrochemical composition for controlling phytoparasites comprising an effective amount of dodine or a salt and/or solvate thereof is also described. The agrochemical composition can be used to prevent phytoparasites, including nematodes and nematode progeny, from developing or growing and can be used to kill phytoparasites on plants, plant parts or a locus thereof.
A method for manufacturing an insecticidal compound and insecticidal compositions comprising the insecticidal compound and methods of use are presented herein. The manufacturing method presented herein allows for a high purity grade of thiocyclam hydrochloride to be synthesized. The insecticidal compositions comprising the thiocyclam hydrochloride can be used for prevention of crop destruction by insects. The use of thiocyclam hydrochloride in insecticidal compositions as described herein can achieve greater efficacy than previously known insecticides, by eliminating the insect pests more reliably and efficiently.
A01N 25/32 - Ingrédient réduisant l'effet nocif des substances actives vis-à-vis d'organismes autres que les animaux nuisibles, p. ex. réducteurs de toxicité, compositions autodestructrices
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A01N 43/32 - Biocides, produits repoussant ou attirant les animaux nuisibles, ou régulateurs de croissance des végétaux, contenant des composés hétérocycliques comportant des cycles avec un ou plusieurs atomes d'oxygène ou de soufre comme uniques hétéro-atomes du cycle avec plusieurs hétéro-atomes des cycles à six chaînons
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MANUFACTURING METHOD FOR AND INSECTICIDAL COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING THIOCYCLAM HYDROCHLORIDE
A method for manufacturing an insecticidal compound and insecticidal compositions comprising the insecticidal compound and methods of use are presented herein. The manufacturing method presented herein allows for a high purity grade of thiocyclam hydrochloride to be synthesized. The insecticidal compositions comprising the thiocyclam hydrochloride can be used for prevention of crop destruction by insects. The use of thiocyclam hydrochloride in insecticidal compositions as described herein can achieve greater efficacy than previously known insecticides, by eliminating the insect pests more reliably and efficiently.
A01N 43/32 - Biocides, produits repoussant ou attirant les animaux nuisibles, ou régulateurs de croissance des végétaux, contenant des composés hétérocycliques comportant des cycles avec un ou plusieurs atomes d'oxygène ou de soufre comme uniques hétéro-atomes du cycle avec plusieurs hétéro-atomes des cycles à six chaînons
A method of producing a flexographic printing plate using a continuous liquid interphase is provided herein. This method allows for significantly reduced production times and fewer preparation steps compared to standard non-continuous techniques and results in less waste than typical methods for preparing flexographic printing plates. The printing plate provided by using continuous liquid interphase production results in a printing plate with desirable elastomeric elongation, desirable hardness, plate thickness in the range of 0.030 inches to 0.250 inches, and comprises printing dots with desirable characteristics.
B41C 1/10 - Préparation de la forme ou du cliché pour l'impression lithographiqueFeuilles-mère pour le report d'une image sur la forme
G03B 27/04 - Appareils de reproduction sans mouvement relatif entre l'original et la source lumineuse pendant l'exposition, p. ex. châssis presse ou boîte de tirage
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G03F 7/09 - Matériaux photosensibles caractérisés par des détails de structure, p. ex. supports, couches auxiliaires
A method of producing a flexographic printing plate using a continuous liquid interphase is provided herein. This method allows for significantly reduced production times and fewer preparation steps compared to standard non-continuous techniques and results in less waste than typical methods for preparing flexographic printing plates. The printing plate provided by using continuous liquid interphase production results in a printing plate with desirable elastomeric elongation, desirable hardness, plate thickness in the range of 0.030 inches to 0.250 inches, and comprises printing dots with desirable characteristics.
G03F 7/00 - Production par voie photomécanique, p. ex. photolithographique, de surfaces texturées, p. ex. surfaces impriméesMatériaux à cet effet, p. ex. comportant des photoréservesAppareillages spécialement adaptés à cet effet
G03F 7/027 - Composés photopolymérisables non macromoléculaires contenant des doubles liaisons carbone-carbone, p. ex. composés éthyléniques
G03F 7/033 - Composés photopolymérisables non macromoléculaires contenant des doubles liaisons carbone-carbone, p. ex. composés éthyléniques avec des liants les liants étant des polymères obtenus par des réactions faisant intervenir uniquement des liaisons non saturées carbone-carbone, p. ex. polymères vinyliques
G03F 7/035 - Composés photopolymérisables non macromoléculaires contenant des doubles liaisons carbone-carbone, p. ex. composés éthyléniques avec des liants les liants étant des polyuréthanes
G03F 7/038 - Composés macromoléculaires rendus insolubles ou sélectivement mouillables
A method of stimulating or promoting plant growth includes applying to a crop plant a composition of ipfencarbazone in an amount sufficient to stimulate or promote plant growth. In some aspects, embodiments herein provide methods of stimulating or promoting plant growth comprising applying to a crop plant a composition comprising ipfencarbazone in an amount sufficient to stimulate or promote plant growth.
A01N 47/38 - Urées ou thiourées contenant les groupes N—CO—N ou N—CS—N contenant le groupe N—CO—N avec au moins un atome d'azote faisant partie d'un hétérocycleLeurs thio-analogues
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A method of flood exposing a photocurable printing blank to actinic radiation from a UV LED light source, wherein a high intensity UV LED light source is modulated to a lower intensity. The method includes the steps of: (a) positioning the photocurable printing blank in an exposure unit, wherein the exposure unit comprises one or more high intensity UV LED light sources; (b) modulating intensity of the one or more high intensity UV LED light sources to a lower intensity; and (c) flood exposing the photocurable printing blank through the photographic negative or the digitally imaged mask layer to actinic radiation from the one or more modulated UV LED light sources.
G06F 7/20 - Comparaison de séries distinctes de supports d'enregistrement rangées dans le même ordre de succession, afin de déterminer si au moins certaines données d'une série sont identiques à celles de l'autre série ou des autres séries
The current invention concerns a method for the anti-sprouting treatment of tubers, especially potatoes, by applying a composition comprising limonene and a composition comprising CIPC, preferably via fogging. The invention also concerns the use of limonene as replacement of CIPC in the anti-sprouting treatment of tubers. The invention provides limonene compositions suitable for application by fogging. Furthermore, the invention concerns tubers obtainable by any of these methods.
The current invention concerns a composition, in the form of an emulsifiable concentrate, comprising more than 50% limonene as active ingredient and a surfactant system with an anionic wetting agent and a non-ionic polymeric surfactant and with less than 10 wt % solvent. The composition with high load of nature derived active ingredient remains stable, preferably even when subjected to cold storage. The invention also provides in the use of a limonene comprising composition as acaricide or insecticide, and in a method of treating plants and crops with a limonene comprising composition.
