Abstract: Polyisocyanurate (PIR) and/or polyurethane (PUR) comprising insulation foams having significantly improved long term insulation values are disclosed as well as a processing method to fabricate said improved insulation foams and use of the improved insulation foams for thermal insulation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for producing polyurethane foams by reacting an isocyanate component with an isocyanate-reactive component comprising at least one polyethercarbonate polyol, the reaction taking place in the presence of a component K selected from one or more compounds from the group consisting of K1 esters of mono- or polybasic carboxylic acids whose (first) dissociation has a pKa of 0.5 to 4.0, K2 mono-, di- and polysulfonates of mono- and polyfunctional alcohols, and K3 one or more compounds from the group consisting of K 3.1 esters of phosphoric acid, phosphonic acid, phosphorous acid, phosphinic acid, phosphonous acid and phosphinous acid, these esters each containing no P—OH group, K3.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for producing (cyclo)aliphatic polycarbonate polyols comprising the steps of a) reaction of at least one (cyclo)aliphatic polyol and at least one alkyl carbonate in the presence of at least one basic catalyst and b) neutralization by addition of at least one organic sulfonic acid having a molecular weight of 250 to 1000 g/mol and at least one branched or unbranched alkyl substitution having at least four carbon atoms, wherein step b) is performed after step a).

Abstract: An article made by composite material includes a body made of reinforced fiber. The body has at least two opposing sidewalls. A foam component is embeddedly disposed in each sidewall. Owing to the two foam components, the finished composite structure is lightweight and has high mechanical strength.

Abstract: A method of recovering a decomposition product of a thermosetting resin cured product, the method includes a step of contacting an object to be treated, that contains a thermosetting resin cured product, with a treatment liquid containing an alkali metal compound and an alcohol solvent, to decompose and dissolve the thermosetting resin cured product; a step of mixing the treatment liquid, in which a decomposition product of the thermosetting resin cured product is dissolved, and an acidic aqueous solution to separate the mixture into an aqueous layer and an organic layer containing the decomposition product; and a step of recovering the organic layer.

Abstract: In certain non-limiting, aspects, the present invention relates to storage stable premixes of a polyol suitable for polyurethane or polyisocyanurate foam preparation having, at least, 1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluoro-2-butene (1336mzzm) as the blowing agent and optional one or more additional additives and/or auxillary blowing agents in amounts suitable for polyurethane or polyisocyanurate foam preparation.

Abstract: Provided herein is a process for producing viscoelastic polyurethane foams having a density of from 100 g/dm3 to 300 g/dm3, in which (a) polyisocyanate is mixed with (b) polymeric compounds having groups that are reactive toward isocyanates, (d) a catalyst, and (e) a blowing agent including water at an isocyanate index of from 50 to 95 to give a reaction mixture. The reaction mixture is placed in a mold and reacted to give the flexible polyurethane foam, wherein the polyisocyanate (a) is obtainable by mixing 4,4?-MDI and oligomers of propylene oxide having from 2 to 8 propylene oxide units. The polymeric compounds (b) include at least one polyalkylene oxide having a hydroxyl number of from 20 to 50 mg KOH/g derived from a trifunctional starter molecule and a proportion of ethylene oxide, based on the content of alkylene oxide, of from 0 to 10% by weight.

Abstract: A polycarbonate diol is provided, including three kinds of repeating diol units, wherein one of the repeating diol units is chosen from an alkoxylated diol monomer.

Abstract: Aqueous formulation comprising at least one alcohol A and at least one reaction product C of N,N?-substituted urea and glyoxal, wherein in the reaction product C at least 80 mol % of the hemiaminalic carbon atoms are bound to unetherified hydroxyl groups and wherein said alcohol A is different from reaction product C.

Abstract: Polyester polyols made from thermoplastic polyesters are disclosed. The polyols are reaction products of a thermoplastic polyester, a glycol, and a hydrophobe selected from ricinoleic acid, ethoxylated castor oil, saturated or unsaturated C9-C18 dicarboxylic acids, tung oil, soybean oil, sunflower oil, cardanol-based products, recycled cooking oil, isostearyl alcohol, hydroxy-functional materials derived from epoxidized, ozonized, or hydroformylated fatty esters or fatty acids, and mixtures thereof. In one process, the polyols are made by reacting the thermoplastic polyester with a glycol to give a digested intermediate, which is then reacted with the hydrophobe. In another process, the thermoplastic polyester, glycol, and hydrophobe are combined and reacted in a single step. These hydrophobes facilitate the production from recycled thermoplastics of polyols that have good transparency and little or no particulate settling or phase separation.

