Abstract: The present invention relates to polyurethanes with softening temperatures above 80.degree. C. which are NCO-free, which are reactive via masked isocyanates, which are essentially linear and extensively pre-lengthened, and their preparation. The polyurethanes can be used as powders which can be processed like thermoplastics and post-cured.

Abstract: The invention relates to expandable polyurethane powder preparations containing blowing agents and to their use for the production of foamed polyurethane moldings.

Abstract: The present invention relates to aqueous polyurethane dispersions based onA) a relatively high molecular weight polyhydroxyl component containing carboxylic acid groups,B) optionally another relatively high molecular weight polyhydroxyl component which is substantially free of carboxylic acid groups,C) optionally low molecular weight polyhydroxyl compounds as chain lengthening agents,D) organic polyisocyanates andE) a neutralizing agent capable of converting the carboxylic acid groups into carboxylate groups,the dispersions are characterized in that the carboxyl group-containing relatively high molecular weight polyhydroxyl component A) is the esterification product of a polyether polyol a1) in the molecular weight range of from 400 to 5000, with a polycarboxylic acid a2); the dispersions are useful as laminating adhesives.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for stabilizing ester-containing plastics against degradation by heat and/or hydrolysis by the incorporation of sterically hindered isocyanate-terminated carbodiimides. The incorporable carbodiimides produce an excellent anti-aging effect and do not give rise to volatile products, even at very high temperatures.

Abstract: Novel powders useful in the slush molding process are produced by reacting an emulsion of either an isocyanate or an isocyanate reactive material with either an isocyanate reactive material or an isocyanate, depending upon the nature of the component used to make the emulsion in the presence of an at least partially blocked isocyanate and an organic carrier. The final reaction product is subsequently removed from the carrier.

Abstract: The invention relates to a moisture-curing, NCO-reactive polyurethane hotmelt adhesive composition to a process for its production and to its use as an adhesive wherein the hot-melt adhesive characterized by a reaction product obtainable by reaction of:A) a mixture of:i) polyfunctional polyol component which is liquid or highly viscous (paste-like) at room temperature (25.degree. C.) and which has an average molecular weight of 500 to 5,000 and which is consisting of at least one polyether and/or polyester polycol, andii) a polyfunctional polyol component which is crystalline at room temperature (25.degree. C.

Abstract: The invention relates to a moisture-curing, NCO-reactive polyurethane hotmelt adhesive composition to a process for its production and to its use as an adhesive wherein the hot-melt adhesive characterized by a reaction product obtainable by reaction of:A) a mixture of:i) polyfunctional polyol component which is liquid or highly viscous (paste-like) at room temperature (25.degree. C.) and which has an average molecular weight of 500 to 5,000 and which is consisting of at least one polyether and/or polyester polyol, andii) a polyfunctional polyol component which is crystalline at room temperature (25.degree. C.

Abstract: Phobicity effects of high quality and permanence are obtained on textile materials of the most diverse types if these are finished with combinations ofA) a polymer containing perfluoroalkyl groups andB) a cationically modified polyurethane.The new compositions are also distinguished by a comparatively low content of expensive fluorine compounds.

Abstract: This invention relates to crystalline, isocyanate group-containign hot melt adhesives based onfrom 70-95% by weight of a prepolymer A based on polyester diols having a molecular weight of from 1500 to 10,000 and melting points of from 50.degree. to 90.degree. C. and diisocyanates in a ratio of isocyanate groups of the diisocyanate to the hydroxyl groups of the polyester diol of from 3:1 to 1.2:1 andfrom 5-30% by weight of a component B having a molecular weight of from 1000 to 10,000 based on polyesters having melting points of from 60.degree. to 150.degree. C., in which component B contains at most 0.5 Zerewitinow active groups per molecule.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a transparent adhesive containing isocyanate groups based on at least one polyol and at least one polyisocyanate, characterized in that the adhesive contains urea groups.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a polyurethane system containing isocyanate groups prepared by reactingA) 70 to 98 parts by weight of at least one polyester diol having a melting point of 30.degree. C. to 60.degree. C. and a molecular weight of 800 to 8,000,B) 2 to 30 parts by weight of at least one polyester diol having a melting point of 65.degree. C. to 150.degree. C. and a molecular weight of 600 to 8,000, andC) no more than 1 mole of a diol having a molecular weight of less than 600 per moles of A) plus B), with,D) at least one organic polyisocyanate, the ratio of isocyanate groups to hydroxyl groups is between 3:1 and 1.2:1.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a predominantly linear polyurethane adhesive which can be cross-linked by heat and is at least partially crystalline at room temperature, comprising:a) a polyurethane prepolymer which contains masked isocyanate groups and is at least partially crystalline, and is prepared by reacting:a1) at least one at least partially crystalline organic polyhydroxyl compound having a molecular weight above 400, being selected from the group consisting of polyesters and polycarbonates, anda2) a polyisocyanate component consisting of at least one organic polyisocyanate having a functionality of at least 2.a3) at least one monofunctional isocyanate blocking agent, anda4) optionally a polyhydroxyl compound having a hydroxyl functionality of at least 2 and a molecular weight below 500,in which the equivalent ratio of isocyanate groups of component a2) to the sum of isocyanate reactive groups of components a1) and a4) is kept in the range of from 1.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a process for the preparation of foam-containing polyurethane (urea) masses comprising reacting an isocyanate prepolymer containing cation groups with water in the presence of fillers. The isocyanate prepolymer is prepared by first i) reacting a polyisocyanate with a first polyol which contains partly or completely quaternized tertiary nitrogen, said polyol being prepared by reacting a tertiary amine containing compound with from 3 to 8 moles of propylene oxide per mol of nitrogen to thereby form a semi-isocyanate prepolymer and then ii) reacting said semi-isocyanate prepolymer with a second polyol different from said first polyol, to form said isocyanate prepolymer.