A01N 25/02 - Biocides, produits repoussant ou attirant les animaux nuisibles, ou régulateurs de croissance des végétaux, caractérisés par leurs formes, ingrédients inactifs ou modes d'applicationSubstances réduisant les effets nocifs des ingrédients actifs vis-à-vis d'organismes autres que les animaux nuisibles contenant des liquides comme supports, diluants ou solvants
A01N 27/00 - Biocides, produits repoussant ou attirant les animaux nuisibles, ou régulateurs de croissance des végétaux, contenant des hydrocarbures
A01N 25/00 - Biocides, produits repoussant ou attirant les animaux nuisibles, ou régulateurs de croissance des végétaux, caractérisés par leurs formes, ingrédients inactifs ou modes d'applicationSubstances réduisant les effets nocifs des ingrédients actifs vis-à-vis d'organismes autres que les animaux nuisibles
The current invention concerns a method for sprout removal treatment of tubers, especially potatoes, preferably by fogging a highly concentrated limonene composition. The invention also concerns limonene treated tubers obtainable by said method. The invention further provides limonene compositions suitable for sprout removal by fogging. The invention is advantageous as it provides a renewable and natural sprout removal agent. It allows the removal of sprouts from tubers destined for the fresh produce market, where practically no pesticide residues are allowed.
A photocurable relief image printing blank comprising: (a) a support layer; (b) one or more photocurable layers disposed on the support layer, wherein the one or more photocurable layers comprise: i) a binder; ii) one or more monomers; iii) a photoinitiator; iv) an additive selected from the group consisting of phosphites, phosphines, thioether amine compounds, and combinations of one or more of the foregoing; and v) an additional component comprising amine moieties; (c) a laser ablatable masking layer disposed on the one or more photocurable layers, the laser ablatable masking layer comprising a radiation opaque material; and (d) optionally, a removable coversheet. Upon exposure and development, the resulting relief image printing element does not degrade if left under ambient UV lights for an extended period of time.
A photocurable relief image printing blank comprising: (a) a support layer; (b) one or more photocurable layers disposed on the support layer, wherein the one or more photocurable layers comprise: i) a binder; ii) one or more monomers; iii) a photoinitiator; iv) an additive selected from the group consisting of phosphites, phosphines, thioether amine compounds, and combinations of one or more of the foregoing; and v) an additional component comprising amine moieties; (c) a laser ablatable masking layer disposed on the one or more photocurable layers, the laser ablatable masking layer comprising a radiation opaque material; and (d) optionally, a removable coversheet. Upon exposure and development, the resulting relief image printing element does not degrade if left under ambient UV lights for an extended period of time.
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01 - Produits chimiques destinés à l'industrie, aux sciences ainsi qu'à l'agriculture
05 - Produits pharmaceutiques, vétérinaires et hygièniques
Produits et services
(1) Chemical preparations for use in agriculture, horticulture and forestry, namely, chemical preparations for the treatment of seeds.
(2) Insecticides.
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CUSTOMIZABLE PRINTING PLATES AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME
A method of creating a custom relief image printing element from at least one raw photocurable material and at least one lamination layer supplied by a manufacturer is described. The manufacturer provides a menu of raw photocurable materials and a menu of lamination layers and wherein the customer selects at least one raw photocurable material from the menu of raw photocurable materials and selects at least one lamination layer from the menu of lamination layers. The method includes the steps of: a) laminating the selected at least one raw photocurable material to the selected at least one lamination layer at a customer's location to create a photocurable printing blank; and thereafter b) imagewise exposing the at least one photocurable printing blank to actinic radiation at the customer's location to crosslink and cure portions of the at least one photocurable material and create a relief image therein. A lamination system is also described.
B41C 3/08 - GalvanoplastieApplication de couches au dos de la forme
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58.
Customizable printing plates and method of making the same
A method of creating a custom relief image printing element from at least one raw photocurable material and at least one lamination layer supplied by a manufacturer is described. The manufacturer provides a menu of raw photocurable materials and a menu of lamination layers and wherein the customer selects at least one raw photocurable material from the menu of raw photocurable materials and selects at least one lamination layer from the menu of lamination layers. The method includes the steps of: a) laminating the selected at least one raw photocurable material to the selected at least one lamination layer at a customer's location to create a photocurable printing blank; and thereafter b) imagewise exposing the at least one photocurable printing blank to actinic radiation at the customer's location to crosslink and cure portions of the at least one photocurable material and create a relief image therein. A lamination system is also described.
An apparatus for thermally processing a relief image printing element and a method of using the same are described. The printing element comprises at least one photopolymer layer and is selectively exposed to actinic radiation to crosslink portions of the at least one photopolymer layer. The apparatus comprises: (a) means for supporting the printing element; (b) heating means for melting or softening non-crosslinked portions of the at least one photopolymer layer; (c) at least one rotatable roll that is capable of bringing a blotting material into contact with the at least one photopolymer layer to remove the melted or softened non-crosslinked portions of the at least one photopolymer layer; and (d) an element arranged adjacent to the at least one rotatable roll for removing non-crosslinked photopolymer remaining on a surface of the at least one rotatable roll after step c). The apparatus may alternatively be operated without a blotting material.
A method of selectively exposing a liquid photopolymer printing blank to actinic radiation to create a relief image printing plate and a liquid platemaking exposure system. The method includes: (1) positioning a programmable screen programmed with an image file of a desired image between the top glass and an upper source of actinic radiation; (2) exposing the layer of liquid photopolymer to actinic radiation from the upper source of actinic radiation through the programmable screen to crosslink and cure at least a portion of the liquid photopolymer adjacent to the backing sheet and create a floor layer therein; and (3) imagewise exposing the layer of liquid photopolymer to actinic radiation from a lower source of actinic radiation through a negative of the relief image to crosslink and cure selective portions of the liquid photopolymer on the floor layer and create the relief image therein.
An apparatus for thermally processing a relief image printing element and a method of using the same. The relief image printing element comprises at least one photopolymer layer, and is selectively exposed to actinic radiation to crosslink portions of the at least one photopolymer layer, while portions of the at least one photopolymer layer are not exposed to actinic radiation, and are not crosslinked. The apparatus comprises: a) a means for supporting the relief image printing element; b) heating means for melting or softening non-crosslinked portions of the at least one photopolymer layer; c) at least one rotatable roll that is capable of bringing a blotting material into contact with the at least one photopolymer layer to remove the melted or softened non-crosslinked portions of the at least one photopolymer layer; and d) a rotatable cleaning roll arranged adjacent to the at least one rotatable roll, for removing non- crosslinked photopolymer remaining on a surface of the at least one rotatable roll after step c).
