Abstract: The present invention relates to novel carbodiimides or oligomeric polycarbodiimides containing terminal isocyanate, urea and/or urethane groups, methods for their preparation, and their use as hydrolysis stabilizers.

Abstract: The invention relates to polyurethane-based, compact moldings or moldings having a cellular core and a compacted surface which comprise crosslinked poly(meth)acrylic acid, poly(meth)acrylic acid salts and/or poly(meth)acrylamides, to a process for their production, and to their use as shoe or shoe sole material.

Abstract: Polyisocyanates containing isocyanurate groups are prepared by a partial trimerization of (cyclo)aliphatic diisocyanates in the presence of at least one trimerization catalyst selected from the group consisting of tetraalkylammonium alkyl carbonates of the formula (I) ##STR1## (quaternary ammonioalkyl) carbonates having a betaine structure of the formula (II) ##STR2## and the preferred use of the polyisocyanates containing isocyanurate groups which are obtainable in this way is aspolyisocyanate component in polyurethane finishes.

Abstract: There is now provided a rigid closed cell polyisocyanate based foam for use as a positive flotation material for watercraft which meets the U.S. Coast Guard immersion test (CGD 75-168, 33 C.F.R. .sctn.183.114). As a blowing agent for this foam, a mixture of 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane (R-134a) as a frothing agent and water is used, where the amount of water is less than 2.5 weight percent based on the weight of the formulated polyol composition. Also, in preferable embodiments, the polyols in the polyol composition are initiated by at least one amine; and the polyol composition contains a delayed action tertiary amine catalyst. The foams used in the invention have excellent dimensional stability. In another embodiment, there is also provided a formulated polyol composition of R-134a and a polyol composition having an average OH# of less than 400 and an average functionality of greater than 4 using R-134a and less than 2.5 wt.

Abstract: The invention relates to polyurethane-based, compact moldings or moldings having a cellular core and a compacted surface which comprise crosslinked poly(meth)acrylic acid, poly(meth)acrylic acid salts and/or poly(meth)acrylamides, to a process for their production, and to their use as shoe or shoe sole material.

Abstract: The invention relates to polyetheresterols obtained by condensation of a polyfunctional carboxylic acid with an alcohol component, wherein the alcohol component comprises a mixture of alkanediols and etherdiols of the formula ##STR1## where m=1 to 3n.gtoreq.3 andR.sup.I, R.sup.II, R.sup.III and R.sup.IV are identical or different and, independently of one another, are hydrogen or C.sub.1 - to C.sub.4 -alkyl,and the ratio between ether and ester groups in the polyetheresterol is in the range from 0.3:1 to 1.5:1, which are suitable, in particular, for the preparation of polyurethanes having reduced fogging.

Abstract: There is now provided a polyol composition containing a polyol having polyester linkages, an aliphatic or cycloaliphatic C.sub.4 -C.sub.7 hydrocarbon blowing agent, and a polyoxyalkylene polyether monool initiated with a C.sub.8 -C.sub.24 fatty hydrocarbon having one alkylene oxide active hydrogen atom. We have found that the monool emulsifies the C.sub.4 -C.sub.7 blowing agent in the compound having polyester linkages, to form an emulsified polyol composition, after which an organic aromatic isocyanate may be reacted with the emulsified polyol composition to form a closed cell polyurethane foam.The polyol composition is used to make rigid closed cell polyisocyanate based foams which are dimensionally stable, and have good insulation values and flame retardance. Combining the monool with the polyester based polyol produces a foam having a density lower than that of a reference foam made with the same ingredients and amounts except in the absence of the monool.

Abstract: In a process for the preparation of polyisocyanates containing uretdione groups by catalytic dimerization of monomeric isocyanates, the catalysts employed are polymers carrying imidazole groups.

Abstract: There is now provided a polyol composition containing a polyol having polyester linkages, an aliphatic or cycloaliphatic C.sub.4 -C.sub.7 hydrocarbon blowing agent, and a polyoxyalkylene polyether monool initiated with a C.sub.8 -C.sub.24 fatty hydrocarbon having one alkylene oxide active hydrogen atom. We have found that the monool emulsifies the C.sub.4 -C.sub.7 blowing agent in the compound having polyester linkages, to form an emulsified polyol composition, after which an organic aromatic isocyanate may be reacted with the emulsified polyol composition to form a closed cell polyurethane foam.The polyol composition is used to make rigid closed cell polyisocyanate based foams which are dimensionally stable, and have good insulation values and flame retardance. Combining the monool with the polyester based polyol produces a foam having a density lower than that of a reference foam made with the same ingredients and amounts except in the absence of the monool.

Abstract: A polyol composition is provided which when reacted with an organic isocyanate, has good flow characteristics and makes a rigid polyurethane foam having good dimensional stability at low densities. The polyol compostion has a polyol component which must have present a polyoxyalkylene polyether polyol having an equivalent weight of 130 or less and a hydroxyl number of 400 or more, a polyoxyalkylene polyether polyol having an average functionality from 1.5 to 3.1 and a viscosity of less than 800 cP at 25.degree. C., and a polyoxyalkylene polyether polyol having an average functionality of greater than 3.1 and a viscosity of 5,000 cp or less at 25.degree. C. The polyol composition also has formic acid or a mixture of formic acid and water as blowing agents, and further contains a delayed action blow catalyst and a delayed action gel catalyst.

