Abstract: Disclosed is a method for forming pre-froth plastics foam which comprises the steps of mixing the plastics components with a volatile liquid under pressure, causing the mixture to flow to a point of use, and maintaining a series of controlled pressure drops by means of present automatic valves or by passive means such as orifice plates. Typical foams are polyurethane and phenolic.

Abstract: Liquid carbodiimide-modified organic polyisocyanates are prepared by reacting a crude polymethylene polyphenylene polyisocyanate containing no more than 70 weight percent diphenylmethane diisocyanate with an isomer mixture of 40 to 100 weight percent 4,4'-, 0 to 50 weight percent 2,4- and 0 to 10 weight percent 2,2'-diphenylmethane diisocyanate and having an average functionality of 2.1 to 2.7 and a free NCO content of at least 30 percent weight percent in the presence of an effective amount of carbodimidization catalyst. Polyisocyanurate-polyurethane foams prepared by reacting the modified polyisocyanates and polyols selected from the group consisting of diethylene glycol and ethylene oxide adducts of trimethylolpropane, trimethylolethane, glycerine, pentaerythritol, .alpha.-methylglucoside, sucrose, toluene diamine and methylene dianiline in the presence of trimerization catalysts exhibit improved compression strengths and K-factors with low friability and smoke density.

Abstract: Polyisocyanurate-polyurethane foams are prepared by reacting an organic polyisocyanate with oxyethylated aromatic amines and diols having equivalent weights from 31 to 100 and at an isocyanate index of 150 to 500 in the presence of a trimerization catalyst and a blowing agent.

Abstract: A novel polymer is provided as the condensation reaction product of a non-aqueous mixture of a phenol and an aldehyde in a molar ratio of about 0.5 to 1 phenol to aldehyde, containing refractory fibers, such as carbon, graphite, silica, having an aspect and metal oxides and silicates, which fibers have an aspect ratio of about 10. The phenol is selected from metacresol, orthocresol, 3,5-dimethylphenol, resorcinol and substituted resorcinols, the preferred material being mostly resorcinol. The aldehyde is selected from furfural and mixtures of furfural and paraformaldehyde. The condensation polymerization reaction can be effected by adding an acid catalyst to the mixture or by employing a curing agent which provided a polyfunctional amine reactive with either or both the aldehyde and the phenol.

Abstract: A high temperature and flame resistant closed cell polyimide foam material and methods of making the foam. An aromatic tetracarboxylic acid dianhydride is reacted with an oxomine to produce an N-substituted imide, which is then esterfied with a suitable alcohol. The resulting liquid is dried and the dry residue is reduced to a uniform powder having particles with diameters generally in the 0.5 to 10 mm. range. The powder is preferably further dried, either before or after final size reduction, in a moderate vacuum at moderate temperature to remove any excess residual alcohol. The powder spontaneously expands to form a closed cell foam when heated to a temperature in the range of about 90.degree. to 150.degree. C. for a suitable period. When the powder is expanded in a closed mold, a well consolidated, uniform, closed cell foam product results. When expanded in an unrestricted manner, closed cell "macroballoons" having average diameters between about 0.4 and 15 mm. result.

Abstract: A method of forming synthetic articles of polyester resin by resin transfer molding techniques or the like comprising combining a set of reactants including a major base mass of polyester resin in fluid form, at least one polyester cure accelerator, a selected quantity of isocyanate, a surfactant and at least one promoter. The isocyanate is added in sufficient quantity to react with at least one other component in the mixture to produce quantities of carbon dioxide throughout the mixture. The resultant mixture is transferred into a closed mold prior to substantial reaction. The promoter is allowed to react exothermically with at least one other component of the mixture to trigger the isocyanate to react to evolve carbon dioxide gas to generate pressure to fill the mold. Thereafter a curing reaction between the cure accelerator and the polyester occurs to cure and solidify the expanded resin to produce an expanded article.

Abstract: A process of producing a modified polyester foam having a density of 0.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for the continuous production of plates, which are optionally laminated on all sides, from foamed synthetic resins and especially from polyurethane hard foams, in which a foaming synthetic resin is passed through a channel formed by endless running bands, wherein the side bands are subjected to external pressure and press towards the middle of the plate, said side bands being pressed in the course of the foaming by the foaming pressure thereby arising into their actual side-limiting positions, said side bands finally assuming the positions which correspond to the desired plate breadth and contour.The present invention also provides a device for taking up the lateral foam pressure in continuously operating band plants, comprising counterpressure devices which exert on the side bands, adapted to move in the plane of the plate, an optimum counterpressure for the reaction characteristics of the foaming synthetic resin.

