Abstract: This invention relates to a process for the production of composite wood products. This process comprises a) applying a binder composition to wood particles, and b) molding or compressing the wood particles treated with the binder to form a composite wood product. Suitable binder compositions comprise a polymethylene poly(phenyl isocyanate) and a solid resole resin.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of making a coated substrate that requires a polyurethane/urea contact adhesive, and the coated substrates produced by this method. This invention requires a) a polyisocyanate with a functionality of less than about 4, b) optionally, a polyol blend consisting of about 95 to 100% polyether polyols with molecular weights from about 1800 to 12000 and average functionality from about 1.5 to about 4 and up to about 5% of chain extenders with molecular weights from about 60 to 400 and average functionality from about 1.5 to about 3, and c) polyethers having at least two isocyanate reactive groups and a molecular weight of from about 1800 to about 12000 and average functionality from about 1.5 to about 4 in which at least 50% of the isocyanate reactive groups are primary and/or secondary amino groups.

Abstract: This invention relates to processes for the production of symmetrical polyurea-urethane coated granular fertilizer products, and to the symmetrical polyurea-urethane coated granular fertilizer products produced by these processes. These processes comprise coating fertilizer granules with compounds which react to form urethane coatings which contain terminal isocyanate groups, followed by polymerization of these urethanes to form symmetrical polyurea-urethanes. Suitable compounds comprise a) an organic polyisocyanate component, and b) an alkanolamine component containing at least one tertiary amine group and at least one hydroxyl group. These compounds are present in sufficient quantities that the molar ratio of isocyanate groups to isocyanate-reactive groups is from about 1.6:1.0 up to about 10.0:1.0 in each encapsulating layer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel photochromic polyurethane consisting essentially of an isocyanate reactive mixture consisting essentially of: i) from about 40 to about 85% by weight of one or more polyols having a nominal functionality of from 2 to 4 and molecular weights of from 500 to 6000 g/mole; ii) from about 15 to about 60% by weight of one or more diols or triols or mixtures thereof having a functionality of from 2 to 3 and molecular weights of from 62 to 499; b) an aliphatic polyisocyanate having a functionality ranging from about 2 to about 3; and c) a photochromic compound selected from a group consisting of spirooxazines, fulgides, fulgimides, and naphthopyrans, wherein the photochromic compound is present in an amount of 0.01 to 5 parts per hundred parts by weight of the isocyanate reactive mixture.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for the production of a polyurethane backing and air frothed foam on a substrate comprising the steps of a) mixing a polyisocyanate and a polyol blend in the presence of a catalyst to form a reaction mixture, b) applying the reaction mixture to a substrate, and c) curing the reaction mixture to form a polyurethane backing an/or an air frothed foam on the substrate. Suitable catalyst compositions for the present invention include those corresponding to the formula: ##STR1## wherein: each R: independently represents a linear or branched C.sub.1 to C.sub.24 (preferably from 5 to 16 carbon atoms and most preferably from 8 to 12 carbon atoms) alkyl group, or a cyclic group containing from 4 to 24 carbon atoms (preferably from 5 to 16 carbon atoms and most preferably from 8 to 12 carbon atoms).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel photochromic polyurethane consisting essentially of an isocyanate reactive mixture consisting essentially of: i) from about 40 to about 85% by weight of one or more polyols having a nominal functionality of from 2 to 4 and molecular weights of from 500 to 6000 g/mole; ii) from about 15 to about 60% by weight of one or more diols or triols or mixtures thereof having a functionality of from 2 to 3 and molecular weights of from 62 to 499; b) an aliphatic polyisocyanate having a functionality ranging from about 2 to about 3; and c) a photochromic compound selected from a group consisting of spirooxazines, fulgides, fulgimides, and naphthopyrans, wherein the photochromic compound is present in an amount of 0.01 to 5 parts per hundred parts by weight of the isocyanate reactive mixture.