Abstract: A pouch case of the present disclosure includes an inner layer, a metallic layer, and an outer layer, wherein the inner layer includes a foaming activator containing an isocyanate-based compound which generates a gas by a foaming agent. Accordingly, since the pouch case includes the inner layer including the foaming activator, when moisture or the like is permeated thereto due to an external factor, a protective gas layer is formed between the inner layer and an electrode assembly in a short time, so that the pouch case and the electrode assembly may be protected, moisture which is permeable into the electrode assembly may be blocked, and separator cracking also may be prevented. Accordingly, explosion which may be caused by moisture permeation, separator cracking, or a short circuit by contact between the pouch case and the electrode assembly, or the like, may be prevented.

Abstract: Tertiary amine catalysts having isocyanate reactive groups that are capable of forming thermally stable covalent bonds able to withstand temperatures up to 120° C. are disclosed. These catalyst can be used to produce polyurethane foam having the following desirable characteristics: a) very low chemical emissions over a wide range of environmental conditions and isocyanate indexes (e.g. indexes as low as 65 but higher than 60) while meeting all physical property requirements; b) sufficient hydrolytic stability to maintain the catalyst covalently bound to foam without leaching of tertiary amine catalyst when foam is exposed to water or aqueous solutions even at temperatures higher than ambient (temperature range 25° C. to 90° C.

Abstract: Viscoelastic foam is made by reacting an isocyanate compound with water and a polyol mixture. The polyol mixture contains a dispersion of polyurethane or polyurethane-urea particles in a carrier polyol (a PIPA polyol) and at least one other polyol that is a homopolymer of propylene oxide or a copolymer of 20 to 99.9 weight-% propylene oxide and 0.1 to 80 weight-% ethylene oxide, has 2 to 4 hydroxyl groups per molecule and has a hydroxyl equivalent weight of 200 to 400. The VE foams are characterized by high airflows and long recovery times.

Abstract: This invention relates to azeotrope-like compositions, methods and systems having utility in numerous applications, and in particular, uses for azeotrope-like compositions comprising effective amounts of the compound cis-1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluoro-2-butene (Z-HFO-1336mzzm), which has the following structure: and another material selected from the group consisting of water, fluoroketones, alcohols, hydrochlorofluoroolefins, and combinations of two or more thereof. These compositions may be used in a wide variety of applications such as, blowing agents, refrigerants, heating agents, power cycle agents, cleaning agents, aerosol propellants, sterilization agents, lubricants, flavor and fragrance extractants, flammability reducing agents, and flame suppression agents.

Abstract: The shelf life of polyurethane polyol pre-blends containing halogenated olefins is extended by encapsulation of active components such as catalysts and/or surfactants. The active component is encapsulated in a crystallizable or thermoplastic polymer. The encapsulated particles have a size of 2,800 microns or less and the active components are not significantly leaked out, particularly in the presence of halogenated olefins.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for the production of a viscoelastic flexible polyurethane foam. The invention further relates to a viscoelastic flexible polyurethane foam slab or viscoelastic flexible polyurethane foam molding with particularly low emission values and pH values as close as possible to neutral, produced by the process according to the invention, and to the use of these foams.

Abstract: The invention provides a molding material including a liquid epoxy resin composition containing an epoxy resin, a curing agent or a curing catalyst, a filler, a thixotropy-imparting agent, and a wetting dispersant.

Abstract: Foam compositions are provided. The compositions are prepared from multi-functional acetoacetate esters and multi-functional amines or acrylates. The foam compositions can include one or more additives. The foam compositions can be used for home and commercial insulation, air sealing, sound proofing, structural improvement, and exterior roofing, among other applications. The foam compositions provide advantages of being isocyanate free and offer reduced exposure to isocyanate.

