-xh Reactant Contains A C-x-c Group Patents (Class 521/174)
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Patent number: 8030366Abstract: The invention relates to the use of polyethers containing urethane or urea groups as foam stabilizers, obtained by reacting at least one isocyanate with (a) at least one hydrophilic polyether which statistically carries at least one OH and/or NH2 and/or NH function and (b) at least one hydrophobic polyether which statistically carries at least one OH and/or NH2 and/or NH function and optionally (c) further compounds which carry at least one OH and/or NH2 and/or NH function and/or other isocyanate-reactive groups, such as carboxyl or epoxide functions, with the proviso that at least one isocyanate is ?difunctional.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2007Date of Patent: October 4, 2011Assignee: Evonik Goldschmidt GmbHInventors: Michael Ferenz, Christian Eilbracht, Jutta Esselborn, Sascha Herrwerth, Gabriele Platte
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Publication number: 20110230581Abstract: Polyether polyols with an OH number of from 15 to 120 mg of KOH/g are produced by (i) introducing a mixture of DMC catalyst and a poly(oxyalkylene)polyol or a mixture of DMC catalyst and a polyether polyol (“heel”) obtainable by the process according to the invention is initially into a reactor and (ii) continuously introducing one (or more) low molecular weight starter compound(s) with a (mixed) hydroxyl functionality of from 2.2 to 6.0 and a mixture composed of a) 73 to 80 parts by weight (per 100 parts by weight of a) plus b)) of ethylene oxide and b) 27 to 20 parts by weight (per 100 parts by weight of a) plus b)) of at least one substituted alkylene oxide corresponding to a specified formula into the mixture from step (i). These polyether polyols are particularly useful for the production of flexible polyurethane foams.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2010Publication date: September 22, 2011Applicants: Bayer MaterialScience LLC, Bayer MaterialScience AGInventors: Bert Klescewski, Jörg Hofmann, Klaus Lorenz, Jack R. Reese, Jose F. Pazos
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Patent number: 8017664Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the batch or semi-batch preparation of a polymer polyol, which process involves (1) preparing a seed by polymerizing in a base polyol at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer in the presence of a polymerization initiator and macromer, and in the presence of from 0.5 to 50% wt of polymer polyol heel, based on amount of polymer present in the heel compared with total amount of polymer formed, (2) adding additional ethylenically unsaturated monomer to the seed obtained in step (1) and optionally additional polyol, and (3) polymerizing the mixture obtained in step (2).Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2003Date of Patent: September 13, 2011Assignee: Shell Oil CompanyInventors: Bob Heinis, Willem Karzijn, Martien Krijger, Martinus Johannes Maria Lelieveld
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Publication number: 20110218262Abstract: The invention relates to a process for preparing rigid polyurethane foams, which comprises reacting a) polyisocyanates with b) compounds having at least two hydrogen atoms reactive with isocyanate groups in the presence of c) blowing agents, wherein said compounds having at least two hydrogen atoms reactive with isocyanate groups b) comprise at least one polyether alcohol b1) having a functionality of 2-8 and a hydroxyl number of 200-800 mgKOH/g, obtained by addition of an alkylene oxide b1b) onto a compound having at least two hydrogen atoms b1a), hereinafter also known as starter substances, reactive with alkylene oxides by using an amine b1c) as catalyst.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2011Publication date: September 8, 2011Applicant: BASF SEInventors: Berend ELING, Markus SCHÜTTE, Sirus ZARBAKHSH, Holger SEIFERT, Gunnar KAMPF
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Patent number: 8003708Abstract: Process for making rigid polyurethane or urethane-modified polyisocyanurate foams at an isocyanate index of between 110 and 120 comprising the step of reacting an organic polyisocyanate composition with an isocyanate-reactive composition in the presence of a hydrocarbon as blowing agent wherein the isocyanate-reactive composition contains between 3 and 30 wt % of polyester polyols and between 20 and 50 wt % of polyether polyols derived from aromatic amines, the amounts being calculated on the basis of total isocyanate-reactive compound.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2006Date of Patent: August 23, 2011Assignee: Huntsman International LLCInventor: Cristina Javarone
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Publication number: 20110201715Abstract: The invention relates to a process for producing shaped articles, where a foam layer which includes a polyurethane foam obtained by foaming a composition including an aqueous, anionically hydrophilicized polyurethane dispersion (I), and drying, is thermoformed where the thermoforming takes place at a temperature of from ?100° C. to ?200° C. and under a pressure of from ?50 bar to ?150 bar, and where additionally during the thermoforming the foam is compressed to ?25% to ?100% of its original volume. The foam can be stabilized using ethylene oxide/propylene oxide block copolymers. The invention further relates to shape articles obtainable in this way, and to the use thereof, preferably as wound dressings.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2009Publication date: August 18, 2011Applicant: BAYER MATERIALSCIENCE AGInventors: Jan Schoenberger, Manfred Jordan, Michal Sabo, Bernd Mayer