Abstract: Storage-stable, one-component polyurethane compositions which cure at elevated temperature are made up of (a) an isocyanate which has been blocked with a phenol or an oxime, (b) at least one compound selected from polyketimines, polyenamines and oxazolidines, and (c) a compound which generates water at elevated temperature. Components (a), (b) and (c) are used in amounts such that the equivalent ratio of a:b:c is from about 1.0:0.1:0.5 to about 1:2:2.

Abstract: The present invention relates to highly elastic polyurethane contact adhesives, a process to coat substrates with these contact adhesives, and the coated substrates produced by this process. This invention requires a) a polyisocyanate with a functionality of less than about 4 and b) a polyol blend comprising 1) about 90 to 100% polyethers with molecular weights from about 1,800 to 12,000 and average functionality from about 1.5 to about 4, and 2) up to about 10% of chain extenders with molecular weights from about 60 to 400 and average functionality from about 1.5 to about 3. The functionalities and amounts of components a) and b) are such that the molecular weight between crosslinks is from about 7,000 to about 16,000 and the equivalent ratio of isocyanate groups to isocyanate-reactive groups is from about 80:100 to about 120:100 and the urethane group content is from about 1 to about 8%. It is preferred that at least one of components a) and b) have a functionality of greater than about 2.2.

Abstract: Isocyanate prepolymers which are useful as binders are made from a polyisocyanate mixture and a hydroxyl compound having at least about 1 hydroxyl group. The polyisocyanate mixture is made up of from about 50 to about 60% by weight of polyphenyl polymethylene polyisocyanate and from about 40 to about 50% by weight of an isomeric mixture of diphenylmethane diisocyanate (MDI). The isomeric mixture of MDI is made up of from about 4 to about 30% by weight of the 2,4'-isomer and from about 70 to about 96% by weight of the 4,4'-isomer. The binders of the present invention are advantageous in that they may be used in high moisture, low temperature conditions without a catalyst. Reduced MDI emissions are also achieved when the binders of the present invention are used to make composite materials.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel process for the production of delayed action tin catalysts. This process comprises reacting a dialkyltin dihalide with an alkali metal sulfide, to yield the corresponding 2,2,4,4-tetrakis(alkyl)-1,3,2,4-dithia-stannetane catalyst.

Abstract: This invention relates to processes for the production of unsymmetrical polyurea-urethane coated granular fertilizer products, and to the unsymmetrical polyurea-urethane coated granular fertilizer products produced by these processes. These processes comprise coating fertilizer granules with compounds which react to form unsymmetrical polyurea-urethane coatings, then the compounds are polymerized. Suitable compounds comprise a) an organic polyisocyanate component, and b) an alkanolamine component containing at least one primary or secondary amine group and at least one hydroxyl group. These compounds are present in sufficient quantities that the NCO to active hydrogen group is from about 0.5:1.0 up to about 1.5:1.0. It is necessary that sufficient amounts of these compounds are applied to the fertilizer granules such that the unsymmetrical polyurea-urethane coated granular fertilizer particles contain from about 0.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of blocked polyisocyanates containing isocyanurate groups bya) reacting 20 to 80 equiv. % of the isocyanate groups of an organic diisocyanate with a pyrazole or triazole blocking agent,b) trimerizing the remaining unblocked isocyanate groups in the presence of a basic trimerization catalyst until the isocyanate content is less than 2.5% by weight, based on the weight of the blocked polyisocyanate andc) optionally blocking any remaining isocyanate groups with a blocking agent for isocyanate groups.The present invention also relates to the use of these blocked polyisocyanates for the production of polyisocyanate addition products.

Abstract: TDI residue-based urethane-filled isocyanate compositions are produced by reacting a TDI residue satisfying specified criteria with a monofunctional alcohol in amounts such that the equivalent ratio of isocyanate groups to hydroxyl groups is from about 0.9:1 to about 1:0.9. This reaction product is then dissolved in a diisocyanate or polyisocyanate before, during or after reaction of that product with an epoxide having an epoxide equivalent weight of from about 44 to about 400 at a temperature of up to 120.degree. C. These TDI residue-based urethane-filled isocyanate compositions are particularly useful in the production of polyurethanes.

