Abstract: The invention proposes a polyurethane assembly foam which is produced by foaming a mixture in which, before the completed foaming, there are brought together a solution of the propellant of the foam, a prepolymer of polyurethane, a reaction resin and, if need be, parts of its reagent with components kept separate from the solution until the final foaming, namely the reagent or individual ones of its components as well as possibly hardening accelerators of the polyurethane. The apparatus includes an outer pressure tank for the reception of the solution and an inner pressure tank for the separation of the components of the solution and a ram, movable from outside for perforating the inner pressure tank and permitting mixing of the contents of the tanks prior to release of the solution.

Abstract: Disclosed are internal mold release agents for the preparation of molded articles using polyisocyanate addition polymerization, which are comprised of:(A) at least one ketimine, aldimine, enamine, cyclic Schiff base or a mixture of at least two of said compounds;(B) at least one metal salt of an organic carboxylic acid having from 8 to 24 carbon atoms; and(C) optionally including at least one carboxylic acid, organic sulphonic acid, mineral acid, or amidosulphonic acid, and their use in preparing molded articles comprised of polyurethane-plastics, polyurea-plastics, polyurethane-polyurea-plastics, polyurethane-polyurea-polyamide-plastics, or polyurea-polyamide-plastics.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a stable dispersion of a polyurea and/or a polyhydrazodicarbonamide having a solids content of from 5 to 40%, by weight, in a relatively high molecular weight, hydroxyl group-containing polyether, obtained by continuously reacting:(a) an organic di- and/or polyisocyanate withan amine-functional material selected from the group consisting of (i) primary and/or secondary amino group-containing di- and/or polyamines, (ii) hydrazines, (iii) hydrazides and (iv) mixtures thereof in(c) said polyetherat an equivalent ratio of components (a) to (b) of from 1.051:1 to 1.50:1 in a throughflow mixer in such a quantity that the average residence time of the reaction components in the mixer is less than 10 minutes and collecting the reaction product issuing from the throughflow mixer in a receiver optionally with heating to from 50.degree. to 150.degree. C. and optionally with subsequent stirring. The invention also relates to the production and use of such dispersions.

Abstract: A storage-stable premix composition for use in a foam-forming reaction with an organic polyisocyanate in the manufacture of a polyurethane or polyisocyanurate foam comprising(a) at least one polyol,(b) at least one halogenated organic blowing agent,(c) at least one amine catalyst, and(d) a stabilizing amount of at least one polyvalent metal-containing organometallic compound.Some organometallic compounds of the invention have a slight catalytic effect but do not have the pronounced activity of conventional urethane and isocyanurate catalysts such as dibutyltin dilaurate and stannous octoate.

Abstract: Flexible polyurethane foam forming compositions comprising a polyether polyol, an organic isocyanate compound, a blowing agent, and a curing agent, preferably melamine, in an amount effective to rapidly cure the resultant foam and improve the compression set properties of the foam, the amount of curing agent generally ranging from about 0.25 up to about 4 parts by weight based on 100 parts polyether polyol. Also, the composition of polyurethane foams and methods of forming same from such foam-forming compositions.

Abstract: Lactones and lactams are utilized in the preparation of urethane modified prepolymers based on diphenylmethane diisocyanate, uretonimine-modified diphenylmethane diisocyanate. The prepolymers are then employed to prepare microcellular foams suitable for shoe soles and cast polyurethane products.

Abstract: A solution or colloidal dispersion of a polymer of an ethylenically unsaturated steroid derivative in an active hydrogen-containing compound is claimed. The polymer provides improved physical properties to a polyurethane made by reacting the solution or dispersion with an polyisocyanate.

Abstract: Polyurethanes are prepared from a polyol which itselve contains liquid crystalline moieties or which contains dispersed or dissolved liquid crystalline polymers. The use of this polyol is found to provide improved properties to polyurethanes, especially flexible polyurethane foams, which exhibit improved load bearing.

Abstract: The invention pertains to flame retardant polyurethane foams prepared by the reaction of a polyoxyalkylene polyether polyol with an organic polyisocyanate and a blowing agent wherein melamine is incorporated as the sole flame retardant compound. The amount of melamine may range from about 10 weight percent to about 55 weight percent of the total composition.