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Patent number: 7985780Abstract: A cylindrical molding based on cellular polyurethane elastomers having a density according to DIN EN ISO 845 of from 300 to 900 kg/m3, a tensile strength according to DIN EN ISO 1798 of ?2.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 2006Date of Patent: July 26, 2011Assignee: BASF SEInventors: Elke Marten, Andreas Heidemann, Markus Schütte, Michael Strauβ, Heinrich Bollmann, Ralf Hansen
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Patent number: 7964653Abstract: A polyol composition contains a polyaminochlorophenylmethane mixture (A) and a polyol (B), in which the component (A) is uniformly dissolved in the component (A) in a weight ratio of 30/70 to 60/40. The component (A) includes 50 to 70% by weight of a specific binuclear polyaminochlorophenylmethane compound, 20 to 40% by weight of a specific trinuclear polyaminochlorophenylmethane compound and 5 to 10% by weight of a specific tetranuclear or higher polyaminochlorophenylmethane compound. The polyol composition exhibits excellent miscibility and dissolution stability, is liquid and enables molding of a foamed article for abrasive in a simple two-component mixing casting machine. According to the present invention, water serving as a foaming agent can be added to the polyol composition containing MBOCA, and the composition for a two-component curable abrasive foam can be held to a temperature equal to or lower than the boiling point of water, thus avoiding water from evaporating upon molding.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2003Date of Patent: June 21, 2011Assignee: DIC CorporationInventors: Fumio Yamamoto, Katsuhide Nishimura
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Publication number: 20110124762Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention disclose viscoelastic foams having a renewable natural resource contents of between about 1 and about 25 wt % of the foam. The foams may have a ratio of elastic modulus (E?) at 20° C. to 25% compression force deflection (CFD) of 25 to 125.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2009Publication date: May 26, 2011Applicant: Dow Global Technologies LLCInventors: Bernard E. Obi, Alan K. Schrock, Rogelio R. Gamboa, Asjad Shafi
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Publication number: 20110124760Abstract: A fire-resistant polyurethane foam is provided. A hydroxyl-containing inorganic fire retardant is premixed with a polyisocyanate and a polyol, respectively, to form two premixtures. Then, the two premixtures are mixed for reaction to form a fire-resistant polyurethane foam. Preferably, a combination of different particle sizes of the fire retardant is employed to maximize the amount of the fire retardant and increase the fire resistance of the foam.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2010Publication date: May 26, 2011Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTEInventors: Po-Ju Chen, Sung-Jeng Jong, Ren-Kuen Chang, Chin-Shang Hsu, Jer-Young Chen, Yih-Her Chang, Chei Kao
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Patent number: 7947756Abstract: Process for making a slabstock, visco-elastic, flexible, polyurethane foam which process comprises reacting a polyisocyanate and a polyol at an index of 60-95 and using a blowing agent, wherein 5-50 and preferably 10-40% by weight of the polyol used is castor oil. The foams and a polyol composition are claimed as well.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2007Date of Patent: May 24, 2011Assignee: Huntsman International LLCInventors: Kris Andries, Johan Antoine Stefaan Macken
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Patent number: 7947755Abstract: The invention provides a polyurethane foam manufactured from a polyisocyanate and a polycarbonate polyol. Moreover, the invention provides a method of manufacturing the polyurethane foam manufactured from a polyisocyanate and a polycarbonate polyol, comprising mixing the polyisocyanate and polycarbonate polyol together and foaming same.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2009Date of Patent: May 24, 2011Assignee: Yukigaya Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Keisuke Nakamura, Masaaki Takagi
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Publication number: 20110118373Abstract: The present invention relates to cellular polyisocyanate polyaddition products whose density to DIN EN ISO 845 is from 200 to 800 kg/m3, and also to prepolymer composed of at least one diisocyanate (a) and of at least one polyether alcohol (b), where the at least one polyether alcohol (b) comprises the following components: (b1) aliphatic polyether alcohols whose number-average molar mass is from 300 to 1000 g/mol, (b2) aliphatic polyether alcohols whose number-average molar mass is from 2000 to 10 000 g/mol, and (b3) aliphatic polyether alcohols whose number-average molar mass is from 10 000 to 100 000 g/mol, to a process for its production, to a cellular polyisocyanate polyaddition product thus produced, and to its use as damping elements in vehicle construction.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2009Publication date: May 19, 2011Applicant: BASF SEInventors: Frank Prissok, Joern Duwenhorst, Michael Harms, Sven Lasai