Abstract: Various surfaces are polished by buffing with compositions comprising a foamed polymeric material and a finely divided abrasive material. The abrasive material has a particle size number and a valley abrasion number the product of which falls within a predetermined range sufficient to provide good polishing upon buffing. Such compositions can be fashioned into articles of manufacture which are capable of buffing various surfaces.

Abstract: Foam products are disclosed which are produced by incorporating active materials, utilizing in situ methods, into the cell structure of hydrophillic polyurethane foams. The products obtained are characterized by a controlled rate of release of the active material from the foam structure.

Abstract: An improvement is disclosed in the preparation of high resilience polyurethane foam. The improvement resides in the use of a select reaction mixture which includes a polyol containing an effectively dispersed finely divided solid particulate material and 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol as a cross-linking agent to stabilize the reaction mixture.

Abstract: Improved adhesion between the skin and core of laminates having rigid polyisocyanurate foam cores is obtained by incorporating a dipolar aprotic organic solvent, in minor amount, into the reaction mixture employed to prepare the polyisocyanurate foam core.

Abstract: A method of forming a hydrophilic urethane prepolymer useful in consolidating aggregate material comprises the steps of adding an isocyanate compound to a hydrophilic polyether or polyester compound which has been heated to such a temperature that the temperature of the reactants after addition of isocyanate is at least as high as about 120.degree. C. The resulting urethane prepolymer may be reacted with an aqueous slurry of unconsolidated aggregate material, such as peat, to form a consolidated aggregate product, such as a plant growth-supporting rooting medium.

Abstract: A select polyether polyol is used in preparing flexible polyurethane foam having desirable physical properties. The select polyether polyol is an oxypropylated, oxyethylated triol containing an effectively dispersed finely divided solid particulate material. The resulting foam is of utility in various applications, such as cushioning.

Abstract: Unsaturated polyester resin in solution in ethylenically unsaturated copolymerizable monomer is moved with peroxide catalyst, organometallic promoter and certain hydrazine-type or hydrazone compounds. The liquid mixture expands and cures to provide a solid foamed resin.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for the production of optionally foamed polyurethane plastics, particularly shaped articles, using certain denatured biomasses as reactive fillers. The fillers in question comprise biomasses based on microorganisms and the derivatives and decomposition products of microorganisms, particularly biologically purified sludges, which have been deodorized and irreversibly denatured by reaction with isocyanates and/or carbonyl compounds and compounds capable of aminoplast and/or phenoplast formation.

Abstract: An open cell polyurea polyurethane foamed sponge is produced by mixing together a resin and an aqueous pahse. The resin phase consists of a prepolymer made from a hydrophilic oxyalkylene polyol which is capped with isocyanate groups and from about 1-30% by weight of the prepolymer of a polymeric polysocyanate such as a PAPI resin. The aqueous phase contains water, reinforcing fibers, surfactants, a thickening agent and preferably up to 40% by weight of diatomaceous earth. The resulting foam has a reduced volume swell, rapid wet out and improved wet strength.

Abstract: A process for the production of foamed products from an unsaturated polyester resin composition, said composition comprising polyester resin, unsaturated monomer, a promotor, initiator, physical blowing agent, and compatible surfactant whereby a known gel time "T" results, foaming said composition by exposing it to microwave radiation prior to 1 T, thereafter permitting said foam structure to exotherm to obtain a fully cured product. Preferably the resin composition is exposed to the radiation between 0.2 and 0.7 T. Due to the foamed nature of these products, they will find many uses where insulation and light weight is important. End products include foamed unsaturated polyester resins and products incorporating the same such as patio blocks containing a polyester gel-coat, the gel-coat containing sand, decorative chips, or other decorative aggregate. The foam is a mixture of polyester resin and fillers and has a density of about 35 pounds per cubic foot.