Abstract: A process for producing a rigid polyurethane foam by reacting an organic polyisocyanate with a polyol component containing a compound with at least two hydrogen atoms which are reactive toward isocyanate groups in the presence of a blowing agent, a catalyst, and optionally auxiliaries and additives, wherein the polyol component contains, by weight: 20 to 60 parts of a polyether alcohol having a functionality of 3.5 to 5.5 and a hydroxyl number of from 400 to 550 mg KOH/g; 1 to 20 parts of a polyether alcohol based on an aliphatic amine and having a functionality of 3.5 to 4.5 and a hydroxyl number of 450 to 900 mg KOH/g; 10 to 30 parts of a polyether alcohol and/or aromatic polyester alcohol having functionalities of 1.5 to 3 and a hydroxyl number of from 150 to 450 mg KOH/g; and optionally 1 to 5 parts of water.

Abstract: The present invention provides an ester plasticizer for polyvinyl chloride (PVC) resin, epoxy resin or urethane resin and a method of preparing the same. More particularly, the present invention provides an ester plasticizer using triacetin and coconut oil-based biodiesel as raw materials, which can prepare a resin composition having excellent plasticizing efficiency and improved physical properties such as tensile strength and the like. When a polyvinyl chloride resin or the like is manufactured using the ester plasticizer, there are advantages in that an environment-friendly product having an excellent plasticizing efficiency and in that the physical properties such as hardness, tensile strength, etc. of the product are improved.

Abstract: The invention provides a ceramic green sheet having plasticity, punching property, and sinterability of satisfactory levels as well as a low percent (heat) shrinkage. In the production of a ceramic slurry serving as a raw material of the sheet, ingredients thereof are mixed under such conditions that the functional group ratio (polyol to isocyanate) is 1.5/11.5 to 11.5/11.5; the urethane resin formed from isocyanate and polyol has a repeating-unit-based molecular weight of 290 to 988; and the ratio by weight of the urethane resin to a ceramic powder falls within a range of 4.5 to 10 parts by weight of the urethane resin with respect to 100 parts by weight of the ceramic powder. A ceramic green sheet having, in well balance, all of the properties (i.e., plasticity, punching property, sinterability, and (heat) shrinkage) required for facilitating subsequent processes such as mechanical working and firing can be provided.

Abstract: Disclosed is branched poly(trimethylene ether) polyols prepared from the acid catalyzed polycondensation reaction of 1,3-propanediol, and at least one triol comonomer selected from 1,1,1-tris(hydroxymethyl)ethane and 1,1,1-tris(hydroxymethyl)propane. Also disclosed is a branched poly(trimethylene ether) polyol with an equivalent hydroxyl functionality of about 2.1 to about 3.2 and a Mn of about 200 to about 6000. The polyols are useful in the preparation of polyurethane rigid and flexible foams.

Abstract: A trimerization catalyst composition comprising a trimerization catalyst compound selected from one or more organic metal salt, preferably alkali or earth alkali metal salts, and one or more compounds selected from compounds which comprise a carboxamide group having the structure —CO—NH2 and/or from compounds which comprise a group having the structure —CO—NH—CO— is disclosed. Further a stable polyisocyanate composition comprising the catalyst composition and a process for making the polyisocyanate composition is disclosed. A curable polyisocyanate composition is obtained comprising the catalyst composition, a polyisocyanate composition, an epoxy resin and optionally a polyol/monool composition and a polyisocyanurate comprising material made by allowing the curable composition to react at elevated temperature and a process for making the polyisocyanurate comprising material.

Abstract: The present invention is intended for providing a porous film having excellent film uniformity, and is capable to contribute for improving cyclic and rate properties, which is provided on a surface of electrode used for a secondary battery and the like. The porous film of the present invention is characterized by including water soluble polymer having an average polymerization degree of 500 to 2500, an inorganic filler and water soluble particulate polymer. In the present invention particularly, it is preferable that said water soluble polymer is thickening polysaccharides, further said water-insoluble polymer is preferably selected from the group consisting of semisynthetic cellulose polymer, sodium salt and ammonium salt thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a peroxide composition comprising an organic peroxide, wherein the peroxide is an organic monoperoxycarbonate R—O—CO—O—O-tertiar butyl where R is a C1-C6 alkyl and the peroxide composition further comprises a polyalkylene polyol.

