Abstract: The present invention relates to a radiation curable and developable polyurethane which is characterized by having a carboxy group in its main chain and a acryloyl group in its side chain and comprising the following repeat units (I), (II), and (II) in a random arrangement: wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, and T are defined in the specification. The polyurethane has a weight molecular weight measured by GPC in a range of from 3,000 to 400,000; an acid value in a range of from 5 to 120 mgKOH/g. The present invention also relates to a radiation curable and developable composition containing the polyurethane.

Abstract: Compositions, such as aerospace sealant, coating, and/or potting compositions are disclosed. The compositions include a polythioether and, in at least some cases, can be sprayable and fuel resistant even when substantially free of volatile organic compounds.

Abstract: Amine dispersants are disclosed. Also disclosed are organic dispersions that comprise ultrafine particles and an amine dispersant. The amine dispersant is the Michael addition product of reactants that include (a) a polyether (meth)acrylate and (b) a polyamine. Also disclosed are coating compositions that comprise such dispersions and substrates at least partially coated with such coating compositions.

Abstract: Described herein, in the preferred embodiment, is a polyurethane resin binder. The binders described herein comprise a polymerizable polyol, an isocyanate, and a polymerization catalyst to make a polyurethane resin binder.

Abstract: Solvent-containing formulations including NCO-containing prepolymers based on TDI isocyanurate polyisocyanates and diphenylmethane diisocyanates where some prepolymers are prepared using a polyetherdiol containing ethylene oxide blocks and having an ethylene oxide content of from 2 to 18% by weight, based on all the alkylene oxide units. The formulation have an NCO content of 1% to 7% by weight, a solids content of 20% to 70% by weight, a monomeric TDI content of less than 0.2% by weight and a monomeric methylenediphenyl diisocyanate content of less than 2% by weight. The solvent-containing formulations can be prepared in organic solvents by reacting at least one of A) a TDI component comprising TDI isocyanurate polyisocyanates and B) an MDI component comprising diphenylmethane diisocyanates with C) a polyetherdiol. The solvent-containing formulations can be used in moisture-curing coating compositions, adhesive bonds and/or seals with substrates.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: The present invention concerns reduced-yellowing thermoplastic or thermoset polymer compositions derived from the reaction of a diisocyanate, a polyol or polyamine, and a dicyandiamide. The present invention also concerns golf balls comprising the reduced-yellowing thermoplastic or thermoset polymer compositions derived from the reaction of a diisocyanate, a polyol or polyamine, and a dicyandiamide. The present invention also relates to a method for making a golf ball which includes using reduced yellowing compositions derived from the reaction of a diisocyanate, a polyol or polyamine, and a dicyandiamide. The resulting golf balls have similar processability and physical properties (such as resiliency and shear resistance) as golf balls made from conventional polyurethane or polyurea formulations, while exhibiting substantially improved resistance to yellowing.

Abstract: Aromatic dicyanate compounds which comprise aliphatic moieties having at least about six carbon atoms and resins and thermoset products based on these compounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to adducts useful for improving the toughness and curable compositions using such toughening adducts. In a particular aspect, the present invention relates to inventive toughening adducts and curable compositions having improved fracture toughness using those toughening adducts.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: Commercial spandex can be prepared with greater efficiency, improved consistency and at lower costs from a high-solids content polyurethaneurea polymer solution. The polyurethaneurea is prepared using a combination of 4,4?-MDI and 2,4?-MDI, and an amount of chain extenders and chain terminators such that the polymer solution, prior to spinning, is highly soluble and has an appropriate pre-spun IV and primary amine content. Such spandex fibers, and the fabrics and garments comprising them, have good dyeability and colorfastness, as well as other desirable characteristics.

Abstract: A polymeric composition comprising a copolymer obtained from at least one monomer comprising an ether group and at least one monomer not comprising an ether group, a compatible plasticizer and a volatile material is able to provide sustained delivery of the volatile material over a long period of time. Additionally, if the volatile material is a composition formed by several components of different volatility, the compositions of the present invention is able to provide a uniform release of all components of the volatile material.

