Abstract: In various embodiments, a resin composition includes a urethane (meth)acrylate, a reactive diluent, and a urethane (meth)acrylate toughener. The urethane (meth)acrylate toughener includes at least one additional polyol having a number average molecular weight Mn of greater than 1,000 g/mol. Cured articles made from the resin composition have an average fracture toughness (KIc) value from 1 MPa*m1/2 to 3 MPa*m1/2 when measured in accordance with ASTM D5045. Processes for making the resin composition as well as processes using the resin composition are also provided.

Abstract: A curable resin composition comprising: (1) a urethane (meth)acrylate; (2) a reactive diluent selected from the group consisting of i) a hydroxyl alkyl (meth)acrylate monomer where the acrylate group, which is attached to the carbonyl group, is attached to a hydrogen or a methyl group and the carbonyl group is attached to the hydroxyl group thru an R2 alkylene group containing 2 to 18 carbon atoms per molecule.

Abstract: Controllable-cure urethane acrylate resin compositions are disclosed, comprising (A) a urethane acrylate having free hydroxyalkyl (meth) acrylate prepared from a polyurethane prepolymer having a free terminal isocyanate group and a hydroxyalkyl (meth)acrylate, the urethane acrylate having free hydroxyalkyl (meth) acrylate being the reaction product of capping the polyurethane prepolymer in the presence excess of the hydroxyalkyl (meth)acrylate, (B) a polyisocyanate-based thickening agent, and optionally an additional hydroxyalkyl (meth)acrylate, wherein the polyisocyanate-based thickening agent (B) and the urethane acrylate having free hydroxyalkyl (meth) acrylate (A), and optionally the additional hydroxyalkyl (meth)acrylate, are present at NCO/OH molar ratio of from 0.2 to 10.0. Methods for making controllable-cure urethane acrylate resin compositions are disclosed.

Abstract: A process for making a curable resin composition comprising the steps of: (1) reacting a) an isocyanate; and b) a polyol mixture with a bimodal distribution of i) a first polyol mixture comprising polyols having an average equivalent weight of from 50 to 400; and ii) a second polyol mixture comprising polyols having an average equivalent weight of from 1000 to 5000 to form a urethane prepolymer; and (2) adding a capping agent to the urethane prepolymer to form the curable resin composition.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed towards directed towards heat curing compositions. The heat curing compositions can include an isocyanate component, wherein the isocyanate component includes an isocyanate-polyol reaction product, an epoxy material, and a Lewis acid-amine complex, wherein the heat curing composition has an isocyanate group to epoxide group ratio from 3:1 to 20:1.

Abstract: Controllable-cure urethane acrylate resin compositions are disclosed, comprising (A) a urethane acrylate having free hydroxyalkyl (meth) acrylate prepared from a polyurethane prepolymer having a free terminal isocyanate group and a hydroxyalkyl (meth)acrylate, the urethane acrylate having free hydroxyalkyl (meth) acrylate being the reaction product of capping the polyurethane prepolymer in the presence excess of the hydroxyalkyl (meth)acrylate, (B) a polyisocyanate-based thickening agent, and optionally an additional hydroxyalkyl (meth)acrylate, wherein the polyisocyanate-based thickening agent (B) and the urethane acrylate having free hydroxyalkyl (meth) acrylate (A), and optionally the additional hydroxyalkyl (meth)acrylate, are present at NCO/OH molar ratio of from 0.2 to 10.0. Methods for making controllable-cure urethane acrylate resin compositions are disclosed.

Abstract: A curable resin composition comprising: (1) a urethane (meth)acrylate; (2) a reactive diluent selected from the group consisting of i) a hydroxyl alkyl (meth)acrylate monomer where the acrylate group, which is attached to the carbonyl group, is attached to a hydrogen or a methyl group and the carbonyl group is attached to the hydroxyl group thru an R2 alkylene group containing 2 to 18 carbon atoms per molecule.

Abstract: A curable resin composition comprising: (1) a urethane (meth)acrylate; (2) a reactive diluent comprising at least 20 percent by weight of glycols and/or polyols with terminal acrylate or methacrylate groups; and (3) a free radical-generating catalyst, is disclosed.