Abstract: Nitrogen-containing 9,10-dihydro-9-oxa-10-phosphaphenanthrene-10-oxide derivatives are prepared by condensation of the oxide with amines and aldehydes or ketones. They may be used as additive flame retardants or incorporated into synthetic resins such as polyesters and polyurethane foams, by copolymerization to form flame-retardant resins. They may also be used as antioxidants, germicides or herbicides.

Abstract: An absorbent superwicking crosslinked polyurethane foam composition, into which is incorporated an effective amount of at least one amino acid, a one percent by weight aqueous solution of which has a pH of no more than about 8. The amino acid contains one amino group and at least one carboxylic acid group. A method for preparing such compositions also is described.The polyurethane foam composition is useful as a sponge and in the manufacture of such absorbent composite structures as disposable diapers, incontinent products, disposable bibs, feminine care products such as tampons and napkins, and the like.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a process for preparing a cellular polyurethane by reacting with an NCO-reactive component in the presence of a homogeneous mixture of an optionally water-containing adduct of carbon dioxide an amine containing at least one secondary amino group, low primary amino groups and at least one primary or secondary hydroxyl group (provided there are not more primary hydroxyl groups than amino groups), an amine catalyst and optionally monofluorotrichlormethane. The present invention is directed to the homogeneous mixture these three components.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel compositions capable of catalytically trimerizing organic isocyanates said compositions comprising solutions of the reaction products obtained by reacting in an inert solvent in substantially equimolar proportions electron-rich ketene-aminals with electron-poor olefins having the respective formulae (I) and (II) ##STR1## The variously substituted electron-rich ketene-aminals (I), as the name implies, have high electron density associated with the double bond because of the two tertiary amine groups while the electron-poor olefins (II) have the opposite situation due to the presence of electron withdrawing substituents R.sub.9 and R.sub.10.Also discosed is an improved process for trimerizing organic isocyanates using the above catalyst compositions including the preparation of polyisocyanurate polymers and isocyanurate-modified polyisocyanates.

Abstract: A microporous biocompatible material is formed by preparing a segmented polyether urethane urea solution containing 25%.+-.1.5% solids dissolved in a solvent. The solution has sufficient viscosity to be preshaped and formed into the desired thickness of the finished article, then immediately immersed into a precipitation bath in which the solvent in the solution is miscible for a time interval sufficient to cause the solution to set up into an opaque elastomeric article. The article is immediately removed from the bath, any excess solvent extracted and then dried at a temperature on the order of 35.degree. C. to 70.degree. C. followed by heat treating by annealing for approximately sixty minutes at a temperature at 100.degree. C. to 130.degree. C. The void volume of the membrane solution is controlled to within the 50% to 80% range and the pore size from ca <0.1 to several mms.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel compositions capable of catalytically trimerizing organic isocyanates said compositions comprising solutions of the reaction products obtained by reacting in an inert solvent in substantially equimolar proportions electron-rich ketene-aminals with electron-poor olefins having the respective formulae (I) and (II) ##STR1## The variously substituted electron-rich ketene-aminals (I), as the name implies, have high electron density associated with the double bond because of the two tertiary amine groups while the electron-poor olefins (II) have the opposite situation due to the presence of electron withdrawing substituents R.sub.9 and R.sub.10.Also disclosed is an improved process for trimerizing organic isocyanates using the above catalyst compositions including the preparation of polyisocyanurate polymers and isocyanurate-modified polyisocyanates.

Abstract: A phenolic resin composite foam is disclosed which is prepared by heating and foaming a novolak phenolic resin having a number average molecular weight of 250 to 600 and a bulk density of 0.15 to 0.5, a blowing agent, a blowing auxiliary compound and inorganic foamed particles. Additional materials for flame retardancy can be added. The foam produced has a high compressive strength, a high foaming and rapid curing rates, a low water absorption and a minimum of friability.

Abstract: Storage-stable polyisocyanurate-polyisocyanates, essentially devoid of polyisocyanate monomer and dimer over time, are conveniently prepared by catalytically cyclotrimerizing an aliphatic, cycloaliphatic or aromatic polyisocyanate in the presence of a catalytically effective amount of an aminosilyl catalyst, and terminating the cyclotrimerization reaction when predetermined desired amount of isocyanurate group has been reached, by adding to the reaction mixture a reaction terminating amount of water.