Abstract: The instant invention relates to a process for the production of polyurethane foams by reacting polyisocyanates with polyhydroxyl compounds of a specified molecular weight range in the presence of blowing agents and chain lengthening or cross-linking agents and optionally in the presence of catalysts, foam stabilizers and other additives generally known. The improvement resides in(a) the polyisocyanates used containing aliphatically and/or cycloaliphatically bound isocyanate groups;(b) the polyhydroxyl compounds used containing ether groups; and(c) the chain lengthening or cross-linking agents comprising at least in part a member selected from the group consisting of a monoalkoxylated hydrazine, a dialkoxylated hydrazine, a reaction product of a monoalkoxylated or dialkoxylated hydrazine with an aliphatic monoisocyanate in a molar ratio of 1:1. The reaction is carried out in the presence of additional chain lengthening agents having a specified molecular weight.

Abstract: Small particles of lignin-cellulose-containing plants are mixed with an alkali metal silicate, then heated at 80.degree. C. to 120.degree. C. while agitating, thereby producing an alkali metal lignin-cellulose silicate polymer.

Abstract: Epoxy compounds will react chemically with an amine to produce an epoxy prepolymer that will produce a self-standing cellular solid product upon heating.

Abstract: Active hydrogen-containing fluorochemical is used as a foam stabilizer for polyurethane foams. For example, rigid or flexible polyurethane foams with high or low density and uniform cellular structure are prepared using fluoroaliphatic radical-substituted poly(oxyalkylene) polyols as foam stabilizers.

Abstract: The instant invention is directed to a process for the production of microcellular elastomeric moldings comprising:(A) introducing a reaction mixture into a closed mold, said reaction mixture comprising:(i) an organic polyisocyanate,(ii) a hydroxyl group containing compound having a molecular weight of from 1800 to 12,000,(iii) a catalyst for the reaction between hydroxyl groups and isocyanate groups,(iv) an active aromatic diamine having at least one alkyl substituent in the orthoposition to a first amino group and two alkyl substituents in ortho-position to a second group, and(v) air and/or nitrogen dissolved under pressure in any one or more of Components (i), (ii), (iii) or (iv),(B) allowing said reaction mixture to react in said mold and(C) removing the resultant product from said mold, the improvement wherein in any of Components (i), (ii), (iii) or (iv) which does contain said air and/or nitrogen dissolved therein there is included an inorganic, finely divided, nitrogen adsorbing agent in an amount suf

Abstract: HR or high resiliency polyurethane foams having improved processing stability are prepared from reactive urethane formation promoting active hydrogen-containing compositions which have been pre-treated with carbon dioxide or a weak acid. The pre-treated active hydrogen-containing composition is, then, reacted with an organic polyisocyante to form the foams hereof.

Abstract: The instant invention is directed to a process for the production of non-disintegrating suspensions of inorganic fillers in polyhydroxyl compounds of the type used for the production of polyurethanes, comprising reacting a suspension of an inorganic filler in a polyhydroxyl compound with from 0.1 to 2%, by weight, of a polyisocyanate, based on the weight of the suspension, at a temperature of from 30.degree. to 200.degree. C. The invention is also directed to the use of the suspension as the polyol component in the production of cellular polyurethane plastics.

Abstract: Polyol compositions containing effectively dispersed particulate material featuring critical dispersion characteristics are used to stabilize foam reaction in high resilience polyurethane foam.

Abstract: This invention relates to an urethane group containing polyisocyanurate foam produced from a polyisocyanate and a polyhydroxy compound, wherein the polyhydroxy compound is the reaction mixture of a hydroxyl group containing amine which is at least difunctional and is selected from the group consisting of a secondary amine, a tertiary amine, and a mixture thereof, and a naphthenic acid, or a mixture of said reaction mixture and a conventional polyol, the reaction conditions are a temperature between 0.degree. C. and 150.degree. C. and an amino equivalent to carboxylic equivalent of 0.3:1 to 50:1.

Abstract: Flexible polyurethane foam having reduced tendency to form burning embers and which produces a char when it is ignited and burned is provided by incorporating into the reaction mixture before foaming an aldehyde or an aldehyde generator.In a preferred embodiment, flexible polyurethane foam of increased flame retardance is provided by also incorporating a flame retardant into the reaction mixture before foaming.