Abstract: In various embodiments, a resin composition includes a urethane (meth)acrylate, and an inhibitor package. The inhibitor package includes at least one nitroxide radical and at least one base. The base is selected from the group consisting of tertiary amine bases, alkoxides, and hydroxides having a pH in water of greater than 8.2. Process for making the resin composition as well as processes using the resin composition are also provided.

Abstract: In various embodiments, a resin composition includes a urethane (meth)acrylate, a reactive diluent, and a urethane (meth)acrylate toughener. The urethane (meth)acrylate toughener includes at least one additional polyol having a number average molecular weight Mn of greater than 1,000 g/mol. Cured articles made from the resin composition have an average fracture toughness (KIc) value from 1 MPa*m1/2 to 3 MPa*m1/2 when measured in accordance with ASTM D5045. Processes for making the resin composition as well as processes using the resin composition are also provided.

Abstract: A curable resin composition comprising: (1) a urethane (meth)acrylate comprising a) urethane (meth)acrylate oligomers with a number average molecular weight in the range of from 400 to 1500; and b) urethane (meth)acrylate oligomers with a number average molecular weight in the range of from 1500 to 10000, present in a weight ratio of from 0.1:1 to 25:1; (2) a reactive diluent; and (3) a free radical-generating catalyst, is disclosed.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide for polyurethane or polyisocyanurate foam formulations. The formulations include a formulated polyol, a polyisocyanate, and a blowing agent such that the stoichiometric index of the polyisocyanate to the formulated polyol is above 250. The formulated polyol includes (i) from about 20 to about 60 percent by weight of an aromatic polyester polyol, (ii) from about 10 to about 30 percent by weight of a Novolac-type polyether polyol, and (iii) from about 5 to about 40 percent by weight of a polyether polyol including a sucrose- or sorbitol-initiated polyol. Components (i), (ii), and (iii) are selected so that the formulated polyol as a whole has an average functionality of at least about 2.4.

Abstract: A layered insulation panel including a rigid polyisocyanurate foam layer and, adhered to at least one surface thereof, a facing material. The two materials are adhered by a two-component polyisocyanurate adhesive, and both the polyisocyanurate adhesive and the polyisocyanurate foam layer undergo polymerization concurrently and in place. The result is that the tensile bond strength between the polyisocyanurate foam layer and the facing surface is improved, due to interaction between the polymerization occurring at the surface of the foam layer and the polymerization of the polyisocyanurate adhesive.

Abstract: The present invention relates an MDI-based isocyanate-terminated prepolymer suitable for preparing a hydrophilic polyurethane polymer. The MDI-based composition comprises a prepolymer obtained by reacting isocyanate mixture comprising 2,4?-methylene diphenylisocyanate (MDI) and 4,4?-methylene diphenylisocyanate in a molar ratio of from 25:75 to 80:20 with a polyether polyol having an oxyethylene content of at least 30 percent by weight.

Abstract: A composition is disclosed for producing an elastomer using toluene diisocyanate prepolymers. The composition is prepared by mixing (a) polyisocyanate, (b) curative component and (c) a catalyst consisting essentially of 1,8-diazabicyclo(5,4,0) undec-7-ene; wherein the polyisocyanate comprises at least 70 percent by weight of the isocyanate containing composition is a toluene diisocyanate terminated prepolymer containing less than about 2 percent by weight free toluene diisocyanate monomer and the curative component contains compounds having isocyanate-reactive groups, wherein at least 40 percent by weight of the compounds having isocyanate-reactive groups are compounds having at least one hydroxyl group.

Abstract: Disclosed is a carbamate adduct prepared by contacting carbon dioxide with an alkanolamine, preferably in a polar medium. The alkanolamine is characterized in that it consists of 1 or 2 ether linkages per molecule. The adduct finds value as a thermally decomposable blowing agent when preparing polyurethane foam and elastomeric products. Integral-skinned polyurethane products prepared in the presence of the carbamate adducts disclosed herein exhibit an enhanced abrasion resistance.

Abstract: Disclosed is a carbamate adduct prepared by contacting carbon dioxide with an alkanolamine, preferably in a polar medium. The alkanolamine is characterized in that it consists of 1 or 2 ether linkages per molecule. The adduct finds value as a thermally decomposable blowing agent when preparing polyurethane foam and elastomeric products. Integral-skinned polyurethane products prepared in the presence of the carbamate adducts disclosed herein exhibit an enhanced abrasion resistance.