Abstract: Polyol blend compositions are provided containing a polyester polyol, especially an aromatic polyester polyol, a compatibilizing block copolymer of ethylene oxide and at least one other alkylene oxide having three or more carbon atoms in the molecule, the block copolymer being terminated by ethylene oxide blocks, and optionally other polyols. The blends are miscible with halohydrocarbon blowing agents such as trichlorofluoromethane and suitable for reaction with polyisocyanates to give polyisocyanurate and polyurethane foams.

Abstract: Polyol blend compositions are provided containing a polyester polyol, especially an aromatic polyester polyol, a compatibilizing block copolymer of ethylene oxide and at least one other alkylene oxide having three or more carbon atoms in the molecule, the block copolymer being terminated by ethylene oxide blocks, and optionally other polyols. The blends are miscible with halohydrocarbon blowing agents such as trichlorofluoromethane and suitable for reaction with polyisocyanates to give polyisocyanurate and polyurethane foams.

Abstract: A binder/release system for the preparation of molded articles, especially lignocellulosic composites, which utilizes in combination with isocyanate-based binders a fatty material as an internal and/or external release agent, the fatty material being at least one polymerized fatty acid and/or at least one polycarboxyl compound containing a polymeric fatty radical(s).

Abstract: A storage stable polyester polyol mixture is prepared by(a) digesting polyethylene terephthalate with a digesting medium comprising a polycarboxylic acid component-containing polyol derived from a digesting polycarboxylic acid component and a digesting polyol component to form a digested polyol mixture and liberate ethylene glycol from said polyethylene terephthalate, and(b) distilling from said digested polyol mixture the amount of liberated ethylene glycol sufficient for improved storage stability of the mixture.The polyester polyol mixture is useful in the preparation of cellular foam materials, particularly polyisocyanurate and polyurethane foams.

Abstract: A binder for use in the preparation of a synthetic board from cellulosic and/or lignocellulosic material comprising an organic polyisocyanate and a polyester polyol, especially an aromatic polyester polyol.

Abstract: A binder/release system for the preparation of molded articles, especially lignocellulosic composites, which utilizes in combination with isocyanate-based binders a fatty material as an internal and/or external release agent, the fatty material being at least one polymerized fatty acid and/or at least one polycarboxyl compound containing a polymeric fatty radical(s).

Abstract: A storage stable polyester polyol mixture is prepared by(a) digesting polyethylene terephthalate with a digesting medium comprising a polycarboxylic acid component-containing polyol derived from a digesting polycarboxylic acid component and a digesting polyol component to form a digested polyol mixture and liberate ethylene glycol from said polyethylene terephthalate, and(b) distilling from said digested polyol mixture the amount of liberated ethylene glycol sufficient for improved storage stability of the mixture.The polyester polyol mixture is useful in the preparation of cellular foam materials, particularly polyisocyanurate and polyurethane foams.

Abstract: Polyoxyalkylene foam stabilizing surfactants can be prepared by reacting a polyoxyalkylene adduct, a cyclic nitrogenous vinyl monomer and an esterified unsaturated dibasic acid under free radical polymerization conditions in the presence of a free radical initiator, and by subjecting the reaction product obtained to a solvent extraction. The isolated components can be utilized as surfactants in producing cellular foams.

Abstract: Polyoxyalkylene foam stabilizing surfactants can be prepared by reacting a polyoxyalkylene adduct, a cyclic nitrogenous vinyl monomer and an esterified unsaturated dibasic acid under free radical polymerization conditions in the presence of a free radical initiator, and by subjecting the reaction product obtained to a solvent extraction. The isolated components can be utilized as surfactants in producing cellular foams.

Abstract: Polyoxyalkylene foam stabilizing surfactants can be prepared by reacting a polyoxyalkylene adduct, a cyclic nitrogenous vinyl monomer and an esterified unsaturated dibasic acid under free radical polymerization conditions in the presence of a free radical initiator, and by subjecting the reaction product obtained to a solvent extraction. The isolated components can be utilized as surfactants in producing cellular foams.

Abstract: Polyoxyalkylene foam stabilizing surfactants can be prepared by reacting a polyoxyalkylene adduct, a cyclic nitrogenous vinyl monomer and an esterified unsaturated dibasic acid under free radical polymerization conditions in the presence of a free radical initiator, and by subjecting the reaction product obtained to a solvent extraction. The isolated components can be utilized as surfactants in producing cellular foams.

Abstract: A foam characterized by the presence of isocyanurate groups which is the reaction product of a polymethylene polyphenyl isocyanate, such as that of the formula: ##STR1## wherein n is an integer from 1 to 8 inclusive, and a furan resin of the formula: ##STR2## wherein R is --CH.sub.2 -- or --CH.sub.2 --O--CH.sub.2 --, and the average value of m is such that the furan resin has a viscosity of up to 50,000 centipoises at 25.degree. C. The foam exhibits a low friability and an improved capacity to maintain its structural integrity when exposed to fire, and can be used in structural laminates.

Abstract: A closed cell phenolic-resin foam material comprising phenolic-resin foam forming reactants, a blowing agent, and a surfactant which is the capped reaction product of an alkoxylated amine and a copolymerizable mixture of dialkyl maleate with N-vinyl-2-pyrrolidone or N-vinyl caprolactam.

Abstract: A process for producing a closed cell phenolic-resin foam material comprising a phenolic-resin polymer and a surfactant which is branched, non-ionic, with a hydroxyl value less than 50 achieved by capping excess hydroxyl groups; the material, and a structural laminate employing the material. The material has a thermal conductivity which is low initially and remains low for a long period of time.

Abstract: A closed cell phenolic-resin foam material comprising phenolic-resin foam forming reactants, a blowing agent, and a surfactant which is the capped reaction product of an alkoxylated amine and a copolymerizable mixture of dialkyl maleate with N-vinyl-2- pyrrolidone or N-vinyl caprolactam.

Abstract: An improved polyisocyanurate comprising polymethylene polyphenylisocyanate having a functionality of 2.1 to 3.2 and having an equivalent weight between 120 and 180; a polyol having an equivalent weight between 30 and 100; certain tertiary amino phenols; an alkali metal carboxylate, and a blowing agent.These compositions exhibit an advantageous cream time, firm time, tack free time, and a low friability.

Abstract: A closed cell phenolic-resin foam material comprising phenolic-resin foam forming reactants, a blowing agent, and a surfactant which is the capped reaction product of an alkoxylated amine and a copolymerizable mixture of dialkyl maleate with N-vinyl-2-pyrrolidone or N-vinyl caprolactam.

Abstract: A process for producing a closed cell phenolic-resin foam material comprising a phenolic-resin polymer and surfactant which is branched, non-ionic, with a hydroxyl value less than 50 achieved by capping excess hydroxyl groups; the material, and a structural laminate employing the material. The material has a thermal conductivity which is low initially and remains low for a long period of time.

Abstract: Phenolic polymers which can be produced by reacting ortho-cresol with other phenolic materials, such as phenol, are described. Phenolic compositions comprising these phenolic polymers mixed with other phenolic materials, cellular materials produced from these phenolic polymers having low friability, and related processes and products are also described.

Abstract: Phenolic polymers which can be produced by reacting ortho-cresol with other phenolic materials, such as phenol, are described. Phenolic compositions comprising these phenolic polymers mixed with other phenolic materials, cellular materials produced from these phenolic polymers having low friability, and related processes and products are also described.