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Patent number: 7943679Abstract: The present invention is to a molded rigid polyurethane foam for application in appliance, having a reduced thermal conductivity at densities between 33 and 38 kg/m3 and a process for the production of such foams. The molded rigid polyurethane foam have a ratio of applied foam density (kg/m3) to lambda (mW/mK), measured at 10° C., 24 hours after foam production from 1.65 and to 2.15 and are obtained by the process of injecting into a closed mold cavity under reduced pressure a reaction mixture at a packing factor of 1.1 to 1.9 and the reaction mixture comprises: A) an organic polyisocyanate; B) a physical blowing agent, C) a polyol composition containing at least one polyol with a functionality of 3 or greater and a hydroxyl number between 200 and 800 and a water content of 0 to 2.5 weight percent of the total polyol composition; D) catalyst and E) auxiliary substances and/or additives.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2006Date of Patent: May 17, 2011Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLCInventors: Hans A. G. De Vos, Vanni Parenti
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Patent number: 7939574Abstract: In one of its aspects, the present invention relates to foamed isocyanate-based polymer derived from a reaction mixture comprising an isocyanate, an active hydrogen-containing compound, a dendritic macromolecule and a blowing agent; wherein at least a 15% by weight of the dendritic macromolecule may be mixed with a polyether polyol having an OH number less than about 40 mg KOH/g to form a stable liquid at 23° C. The dendritic macromolecule confers advantageous load building characteristics to the foamed isocyanate-based polymer and may be used to partially or fully displace the use of conventional copolymer polyols used. A process for production of a foam isocyanate-based polymer and a process for conferring loading building properties to a foamed isocyanate-based polymer are also described.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2008Date of Patent: May 10, 2011Assignee: Proprietect L.P.Inventors: Jeffrey D. Van Heuman, Paul V. Farkas, Romeo Stanciu
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Publication number: 20110086934Abstract: Composite materials and methods for their preparation are described herein. The composite materials include a polyurethane made from the reaction of an isocyanate and a mixture of polyols, and coal ash (e.g., fly ash). The mixture of polyols comprises at least two polyols including a high hydroxyl number polyol having a hydroxyl number greater than 250 and comprising from about 1% to about 25% by weight of the total polyol content used to form the polyurethane, and a low hydroxyl number polyol having a hydroxyl number of 250 or lower. The coal ash is present in amounts from about 40% to about 90% by weight of the composite material. Also described is a method of preparing a composite material, including mixing an isocyanate, a mixture of at least two polyols, coal ash (e.g., fly ash), and a catalyst.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2010Publication date: April 14, 2011Applicant: BORAL MATERIAL TECHNOLOGIES INC.Inventors: Ronald M. Herrington, Kengqing Jian
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Patent number: 7897652Abstract: A polyurethane foam composition comprising at least: at least one polyether polyol having an average molecular weight from 100-20,000; an aromatic polyisocyanate; a tackifying resin; a surfactant; a blowing agent, and a catalyst. A method for preparation of a polyurethane foam composition useful in shock absorption, is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2001Date of Patent: March 1, 2011Assignee: Orycle Applications Ltd.Inventor: Nehemya Re'em
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Patent number: 7893124Abstract: The invention relates to a process for producing rigid polyurethane foams by reacting a) polyisocyanates with b) compounds having at least two hydrogen atoms which are reactive toward isocyanate groups in the presence of c) blowing agents wherein a mixture of b1) a polyether alcohol which has a functionality of 4 and a hydroxyl number of from 380 to 450 mg KOH/g and a viscosity of greater than 12 000 mPa·s and can be prepared by addition of ethylene oxide and/or propylene oxide onto TDA, b2) a polyether alcohol which has a functionality of from 5 to 7.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2005Date of Patent: February 22, 2011Assignee: BASF AktiengesellscaftInventors: Andreas Emge, Holger Seifert, Stefan Dinsch, Johann Klassen, Christian Stelling
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Patent number: 7893158Abstract: Block poly(trimethylene-ethylene ether) glycols are disclosed. The block poly(trimethylene-ethylene ether) glycols can be prepared by the polycondensation of 1,3-propanediol reactant and polyethylene glycol reactant. The block poly(trimethylene-ethylene ether) glycols can be used in breathable membranes, synthetic lubricants, hydraulic fluids, cutting oils, motor oils, surfactants, spin-finishes, water-borne coatings, laminates, adhesives, packaging, films and foams, fibers and fabrics.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2009Date of Patent: February 22, 2011Assignee: E.I. du Pont de Nemours and CompanyInventors: Hari Babu Sunkara, Hiep Quang Do
