Abstract: A process is provided for making a polyurethane mechanical foam adapted to be used as an interlayer between a plastic surface layer and a textile, the process involving frothing a non-ionic aqueous dispersion free from emulsifying agents of a polyurethane having a particle size of less than 1 micron, said dispersion containing more than 45% by weight polyurethane and a thickening agent whereby its viscosity of the dispersion is from about 10 to about 70 seconds with a Ford Cup having a 4 mm orifice to form a foamable mixture, spreading the frothed dispersion into a foamed film, and drying the resulting product.

Abstract: A polyurethaneamide containing ethylene oxide units and adapted to be dispersed in water without added emulsifiers and dispersions containing them are provided. The novel dispersions produce coatings on leather and other substrates having an improved glossy appearance.

Abstract: Polyurethane urea elastomers with novel dissolution behavior and which are synthesized from polycarbonate macrodiols, diisocyanates and diamines and which can be prepared and dissolved in aqueous solvents.These elastomers have the advantage of being less of a physiological hazard, more resistant to common solvents and require less emulsifiers and dispersion aid.

Abstract: Light stable polyurethane coatings with a considerably increased softening range and melting points coupled with improved resistance to perchlorethylene is obtained by using a chain extender comprising at least 80 mol % 1,4-diamino cyclohexane with a cis/transisomer ratio of from 10/90 to 60/40 .Iadd.and by using aliphatic or cycloaliphatic diisocyanates wherein such diisocyanates consist of at least 75 mol percent of 1-isocyanato-3-isocyanatomethyl-3,5,5-trimethyl cyclohexane.Iaddend..