A method of selectively exposing a liquid photopolymer printing blank to actinic radiation to create a relief image printing plate. The method includes the steps of: (1) positioning a programmable screen between the top glass and an upper source of actinic radiation, wherein the programmable screen is programmed with an image file of a desired image; (2) exposing the layer of liquid photopolymer to actinic radiation from the upper source of actinic radiation through the programmable screen for a period of time to crosslink and cure at least a portion of the liquid photopolymer adjacent to the backing sheet and create a floor layer therein; and (3) imagewise exposing the layer of liquid photopolymer to actinic radiation from a lower source of actinic radiation through a negative of the relief image to crosslink and cure selective portions of the liquid photopolymer on the floor layer and create the relief image therein. A liquid platemaking exposure system is also described.
G03F 7/26 - Traitement des matériaux photosensiblesAppareillages à cet effet
G03F 7/00 - Production par voie photomécanique, p. ex. photolithographique, de surfaces texturées, p. ex. surfaces impriméesMatériaux à cet effet, p. ex. comportant des photoréservesAppareillages spécialement adaptés à cet effet
G03F 7/12 - Production de formes d'impression pour sérigraphie ou de formes d'impression similaires, p. ex. stencils
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Method and apparatus for producing liquid flexographic printing plates
A method of selectively exposing a liquid photopolymer printing blank to actinic radiation to create a relief image printing plate and a liquid platemaking exposure system. The method includes: (1) positioning a programmable screen programmed with an image file of a desired image between the top glass and an upper source of actinic radiation; (2) exposing the layer of liquid photopolymer to actinic radiation from the upper source of actinic radiation through the programmable screen to crosslink and cure at least a portion of the liquid photopolymer adjacent to the backing sheet and create a floor layer therein; and (3) imagewise exposing the layer of liquid photopolymer to actinic radiation from a lower source of actinic radiation through a negative of the relief image to crosslink and cure selective portions of the liquid photopolymer on the floor layer and create the relief image therein.
G06F 7/20 - Comparaison de séries distinctes de supports d'enregistrement rangées dans le même ordre de succession, afin de déterminer si au moins certaines données d'une série sont identiques à celles de l'autre série ou des autres séries
A method of producing a relief image printing element from a photocurable printing blank. The method includes the steps of a) providing a photocurable printing blank, the photocurable printing blank comprising (i) a backing or support layer; and (ii) one or more photocurable layers disposed on the backing or support layer. The one or more photocurable layers are selectively imaged by exposing the layers to actinic radiation to selectively crosslink and cure portions of the one or more photocurable layers, and then developed to remove uncured portions of the one or more photocurable layers and reveal the relief image therein. The relief image comprises a plurality of relief printing dots, including relief printing dots that have a rounded top and relief printing dots that have a flat top.
A carrier sheet for providing support to a photocurable printing blank as the photocurable printing blank is conveyed through a plurality of laminating rollers that laminate an oxygen barrier layer to a top surface of the photocurable printing blank. The carrier sheet includes a heat resistant dimensionally-stable backing layer; and a resilient layer mounted on the heat resistant dimensionally-stable backing layer.
B32B 37/00 - Procédés ou dispositifs pour la stratification, p. ex. par polymérisation ou par liaison à l'aide d'ultrasons
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B32B 38/00 - Opérations auxiliaires liées aux procédés de stratification
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METHOD OF CREATING HYBRID PRINTING DOTS IN A FLEXOGRAPHIC PRINTING PLATE
A method of producing a relief image printing element from a photocurable printing blank. The method includes the steps of a) providing a photocurable printing blank, the photocurable printing blank comprising (i) a backing or support layer; and (ii) one or more photocurable layers disposed on the backing or support layer. The one or more photocurable layers comprise a photocurable composition comprising (1) a binder; (2) one or more monomers; (3) a photoinitiator; and (4) an additive. The one or more photocurable layers are selectively imaged by exposing the layers to actinic radiation to selectively crosslink and cure portions of the one or more photocurable layers, and then developed to remove uncured portions of the one or more photocurable layers and reveal the relief image therein. The relief image comprises a plurality of relief printing dots, including relief printing dots that have a rounded top and relief printing dots that have a flat top.
G03F 7/00 - Production par voie photomécanique, p. ex. photolithographique, de surfaces texturées, p. ex. surfaces impriméesMatériaux à cet effet, p. ex. comportant des photoréservesAppareillages spécialement adaptés à cet effet
A earner sheet for providing support to a photocurable printing blank as the photocurable printing blank is conveyed through a plurality of laminating rollers that laminate an oxygen banier layer to a top surface of the photocurable printing blank. The carrier sheet includes a heat resistant dimensionally-stable backing layer; and a resilient layer mounted on the heat resistant dimensionally-stable backing layer.
B32B 37/26 - Procédés ou dispositifs pour la stratification, p. ex. par polymérisation ou par liaison à l'aide d'ultrasons caractérisés par les propriétés des couches avec au moins une couche influençant la liaison au cours de la stratification, p. ex. couches anti-adhésives ou couches égalisatrices de la pression
B41F 5/24 - Rotatives typographiques pour impression flexographique
B41N 1/24 - StencilsMatériaux pour stencilsSupports à cet effet
G03G 15/00 - Appareils pour procédés électrographiques utilisant un dessin de charge
A earner sheet for providing support to a photocurable printing blank as the photocurable printing blank is conveyed through a plurality of laminating rollers that laminate an oxygen banier layer to a top surface of the photocurable printing blank. The carrier sheet includes a heat resistant dimensionally-stable backing layer; and a resilient layer mounted on the heat resistant dimensionally-stable backing layer.