Abstract: This invention relates to mixtures of urethane prepolymers of allophanate-modified diphenylmethane diisocyanates with epoxides. The addition of the epoxide increases the reactivity of these prepolymers. It is now possible to form polyurethanes from these mixtures based on prepolymers of diphenylmethane diisocyanates wherein less catalyst is necessary.

Abstract: The present invention relates to highly elastic polyurethane contact adhesives, a process to coat substrates with these contact adhesives, and the coated substrates produced by this process. This invention requires a) a polyisocyanate with a functionality of less than about 4 and b) a polyol blend comprising 1) about 90 to 100% polyethers with molecular weights from about 1,800 to 12,000 and average functionality from about 1.5 to about 4, and 2) up to about 10% of chain extenders with molecular weights from about 60 to 400 and average functionality from about 1.5 to about 3. The functionalities and amounts of components a) and b) are such that the molecular weight between crosslinks is from about 7,000 to about 16,000 and the equivalent ratio of isocyanate groups to isocyanate-reactive groups is from about 80:100 to about 120:100 and the urethane group content is from about 1 to about 8%. It is preferred that at least one of components a) and b) have a functionality of greater than about 2.2.

Abstract: This invention relates to mixtures of polymethylene poly(phenylisocyanate) blends with epoxides. The addition of the epoxide stabilizes the reactivity of the polyisocyanate blends such that it is no longer dependent on the acidity. It is now possible to form polyurethanes from these mixtures based on polymethylene poly(phenylisocyanate) blends wherein less catalyst is necessary.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polyurethane layers having higher surface energy. These polyurethane layers are formed on a substrate from a reactive mixture, and comprised of A) a compound containing isocyanate groups, B) an organic compound containing isocyanate-reactive groups, and C) at least one material selected from the group consisting of 1) reactive non-ionic polar materials, 2) reactive ionic polar materials, 3) non-reactive polar materials, and 4) mixtures thereof. Polyurethane layers such as these have been found to have improved adhesion and wet-out properties when used as precoat layers for carpet backing.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel light stable elastomers which exhibit good dynamic properties, and a process for their preparation. These elastomers comprise the reaction product of an isocyanate propolymer, a chain extender, and a catalyst selected from i) solid delayed action catalysts having a melting point of greater than about 60.degree. C., ii) alkyl substituted organotin catalysts containing alkylmercaptide ligands, and which are liquid at room temperature, and iii) alkyl substituted organotin catalysts containing sulfur bridging groups, and which are liquid at room temperature.

Abstract: This invention relates to isocyanate-terminated prepolymers, a process for the preparation of these isocyanate-terminated prepolymers, a process for the production of polyurethane.backslash.polyurea elastomers prepared from a diisocyanate comprising these prepolymers, and the elastomers produced by this process. These isocyanate-terminated prepolymers have a viscosity less than about 6000 mPa.cndot.s at 80.degree. C. and an NCO content of about 3 to 10%. These isocyanate-terminated prepolymers are the reaction product ofa) an aromatic diisocyanate,b) a polyether polyol having an OH number of about 25 to 125 and containing from about 1.8 to 2.5 hydroxyl groups, andc) an aliphatic diisocyanate.The equivalent ratio of the polyether polyol to the aromatic diisocyanate is from about 1.0:0.7 to 1.0:1.1.

Abstract: This invention relates to a novel polyisocyanate based on polymethylene poly(phenylisocyanate), to a process for the production of a polyurethane backing on a substrate using this novel polyisocyanate to produce the polyurethane backing, and to the polyurethane backed substrate produced by this process. In particular, this novel polyisocyanate has a functionality of less than about 2.4, an isocyanate group content of 25 to 30%, and a urethane content of from about 2 to 6%, and comprises comprising polymethylene poly(phenylisocyanate), from about 5 to 25% of 4,4'-methylene bis(phenyloisocyanate), and from about 20 to 50% of 2,2'- and 2,4'-methylene bis(phenyl-isocyanate). This polyisocyanate can be reacted with a polyol mixture to produce the polyurethane backing on a substrate.