Abstract: A process is described for the separation and recovery of isocyanate monomers from isocyanate concentrates which leaves a residue which is liquid and burnable. The process for the separation and recovery of isocyanate monomers from isocyanate concentrates formed in the production of isocyanates and comprising a volatile isocyanate monomer and by-products comprises the steps of:(A) preparing a mixture comprising(A-1) the isocyanate concentrate; and(A-2) an oil solution comprising;(A-2-a) a major amount of hydrocarbon oil, and(A-2-b) a minor amount of at least one ashless dispersant; and(B) heating the mixture to an elevated temperature at reduced pressure whereby isocyanate monomer is distilled and recovered leaving a liquid residue.

Abstract: A process is described for the separation and recovery of isocyanate monomers from isocyanate concentrates which leaves a residue which is liquid and burnable. The process for the separation and recovery of isocyanate monomers from isocyanate concentrates formed in the production of isocyanates and comprising a volatile isocyanate monomer and by-products comprises the steps of:(A) preparing a mixture comprising(A-1) the isocyanate concentrate; and(A-2) an oil solution comprising;(A-2-a) a major amount of hydrocarbon oil, and(A-2-b) a minor amount of at least one carboxylic ester obtained by reacting(A-2-b-1) at least one substituted succinic acylating agent with(A-2-b-2) at least one alcohol of the general formulaR.sub.3 (OH).sub.M (I)wherein R.sub.