Abstract: Polyisocyanurate/polyisocyanates of enhanced stability are prepared by partial catalytic cyclotrimerization of a polyisocyanate in the presence of a catalytically effective amount of an aminosilyl catalyst and wherein the cyclotrimerization reaction is terminated when a predetermined desired amount of isocyanurate groups has been attained, by adding to the reaction mixture, after the cooling thereof to a temperature of below 50.degree. C., a reaction terminating amount of an organic catalyst deactivating compound comprising at least one free hydroxyl moiety, or the reaction product of such hydroxylated organic catalyst deactivating compound with an isocyanate.

Abstract: A thermochromatic polyurethane foam comprising a polyol and a polyisocyanate as main components, and a thermochromic composition serving as a coloring agent and added to the main components singly or conjointly with a usual dye or pigment. The thermochromic composition comprises an electron-donating chromogenic material, an acidic substance and a solvent.

Abstract: A foamed polymethacrylimide resin having improved creep resistance at high temperature and reduced moisture absorption is obtained by heating a foamable resin composition consisting of (1) a copolymer formed between 47 to 53 percent by weight of methacrylonitrile monomer, 53 to 47 percent by weight of methacrylic acid monomer, and 0.01 to 4 percent, by weight of said monomers, of a metal salt of acrylic or methacrylic acid, and (2) 0.5 to 4 percent, also by weight of the monomers, of a blowing agent mixture of formamide or monomethyl formamide and a monohydric aliphatic alcohol having from 3 to 8 carbon atoms in the molecule.

Abstract: The preparation of isocyanurate foams from a recycled polyethylene terephthalate polyol modified with a polyethoxylated nonylphenol is disclosed. These modified foams exhibit improved fluorocarbon solubility. The foams may be used for building roofing and sheathing applications.

Abstract: Blends of polyol and melamine for use in the manufacture of fire retardant polyurethane foams are stabilized by the addition of diethanolamine, ethanolamine, trihexylamine, or mixtures thereof.

Abstract: Polyurethanes are made by reacting a polyisocyanate with a compound containing at least two isocyanate-reactive hydrogen atoms having a molecular weight of from 400 to 10,000 in the presence of a catalyst containing tertiary amino groups. The required catalyst corresponds to the formula ##STR1## in which R, R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.6 and R.sup.7 represent a specified group or radical. A blowing agent and/or stabilizer and/or chain extending agent and/or other additives commonly used in the production of polyurethanes may optionally be included in the reaction mixture. The catalyst employed in the process is particularly advantageous in that it does not have a noticeable amine odor.

Abstract: The preparation of isocyanurate foams from a recycled polyethylene terephthalate polyol modified with aromatic amino polyols, sucrose polyols, ethoxylated alphamethyl glucosides, alkoxylated glycerine or alkoxylated sorbitol is disclosed. These modified foams exhibit improved fluorocarbon solubility. The foams may be used for building roofing and sheathing applications.

Abstract: The present invention relates to 2,3,2',3'-bis-morpholine derivatives corresponding to the formula ##STR1## The present invention also relates to a process for the preparation of these derivatives and to their use as hydrolysis protective agents for synthetic polymers containing ester groups and/or carbonate groups. Preferred synthetic polymers are polyurethanes.

Abstract: Low density foams are prepared from an admixture which comprises an unsaturated polyester resin, a free radical initiator which initiator is activated at temperatures from about 100.degree. to about 400.degree. F., and a compound selected from a t-alkylhydrazinium salt or a carbonylhydrazine. The low density foams have uniform cell structure without cracks or voids and the process is efficient.

Abstract: A wound dressing material comprising a sheet of a synthetic plastics material which is permeable to water vapour and to air, having on one side a surface for application to a wound, and immediately behind the said surface a cellular region having a structure of collapsed, open cells which intercommunicate with one another, and a more dense region behind the cellular region, and an intermediate region in which there is a gradual transition from the cellular region to the more dense region, so that on contact with liquid exudate from a wound, the dressing material will absorb a limited amount of exudate into the cellular region but prevent it from passing right through the dressing material.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparation of aliphatic-aromatic polyamide-imides in the absence of phenols.

Abstract: The K-factor and/or dimensional stability and/or expansion at demold properties of rigid foams are improved by including in the reaction mixture containing a polyol, polyisocyanate, foaming agent and catalyst, an appropriate amount of a compound containing at least one aliphatic primary amine group such as ethylene diamine.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparation of cellular, microcellular, and noncellular polyurethane polyurea molded parts with improved demolding characteristics through the reaction injection molding technique wherein unique internal mold release agents are used which are esters and/or amides prepared by reacting a mixture of montanic acid and a carboxylic acid having ten or more carbon atoms with a polyol, alkanolamine, or polyamine.