B32B 37/26 - Procédés ou dispositifs pour la stratification, p. ex. par polymérisation ou par liaison à l'aide d'ultrasons caractérisés par les propriétés des couches avec au moins une couche influençant la liaison au cours de la stratification, p. ex. couches anti-adhésives ou couches égalisatrices de la pression
G03G 15/00 - Appareils pour procédés électrographiques utilisant un dessin de charge
B41N 1/24 - StencilsMatériaux pour stencilsSupports à cet effet
B41F 5/24 - Rotatives typographiques pour impression flexographique
The invention provides a pre-emergence herbicidal composition for controlling broadleaf weeds and/or annual grasses in agricultural crops comprising a herbicidally effective amount of (a) diuron and (b) oxyfluorfcn and an agriculturally acceptable adjuvant and/or carrier. Also provided is a method of controlling weeds and/or grasses in agricultural crops which comprises contacting the vegetation or the locus thereof with or applying to the soil to prevent the emergence of weeds or grasses a herbicidally effective amount of a herbicidai composition according to an embodiment of the invention. The invention also provides in a use of a combination of diuron and oxyfluorfen as herbicidal active ingredients for the pre-emergence control of selected weeds and grasses in agricultural crops. Particularly preferred are a method and uses wherein the applicative dose of diuron is within the range of 400-950 g per hectare and the applicative dose of oxyfluorfen is within the range of 40-95 g per hectare.
A01N 47/30 - Dérivés contenant le groupe N—CO—N—aryle ou N—CS—N—aryle
A01N 33/22 - Composés nitrés contenant de l'oxygène ou du soufre lié au squelette carboné contenant le groupe nitro au moins un atome d'oxygène ou de soufre et au moins un groupe nitro étant liés directement au même système cyclique aromatique
A process for preparing (E)-(5,6-dihydro-l,4,2-dioxazin-3-yl)(2- hydroxyphenyl)methanone O-methyl oxime is described which includes: (i) reacting benzofuran-3(2H)-one O-methyl oxime (1) with at least one nitrite selected from n-butyl nitrite and tert-butyl nitrite, in the presence of a metal alkoxide to form (2Z,32)-2,3-benzofuran-dione O3-methyl dioxime (2) as the predominant isomer; (ii) reacting the (2Z,3Z)-2,3-benzofuran-dione O -methyl dioxime (2) with 2- haloethanol to form (2Z,3Z)-benzofuran-2,3-dione 02-(2-hydroxyethyl) O3 -methyl dioxime (3); and (iii) reacting the (2Z,3Z)-benzofuran-2,3-dione 02-(2-hydroxyethyl) & -methyl dioxime (3) with an acid to form (E)-(5,6-dihydro-l,4,2-dioxazin-3-yl)(2- hydroxyphenyl)methanone (9-methyl oxime (4);
C07D 273/01 - Composés hétérocycliques contenant des cycles comportant des atomes d'azote et d'oxygène comme uniques hétéro-atomes du cycle, non prévus par les groupes comportant un atome d'azote
C07D 307/82 - Benzo [b] furannesBenzo [b] furannes hydrogénés avec des hétéro-atomes ou avec des atomes de carbone comportant trois liaisons à des hétéro-atomes, avec au plus une liaison à un halogène, p. ex. radicaux ester ou nitrile, liés directement aux atomes de carbone de l'hétérocycle
C07D 413/12 - Composés hétérocycliques contenant plusieurs hétérocycles, au moins un cycle comportant des atomes d'azote et d'oxygène comme uniques hétéro-atomes du cycle contenant deux hétérocycles liés par une chaîne contenant des hétéro-atomes comme chaînons
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PROCESS FOR PREPARING (E)-(5,6-DIHYDRO-1,4,2-DIOXAZINE-3-YL) (2-HYDROXYPHENYL) METHANONE O-METHYL OXIME
A process for preparing (E)-(5,6-dihydro-l,4,2-dioxazin-3-yl)(2- hydroxyphenyl)methanone O-methyl oxime is described which includes: (i) reacting benzofuran-3(2H)-one O-methyl oxime (1) with at least one nitrite selected from n-butyl nitrite and tert-butyl nitrite, in the presence of a metal alkoxide to form (2Z,32)-2,3-benzofuran-dione O3-methyl dioxime (2) as the predominant isomer; (ii) reacting the (2Z,3Z)-2,3-benzofuran-dione O -methyl dioxime (2) with 2- haloethanol to form (2Z,3Z)-benzofuran-2,3-dione 02-(2-hydroxyethyl) O3 -methyl dioxime (3); and (iii) reacting the (2Z,3Z)-benzofuran-2,3-dione 02-(2-hydroxyethyl) & -methyl dioxime (3) with an acid to form (E)-(5,6-dihydro-l,4,2-dioxazin-3-yl)(2- hydroxyphenyl)methanone (9-methyl oxime (4);
C07D 307/82 - Benzo [b] furannesBenzo [b] furannes hydrogénés avec des hétéro-atomes ou avec des atomes de carbone comportant trois liaisons à des hétéro-atomes, avec au plus une liaison à un halogène, p. ex. radicaux ester ou nitrile, liés directement aux atomes de carbone de l'hétérocycle
C07D 273/01 - Composés hétérocycliques contenant des cycles comportant des atomes d'azote et d'oxygène comme uniques hétéro-atomes du cycle, non prévus par les groupes comportant un atome d'azote
C07D 413/12 - Composés hétérocycliques contenant plusieurs hétérocycles, au moins un cycle comportant des atomes d'azote et d'oxygène comme uniques hétéro-atomes du cycle contenant deux hétérocycles liés par une chaîne contenant des hétéro-atomes comme chaînons
Herbicidal formulations include a combination of an active herbicide, in particular, a cyclohexanedione oxime herbicide, and a stabilizing surfactant. The herbicidal formulations, for example, have improved storage stability. Methods for controlling weeds with the herbicidal formulations are also provided.
A01N 25/02 - Biocides, produits repoussant ou attirant les animaux nuisibles, ou régulateurs de croissance des végétaux, caractérisés par leurs formes, ingrédients inactifs ou modes d'applicationSubstances réduisant les effets nocifs des ingrédients actifs vis-à-vis d'organismes autres que les animaux nuisibles contenant des liquides comme supports, diluants ou solvants
A01N 35/10 - Biocides, produits repoussant ou attirant les animaux nuisibles, ou régulateurs de croissance des végétaux, contenant des composés organiques comportant un atome de carbone possédant deux liaisons à des hétéro-atomes, avec au plus une liaison à un halogène, p. ex. un radical aldéhyde au moins une des liaisons carbone-hétéro-atome étant une liaison carbone-azote comportant une double liaison carbone-azote
Herbicidal formulations include a combination of an active herbicide, in particular, a cyclohexanedione oxime herbicide, and a stabilizing surfactant. The herbicidal formulations, for example, have improved storage stability. Methods for controlling weeds with the herbicidal formulations are also provided.