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Publication number: 20110039966Abstract: The present invention provides a polyurethane foam, which, despite having a low specific gravity, has a hardness and an elasticity favorable for a polishing pad, and a polishing pad made using the polyurethane foam. The polyurethane foam is obtained by reacting a blend composition containing (A) polyisocyanate, (B) a polyol, (C) a chain extender with a molecular weight of equal to or smaller than 400, and (D) water, and in the blend composition, MDI is blended as a main component of the component (A) and a blending amount of the MDI is 45 to 70 parts by weight when a total weight of the respective components (A), (B), and (C) is taken as 100 parts by weight.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2009Publication date: February 17, 2011Applicants: TOYO POLYMER CO., LTD., NITTA HAAS INCORPORATEDInventors: Michiro Goto, Kazuo Takemoto, Nobuyuki Ooshima, Shin-ichi Haba, Kouichi Yoshida, Norio Kawai
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Publication number: 20110015293Abstract: A polyether NOP comprises at least two natural oil moieties separated by a molecular structure having at least about 19 ether groups or by a polyether molecular structure having an equivalent weight of at least about 480, said polyol referred to hereinafter as a polyether NOP. The polyether NOP is preferably prepared by a process comprising admixing at least one polyether initiator having an equivalent weight of at least about 480 or at least about 19 ether groups per active hydrogen group with at least one natural oil or derivative thereof under reaction conditions such that at least one polyether NOP is formed. The invention includes reaction products of the polyether NOP or combinations thereof, optionally and preferably in admixture with at least one other polyol which preferably includes at least one polyether polyol and at least one monomer reactive therewith, preferably at least one polyisocyanate to form a polyurethane, preferably in the form of a foam, especially a high resilience foam.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2009Publication date: January 20, 2011Applicant: Dow Global Technologies Inc.Inventors: Hongming Ma, Jorge Jimenez, Dwight D. Latham, David A. Babb, Imran Munshi, Christopher Noakes
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Patent number: 7855240Abstract: The subject invention provides an open-celled polyurethane foam formed from a polyurethane spray foam system that mixes a formulated resin component with an isocyanate component. The resultant open-celled polyurethane spray foam has a density of about ½ pound per cubic foot. The resin component includes water as a blowing agent, a first aliphatic, amine-initiated polyol having a number-average molecular weight of from 150 to 500 and having tetra-functionality, and a second polyol having terminal hydroxyl groups and having a number-average molecular weight of from 3500 to 8000. A curing component having at least one primary amine group and having a number-average molecular weight of from 150 to 5000 is also included in the resin component. The spray foam system reacts a) the resin component and b) the isocyanate component in a volumetric ratio of a) to b) of from 1:1.2 to 1:5 and having an isocyanate index of from 15 to 70.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2003Date of Patent: December 21, 2010Assignee: BASF CorporationInventors: Katrina Schmidt, Chris Janzen, Greg Gardin, Chris Lacarte
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Publication number: 20100298460Abstract: The invention relates to a process for preparing polyether alcohols, which comprises the steps a) reaction of an unsaturated natural oil or fat with a mixture of carbon monoxide and hydrogen, b) reaction of the mixture from step a) with hydrogen, c) reaction of the product from step b) with an alkylene oxide in the presence of a catalyst.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2009Publication date: November 25, 2010Applicant: BASF SEInventors: Darijo Mijolovic, Andrea Haunert, Andreas Kunst, Stephan Bauer, Qiang Miao, Berend Eling
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Patent number: 7825166Abstract: To provide a flexible polyurethane foam having good vibration characteristics and suitable particularly for a seat for an automobile. A flexible polyurethane foam obtained by reacting a high molecular weight polyoxyalkylene polyol or a polymer-dispersed polyol containing fine polymer particles in the high molecular weight polyoxyalkylene polyol, with a polyisocyanate compound, in the presence of a catalyst, a blowing agent and a foam stabilizer, characterized in that an amino-modified silicone (F) having a silicon atom and a nitrogen atom in its molecule is used in an amount of from 0.00001 to 1 part by mass per 100 parts by mass of all active hydrogen compounds.Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 2007Date of Patent: November 2, 2010Assignee: Asahi Glass Company, LimitedInventors: Takayuki Sasaki, Takashi Ito, Yoshinori Toyota, Naohiro Kumagai
