Abstract: A composition for making a polyurethane foam includes a non-fugitive tertiary amine urethane catalyst and an alkylated polyamine crosslinking additives. Foams prepared from the reaction of a polyol and an organic isocyanate in the presence of these ingredients show improved resistance to deterioration of physical properties upon humid ageing.

Abstract: This invention disclosure relates to a process to make flexible open cell polyurethane foam with optimum mechanical properties and lowest chemical emissions. Using the selection of tertiary amine catalysts together with a group of carboxylic acids according to this disclosure can produce foam products with optimum properties and lowest chemical emanations.

Abstract: A method for preparing a polyurethane flexible molded by reacting an organic polyisocyanate with a polyol in the presence of urethane catalyst, water as a blowing agent, optionally a cell opener, and a silicone surfactant cell stabilizer having the formula: Me3Si(OSiMe2)x(OSiMeG)yOSiMe3 wherein x has an average value from 1 to 4.5 and y has an average value from 0.75 to 7.5, the value of x/y is from 0.25 to 5 and the value of x+y is from greater than 5 to 9, G is a group having the formula —D(OR″)mA where D is a divalent organic linking radical, R″ is an alkylene group, m has an average value from 1 to 5, and A denotes an —OR′″ or an —OOCR′″ group, where R′″ is selected from the group consisting of methyl, ethyl, and a combination of methyl and ethyl.

Abstract: A method for preparing a polyurethane flexible foam which comprises reacting an organic polyisocyanate with a polyol in the presence of urethane catalyst, water as a blowing agent, optionally a cell opener, and a polydimethylsiloxane cell stabilizer composition which comprises at least 90 wt % of polydimethylsiloxane molecules having the formula: Me3Si(OSiMe2)nOSiMe3 where n is 5 to 7, provided at least 15 wt % of each of the three molecules in which n is 5, 6 and 7 is present.

Abstract: A method for preparing a polyurethane flexible molded by reacting an organic polyisocyanate with a polyol in the presence of urethane catalyst, water as a blowing agent, optionally a cell opener, and a silicone surfactant cell stabilizer having the formula: Me3Si(OSiMe2)x(OSiMeG)yOSiMe3 wherein G is a group having the formula —D(OR″)mA where D is a divalent organic linking radical, R″ is an alkylene group, m has an average value from 1 to 5, A denotes an —OR′″ or an —OOCR′″ group, where R′″ is selected from the group consisting of methyl, ethyl, and a combination of methyl and ethyl, x has an average value from 1 to 3 and y has an average value from 0.25 to 1, the value of x/y is from 2.5 to 5 and the value of x+y is from 1.5 to 3.5.

Abstract: A method for preparing a flexible or semi-flexible polyurethane foam by reacting an organic polyisocyanate with a polyol in the presence of urethane catalyst, water as a blowing agent, optionally a silicone surfactant, and a cell opening additive characterized in that the cell opening additive comprises an aqueous dispersion of particles comprising a wax substance and optionally an emulsifier, at least 35% of the particles having a size of 0.2 to 5 microns and a melting point which ranges from 0 to 55.degree. C. below the maximum foam exotherm temperature.