Abstract: A method of forming a stable mixture of a natural plant oil polyol and a petroleum-based polyol, including mixing a natural plant oil polyol with a monoglyceride, followed by adding a petroleum based polyol. Stabilized mixtures of plant oil and petroleum-based polyols can be used for synthesis of polyurethanes.

Abstract: A thermoplastic polyurethane is obtainable via reaction of the following components A, B, C, and, if appropriate, D and E (e) at least one aliphatic, organic diisocyanate, as component A, (f) at least one compound which is reactive toward component A and which has a weight-average molar mass of from 500 to 10 000 g/mol, as component B, (g) a mixture composed of alkanediols as chain extenders, comprising from 60 to 85 mol % of 1,6-hexanediol as main chain extender C1 and from 15 to 40 mol % of 1,3-propanediol as co-chain extender C2, as component C, (h) at least one catalyst, as component D, (i) conventional additives as component E.

Abstract: A composition comprising: at least one conjugated polymer, at least one second polymer comprising repeat units represented by: (I) optionally, —[CH2—CH(Ph-OH)]— and (II) —[CH2—CH(Ph-OR)]— wherein Ph is a phenyl ring and R comprises a fluorinated group, an alkyl group, an alkylsulfonic acid group, an alkylene oxide group, or a combination thereof is described. Other polymers can be used as second polymer including polymers comprising modified naphthol side groups. The composition can be used in hole injection and hole transport layers for organic electronic devices. Increased lifetime and better processability can be achieved. Versatility with useful OLED emitters can be achieved. Ink formulations can be adapted for ink jet printing. The conjugated polymer can be a polythiophene. Applications include OLEDs and OPVs.

Abstract: A bioresin composition is used to form a rigid polyurethane article that includes a first and a second biopolyol and is substantially free of aprotic solvents that chemically decompose in the presence of water. The first biopolyol includes a natural oil component. The second biopolyol includes the reaction product of a natural carbohydrate and an alkylene oxide. The rigid polyurethane foam article includes the reaction product of the bioresin composition and an isocyanate which are reacted in the presence of a chemical blowing agent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the manufacture of microparticle benzoyl peroxide. The process of the invention provides for an aqueous slurry of USP benzoyl peroxide, optionally containing additives, being processed via microfluidization technology. The process comprises forcing a slurry of benzoyl peroxide at high pressure through a narrow channel designed to produce high shear, thereby achieving primary particle size reduction in addition to de-agglomeration.

Abstract: In the present invention, a catalyst composition comprising the following amine compounds of (A) and (B) and/or (C) is used and further, a raw material-blended composition further containing a polyol component and water is used. (A) A quaternary ammonium salt represented by the following general formula (1): wherein each of R1 to R3 represents a hydrocarbon group having 1 to 12 carbon atoms, R4 represents an alkyl group or an aromatic hydrocarbon group having 1 to 18 carbon atoms, and X represents an organic acid group having an acid dissociation constant (pKa) of 4.8 or less; (B) A hydrophobic amine compound; (C) A heterocyclic tertiary amine compound.

Abstract: Biocomposite compositions and compositions, which include dried distillers solubles, and which can be used in making biocomposite compositions are described. Methods for preparing the compositions are also described.

Abstract: A catalyst composition including a solution of at least one member selected from the group consisting of an alkali metal carboxylate and an alkaline earth metal carboxylate in a solvent which is nonreactive with the isocyanate groups of a polyisocyanate.

Abstract: Foam-forming compositions containing azeotropic or azeotrope-like mixtures containing cis-1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluoro-2-butene are disclosed. The foam-forming composition contains (a) an azeotropic or azeotrope-like mixture of cis-1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluoro-2-butene with methyl formate, 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluorobutane, trans-1,2-dichloroethylene, pentane, isopentane, cyclopentane, HFC-245fa, or dimethoxymethane; and (b) an active hydrogen-containing compound having two or more active hydrogens. Also disclosed is a closed-cell polyurethane or polyisocyanurate polymer foam prepared from reaction of an effective amount of the foam-forming composition with a suitable polyisocyanate. Also disclosed is a process for producing a closed-cell polyurethane or polyisocyanurate polymer foam by reacting an effective amount of the foam-forming composition with a suitable polyisocyanate.

