Abstract: There are provided aromatic polyester polyol compositions comprising: (i) at least one aromatic acid component; (ii) at least one hydroxylated component; (iii) at least one functionalized natural oil component; and (iv) optionally at least one catalyst component for use in preparing foams. The aromatic polyester polyol compositions can be formed by esterification and/or transesterification. The present technology also provides a polyol blend for use in preparing foams wherein the polyol blend comprises (a) an aromatic polyester polyol formed by an interesterification reaction between (i) a phthalic acid based material; (ii) a hydroxylated material; and (iii) a hydrophobic material, wherein the hydrophobic material is present in an amount of from about 1% to about 50% by weight of the aromatic polyester polyol; and (b) a natural oil based polyol, wherein the hydrophobic material in the aromatic polyester polyol compatibilizes the natural oil based polyol to form a phase stable polyol blend.

Abstract: There are provided aromatic polyester polyol compositions comprising: (i) at least one aromatic acid component; (ii) at least one hydroxylated component; (iii) at least one functionalized natural oil component; and (iv) optionally at least one catalyst component for use in preparing foams. The aromatic polyester polyol compositions can be formed by esterification and/or transesterification. The present technology also provides a polyol blend for use in preparing foams wherein the polyol blend comprises (a) an aromatic polyester polyol formed by an interesterification reaction between (i) a phthalic acid based material; (ii) a hydroxylated material; and (iii) a hydrophobic material, wherein the hydrophobic material is present in an amount of from about 1% to about 50% by weight of the aromatic polyester polyol; and (b) a natural oil based polyol, wherein the hydrophobic material in the aromatic polyester polyol compatibilizes the natural oil based polyol to form a phase stable polyol blend.

Abstract: A resin blend composition is provided containing a polyol, an ethoxylate propoxylate surfactant initiated by a short chain compound, and a hydrocarbon blowing agent. The solubility and/or compatibility of the hydrocarbon carbon blowing agent in the polyol is increased and the phase stability of the resin blend composition is improved by the ethoxylate propoxylate surfactant. The resin blend is suitable for reaction with polyfunctional organic isocyanates to make cellular polyurethane and polyisocyanurate foams.

Abstract: Disclosed are aromatic polyester polyols, polyol based resin blends, and rigid closed-cell polyisocyanate-based foams made using the polyol based resin blends. The resin blends generally comprise: (a) an aromatic polyester polyol reaction product formed by inter-esterification of a phthalic acid based material; a hydroxylated material having a functionality of at least 2; and a hydrophobic material; and (b) a C4-C7 hydrocarbon blowing agent. Also disclosed is a method for preparing rigid closed-cell polyisocyanate-based foams comprising reacting a polyisocyanate and a polyol based resin blend.

Abstract: Disclosed are aromatic polyester polyols, polyester polyol resin blends, methods for preparing such compositions and polyurethane and polyisocyanurate foams made using the compositions, wherein the resin blends generally comprise:(a) an aromatic polyester polyol formed by a reaction between a phthalic acid based material; a hydroxylated material having a functionality of at least 2; and a hydrophobic material;(b) a nonionic surfactant; and(c) a C.sub.4 -C.sub.7 hydrocarbon blowing agent.