A01N 25/22 - Biocides, produits repoussant ou attirant les animaux nuisibles, ou régulateurs de croissance des végétaux, caractérisés par leurs formes, ingrédients inactifs ou modes d'applicationSubstances réduisant les effets nocifs des ingrédients actifs vis-à-vis d'organismes autres que les animaux nuisibles contenant des ingrédients stabilisant les ingrédients actifs
A01N 25/30 - Biocides, produits repoussant ou attirant les animaux nuisibles, ou régulateurs de croissance des végétaux, caractérisés par leurs formes, ingrédients inactifs ou modes d'applicationSubstances réduisant les effets nocifs des ingrédients actifs vis-à-vis d'organismes autres que les animaux nuisibles caractérisés par les agents tensio-actifs
A01N 35/10 - Biocides, produits repoussant ou attirant les animaux nuisibles, ou régulateurs de croissance des végétaux, contenant des composés organiques comportant un atome de carbone possédant deux liaisons à des hétéro-atomes, avec au plus une liaison à un halogène, p. ex. un radical aldéhyde au moins une des liaisons carbone-hétéro-atome étant une liaison carbone-azote comportant une double liaison carbone-azote
Method and kit of parts for authorising the transfer of a pesticide (propamocarb) into the correct container. A software releases the appropriate key to unlock the respective dispensing valve. The invention also concerns a liquid agrochemical formulation obtained by the method. In addition, the invention provides a flexible bag disposable within a container for transport and storage of liquid and configured for storage and transportation of a liquid agrochemical formulation; comprising 722 g/l propamocarb. HCI or 600 g/l propamocarb. Furthermore, the invention provides a use of a flexible bag provided inside of a transportation means for storing and transporting a liquid propamocarb formulation.
A01N 47/00 - Biocides, produits repoussant ou attirant les animaux nuisibles, ou régulateurs de croissance des végétaux, contenant des composés organiques comportant un atome de carbone ne faisant pas partie d'un cycle et ne comportant pas de liaison à un atome de carbone ou d'hydrogène, p. ex. dérivés de l'acide carbonique
B65D 77/06 - Liquides ou semi-liquides enfermés dans des réceptacles flexibles disposés dans des réceptacles rigides
B65G 65/30 - Procédés ou dispositifs pour remplir ou vider les caissons, trémies, réservoirs ou réceptacles analogues sauf pour ce qui concerne leur utilisation dans des processus chimiques ou physiques ou leur application dans des machines particulières, p. ex. non couverts par une seule autre sous-classe
B65G 67/24 - Déchargement des véhicules terrestres
B67D 7/02 - Appareils ou dispositifs pour transférer des liquides à partir de récipients ou de réservoirs de stockage en vrac vers des véhicules ou des récipients portables, p. ex. pour la vente au détail pour transférer des liquides autres que des carburants ou des lubrifiants
A method of selectively exposing a liquid photopolymer printing blank to actinic radiation to create a relief image printing plate. The printing blank is produced by (i) placing a photographic negative on a bottom glass platen and placing a coverfilm over the negative, (ii) disposing a layer of liquid photopolymer on top of the coverfilm and negative, and (iii) placing a backing sheet over the liquid photopolymer layer. The method includes the steps of scanning a light bar across an upper surface of the liquid photopolymer printing blank through the backing sheet to cure the layer of liquid photopolymer in selected areas, creating islands of cured polymer adjacent to the backing sheet, and imaging the photopolymer through the bottom of the liquid photopolymer printing blank to crosslink and cure selective portions of the liquid photopolymer and create a relief image therein. The relief image is created on the cured islands.
A method of selectively exposing a liquid photopolymer printing blank to actinic radiation to create a relief image printing plate. The printing blank is produced by (i) placing a photographic negative on a bottom glass platen and placing a coverfilm over the negative, (ii) disposing a layer of liquid photopolymer on top of the coverfilm and negative, and (iii) placing a backing sheet over the liquid photopolymer layer. The method includes the steps of scanning a light bar across an upper surface of the liquid photopolymer printing blank through the backing sheet to cure the layer of liquid photopolymer in selected areas, creating islands of cured polymer adjacent to the backing sheet, and imaging the photopolymer through the bottom of the liquid photopolymer printing blank to crosslink and cure selective portions of the liquid photopolymer and create a relief image therein. The relief image is created on the cured islands.
compound (10) with an alkyl nitrite in the presence of an acid to form compound (11A) or reacting compound (10) with an alkyl nitrite in the presence of a base to form compound (11B); (b) reacting compound (11A) with 2-haloethanol to form compound (12A) or reacting compound (11B) with 2-haloethanol to form compound (12B); and (c) reacting compound (12A) with a base to form compound (13) or reacting compound (12B) with a base to form compound (15).
C07D 273/00 - Composés hétérocycliques contenant des cycles comportant des atomes d'azote et d'oxygène comme uniques hétéro-atomes du cycle, non prévus par les groupes
C07D 273/01 - Composés hétérocycliques contenant des cycles comportant des atomes d'azote et d'oxygène comme uniques hétéro-atomes du cycle, non prévus par les groupes comportant un atome d'azote
A01N 43/88 - Biocides, produits repoussant ou attirant les animaux nuisibles, ou régulateurs de croissance des végétaux, contenant des composés hétérocycliques comportant des cycles avec des atomes d'azote et des atomes d'oxygène ou de soufre, comme hétéro-atomes du cycle des cycles à six chaînons avec trois hétéro-atomes
C07D 413/12 - Composés hétérocycliques contenant plusieurs hétérocycles, au moins un cycle comportant des atomes d'azote et d'oxygène comme uniques hétéro-atomes du cycle contenant deux hétérocycles liés par une chaîne contenant des hétéro-atomes comme chaînons
80.
Method of improving surface cure in digital flexographic printing plates
A photocurable relief image printing element is described. The photocurable relief image printing element comprises (a) a support layer; (b) one or more photocurable layers disposed on the support layer, wherein the one or more photocurable layers comprise: (i) a binder; (ii) one or more monomers; (iii) a photoinitiator; and (iv) an additive selected from the group consisting of phosphites, phosphines, thioether amine compounds, and combinations of one or more of the foregoing; (c) a laser ablatable masking layer disposed on the one or more photocurable layers, the laser ablatable masking layer comprising a radiation opaque material; and (d) optionally, a removable coversheet. The photocurable relief image printing element provides improved surface cure in digital relief image printing elements.
The current invention provides a kit of parts for producing an emulsifiable pesticide solution comprising: (a) a water miscible organic solvent selected from the list of a glycol ether, a glycerol formal, dimethylsulfoxide, gamma-butyrolactone or mixtures thereof, (b) an alkoxylated alcohol with an average of 6 to 80 moles of ethylene oxide and 2 to 60 moles of propylene oxide per mole of alcohol; and (c) a pesticidal active ingredient. The invention further provides a composition for producing an emulsifiable pesticide solution, a method for producing such a composition and a method for treating an agricultural crop. In addition the invention provides some advantageous pesticidal compositions.