Abstract: An improved process for the production of cross-linked polyolefin foams by mixing polyolefins with conventional foaming agents and cross-linking agents known for polyolefin foam production, shaping the mixture into a plate or into a continuous sheet, substantially without cross-linking and foaming, the improvement comprises mixing said mixture with up to 50% by weight of an .alpha.,.beta.-unsaturated polyester, heating the plate or sheet optionally by IR radiation, and cross-linking the foaming by dielectric heating at a temperature above the decomposition temperature of the cross-linking and foaming agents.

Abstract: Flame retarded polyacrylimide or polymethacrylimide resin foams containing at least 70 percent by weight of cyclic acrylimide or methacrylimide units and incorporating at least 1 percent by weight of phosphorus, present at least partially in the form of a phosphorus compound, XCH.sub.2 --PO(OR).sub.2, wherein R is methyl, ethyl, or chloromethyl, and X is hydrogen, halogen, hydroxyl, or RO--CO--.

Abstract: Homogeneous storable mixtures containing small quantities of salts and having a high mixed hydroxyl number of mixed hydroxyl/amine number are made by mixing (a) a polyoxyalkylene polyol and/or polyolamine and/or polyamine based on an alkyloxirane having a molecular weight of from 400 to 12,000, (b) a low molecular weight polyol which is not completely miscible with (a) and a solution-promoting additive in quantities such that for every 100 parts of (a), from 1 to 200 parts of (b) and from 0.01 to 10 parts of (c) are present. The solution-promoting additives are salts of cations of Groups IA, IIA and IIIA of the Periodic System of Elements or ammonium or mono- to tetra-alkylammonium ions and anions formed by removing at least one proton from an acid having a K.sub.s -value of at least 10.sup.-7. These mixtures are particularly useful in the production of polyurethanes.

Abstract: A molded polyurethane foamed shape has finely ground dry fire-retardant particles containing a volatile active fire-retardant component which releases fire-retardant gas when exposed to fire and distributed throughout the shape and encapsulated by the polyurethane so as to protect the component against evaporation until exposed by initial burning of the shape.

Abstract: A RIM polyurethane elastomer prepared by reacting an organic polyisocyanate, a polyoxyalkylene polyether polyol, and a chain extender in the presence of an effective amount of aniline. Improvements in tensile and tear strength are realized.

Abstract: Incorporation of from about 0.001% to about 5% of a mixture of an N-alkanoyl-N,N'-dialkyl-phenylenediamine compound (e.g. N-heptanoyl-N,N'-di-sec-butyl paraphenylenediamine) and a fluorescent brightener (e.g., a bis(benzoxazole) substituted thiophene) in a flame retarded polyurethane foam formulation stabilizes the formulation against scorching as the foam is formed therefrom.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the production of foams containing urethane groups by reacting polyether polyols with polyisocyanates in the presence of water and in the presence of an alkaline catalyst, a compound containing a labile halogen atom and, optionally, a tertiary nitrogen containing chain extender.The present invention also relates to the foams obtainable by this process.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a polyol blend comprising:(a) from about 30 to about 90 percent by weight of a polyester diol having an OH number of from about 50 to about 500 and having the structure: ##STR1## wherein each R may be the same or different and represents a radical of the formula: ##STR2## where R" represents H or CH.sub.3 with the proviso that both R"s cannot be CH.sub.

Abstract: Incorporation of from about 0.01% to about 5% of an N-alkanoyl-N,N'-dialkyl-phenylenediamine compound (e.g. N-heptanoyl-N,N'-di-sec-butyl-para-phenylenediamine) in a flame retarded polyurethane foam formulation stabilizes the formulation against scorching as the foam is formed therefrom and also improves the indentation load deflection of the foam.