Abstract: Polyimide foams derived from mixtures of aromatic diamines and partial esters of a benzophenonetetracarboxylic acid. The precursors are converted into polyimide foams by the application of heat; and the foams are then compressed, yielding dense, rigid, and structurally strong, intumescent materials.

Abstract: Flexible polyurethane foam having reduced tendency to form burning embers when it is ignited and burned is provided by incorporating into the reaction mixture before foaming a ketone or benzaldehyde.In a preferred embodiment, flexible polyurethane foam of increased flame retardance is provided by also incorporating a flame retardant into the reaction mixture before foaming.

Abstract: A foam material, such as a polyurethane foam, is formed by mixing a polymer forming material with a blowing agent and two catalysts, one catalyst being provided to catalyze polymer formation and the other catalyst being provided to catalyze blowing. An auxiliary blowing agent in the form of a vaporizable substance, such as methylene chloride, is also incorporated. In one embodiment, the mixed components are maintained in a reaction vessel prior to application of same to a surface on which the foam is allowed to expand. In a further embodiment, in the case where the foam is polyurethane foam and the vaporizable substance is methylene chloride, the mixed components are maintained in a reaction vessel prior to application of same to a surface on which the foam is allowed to expand and the methylene chloride is used in an amount in excess of 12% of the weight of the polyurethane-forming material.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the manufacture of reinforced polyurethane foams based on the reaction of organic polyisocyanates and polyols in the presence of filler dispersions. These dispersions are prepared by in situ crushing of the filler in the polyisocyanate or polyol to a particle size of less than 7 microns.

Abstract: Polyimide foams derived from mixtures of aromatic diamines and partial esters of a benzophenonetetracarboxylic acid. The precursors are converted into polyimide foams by the application of heat; and the foams are then compressed, yielding dense, rigid, and structurally strong, intumescent materials.

Abstract: Polyimide foams derived from mixtures of aromatic diamines and partial esters of a benzophenonetetracarboxylic acid. The precursors are converted into polyimide foams by the application of heat; and the foams are then compressed, yielding dense, rigid, and structurally strong, intumescent materials.

Abstract: A mixing head for a high velocity reaction injection apparatus for mixing and dispensing two or more liquid components. The mixing head includes a mixing chamber with two or more inlets for the separate components and an outlet for dispensing the mixed components, and an injection housing for injecting each component through a corresponding inlet. Component flow is directed through a flow accelerating passage in the injection housing prior to injection into the mixing chamber, for imparting a pressure drop in the component on the downstream side of the passage, and means are provided for selectively blocking the inlets for terminating the dispensing of the mixed components and thereby increasing the component pressure in the injection housing downstream of the passage.

Abstract: Low temperature curable organic resin compositions, for example, epoxy resins are provided, which can be either exothermically cured or cured in several minutes or less at relatively low temperatures. Certain diaryliodonium salts have been found to spontaneously release strong protonic acids when used in combination with a copper salt and a reducing agent.

Abstract: Diaryliodonium salts have been found to be effective thermal initiators for the polymerization of a variety of cationically polymerizable materials including epoxides, cyclic ethers, phenol formaldehyde resins, etc., when used in combination with various cocatalysts. Among the cocatalysts which have been found to be effective are, for example, copper chelates and mixtures of such copper chelates with various reducing agents such as ascorbic acid, tin.sup.+2 salts, etc.

Abstract: Dry granular silicon acid, an organic phenol and a silicon halide are mixed simultaneously to produce an organic halosilicon acid resinous product.

Abstract: Epoxy compounds will react chemically with an amine to produce an epoxy prepolymer that will produce a self-standing cellular solid product upon heating.

Abstract: A waste stream of nonvolatiles is recovered (NVR) as a by-product from the oxidation of cyclohexane to cyclohexanone and cyclohexanol in the process for making adipic acid. The NVR is partially dehydrated, and then reacted with an esterifying polyol to form a polyester polyol product which is useful in producing polyurethane foams. A particularly useful end-product is a rigid polyurethane foam having good cell structure and a density of at least 2.0 lb./cu. ft.