A01N 53/00 - Biocides, produits repoussant ou attirant les animaux nuisibles, ou régulateurs de croissance des végétaux, contenant des acides cyclopropane-carboxyliques ou leurs dérivés
A01N 43/30 - Biocides, produits repoussant ou attirant les animaux nuisibles, ou régulateurs de croissance des végétaux, contenant des composés hétérocycliques comportant des cycles avec un ou plusieurs atomes d'oxygène ou de soufre comme uniques hétéro-atomes du cycle avec plusieurs hétéro-atomes des cycles à cinq chaînons avec deux hétéro-atomes en positions 1,3 avec deux atomes d'oxygène en positions 1,3, condensés avec un carbocycle
A01N 25/02 - Biocides, produits repoussant ou attirant les animaux nuisibles, ou régulateurs de croissance des végétaux, caractérisés par leurs formes, ingrédients inactifs ou modes d'applicationSubstances réduisant les effets nocifs des ingrédients actifs vis-à-vis d'organismes autres que les animaux nuisibles contenant des liquides comme supports, diluants ou solvants
A01N 25/30 - Biocides, produits repoussant ou attirant les animaux nuisibles, ou régulateurs de croissance des végétaux, caractérisés par leurs formes, ingrédients inactifs ou modes d'applicationSubstances réduisant les effets nocifs des ingrédients actifs vis-à-vis d'organismes autres que les animaux nuisibles caractérisés par les agents tensio-actifs
A01N 37/42 - Biocides, produits repoussant ou attirant les animaux nuisibles, ou régulateurs de croissance des végétaux, contenant des composés organiques comportant un atome de carbone possédant trois liaisons à des hétéro-atomes, avec au plus deux liaisons à un halogène, p. ex. acides carboxyliques contenant dans le même squelette carboné un groupe carboxylique ou un thio-analogue, ou un de leurs dérivés, et un atome de carbone ne comportant que deux liaisons à des hétéro-atomes, avec au plus une liaison à un halogène, p. ex. acides cétocarboxyliques
A method of stimulating or promoting plant growth includes applying to a crop plant a composition of ipfencarbazone in an amount sufficient to stimulate or promote plant growth. In some aspects, embodiments herein provide methods of stimulating or promoting plant growth comprising applying to a crop plant a composition comprising ipfencarbazone in an amount sufficient to stimulate or promote plant growth.
A01N 25/30 - Biocides, produits repoussant ou attirant les animaux nuisibles, ou régulateurs de croissance des végétaux, caractérisés par leurs formes, ingrédients inactifs ou modes d'applicationSubstances réduisant les effets nocifs des ingrédients actifs vis-à-vis d'organismes autres que les animaux nuisibles caractérisés par les agents tensio-actifs
A01N 47/38 - Urées ou thiourées contenant les groupes N—CO—N ou N—CS—N contenant le groupe N—CO—N avec au moins un atome d'azote faisant partie d'un hétérocycleLeurs thio-analogues
A01P 21/00 - Régulateurs de croissance des végétaux
84.
PLANT AND CROP GROWTH REGULATING/BIOSTIMULANT FORMULATIONS AND METHODS OF USE
A method of stimulating or promoting plant growth includes applying to a crop plant a composition of ipfencarbazone in an amount sufficient to stimulate or promote plant growth. In some aspects, embodiments herein provide methods of stimulating or promoting plant growth comprising applying to a crop plant a composition comprising ipfencarbazone in an amount sufficient to stimulate or promote plant growth.
A method of making a relief image printing element comprising a plurality of relief printing dots. The method includes the steps of: (a) providing at least one photocurable layer disposed on the backing layer, the at least one photocurable layer being capable of being selectively crosslinked and cured upon exposure to actinic radiation, (b) imagewise exposing the at least one photocurable layer to actinic radiation to selectively crosslink and cure portions of the at least one photocurable layer; and (c) developing the relief image printing element to separate and remove uncrosslinked and uncured portions of the at least one photocurable layer to reveal the relief image therein. The at least one photocurable layer comprises (i) an ethylenically unsaturated monomer; (ii) a binder; and (iii) a photoinitiator exhibiting a quantum yield of initiation (Qi) of more than 0.05 at a 365 nm wavelength.
G03F 7/00 - Production par voie photomécanique, p. ex. photolithographique, de surfaces texturées, p. ex. surfaces impriméesMatériaux à cet effet, p. ex. comportant des photoréservesAppareillages spécialement adaptés à cet effet
G03F 7/028 - Composés photopolymérisables non macromoléculaires contenant des doubles liaisons carbone-carbone, p. ex. composés éthyléniques avec des substances accroissant la photosensibilité, p. ex. photo-initiateurs
G03F 7/032 - Composés photopolymérisables non macromoléculaires contenant des doubles liaisons carbone-carbone, p. ex. composés éthyléniques avec des liants
86.
Flexographic printing plate with improved cure efficiency
A method of making a relief image printing element comprising a plurality of relief printing dots. The method includes the steps of: (a) providing at least one photocurable layer disposed on the backing layer, the at least one photocurable layer being capable of being selectively crosslinked and cured upon exposure to actinic radiation, (b) imagewise exposing the at least one photocurable layer to actinic radiation to selectively crosslink and cure portions of the at least one photocurable layer; and (c) developing the relief image printing element to separate and remove uncrosslinked and uncured portions of the at least one photocurable layer to reveal the relief image therein. The at least one photocurable layer comprises (i) an ethylenically unsaturated monomer; (ii) a binder; and (iii) a photoinitiator exhibiting a quantum yield of initiation (Qi) of more than 0.05 at a 365 nm wavelength.
G03F 7/031 - Composés organiques non couverts par le groupe
G03F 7/029 - Composés inorganiquesComposés d'oniumComposés organiques contenant des hétéro-atomes autres que l'oxygène, l'azote ou le soufre
G03F 7/095 - Matériaux photosensibles caractérisés par des détails de structure, p. ex. supports, couches auxiliaires ayant plus d'une couche photosensible
87.
METHOD FOR ANTI-SPROUTING TUBER TREATMENT WITH REDUCED AMOUNT OF CIPC
The current invention concerns a method for the anti-sprouting treatment of tubers, especially potatoes, by applying a composition comprising limonene and a composition comprising CIPC, preferably via fogging. The invention also concerns the use of limonene as replacement of CIPC in the anti-sprouting treatment of tubers. The invention provides limonene compositions suitable for application by fogging. Furthermore, the invention concerns tubers obtainable by any of these methods.