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Publication number: 20100256250Abstract: A polyurethane foam for thermal insulation at extremely low temperatures. The abstract of the disclosure is submitted herewith as required by 37 C.F.R. §1.72(b). As stated in 37 C.F.R. §1.72(b): A brief abstract of the technical disclosure in the specification must commence on a separate sheet, preferably following the claims, under the heading “Abstract of the Disclosure.” The purpose of the abstract is to enable the Patent and Trademark Office and the public generally to determine quickly from a cursory inspection the nature and gist of the technical disclosure. The abstract shall not be used for interpreting the scope of the claims. Therefore, any statements made relating to the abstract are not intended to limit the claims in any manner and should not be interpreted as limiting the claims in any manner.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2010Publication date: October 7, 2010Inventors: Jörg Krüger, Mark Müller, Vladimir YAKUSHIN, Ugis CABULIS, Uldis STIRNA
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Patent number: 7795322Abstract: A prepolymer having an NCO content of less than 10%, based on the reaction of (a) diisocyanate with (b) polyether alcohol, the (b) polyether alcohol comprising (b1) and (b2) and/or (b3) with the following meanings for (b1), (b2) and (b3): (b1) polytetrahydrofuran having a molecular weight of from 1800 to 2100 g/mol and (b2) polyether alcohol having a molecular weight of from 500 to 7000 g/mol, based on ethylene oxide and/or propylene oxide, and/or (b3) polytetrahydrofuran having a molecular weight of from 800 to 1200 g/mol.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2006Date of Patent: September 14, 2010Assignee: BASF AktiengesellschaftInventors: Elke Marten, Elke Weigelt, Anand G. Huprikar, Michael Strauβ
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Patent number: 7790778Abstract: Isocyanate-terminated prepolymer having an NCO-value of 5-30% by weight and being the reaction product of an excessive amount of diphenylmethane diisocyanate comprising at least 80% by weight of 4,4?-diphenylmethane diisocyanate and a polyoxyethylene-polyoxypropylene polyol having an average molecular weight of 2000-10000, an average nominal hydroxy functionality of 2-6, an oxyethylene content of 21-45% by weight and a structure of the type -PO-PO/EO-EO wherein the PO block comprises 60-90% of the PO and the ratio of tipped EO:random is 3:1 to 1:3, and a process for preparing a flexible foam by reacting in a mould and at an index of 70-120, the above prepolymer or a composition comprising this prepolymer and b1) a polyoxyethylene-polyoxypropylene polyol, having an average nominal hydroxy functionality of 2-6, and a oxyethylene (EO) content of more than 50% by weight; and optionally b2) a polyoxyethylene-polyoxypropylene polyol, having an average nominal hydroxy functionality of 2-6, an EO content of betweenType: GrantFiled: January 31, 2005Date of Patent: September 7, 2010Assignee: Huntsman International LLCInventors: Koon Yeow Chan, Eric Huygens, Herman Eugene Germain Moureau, Anja Vanhalle, Jianming Yu
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Patent number: 7759403Abstract: To provide a flexible polyurethane foam having good vibration characteristics and suitable particularly for a seat for an automobile. A flexible polyurethane foam obtainable by reacting a polyol composition with a polyisocyanate compound in the presence of a catalyst, a blowing agent and a foam stabilizer, characterized in that the polyol composition comprises a high molecular weight polyoxyalkylene polyol (A1) and a polymer-dispersed polyol (A2) containing fine polymer particles in the high molecular weight polyoxyalkylene polyol (A1), and at least part of the fine polymer particles contained in the polymer-dispersed polyol (A2) are fine polymer particles having silicon atoms.Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 2007Date of Patent: July 20, 2010Assignee: Asahi Glass Company, LimitedInventors: Takayuki Sasaki, Takashi Ito, Chitoshi Suzuki, Tomohiro Hayashi
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Publication number: 20100179240Abstract: To provide a process for producing a flexible polyurethane foam which is excellent in low resiliency, air flow and hot moldability, and a process for producing a hot press molded product by using such a flexible polyurethane foam. Further, the present invention provides a hot press molded product which has a low resiliency and air flow. A process for producing a flexible polyurethane foam, which comprises reacting a specific polyol with a specific polyisocyanate in the presence of a urethane-forming catalyst, a blowing agent and a foam stabilizer, at an isocyanate index of less than 90. Further, a process for hot press molding the flexible polyurethane foam obtained by such a process, and such a hot press molded product.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2010Publication date: July 15, 2010Applicant: ASAHI GLASS COMPANY, LIMITEDInventors: Takayuki SASAKI, Daisuke Kaku
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Patent number: 7750191Abstract: The invention provides a process for continuously preparing polyether alcohols by adding alkylene oxides to H-functional starter substances using a DMC catalyst, comprising the steps of a) preparing a precursor by continuously metering an H-functional starter substance, an alkylene oxide or a mixture of at least two alkylene oxides and the required amount of DMC catalyst into a continuous reactor, b) continuously withdrawing the precursor from step a) from the reactor, c) continuously metering the product from step a), an alkylene oxide different from that in step a) or a mixture of at least two alkylene oxides different from that in step a) and, if appropriate, the required amount of DMC catalyst into a further continuous reactor.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2005Date of Patent: July 6, 2010Assignee: BASF AktiengesellschaftInventors: Thomas Ostrowski, Stephan Bauer, Achim Loeffler, Juergen Winkler
