Abstract: The process for preparing polyurethanes by the reaction of a bicyclic amide acetal and a polyisocyanate in the presence of a plasticizer such as dioctyl phthalate and a polyurethane catalyst such as stannous octoate is described.

Abstract: Room temperature-curable organopolysiloxane compositions are made from essentially linear organopolysiloxanes having hydroxyl or hydrolyzable end groups, a crosslinking agent, a filler, optionally a curing catalyst, an unsaturated ester having at least ten carbon atoms in the unsaturated fatty acid component of the ester, and a photosensitizer. These compositions cure to elastomeric materials which do not soil on the surface or the surrounding areas of the substrate in contact with the cure product. The adhesion of these cured products is not reduced.

Abstract: This invention relates to a mould material binding agent system for the manufacture of foundry mould parts. This binding agent system contains, as components, a solution of a phenol-containing polyol having at least two OH-groups in the molecule and a polyisocyanate, optionally in the form of a solution, having at least two NCO-groups in the molecule, which react with each other to a cold-hardening binding agent with formation of polyurethane. As polyisocyanate component there are used (optionally phenyl-substituted) diphenyl-4,4', diisocyanates having a content of more than 10% by wt. (referred to the total quantity of polyisocyanate), preferably more than 20% by wt., of the isomeric diphenyl-2,4'-diisocyanate (likewise optionally phenyl-substituted), which also contain an addition of a small quantity of acid chlorides and/or chlorosilanes.

Abstract: Noncrystallizable single-component organopolysiloxane compositions which are storage-stable in the absence of water, curable into elastomers at ambient temperatures and above in the presence of water, and which are well adopted for the production of silicone coatings and seals, include:(A) at least one .alpha.,.omega.-dihydroxydiorganopolysiloxane polymer;(B) a methyltriacetoxysilane cross-linking agent therefor; and(C) an effective amount of at least one additive for preventing the crystallization of said cross-linking agent (B), miscible therewith in all proportions and liquid at ambient temperature, said additive comprising:(i) a diester of ortho-phthalic acid with a monoalcohol of the formula GOH, wherein G is a hydrocarbon radical containing from 4 to 12 carbon atoms; or(ii) an ester of acetic acid with a monoalcohol of the formula G'OH, wherein G' is hydrocabon radical containing from 6 to 18 carbon atoms.

Abstract: A plasticized polyurethane gel system comprising the reaction product of an isocyanate compound and a polyol in the presence of a plasticizer compound having a total solubility parameter of between about 8.3 and 8.9 or between about 9.1 and 9.7.

Abstract: Pressure-sensitive adhesives which are mixed immediately prior to application, or need drying equipment tend to be expensive in use while those applied as hot melts tend to have poor heat resistance. According to the invention an adhesive composition curable by atmospheric moisture is provided, the composition comprising a prepolymer component with isocyanate functionality between 2.0 and 3.0 together with one or more polyetherurethane prepolymers having NCO groups available for reaction with water for chain extension, the cured adhesive composition having a glass transition temperature below 20.degree. C.

Abstract: An antistatic additive for polymers, particularly polyurethanes is disclosed comprising an ionizable metal salt and an enhancer comprising a non-ionizable salt or ester of an organic acid.

Abstract: Hydrolysis-resistant, thermoplastic molding compositions are made from high-molecular weight, linear polybutylene terephthalate and 0.1-10 mole %, based on the amount of the dicarboxylic acid component of the polyester, of a salt of Formula (A)[(-O.sub.3 S).sub.x R--CO.sub.2.sup.-).sub.2 ]M, (A)whereinM is an alkali or alkaline earth metal cation,R is an aromatic or cycloaliphatic residue or an aliphatic residue of 2-20 carbon atoms in the carbon chain, andx is 0 or 1.