A01N 27/00 - Biocides, produits repoussant ou attirant les animaux nuisibles, ou régulateurs de croissance des végétaux, contenant des hydrocarbures
A01N 65/00 - Biocides, produits repoussant ou attirant les animaux nuisibles, ou régulateurs de croissance des végétaux contenant du matériel provenant d'algues, de lichens, de bryophytes, de champignons multicellulaires ou de plantes, ou leurs extraits
The current invention concerns a method for sprout removal treatment of tubers, especially potatoes, preferably by fogging a highly concentrated limonene composition. The invention also concerns limonene treated tubers obtainable by said method. The invention further provides limonene compositions suitable for sprout removal by fogging. The invention is advantageous as it provides a renewable and natural sprout removal agent. It allows the removal of sprouts from tubers destined for the fresh produce market, where practically no pesticide residues are allowed.
A01N 27/00 - Biocides, produits repoussant ou attirant les animaux nuisibles, ou régulateurs de croissance des végétaux, contenant des hydrocarbures
A01N 65/00 - Biocides, produits repoussant ou attirant les animaux nuisibles, ou régulateurs de croissance des végétaux contenant du matériel provenant d'algues, de lichens, de bryophytes, de champignons multicellulaires ou de plantes, ou leurs extraits
89.
METHOD FOR ANTI-SPROUTING TUBER TREATMENT WITH REDUCED AMOUNT OF CIPC
The current invention concerns a method for the anti-sprouting treatment of tubers, especially potatoes, by applying a composition comprising limonene and a composition comprising CIPC, preferably via fogging. The invention also concerns the use of limonene as replacement of CIPC in the anti-sprouting treatment of tubers. The invention provides limonene compositions suitable for application by fogging. Furthermore, the invention concerns tubers obtainable by any of these methods.
A01N 3/00 - Conservation de végétaux ou de parties de ceux-ci, p. ex. par inhibition de l'évaporation, avec amélioration de l'aspect des feuillesMastic à greffer
The current invention concerns a method for sprout removal treatment of tubers, especially potatoes, preferably by fogging a highly concentrated limonene composition. The invention also concerns limonene treated tubers obtainable by said method. The invention further provides limonene compositions suitable for sprout removal by fogging. The invention is advantageous as it provides a renewable and natural sprout removal agent. It allows the removal of sprouts from tubers destined for the fresh produce market, where practically no pesticide residues are allowed.
A01N 3/00 - Conservation de végétaux ou de parties de ceux-ci, p. ex. par inhibition de l'évaporation, avec amélioration de l'aspect des feuillesMastic à greffer
A method of making a relief image printing element from a photosensitive printing blank is described. The photosensitive printing blank comprises a laser ablatable mask layer disposed on at least one photocurable layer and the laser ablatable mask layer is selectively laser ablated to create an in situ mask and uncover portions of the at least one photocurable layer. The method includes a) pushing the photosensitive printing blank through a nip formed by a textured roller and a backing roller, wherein the textured roller contacts the in situ mask and the uncovered portions of the at least one photocurable layer; and b) exposing the at least one photocurable layer to at least one source of actinic radiation through the in situ mask to selectively cross link and cure the portions of the at least one photocurable layer not covered by the in situ mask. A defined topographical pattern is transferred from the textured surface of the roller to the at least one photocurable layer.
G03F 7/12 - Production de formes d'impression pour sérigraphie ou de formes d'impression similaires, p. ex. stencils
B05C 1/08 - Appareillages dans lesquels un liquide ou autre matériau fluide est appliqué à la surface de l'ouvrage par contact avec un élément portant le liquide ou autre matériau fluide, p. ex. un élément poreux imprégné du liquide à appliquer sous forme de revêtement pour appliquer un liquide ou autre matériau fluide à un ouvrage de longueur indéfinie en utilisant un rouleau
B05C 9/12 - Appareillages ou installations pour appliquer des liquides ou d'autres matériaux fluides aux surfaces par des moyens non prévus dans l'un des groupes , ou dans lesquels le moyen pour déposer le liquide ou autre matériau fluide n'est pas important pour appliquer un liquide ou autre matériau fluide et exécuter une opération auxiliaire l'opération auxiliaire étant exécutée après l'application
G03F 7/16 - Procédés de couchageAppareillages à cet effet
The current invention concerns a composition, in the form of an emulsifiable concentrate, comprising more than 50 % limonene as active ingredient and a surfactant system with an anionic wetting agent and a non-ionic polymeric surfactant and with less than 10wt% solvent. The composition with high load of nature derived active ingredient remains stable, preferably even when subjected to cold storage. The invention also provides in the use of a limonene comprising composition as acaricide or insecticide, and in a method of treating plants and crops with a limonene comprising composition.
A method is provided for processing a flexographic printing blank to produce a relief image printing element capable of printing cleanly. The method provides a flexographic printing blank comprising: (i) a support layer; (ii) at least one photocurable layer disposed on the support layer, and (iii) a laser ablatable mask layer disposed on the at least one photocurable layer. The laser ablatable mask layer is laser ablated to create an in situ negative in the laser ablatable mask layer. Thereafter, a barrier layer is disposed on the laser ablatable mask layer. The photocurable layer is exposed to actinic radiation through the barrier layer and the laser ablatable mask layer; and the imaged and exposed flexographic printing blank is developed to reveal the relief image therein. The resulting flexographic relief image printing element is capable of printing cleanly and of resisting paper fibers, dust, and ink during a print run.
G03F 7/00 - Production par voie photomécanique, p. ex. photolithographique, de surfaces texturées, p. ex. surfaces impriméesMatériaux à cet effet, p. ex. comportant des photoréservesAppareillages spécialement adaptés à cet effet
G03F 7/38 - Traitement avant le dépouillement selon l'image, p. ex. préchauffage
94.
Method for creating surface texture on flexographic printing elements
A method of making a relief image printing element from a photosensitive printing blank is described. The photosensitive printing blank comprises a laser ablatable mask layer disposed on at least one photocurable layer and the laser ablatable mask layer is selectively laser ablated to create an in situ mask and uncover portions of the at least one photocurable layer. The method includes a) pushing the photosensitive printing blank through a nip formed by a textured roller and a backing roller, wherein the textured roller contacts the in situ mask and the uncovered portions of the at least one photocurable layer; and b) exposing the at least one photocurable layer to at least one source of actinic radiation through the in situ mask to selectively cross link and cure the portions of the at least one photocurable layer not covered by the in situ mask. A defined topographical pattern is transferred from the textured surface of the roller to the at least one photocurable layer.
