Abstract: A catalyst for producing a polyurethane, comprising a dialkylaminoalkyl alcohol represented by the formula (I): R1R2N—X—OH  (I) wherein each of R1 and R2 is independently an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms; and X is a branched alkylene group having 4 to 8 carbon atoms; a process for producing a polyurethane, comprising reacting a polyol component with an isocyanate component in the presence of the above-mentioned catalyst for producing a polyurethane; and a process for producing a polyurethane foam, comprising reacting a polyol component with an isocyanate component in the presence of the above-mentioned catalyst for producing a polyurethane, and a compound having a primary amino group and a tertiary amino group in its molecule, and a blowing agent.

Abstract: A catalyst for producing a polyurethane, comprising a dialkylaminoalkyl alcohol represented by the formula (I):

Abstract: A process for producing a polyurethane foam comprising reacting a polyol component with an isocyanate component in the presence of a catalyst comprising a compound represented by the formula (I): wherein p is an integer of 4 to 8, and a compound having a primary amino group and a tertiary amino group in its molecule, a blowing agent and a surfactant. The polyurethane foam obtained by the process of the present invention can be suitably used for heat insulating materials for construction materials, electric refrigerators, refrigerated warehouses, baths and the like, interior materials for automobiles, and the like.

Abstract: A semi-rigid polyurethane foam having a strength retention of not less than 70% when allowing it to stand at 120° C. for 24 hours, and a Haze value of not more than 2 as determined by Fogging test, prepared by mixing a polyol mixture comprising a polyol, water and a catalyst with a polyisocyanate, and foaming the resulting mixture, and a process for preparing the same. The semi-rigid polyurethane foam would not cause fogging under high-temperature conditions, and can be suitably used for interior materials of automobiles such as headrests and armrests.

Abstract: A tertiary aminoalcohol having a tert-amino group(s) in the main chain and hydroxyl groups at the terminals. The use of this compound for purposes different from that of ordinary amines and amine derivatives is expected.A process for producing the tertiary aminoalcohol wherein a catalyst comprising copper, a transition metal element of the fourth period and a platinum group element of the group VIII, and further optionally containing an alkali metal or an alkaline earth metal is used.A process for producing polyurethane using the above-mentioned tertiary aminoalcohol which can solve the problems occurring in the production of a polyurethane using a tertiary amine which has a strong irritating odor and is highly irritant to the skin as a catalyst, for example, deteriorations of working atmosphere and sales appeal of the polyurethane.

Abstract: A tertiary aminoalcohol having a tert-amino group(s) in the main chain and hydroxyl groups at the terminals. The use of this compound for purposes different from that of ordinary amines and amine derivatives is expected.A process for producing the tertiary aminoalcohol wherein a catalyst comprising copper, a transition metal element of the fourth period and a platinum group element of the group VIII, and further optionally containing an alkali metal or an alkaline earth metal is used.A process for producing polyurethane using the above-mentioned tertiary aminoalcohol which can solve the problems occurring in the production of a polyurethane using a tertiary amine which has a strong irritating odor and is highly irritant to the skin as a catalyst, for example, deteriorations of working atmosphere and sales appeal of the polyurethane.

Abstract: Processes for producing a polyurethane, a rigid polyurethane foam, a flexible polyurethane foam and a spray type rigid polyurethane foam are disclosed. In these processes, a specified tertiary aminoalcohol is used as a polyol component and a catalyst.

Abstract: Processes for producing a polyurethane, a rigid polyurethane foam, a flexible polyurethane foam and a spray type rigid polyurethane foam are disclosed.In these processes, a specified tertiary aminoalcohol is used as a polyol component and a catalyst.

Abstract: A polyurethane is prepared with use of a catalyst comprising a compound having the formula: ##STR1## in which n is an integer of 2 to 12, A is a hydrogen or a group of --CH.sub.2 CHRCH.sub.2 NH.sub.2 and R is hdyrogen or methyl, provided that n is 6 when A is hydrogen. The compound scarcely smells and does not elute out of the polyurethane article. The process is easy to control.