Abstract: Organopolysiloxane foams are prepared by heating a mixture containing (A) a diorganopolysiloxane, (B) silicon dioxide having a surface area of at least 50 m.sup.2 /g, (C) a peroxide compound, (D) at least one organosilicon compound containing at least 2 weight percent of Si-bonded hydroxyl groups and (E) at least one organopolysiloxane having Si-bonded hydrogen, to a temperature between 280.degree. and 320.degree. C. at a pressure which does not exceed the pressure of the surrounding atmosphere.

Abstract: A granular polyurethane cellular medium for absorbing water-borne, water insoluble hydrocarbons, method for its preparation and production system. The granular medium is formed by prereacting polyisocyanate or a prepolymer with a linear monohydric alcohol to form a prepolymer. This prepolymer subsequently is reacted with a polyol and blowing agent within a flexible sheet bun mold. Following molding of the bun within the flexible sheet, the bun is transferred to a comminution stage within a predetermined time period whereupon it is granulated. The material is fabricable at low cost and under a broad range of environmental conditions permitting flexibility in selecting the site for production of the material. The material exhibits an unusually high affinity for the water-borne contaminant hydrocarbons, does not absorb water and lends itself to low-cost production procedures.

Abstract: Low temperature curable organic resin compositions, for example, epoxy resins are provided, which can be either exothermically cured or cured in several minutes or less at relatively low temperatures. Certain diaryliodonium salts have been found to spontaneously release strong protonic acids when used in combination with a copper salt and a reducing agent.

Abstract: Covers a water-modified diisocyanate mixture obtained from water-treating a diphenylmethane diisocyanate to provide a diisocyanate mixture comprising 3-25 percent by weight of diphenylmethane biuret isocyanate and 75-97 percent diphenylmethane diisocyanate. Also covers the use of said water-modified diphenylmethane diisocyanate in preparing an improved polyurethane or polyisocyanurate polymer. Also covers said polymers.

Abstract: Flexible polyurethane foams are prepared from polyols containing 0.1 to 5.0 percent by weight of an inorganic filler such as fumed silica having a pH value of 6-8.5 and an effective particle size of less than 7 microns. Foams molded from such polyols exhibit in some instances an improvement in some of the strength properties and do not alter substantially, the mold fill time. In addition, there is an improvement in foam porosity (air flow) as well as a reduction in the force required to crush foam articles.

Abstract: Unsaturated polyester resin foams or cellular structures of varying low densities are prepared quickly at ambient temperatures from an admixture which comprises a liquid unsaturated curable polyester resin, an organic isocyanate compound, a suitable surfactant, an accelerator and a particular combination of peroxide curing agents, which also serves to initiate the release of gases that permit expansion of the resin in a controlled manner to obtain a foamed structure.

Abstract: A polyisocyanate is reacted with an unsaturated polyester containing a vinyl monomer and a water-binding agent, then cured with water containing an oxidated silicon compound and an initiator such as a peroxide to produce solid or cellular solid inorganic-organic plastic.

Abstract: A composition suitable for use as a binder for shredded, flexible polyurethane foams to make articles such as carpet or rug underlay comprises a polyalkylene ether polyol having from 2-4 hydroxyl groups, a minor amount by weight of a rubber extender oil, a stoichiometric excess of a certain diisocyanate and a minor amount by weight of a finely divided, solid soybean derivative.

Abstract: Silicon halides will react chemically with polyols to produce polyol silicate resinous products which will react chemically with polyisocyanates to produce polyisocyanate silicate solid or cellular solid products.

Abstract: Liquid oxyalkylated polyol prepolymers are prepared by oxyalkylating a prepolymer prepared from a hydroxy aromatic compound, an aldehyde and furfuryl alcohol with an alkylene oxide containing about 2-4 carbon atoms. The oxyalkylated polyol prepolymers have a viscosity of 1,000-500,000 centipoises at 25.degree. C. and contain about 1.1-6 moles of interpolymerized aldehyde, about 3.1-15 moles of interpolymerized furfuryl alcohol, and about 1-10 moles of interpolymerized alkylene oxide for each mole of interpolymerized hydroxy aromatic compound. The resultant prepolymers are highly reactive and may be further polymerized with or without monomers such as polyisocyanate to produce flame retardant solid or cellular interpolymers. Flame retardant solid or cellular polyurethanes are prepared in one variant by interpolymerizing organic polyisocyanates with the oxyalkylated polyol prepolymers. In another variant, flame retardant closed cell cellular interpolymers are provided.