Abstract: An isocyanate reactive composition for making a polyurethane foam includes a tertiary amine urethane catalyst comprising a di(C1-C4)alkyl fatty alkyl amine and a polyester polyol. The use of one or more of fatty alkyl tertiary amine serves to reduce hydrolysis of the polyester polyol in the isocyanate reactive composition.

Abstract: A stable polyol pre-mix composition comprises a blowing agent, a polyol, a surfactant, and a catalyst composition comprising an oxygen-containing amine catalyst. The oxygen-containing amine catalyst may be, an alkanol amine, an ether amine, or a morpholine group. containing compound such as, 2.(2.dimethylaminoethoxy)ethanol or N.N.N?.trimethylaminoethylethanolamine. A stabilized thermosetting foam blend comprises: (a) a polyisocyanate and, optionally, isocyanate compatible raw materials; and (b) a polyol pre. mix composition. A method for stabilizing thermosetting foam blends comprises combining: (a) a polyisocyanate and, optionally, isocyanate compatible raw materials; and (b) a polyol pre. mix composition. A polyurethane or polyisocyanurate foam having uniform cell structure with little or no foam collapse comprises a mixture of: (a) a polyisocyanate and, optionally, one or more isocyanate compatible raw materials; and (b) a polyol pre-mix composition.

Abstract: Catalyst compositions for use in forming polyurethane products include a gelling catalyst, a trimerization catalyst, and a cure accelerator. The gelling catalyst is a tertiary amine, mono(tertiary amino) urea, bis(tertiary amino) urea, or a combination of any of these. Any known trimerization catalyst may be used. The cure accelerator may be a diol having at least one primary hydroxyl group, and having from five to 17 chain backbone atoms chosen from carbon, oxygen, or both between the hydroxyl groups, provided that at least five of the backbone atoms are carbon. Alternatively or in addition, the cure accelerator may be a polyol having three or more hydroxyl groups, at least two of which are primary, and having molecular weights between 90 g/mole and 400 g/mole. Delayed initiation of the polyurethane-forming reaction and/or reduced demold time for producing the polyurethane part can be obtained by using these catalyst compositions.

Abstract: A method capable of effectively improving a rejection of a reverse osmosis membrane without remarkably reducing a permeation flux, even if the membrane is seriously degraded. An aqueous solution containing a first organic compound having a molecular weight of less than 200, a second organic compound having a molecular weight of 200 to less than 500, and a third organic compound having a molecular weight of 500 or more is passed through the reverse osmosis membrane. The first organic compound is preferably an amino acid or an amino acid derivative. The total concentration of the first organic compound and the second organic compound and the concentration of the third organic compound are each preferably 1 to 500 mg/L.

Abstract: Prepolymers are prepared by a reaction of a polyisocyanate and a hydroxylmethyl containing polyester polyol derived from a fatty acid. The prepolymers can be prepared having isocyanate, hydroxyl, or a variety of other reactive functional groups. The prepolymers are useful in making polyurethanes and other polymers, or a crosslinking agents.

Abstract: Methods of producing a hybrid petro-plant oil polyol having a high bio-content by coupling a petro-chemical polyol with a plant oil based polyol is provided, including coupling an intermediate petro-polyol prepolymer with a plant oil polyol so as to synthesize a hybrid petro-plant oil polyol having a high bio-content and a hydroxyl number of between about 50 and 60.

Abstract: A bioresin composition is used to form a rigid polyurethane article that includes a first and a second biopolyol and is substantially free of aprotic solvents that chemically decompose in the presence of water. The first biopolyol includes a natural oil component. The second biopolyol includes the reaction product of a natural carbohydrate and an alkylene oxide. The rigid polyurethane foam article includes the reaction product of the bioresin composition and an isocyanate which are reacted in the presence of a chemical blowing agent.