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Patent number: 7750058Abstract: The present invention is directed to a process for preparing water-blown rigid polyurethane foams having at least an 80% closed-cell content which involves reacting a) at least one polyol mixture which is composed of (i) at least one polymer polyol; (ii) at least one polyol having a hydroxyl value within the range of from about 200 to about 800; and (iii) optionally, at least one polyol having a hydroxyl value within the range of from about 25 to about 115; with b) at least one polymeric isocyanate and/or a prepolymer thereof; in the presence of c) optionally, at least one catalyst; d) water; and e) optionally, at least one additive or auxiliary agent. The present invention is also directed to the closed-cell water blown rigid polyurethane foams produced by the process of the present invention. The invention is further directed to a polyurethane-foam forming mixture which is used to produce the water-blown rigid polyurethane foams of the present invention.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2008Date of Patent: July 6, 2010Assignee: Bayer MaterialScience LLCInventors: Karl W. Haider, Neil H. Nodelman, John P. Forsythe, Brian R. Suddaby
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Publication number: 20100158614Abstract: The invention is directed to polyurethane foams which are flotation resistant with sufficient strength and density to provide stability and inhibit erosion at pipeline trench sites, and other uses, wherein at least 50% of the foam is open cell and has a density of approximately 1.3 lbs/ft3 to 3.5 lbs/ft3.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2009Publication date: June 24, 2010Applicant: FOAM SUPPLIES, INC.Inventors: Timothy T. Kalinowski, David G. Keske, Victor B. Matimba, David L. Modray, Mark Schulte, Donald C. Keim
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Patent number: 7737192Abstract: A flexible polyurethane foam is produced by blending a polyurethane raw material containing a polyol, a polyisocyanate, a blowing agent, and a catalyst with an inorganic compound hydrate having a specific gravity of 1.5 to 4.0 and reacting the above polyurethane raw material to effect foaming and curing. The inorganic compound hydrate is preferably an iron sulfate hydrate, a calcium sulfate hydrate, or a magnesium sulfate hydrate. The above inorganic compound hydrate preferably has decomposition temperature of from 100 to 170° C. Then, an increase in exothermic temperature owing to the above foaming and curing is diminished by evaporation of water formed through decomposition of the above inorganic compound hydrate.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2005Date of Patent: June 15, 2010Assignee: INOAC CorporationInventor: Tadashi Yano
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Patent number: 7714030Abstract: Polyurethane foams are made and attached to a substrate having an open cavity, but reacting a polyisocyanate component and a polyol component in the presence of a blowing agent. The polyisocyanate component includes at least one isocyanate-terminated, oxazolidone-containing intermediate. This process allows for very fast curing, good quality, adherent foams to be produced on, for example, vehicle parts and assemblies, for acoustical or vibration dampening and for structural reinforcement.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2006Date of Patent: May 11, 2010Assignee: Dow Global Technologies Inc.Inventors: Huzeir Lekovic, Frank V. Billotto
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Patent number: 7709543Abstract: A system and a method of providing PUR/PIR foam using flammable blowing agent. The flammable blowing agent is introduced to PUR/PIR manufacturing equipment via an independent feed-line. This enables a flammable blowing agent storage vessel to be located off site from the foam manufacturing equipment. The independent flammable blowing agent feed-line couples the off-site flammable blowing agent storage vessel with the foam production system. The preferred flammable blowing agent is pentane.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2002Date of Patent: May 4, 2010Assignee: Apache Products CompanyInventor: Sammie J. (Joey) Glorioso
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Patent number: 7691913Abstract: Rigid polyurethane foams are made using a polyol component that includes toluene diamine-initiated polyols containing specified levels of oxyethylene groups. Foams made from these polyols have low k-factors and excellent demold expansion values.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2004Date of Patent: April 6, 2010Assignee: Dow Global Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Stanley E. Moore, Charles A. Martin, II, James P. Cosman, Geoffrey H. Dean, Christiaan J. Kind