Abstract: The invention is a rigid polyurethane foam to which a base stock lubricating oil made of at least 55 weight percent paraffinic carbons and less than 10 weight percent aromatic carbons has been added as a hydrophobic agent protecting the polyurethane foam from reacting with environmental moisture. The foam is useful for deposit in railroad spike holes or any structural member having a cavity and where moisture within or on the cavity would otherwise react with the isocyanate to produce an uncontrollable foaming mass.

Abstract: There is now provided a polyisocyanate-based foam made by an organic polyisocyanate with a polyol solution containing a C.sub.4 -C.sub.7 aliphatic and/or cycloaliphatic hydrocarbon as a blowing agent. The hydrocarbon blowing agent is soluble in the polyol solution having polyols with polyester linkages by using a reacted or unreacted compatibilizing agent represented by the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is preferentially OH, and R.sup.2 is a C.sub.6 -C.sub.24 aliphatic, branched or unbranched, hydrocarbon group.

Abstract: There is now provided a closed cell rigid polyisocyanate based foam blowing with a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 hydrofluorocarbon and water as blowing agents, which possesses a uniform density gradient varying by not more than 10 percent. There is also now provided a froth foaming mixture having good flow by employing a hydroxy terminated polyol which is pH neutral and a tertiary amine ether blow catalyst in an amount of 0.5 weight percent or more, using water and a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 hydrofluorocarbon having a boiling point of 300 K or less as co-blowing agents.There is also provided a polyol composition having an average OH number of less than 400 and an average functionality of greater than 4, which when reacted with the isocyanate in the presence of a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 hydrofluorocarbon, yields a rigid closed cell polyisocyanate based dimensionally stable foam.

Abstract: There is provided a polyol composition which comprises aa) compound having at least two isocyanate reactive hydrogens, at least one of which is a polyoxyalkylene polyether polyol,b) 2-chloropropane, and,c) a C.sub.4 -C.sub.6 aliphatic hydrocarbon.There is also provided a rigid polyurethane foam made with the polyol composition. The 2-chloropropane acts to solubilize the C.sub.4 -C.sub.6 aliphatic hydrocarbon in the polyols.

Abstract: There is now provided a polyol composition containing a polyol having polyester linkages, an aliphatic or cycloaliphatic C.sub.4 -C.sub.7 hydrocarbon blowing agent, and a polyoxyalkylene polyether monool initiated with a C.sub.8 -C.sub.24 fatty hydrocarbon having one alkylene oxide active hydrogen atom. We have found that the monool emulsifies the C.sub.4 -C.sub.7 blowing agent in the compound having polyester linkages, to form an emulsified polyol composition, after which an organic aromatic isocyanate may be reacted with the emulsified polyol composition to form a closed cell polyurethane foam.The polyol composition is used to make rigid closed cell polyisocyanate based foams which are dimensionally stable, and have good insulation values and flame retardance. Combining the monool with the polyester based polyol produces a foam having a density lower than that of a reference foam made with the same ingredients and amounts except in the absence of the monool.

Abstract: There is now provided a closed cell rigid polyisocyanate based foam blowing with a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 hydrofluorocarbon and water as blowing agents, which possesses a uniform density gradient varying by not more than 10 percent. There is also now provided a froth foaming mixture having good flow by employing a hydroxy terminated polyol which is pH neutral and a tertiary amine ether blow catalyst in an amount of 0.5 weight percent or more, using water and a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 hydrofluorocarbon having a boiling point of 300.degree. K. or less as co-blowing agents.There is also provided a polyol composition having an average OH number of less than 400 and an average functionality of greater than 4, which when reacted with the isocyanate in the presence of a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 hydrofluorocarbon, yields a rigid closed cell polyisocyanate based dimensionally stable foam.

Abstract: The invention relates to polyetheresterols obtained by condensation of a polyfunctional carboxylic acid with an alcohol component, wherein the alcohol component comprises a mixture of alkanediols and etherdiols of the formula ##STR1## where m=1 to 3n.gtoreq.3 andR.sup.I, R.sup.II, R.sup.III and R.sup.IV are identical or different and, independently of one another, are hydrogen or C.sub.1 - to C.sub.4 -alkyl,and the ratio between ether and ester groups in the polyetheresterol is in the range from 0.3:1 to 1.5:1, which are suitable, in particular, for the preparation of polyurethanes having reduced fogging.

Abstract: The present invention relates to using lithium salts of an organic material having 2 to 30 carbon atoms and at least one carboxylic acid in a rigid polyurethane formulation to produce foams having energy absorbing properties.

Abstract: There is now provided a closed cell rigid polyisocyanate based foam blowing with a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 hydrofluorocarbon and water as blowing agents, which possesses a uniform density gradient varying by not more than 10 percent. There is also now provided a froth foaming mixture having good flow by employing a hydroxy terminated polyol which is pH neutral and a tertiary amine ether blow catalyst in an amount of 0.5 weight percent or more, using water and a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 hydrofluorocarbon having a boiling point of 300 K or less as co-blowing agents.There is also provided a polyol composition having an average OH number of less than 400 and an average functionality of greater than 4, which when reacted with the isocyanate in the presence of a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 hydrofluorocarbon, yields a rigid closed cell polyisocyanate based dimensionally stable foam.

Abstract: Polymeric, catalytically active compounds comprising polymer chains to which imidazole groups are linked terminally or laterally are used as catalysts for the dimerization of isocyanates.