Abstract: The present invention provides poly(ureaurethane)s including a reaction product of components including: (a) at least one isocyanate functional urea prepolymer comprising a reaction product of: (1) at least one polyisocyanate selected from the group consisting of polyisocyanate trimers and branched polyisocyanates, the polyisocyanate having at least three isocyanate functional groups; and (2) water; and (b) at least one aliphatic polyol having 4 to 18 carbon atoms and at least 2 hydroxyl groups; compositions, coatings and articles made therefrom and methods of making the same.

Abstract: The present invention provides poly(ureaurethane)s including a reaction product of components comprising: (a) at least one polyisocyanate selected from the group consisting of polyisocyanate trimers and branched polyisocyanates, the polyisocyanate having at least three isocyanate functional groups; (b) about 0.1 to about 0.9 equivalents of at least one polyol having 4 to 18 carbon atoms and at least 2 hydroxyl groups; and (c) at least one amine curing agent, wherein the reaction product components are essentially free of polyester polyol and polyether polyol; compositions, coatings and articles made therefrom and methods of making the same.

Abstract: A method for forming an interlayer having improved solar control properties is disclosed. The method includes: a) forming a polymer material from a reaction mixture; b) adding one or more solar control components to the reaction mixture while the polymer material is being formed; and c) curing the reaction mixture.

Abstract: The present invention provides laminates including: (a) at least one layer of at least one polyurethane including a reaction product of components including: (i) at least one polyisocyanate; (ii) at least one branched polyol having 4 to 18 carbon atoms and at least 3 hydroxyl groups; and (iii) at least one diol having 2 to 18 carbon atoms wherein the reaction components are maintained at a temperature of at least about 100° C. for at least about 10 minutes; and (b) at least one layer of a substrate selected from the group consisting of paper, glass, ceramic, wood, masonry, textile, metal or organic polymeric material and combinations thereof; and methods of making the same.

Abstract: The present invention provides polyurethanes including a reaction product of components including: (a) at least one polyisocyanate; (b) at least one branched polyol having 4 to 18 carbon atoms and at least 3 hydroxyl groups; and (c) at least one polyol having one or more bromine atoms, one or more phosphorus atoms or combinations thereof; compositions, coatings and articles made therefrom and methods of making the same.

Abstract: The present invention provides poly(ureaurethane)s including a reaction product of components comprising: (a) about 1 equivalent of at least one polyisocyanate; (b) about 0.1 to about 0.9 equivalents of at least one branched polyol having 4 to 18 carbon atoms and at least 3 hydroxyl groups; (c) about 0.1 to about 0.9 equivalents of at least one aliphatic diol having 2 to 18 carbon atoms; and (d) at least one amine curing agent, wherein the reaction product components are essentially free of polyester polyol and polyether polyol; compositions, coatings and articles made therefrom and methods of making the same.

Abstract: The present invention is directed toward a method for making a polymer that has nanostructures incorporated into the matrix of the polymer. The method of the present invention involves mixing a precursor solution for the polymer with a precursor for the nanostructures to form a mixture. Nanostructures are formed in the mixture from the precursor of the nanostructures, such that the nanostructures are surrounded by the precursor solution for the polymer. The polymer is formed from the precursor solution of the polymer, which results in the nanostructures being incorporated into the matrix of the polymer.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods for preparing polyurethanes from reaction components including: (a) reacting about 1 equivalent of at least one polyisocyanate; and about 0.1 to about 0.5 equivalents of at least one polyol having 2 to 18 carbon atoms to form an isocyanate functional urethane prepolymer; and (b) reacting the isocyanate functional urethane prepolymer, about 0.05 to about 1.0 equivalents of at least one branched polyol having 4 to 18 carbon atoms and at least 3 hydroxyl groups; and up to about 0.9 equivalents of at least one polyol different from the branched polyol and having 2 to 18 carbon atoms, wherein the reaction components are essentially free of polyester polyol and polyether polyol, as well as methods for preparing polyurethanes using a one pot process.

Abstract: The present invention is directed toward a method for making a polymer that has nanostructures incorporated into the matrix of the polymer. The method of the invention involves the following steps: mixing a precursor solution for the polymer with a precursor for the nanostructures to form a mixture; forming nanostructures in the mixture from the precursor of the nanostructures; and forming a polymer from the precursor solution of the polymer so that the nanostructures are incorporated into the polymer matrix.

Abstract: Unsymmetrical polyurethane polyol prepolymers are disclosed for use in the formation of coating compositions. The prepolymers are prepared as a reaction product of a diisocyanate with a short chain aliphatic dial and a long chain polymeric diol. The prepolymers are intended as the first component for reaction with a second component polyisocyanate in a two-component coating composition. The coating compositions exhibit excellent abrasion resistance and weatherability, and are particularly useful as coatings for polymeric window transparencies.