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Patent number: 7691480Abstract: An elastomeric urethane composition that is the reaction product of an isocyanate and resin comprising polyetherol in the presence of a catalyst. The catalyst includes a metal selected from the group of titanium, zirconium, and hafnium. The elastomeric urethane is used in a method of making an article, which comprises reacting the isocyanate with the resin in the presence of the catalyst to form the elastomeric urethane, applying the elastomeric urethane to a mold cavity, and allowing it to cure to form a first layer. The method also includes applying a different urethane composition to the mold to form a second layer. The method further includes curing the article in the mold and de-molding the article.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2005Date of Patent: April 6, 2010Assignee: BASF CorporationInventor: Robert B. Stearns
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Patent number: 7691914Abstract: The invention relates to polyurethane foams comprising oligomeric polyols. In embodiments of the invention, the polyurethane foams comprise the reaction product of: (a) a polyisocyanate; and (b) an active-hydrogen containing composition comprising an oligomeric polyol having a hydroxyl number of about 45 to about 65 mg KOH/g, a number average hydroxyl functionality (Fn) of less than about 2.7, and about 40% weight or greater oligomers. The polyurethane foams of the invention may be slabstock foams or molded foams. Also disclosed are low odor polyols and polyurethane compositions.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2006Date of Patent: April 6, 2010Assignee: Cargill, IncorporatedInventors: Timothy W. Abraham, Jack A. Carter, Dimitri Dounis, Jeff Malsam
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Patent number: 7687548Abstract: Process for preparing a moulded elastomeric polyurethane material having an overall density of 200-1000 kg/m3, preferably of 200-500 kg/m3, and a compression load at 40% deflection of at least 25 kPa by reacting in a closed mould an isocyanate terminated prepolymer, having an NCO-value of 5-15% by weight and which is the reaction product of a polyisocyanate and a polyether polyol having an average nominal functionality of 2-6, an average equivalent weight of 500-5000 and an oxyethylene content of 50-90% by weight, and water. The elastomer obtained is claimed as well.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2004Date of Patent: March 30, 2010Assignee: Huntsman International LLCInventors: Gerhard Jozef Bleys, Johan Indesteege
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Patent number: 7678840Abstract: This invention relates to reactive systems for the production of cavity filling polyurethane foams for NVH (noise vibration and harshness) application areas in which the system exhibits reduced isocyanate emissions. These foams comprises a polyisocyanate comprising a polymethylene poly(phenylisocyanate).Type: GrantFiled: November 28, 2006Date of Patent: March 16, 2010Assignee: Bayer MaterialScience LLCInventors: Jack W. Jenny, David A. Radovich
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Patent number: 7671103Abstract: The invention relates to the use of compounds of the general formula (VII) as stabilizers in the preparation of polyurethane foams.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2005Date of Patent: March 2, 2010Assignee: Goldschmidt AGInventors: Christian Eilbracht, Manfred Klincke, Isabella Ulrich-Brehm
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Patent number: 7671104Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the production of water-blown, finely cellular rigid foams containing urethane groups and/or isocyanurate groups by the reaction of polyisocyanates with a polyol component in the form of an emulsion. The invention also relates to open-cell polyurethane foams which are foamable in the mould.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2004Date of Patent: March 2, 2010Assignee: Bayer MaterialScience AGInventors: Torsten Heinemann, Walter Klän
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Patent number: 7670501Abstract: Microcellular polyurethane flexible foams having densities no greater than 0.3 g/cc which are suitable for use as lightweight shoe sole components are produced with carbon dioxide in an amount such that the polyurethane-forming mixture has a free rise density of from about 0.03 to about 0.3 g/cc. At least a portion of that carbon dioxide is dissolved as a gas into one or both of the reaction components. The amount of dissolved carbon dioxide must be such that the froth density of the isocyanate and/or isocyanate-reactive component(s) in which the carbon dioxide is dissolved will be from about 0.1 to about 0.8 g/cc. Additional carbon dioxide may be formed by the reaction of water and isocyanate during the polyurethane-forming reaction but the total amount of CO2 present should be controlled to ensure that the polyurethane-forming mixture has a free rise density of from about 0.03 to 0.3 g/cc.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2005Date of Patent: March 2, 2010Assignee: Bayer MaterialScience LLCInventors: Usama E. Younes, David M. Baily, Charles R. Carpenter
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Publication number: 20100048754Abstract: Described are viscoelastic polyurethane foams that comprise an oligomeric natural oil polyol and a petroleum-derived polyol. The viscoelastic foams are formed by reacting a polyisocyanate with an active-hydrogen composition that comprises the oligomeric natural oil polyol and petroleum-derived polyol.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2007Publication date: February 25, 2010Applicant: Cargill, IncorporatedInventors: Timothy Walter Abraham, Dzung G. Dai, Ricardo De Genova, Jeff Malsam