Abstract: Magnetic recording carriers having improved mechanical properties are obtained by using, as dispersing agents, compounds corresponding to the general formula ##STR1## which are attached to the magnetic pigment by their SO.sub.3 H group and which have reactive groups by which they are linked to the reactive groups of the polymeric binder through a difunctional or higher functional isocyanate.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a process for the direct production of a pigmented thermoplastic polyurethane powder in finely divided form by(a) reacting with agitation at an overall equivalent ratio of isocyanate groups to isocyanate reactive groups of about 0.5 to 1.1(i) a surfactant-stabilized emulsion of fine droplets of a first reactant which has an average of about two isocyanate or isocyanate reactive groups in admixture with at least one pigment with(ii) a second reactant which contain an average of about two isocyanate or isocyanate reactive groups,in an inert organic liquid in which the first reactant, the pigment and the powder are substantially insoluble or immiscible to form particles of the powder which are protected from agglomeration by the surfactant, and(b) separating the particles of the powder from the inert organic liquid.The present invention is also directed to the pigmented thermoplastic polyurethane powders obtained by this process.

Abstract: This invention relates to new, substantially linear polyester polyurethanes containing hydroxyl end groups, based on selected starting materials, and their use as adhesives or for the production of adhesives.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a continuous process for the production of powdered polyisocyanate addition products in finely divided form which by simultaneously (a) mixing a polyisocyanate component, an isocyanate-reactive component and an inert organic medium containing a surfactant, wherein at least one of the components is insoluble in the inert organic medium, in a low shear stator-rotor dynamic mixer operating at speeds of about 300 to 8000 rpm, utilizing a mixing wattage of about 0.05 to 10.0 watts per cubic centimeter and having a mixing volume of at least about 0.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to isocyanate derivatives containing about 2 to 30% by weight of carbodiimide groups, --N.dbd.C.dbd.N--, on a statistical average at least about 0.8 carbodiimide groups per molecule, about 5 to 200 milliequivalents per 100 g of solids of chemically incorporated sulfonate groups and, optionally, 0 to about 25%, based on solids, of chemically incorporated ethylene oxide units, --CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 --O--, in polyether chains. The present invention is also directed to a process for the preparation of these isocyanate derivatives and to their use as additives for aqueous dispersions or solutions of plastics containing carboxyl groups or groups convertible into carboxyl groups.

Abstract: A magnetic recording carrier which has improved mechanical properties as a result of a highly active cross-linking reaction of the polymeric binder is produced by carrying out the cross-linking reaction by way of oligo- and/or polyurethanes and/or polyureas containing oxadiazine trione rings in the presence of hydroxyl groups and/or aliphatic amino groups. The oligo- and polyurethanes containing the oxadiazine trione ring are reaction products ofA polyisocyanates with a functionality of from 1.95 to 2.05, preferably from 1.99 to 2.01 andB compounds containing predominantly two zerewitinoff active hydrogen atoms, selected from hydroxyl and/or amino compounds in the molecular weight range of from 18 to 6000.under the condition that the ratio of isocyanate groups present in A to zerewitinoff active hydrogens present in B lies in the range of from 0.75:1 to 1.

Abstract: An adhesive consisting substantially of an aqueous solution or dispersion of a polyurethane containing chemically incorporated carboxylate and/or sulphonate groups is prepared from a mixture of at least two (cyclo)-aliphatic diisocyanate and selected polyester diols based on (i) adipic acid and (ii) tetramethylenediol, hexamethylenediol or mixtures of these diols. The use of such aqueous solutions for the formation of bonds on any substrates, in particular on leather, plastics, rubber materials and/or polyvinyl chloride containing plasticizer, with the same material or with other materials is disclosed.