Abstract: Polyurethane resins having high rigidity and improved physical properties such as mechanical strengths and heat resistance are obtained by reacting a polyisocyanate with a polymer polyol derived from an epoxy-containing monomer, for example, glycidyl esters of unsaturated mono- and dicarboxylic acids, and a polyol, and bringing about ring-opening reaction of epoxy radicals in the presence of an epoxy curing agent, simultaneously with, or before or after the urethane-forming reaction.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of poly-N,N-di-(hydroxyalkyl)-polycarbonamides of aliphatic or cycloaliphatic polycarboxylic acids as reactive flame-retardants for polyurethane foams, and in particular polyurethane integral skin foams and polyurethane rigid foams which are produced with the aid of organic blowing agents. These reactive flame-retardants are added in quantities of from 11.5 to 50 parts by weight, and most preferably from 12 to 25 parts by weight, based on 100 parts of the relatively high molecular weight polyol used for the preparation of the foam. The integral skin or rigid foams produced are flame-resistant and because of their reduced flammability are capable of passing various regulation fire tests, and in particular those testing foams for use in vehicles for transport.

Abstract: Polyisocyanato-polyisocyanurates are prepared by catalytically cyclotrimerizing a polyisocyanate in the presence of a catalytically effective amount of an aminosilyl catalyst, and which is characterizing by terminating the cyclotrimerization reaction when a predetermined desired amount of isocyanurate groups has been obtained, by adding to the reaction mixture a reaction terminating amount of an organic catalyst deactivating compound comprising at least one free hydroxyl moiety, or the reaction product of such hydroxylated organic catalyst deactivating compound with an isocyanate.

Abstract: This invention relates to polymer dispersions prepared by the in situ polymerization of an ethylenically unsaturated monomer or mixture of monomers in a chain extender in the presence of a free radical polymerization initiator and a polyamide stabilizer.The invention also relates to mixtures of the polymer dispersions with compounds having two or more active hydrogen atoms as determined by the Zerewittinoff method. These mixtures are used to prepare polyurethane products.

Abstract: A polyester polyurethane foam formulation useful in medical pads to support bedridden patients is described. The foam is formed by reaction of a polyester polyol, isocyanate and blowing agent combination of water and halogenated hydrocarbon auxiliary blowing agent. A halogenated flame retardant, e.g., an organophosphorus compound, is present. A liquid char forming and dripping ember retardant additive is also present.

Abstract: A spray method for making cured polyester resin foam is provided using a liquid unsaturated polyester resin, a sulfonyl hydrazide, an effective amount of a promoter, an effective amountof a catalyst and 0.005-3 parts quaternary ammonium salt.

Abstract: Phenolic foams and a method of producing phenolic foam material from phenol-formaldehyde resins having a phenol to formaldehyde mole ratio of between about 1:3 and 1:4.5 are described. These materials are useful for insulation and other uses, particularly in the building trades. They are dimensionally and thermally stable, fire resistant and low in cost.

Abstract: Graft copolymers are prepared by the copolymerization of an ethylenically unsaturated monomer, or a mixture of such monomers, with a polyurethane oligomer in a polyol. The polyurethane oligomer is the reaction product of an isocyanate-terminated prepolymer with an isocyanate reactive group-containing unsaturated monomer. The graft copolymers are useful in polyurethane formulations.

Abstract: A polyurethane foam can be made from waste cellulosic products such as papermill sludge, wood chips, wood particles, sawdust, waste paper or cardboard scraps. The polyurethane foam is made by reacting together a polyisocyanate, a catalyst, and a cellulosic material.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a phenolic resin foam is provided which comprises the steps of mixing a composition consisting of 100 parts by weight of a resol-type phenol-formaldehyde resin, 5 to 40 parts by weight of a curing agent consisting of an acid, and a foaming agent consisting of an isocyanate or a mixture thereof with water, and heating the composition for foaming, an amount of the isocyanate being 5 to 30 parts by weight if the foaming agent is the isocyanate alone, and the amount of the isocyanate being not less than its equivalent weight and an amount of water being 5 to 30 parts by weight if the foaming agent is the mixture of the isocyanate with water. If 100 parts by weight of a urethane-modified phenol-formaldehyde resin are used in place of 100 parts by weight of the resol-type phenol-formaldehyde resin, 0.1 to 1.5 parts by weight of a curing agent consisting of a tin compound are used in place of the acid curing agent.

Abstract: A high-modulus, solid urethane spray coating is prepared by spraying onto a substrate equal volumes of an A-side and a B-side mixture together, the A side comprising 100 parts of a prepolymer prepared by reacting a polyether triol with a low-functionality MDI, and the B side comprising from about 5 to 40 parts of a butane diol and 60 to 95 parts of a polyether triol, and a catalyst system which comprises a tetravalent tin catalyst in combination with an acid-blocked amine catalyst.