Abstract: Copolymers of propylene oxide and ethylene oxide have an inner block that contains from 65-90 weight percent oxyethylene units and from 10 to 35 weight percent oxypropylene units. This block has a molecular weight of from 150 to 350. The copolymer has an outer block which contains at least 95 weight % oxypropylene units and from 0 to 5% oxyethylene units. The equivalent weight of the copolymer is from 800 to 2000. The copolymers are useful in making polyurethane foams that have unexpectedly high tensile and/or tear strengths.

Abstract: A polyol composition comprising a polyol (a) and resin fine particles (b) dispersed in the polyol (a), and a method for producing the polyol composition are provided, wherein the resin fine particles (b) are particles such that an arithmetic standard deviation by volume of a particle size distribution of the particles, derived from respective values in 85 divisions of a range of 0.020 to 2000 ?m determined by a laser diffraction/scattering particle size distribution analyzer, is not more than 0.6. A resin fine particle-dispersed polyol composition that, even if the resin particles dispersed in the polyol have a small particle diameter, allows the production of a polyurethane resin having an excellent mechanical strength such as elongation at break, and a method for producing the same, are provided.

Abstract: Polymer polyols and dispersions are prepared by polymerizing certain starting materials in a continuous phase. The continuous phase includes a polyol containing hydroxylmethyl groups, which is derived from a fatty acid. The dispersed phase may be, for example, a vinyl polymer, a polyurea or a polyurethane-urea.

Abstract: A coating agent for hand painting application obtained by a urethane resin composition obtained by allowing a main agent (A) and a curing agent (B) to react. The main agent (A) containing: an isocyanate group-terminated prepolymer (b) having diphenylmethane diisocyanate bound to the termini of a polyol component (a) containing a long chain polyol (e) which contains at least a polyhydroxy functional product such as a trihydroxy or higher-hydroxy functional product and having a molecular weight of 200 or greater; and unbound diphenylmethane diisocyanate(c). The curing agent (B) containing: a crosslinking agent (g) obtained by a short chain polyol (f) having a molecular weight of less than 200; and a long chain polyol (h) having a molecular weight of 200 or greater.

Abstract: A polyol composition comprising a polyol (a) and resin fine particles (b) dispersed in the polyol (a), and a method for producing the polyol composition are provided, wherein the resin fine particles (b) are particles such that an arithmetic standard deviation by volume of a particle size distribution of the particles, derived from respective values in 85 divisions of a range of 0.020 to 2000 ?m determined by a laser diffraction/scattering particle size distribution analyzer, is not more than 0.6. A resin fine particle-dispersed polyol composition that, even if the resin particles dispersed in the polyol have a small particle diameter, allows the production of a polyurethane resin having an excellent mechanical strength such as elongation at break, and a method for producing the same, are provided.

Abstract: A composition comprising a blocked and/or unblocked isocyanate compound and surface-modified nanoscale solid particles that comprise on the surface thereof organic radicals which comprise groups with an active hydrogen or precursors of such groups.

Abstract: The invention provides polyester polyol compositions and resin blends, useful as components of polyurethane and polyisocyanurate polymers, produced from cyclohexane oxidation reaction byproducts, such as water extracts and non-volatile distillation residues from the reaction. Such byproducts of industrial processes for preparation of adipic acid and caprolactam, important intermediates in the production of various types of nylon, have hitherto largely been used only as fuels. The present invention provides value-added products, methods for making, and methods for using the byproduct-derived polyester polyol compositions. For example, the invention provides polyurethane (PU) and/or polyisocyanurate (PIR) polymers made using the polyol compositions and polyfunctional isocyanates. The PU and PIR polymers can be used as adhesives, binders (e.g., for wood fibers), coatings (e.g., for controlled release fertilizers), and foams.

Abstract: A composition for a rigid polyurethane foam with reduced cell sizes contains a polyol, water, a catalyst, a blowing agent; and an ionic liquid. The rigid polyurethane foam is produced by adding an ionic liquid as an eco-friendly additive to a polyol composition so as to improve insulation efficiency thereof.

Abstract: Embodiments of this disclosure include, among others, polyol mixtures, methods of making a polyol mixture, methods of making a rigid isocyanurate-modified polyurethane foam, rigid isocyanurate-modified polyurethane foams, aromatic polyesterpolyols, and the like.