Abstract: A method for forming a laminated window having one or more interlayers that can exhibit a variable level of adhesion is disclosed. The method includes: a) assembling a cast between two plies that make up the laminated window; b) filling the cast with a reaction mixture for forming a polymer material; c) adding at least one first silane comprising an isocyanate functional silane and at least one second silane comprising an epoxy silane to the reaction mixture; and d) curing the reaction mixture.

Abstract: Unsymmetrical polyurethane polyol prepolymers are disclosed for use in the formation of coating compositions. The prepolymers are prepared as a reaction product of a diisocyanate with a short chain aliphatic dial and a long chain polymeric diol. The prepolymers are intended as the first component for reaction with a second component polyisocyanate in a two-component coating composition. The coating compositions exhibit excellent abrasion resistance and weatherability, and are particularly useful as coatings for polymeric window transparencies.

Abstract: A primer composition includes the reaction product of (a) a polyglycidyl ether of a hydroxy-functional material; and (b) an amino polyalkoxysilane. The reaction product, when hydrolyzed, comprises at least 6 silanol groups, such as at least 8 silanol groups, such as at least 10 silanol groups, such as at least 12 silanol groups.

Abstract: Unsymmetrical polyurethane polyol prepolymers are disclosed for use in the formation of coating compositions. The prepolymers are prepared as a reaction product of a diisocyanate with a short chain aliphatic diol and a long chain polymeric diol. The prepolymers are intended as the first component for reaction with a second component polyisocyanate in a two-component coating composition. The coating compositions exhibit excellent abrasion resistance and weatherability, and are particularly useful as coatings for polymeric window transparencies.

Abstract: The present invention provides polyurethanes including a reaction product of components including: (a) about 1 equivalent of at least one polyisocyanate; (b) about 0.05 to about 0.9 equivalents of at least one branched polyol having 4 to 18 carbon atoms and at least 3 hydroxyl groups; and (c) about 0.1 to about 0.95 equivalents of at least one diol having 2 to 18 carbon atoms, wherein the reaction product components are essentially free of polyester polyol and polyether polyol and the reaction components are maintained at a temperature of at least about 100° C. for at least about 10 minutes, compositions, coatings and articles made therefrom and methods of making the same.

Abstract: Provided is a composition including a reaction product of: (A) a reactive compound that includes a material having functional groups that are reactive with active hydrogens; (B) a thioether-functional, oligomeric polythiol prepared by reacting together: (1) a compound having at least two thiol functional groups; (2) a compound having triple bond functionality; and optionally (3) a compound having at least two double bonds; and, optionally, (C) a compound different from (B) containing active hydrogens. Coating compositions, articles of manufacture and related processes also are provided.

Abstract: A primer composition includes the reaction product of (a) a polyglycidyl ether of a hydroxy-functional material; and (b) an amino polyalkoxysilane. The reaction product, when hydrolyzed, comprises at least 6 silanol groups, such as at least 8 silanol groups, such as at least 10 silanol groups, such as at least 12 silanol groups.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods for preparing polyurethanes from reaction components including: (a) reacting about 1 equivalent of at least one polyisocyanate; and about 0.1 to about 0.5 equivalents of at least one polyol having 2 to 18 carbon atoms to form an isocyanate functional urethane prepolymer; and (b) reacting the isocyanate functional urethane prepolymer, about 0.05 to about 1.0 equivalents of at least one branched polyol having 4 to 18 carbon atoms and at least 3 hydroxyl groups; and up to about 0.9 equivalents of at least one polyol different from the branched polyol and having 2 to 18 carbon atoms, wherein the reaction components are essentially free of polyester polyol and polyether polyol, as well as methods for preparing polyurethanes using a one pot process.

Abstract: The present invention provides polyurethanes including a reaction product of components including: (a) an isocyanate functional urethane prepolymer comprising a reaction product of components including: (i) about 1 equivalent of at least one polyisocyanate; and (ii) about 0.1 to about 0.5 equivalents of at least one diol having 2 to 18 carbon atoms; and (b) about 0.05 to about 0.9 equivalents of at least one branched polyol having 4 to 18 carbon atoms and at least 3 hydroxyl groups; and (c) up to about 0.9 equivalents of at least one polyol different from branched polyol (b) and having 2 to 18 carbon atoms, wherein the reaction product components are essentially free of polyester polyol and polyether polyol; compositions, coatings and articles made therefrom and methods of making the same.

Abstract: The present invention provides polyurethanes including a reaction product of components including: (a) about 1 equivalent of at least one polyisocyanate; (b) about 0.05 to about 1 equivalents of at least one branched polyol having 4 to 18 carbon atoms and at least 3 hydroxyl groups; (c) about 0.01 to about 0.3 equivalents of at least one polycarbonate diol; and (d) about 0.1 to about 0.9 equivalents of at least one polyol different from the branched polyol and having 2 to 18 carbon atoms, wherein the reaction product components are essentially free of polyether polyol and the reaction components are maintained at a temperature of at least about 100° C. for at least about 10 minutes; compositions, coatings and articles made therefrom and methods of making the same.