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Publication number: 20100029798Abstract: A polyurethane elastic memory material that emits nano-negative ion far infrared rays and a method for preparing the same is disclosed. A nano-negative ion far infrared ray emitting additive that belongs to the Lianfuya Established Series is added to polyester and/or polyether polyol to create a polyurethane elastic memory foam material that emits negative ions at a rate of 3,000 negative ions/cm3 or more. The negative ions and far infrared rays provide for a positive effect in the treatment of many ailments.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 28, 2009Publication date: February 4, 2010Inventor: Kwok Wah Yau
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Publication number: 20100029799Abstract: Highly-functionalized, low-viscosity polyether polyols are obtained by dehydration condensation reaction of alcohols. The polyether polyols are obtained by dehydration condensation of glycerin and monohydric and/or dihydric alcohol with the glycerin percentage being more than 50 mol % relative to 100 mol % of the total of the glycerin and alcohol. The glycerin may be crude glycerin obtained by hydrolysis or alcoholysis of natural fat and oils.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2007Publication date: February 4, 2010Inventors: Atsushi Miyata, Tomoki Tsutsui, Nobuhito Koga, Shinsuke Matsumoto, Kazuhiko Ohkubo
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Publication number: 20100016461Abstract: The invention relates to rigid polyurethane foams which can be produced by reacting a) polyisocyanates with b) compounds having at least two hydrogen atoms which are reacted toward isocyanate groups in the presence of c) blowing agents, ?wherein the polyisocyanate a) used is a mixture of diphenylmethane diisocyanate and polyphenylenepolymethylene polyisocyanates comprising a1) 30-35% by weight of diphenylmethane diisocyanate, a2) 21-28% by weight of polyphenylenepolymethylene polyisocyanate having three aromatic rings, a3) 8-13% by weight of polyphenylenepolymethylene polyisocyanate having four aromatic rings, a4) 24-41% by weight of polyphenylenepolymethylene polyisocyanate having five or more aromatic rings, where the percentages by weight of the components a1) to a4) are based on the total weight of the components a1) to a4) and add up to 100% by weight.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2008Publication date: January 21, 2010Applicant: BASF SEInventors: Holger Seifert, Johann Klassen, Louis Du Rieu, Werner Wiegmann, Guenter Matzke
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Patent number: 7635723Abstract: A method for producing a rigid, closed-cell polyurethane foam having a free-rise density of from about 1.3 lbs/ft.3 to about 4 lbs/ft.3 and exhibiting a shrinkage of less than 10%, comprises mixing together an isocyanate, at least one alkyl alkanoate blowing agent and at least one polyol having a hydroxyl number of from about 150 to about 800 and being selected from the group consisting of polyalkoxylated amines, polyalkoxylated ethers, and polyester polyols, to form a reaction mixture that is curable to produce such foam.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2002Date of Patent: December 22, 2009Assignee: Foam Supplies, Inc.Inventors: Timothy T. Kalinowski, David G. Keske, Victor Matimba, David L. Modray, Mark Schulte
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Patent number: 7635724Abstract: To provide a flexible polyurethane foam having good vibration characteristics and suitable particularly for a seat for an automobile. A flexible polyurethane foam obtained by reacting a polyol composition with a polyisocyanate compound in the presence of a catalyst, a blowing agent and a foam stabilizer, characterized in that the polyol composition comprises a high molecular weight polyoxyalkylene polyol (A) and a polymer-dispersed polyol (C) containing fine polymer particles in a high molecular weight polyoxyalkylene polyol (B), and at least part of the fine polymer particles are fine polymer particles obtained by polymerizing a monomer containing a fluorinated acrylate or a fluorinated methacrylate.Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 2007Date of Patent: December 22, 2009Assignee: Asahi Glass Company, LimitedInventors: Takayuki Sasaki, Takashi Ito, Chitoshi Suzuki, Tomohiro Hayashi
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Patent number: 7625954Abstract: The invention relates to a process for producing flexible polyurethane foams, in particular molded flexible polyurethane foams, by reacting a) polyisocyanates with b) compounds having at least two hydrogen atoms which are reactive toward isocyanate groups, wherein at least one polyether alcohol bi) which has been prepared by means of a DMC catalyst and has a hydroxyl number in the range from 15 to 35 mg KOH/g, and ethylene oxide content in the range from 5 to 18% by weight, based on the total weight of the polyether alcohol and an end block of ethylene oxide and propylene oxide having an ethylene oxide content of from 25 to 75% by weight, based on the amount of alkylene oxide in the end block, is used as compound b) having at least two hydrogen atoms which are reactive toward isocyanate groups.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2005Date of Patent: December 1, 2009Assignee: BASF AktiengesellschaftInventors: Kathrin Harre, Raimund Ruppel, Berend Eling