Abstract: A one component room temperature curable sealant composition comprising:(A) a polyether polymer having at its terminal a hydrolyzable silicone functional group represented by the general formula: ##STR1## (B) a partial addition condensation product of: (a) an aminoalkylalkoxysilane represented by the general formula: ##STR2## with (b) an epoxy compound containing at least one epoxy group in its molecule and having a molecular weight of from 100 to 1000 and an epoxy equivalent of from 100 to 500,(c) a compound represented by the general formula: ##STR3## (d) an alkoxy silane represented by the general formula: ##STR4## (e) an organic titanic acid ester; and (C) a condensation catalyst of a silanol compound.

Abstract: A one-component alkoxy-functional RTV silicone rubber composition which is made shelf-stable by the incorporation of scavengers in the composition to absorb hydroxy groups. The present composition is made low modulus by the incorporation of various additives in the composition such as a trifunctional fluid and a linear diorganopolysiloxane fluid. There is also disclosed the use of sag control additives in the uncured composition to impart to it thixotropic properties.

Abstract: A cyclic olefin extended polyurethane system comprising the reaction product of an isocyanate terminated polyisocyanate with a polyol in the presence of a cyclic olefin extender and, optionally, a liquid ester or other type of extender. Said polyurethane systems are cured, crosslinked, non-spewing, grease compatible, and reenterable. This extended polyurethane is further characterized as having superior insulating properties so that it can be used for repairing, encapsulation or reclaiming electrical or telephone cables as well as hard volume encapsulants for general elastomer use. The extended polyurethane is comprised of a defined polyurethane, novel extender combinations, and optionally, a coupling agent.

Abstract: A low viscosity, stable graft polymer dispersion is prepared by polymerizing in the presence of a free radical initiator, from about 25 to about 70 weight percent based on the total weight of the dispersion, an ethylenically unsaturated monomer or mixture of monomers, in a polyol mixture comprising (1) from about 25 to about 99 weight percent of a polyol containing from 2 to 8 hydroxyl groups and having an equivalent weight from 30 to about 200, (2) from about 1 to about 75 weight percent of a macromer containing induced unsaturation, said macromer comprising the reaction product of a polyether polyol having an equivalent weight from 100 to 10,000 with a compound having both ethylenic unsaturation and a group selected from the group consisting of a hydroxyl, carboxyl, anhydride, isocyanate and epoxy or mixtures thereof. These graft polymer dispersions are useful for preparing polyurethane products.

Abstract: A phenol-aldehyde resole resin is disclosed which is produced in the presence of a plasticizing amount of a phenolic ester reaction product of an unsaturated fatty acid with a phenol. These compositions are characterized by improved flexibility and moisture resistance. The resins are especially useful for impregnating cellulosic materials. Particular utility has been found for these compositions as filter elements wherein the impregnated cured paper can be corrugated after curing without cracking to provide an economical and superior filter paper.

Abstract: Energy absorbing polyurethane elastomer compositions having a density of from about 0.4 to about 1 gm/cc, a compression set of less than about 5% and a recovery time of from about 10 to about 100 milliseconds containing a light-weight filler are formed by reaction of a urethane-forming component comprising a compound containing at least four urethane-forming reactive sites and capable of forming stable complexes through unsatisfied urethane-forming reactive sites, an elasticizing polyol selected from the group consisting of diols and triols, and a diisocyanate in less than stoichiometric amounts.

Abstract: The oxidation promoting harmful effects of the presence of an alkaline catalyst in a polyoxyalkylene can be eliminated and the product made more resistant to oxidation especially at elevated temperatures by the incorporation therein of soluble salts of certain benzoic acid derivatives. The soluble salts can be formed by reaction with the alkali or alkaline earth metal ion derived from the alkaline catalyst utilized in the polymerization of the polyoxyalkylene.

Abstract: .alpha.-Cyanoacrylate adhesives of fluorescent color having incorporated therein at least one member selected from C.I. Solvent Green 5, C.I. Acid Red 50 and C.I. Acid Red 52.

Abstract: A storable flowable polypropylene ether urethane composition having relatively long shelf life at room temperature, readily curing at elevated temperatures to a solid composition and providing a more economic and lower viscosity flowable storable composition useful as gel coats and adhesives.