G03F 7/00 - Production par voie photomécanique, p. ex. photolithographique, de surfaces texturées, p. ex. surfaces impriméesMatériaux à cet effet, p. ex. comportant des photoréservesAppareillages spécialement adaptés à cet effet
G03F 7/12 - Production de formes d'impression pour sérigraphie ou de formes d'impression similaires, p. ex. stencils
B05C 1/08 - Appareillages dans lesquels un liquide ou autre matériau fluide est appliqué à la surface de l'ouvrage par contact avec un élément portant le liquide ou autre matériau fluide, p. ex. un élément poreux imprégné du liquide à appliquer sous forme de revêtement pour appliquer un liquide ou autre matériau fluide à un ouvrage de longueur indéfinie en utilisant un rouleau
B05C 9/12 - Appareillages ou installations pour appliquer des liquides ou d'autres matériaux fluides aux surfaces par des moyens non prévus dans l'un des groupes , ou dans lesquels le moyen pour déposer le liquide ou autre matériau fluide n'est pas important pour appliquer un liquide ou autre matériau fluide et exécuter une opération auxiliaire l'opération auxiliaire étant exécutée après l'application
A photosensitive printing blank having is described. The photosensitive printing blank comprises at least one photocurable layer that is capable of being selectively crosslinked and cured upon exposure to actinic radiation at a desired wavelength region comprising (a) at least one elastomeric binder, (b) at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer, (c) a photoinitiator having a favorable absorption profile in the desired wavelength region used for exposing the at least one photocurable layer to actinic radiation, and (d) a dye, wherein the dye exhibits a suitable percent transmission as measured with a UV spectrophotometer at the desired wavelength region used for exposing the at least one photocurable layer to actinic radiation, and optionally an infrared ablatable layer disposed on the at least one photocurable layer. A method of making a relief image printing element from the photosensitive printing blank is also described.
01 - Produits chimiques destinés à l'industrie, aux sciences ainsi qu'à l'agriculture
05 - Produits pharmaceutiques, vétérinaires et hygièniques
Produits et services
Fertilizers; plant growth regulators; biostimulants; bionutrients; agricultural biologicals; chemicals for the manufacture of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals and/or agricultural biologicals; chemicals for making mixtures for end-use applications in agriculture, horticulture, silviculture, turf and ornamental care, and/or home and garden. Fumigants for use in agriculture, horticulture and home and garden; herbicides, fungicides, insecticides, pesticides, biologicals for biocontrol applications, and preparations for destroying vermin, each for use in agriculture, horticulture, silviculture, turf and ornamental care, and/or home and garden.
01 - Produits chimiques destinés à l'industrie, aux sciences ainsi qu'à l'agriculture
05 - Produits pharmaceutiques, vétérinaires et hygièniques
Produits et services
Fertilizers; plant growth regulators; biostimulants; bionutrients; agricultural biologicals; chemicals for the manufacture of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals and/or agricultural biologicals; chemicals for making mixtures for end-use applications in agriculture, horticulture, silviculture, turf and ornamental care, and/or home and garden. Fumigants for use in agriculture, horticulture and home and garden; herbicides, fungicides, insecticides, pesticides, biologicals for biocontrol applications, and preparations for destroying vermin, each for use in agriculture, horticulture, silviculture, turf and ornamental care, and/or home and garden.
98.
APPARATUS FOR THERMAL PROCESSING OF FLEXOGRAPHIC PRINTING ELEMENTS
An apparatus for thermally processing a relief image printing element and a method of using the same are described. The printing element comprises at least one photopolymer layer and is selectively exposed to actinic radiation to crosslink portions of the at least one photopolymer layer. The apparatus comprises: (a) means for supporting the printing element; (b) heating means for melting or softening non-crosslinked portions of the at least one photopolymer layer; (c) at least one rotatable roll that is capable of bringing a blotting material into contact with the at least one photopolymer layer to remove the melted or softened non-crosslinked portions of the at least one photopolymer layer,; and (d) an element arranged adjacent to the at least one rotatable roll for removing non-crosslinked photopolymer remaining on a surface of the at least one rotatable roll after step c). The apparatus may alternatively be operated without a blotting material.
An apparatus for thermally processing a relief image printing element and a method of using the same are described. The printing element comprises at least one photopolymer layer and is selectively exposed to actinic radiation to crosslink portions of the at least one photopolymer layer. The apparatus comprises: (a) means for supporting the printing element; (b) heating means for melting or softening non-crosslinked portions of the at least one photopolymer layer; (c) at least one rotatable roll that is capable of bringing a blotting material into contact with the at least one photopolymer layer to remove the melted or softened non-crosslinked portions of the at least one photopolymer layer; and (d) an element arranged adjacent to the at least one rotatable roll for removing non-crosslinked photopolymer remaining on a surface of the at least one rotatable roll after step c). The apparatus may alternatively be operated without a blotting material.
A process for preparing fluoxastrobin, including: (i) reacting benzofuran-3(2H)-one O-methyl oxime (10) with an alkyl nitrite in the presence of an acid to form (3E)-2,3-benzofuran-dione O3-methyl dioxime (11A) as a predominant isomer; (ii) reacting(3E)-2,3-benzofuran-dione O3-methyl dioxime (11A) with 2-haloethanol to form (3E)-benzofuran-2,3-dione O2(2-hydroxyethyl) O3-methyl dioxime (12A); and (iii) reacting(3E)-benzofuran-2,3-dione O2-(2-hydroxyethyl) O3-methyl dioxime (12A) with a base to form(E)-(5,6-dihydro-1,4,2-dioxazin-3-yl)(2-hydroxyphenyl)methanone O-methyl oxime (13) (iv) reacting a 4,6-di-halo-5-fluoro-pyrimidine (5), wherein X1 is halogen, with (E)-(5,6-dihydro-1,4,2-dioxazin-3-yl)(2-hy-droxyphenyl)methanone O-methyl oxime (13), in the presence of a solvent and optionally in the presence of a base, to form an (E)-(2-((6-halo-5-fluoropyrimidin-4-yl)oxy)phenyl)(5,6-dihydro-1,4,2-dioxazin-3-yl)methanone O-methyl oxime (14): (v) reacting the (E)-(2-((6-halo-5-fluoropyrimidin-4-yl)oxy)phenyl)(5,6-dihydro-1,4,2-dioxazin-3-yl)methanone O-methyl oxime (14) with 2-chlorophenol, in the presence of a solvent and optionally in the presence of a base, to form fluoxastrobin:.
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