Abstract: A two component polyurethane adhesive composition having one or more polyols as a first component and one or more isocyanates as a second component. The composition also comprises one or more catalysts and one or more blocking agents to delay the curing reaction. The composition provides long open time, improved wet out of the substrates to be bonded, a rapid cure rate and excellent final bond performance at room and elevated temperatures. Optional ingredients, such as fillers, chain extenders and plasticizers may be added as desired. In one embodiment, the catalyst is a tin catalyst such as dibutyl tin dilaurate which may optionally be combined with other catalysts such as tertiary amines. The blocking agent in one embodiment is 8-hydroxyquinoline.

Abstract: Polyurethane-based polymer compositions that include diacetylene segments are provided.

Abstract: Polysiloxanes terminated with one or more hydroxy functional carbamate groups are provided. The polymers may have the formula (I) wherein R1, R2, R3, and R4 are independently hydrogen, C1-C10 alkyl, C1-C10 fluoro-substituted alkyl; cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl, benzyl, toluoyl, xylyl and/or phenyl; R5 and R6 are linking groups; R15 and R16 are independently hydrogen, C1-C10 alkyl, cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl, benzyl, toluoyl, xylyl or phenyl; and L1 and L2 are linking groups. Typically, x is such that the polymer has a molecular weight of about 1,000 to 100,000. Other polymeric materials produced by reacting with an isocyanate functional compound or a lactone and coating compositions containing such polymeric materials are also provided.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: The ring-containing modified resin is represented by the following chemical formula (1) R1[—(—O—CO—NH—R2—NH—CO—O—R3—)p—O—R4]q??(1) (in the chemical formula (1), R1 is a dehydroxyl residue of a resin having a benzene ring and/or a condensed ring and hydroxyl group: —R2— is deisocyanate group derived from an organic diisocyanate: —R3— is a dehydroxyl residue of polyol having number-average molecular weight of 200 to 30000: p is 1 to 3: —R4 is a hydrogen atom, alkyl group having 1 to 18 carbons, phenyl group: q is the same number as the number of the dehydroxyl residue of R1).

Abstract: A curative containing two or more primary hydroxyl groups per molecule and one or more moieties derived from a secondary hydroxyl-containing polyol such as polypropylene glycol is prepared in a multistage process wherein the secondary hydroxyl-containing polyol is end-capped with an excess of a reactant such as a polybasic acid and the resulting functionalized intermediate is then reacted with a polyol such as glycerin or diethylene glycol containing primary hydroxyl groups. Such curatives may be used in combination with isocyanate-functionalized polyurethane prepolymers to provide two component adhesives useful for laminating thin films and/or foils.

Abstract: A transparent, non elastomeric, high index, impact resistant polythiourethane/urea material comprising the reaction product of: a) at least one (?, ?)-diiso(thio)cyanate cycloaliphatic or aromatic prepolymer having a number average molecular weight ranging from 100 to 3000 gmol?1, and b) at least one primary diamine, in an equivalent molar ratio amine function/iso(thio)cyanate function from 0.5 to 2, preferably from 0.90 to 1.10, wherein, said prepolymer and diamine are free from disulfide (—S—S—) linkage and at least one of the prepolymer or the diamine contains one or more S atoms in its chain.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing autocatalytic polyether alcohols by reacting H-functional starter substances containing at least one amino group which is catalytically active in the urethane reaction, in particular a tertiary amino group, and at least one group which is reactive toward alkylene oxides, in particular a primary and/or secondary amino group and/or hydroxyl group, with alkylene oxides, which comprises a) dissolving the starter substance in a solvent, b) reacting the solution with alkylene oxides.

Abstract: Bioabsorbable compounds which include a polyalkylene oxide backbone with two or more isocyanate substituents are useful as one component adhesives. Absorbable compositions useful as a two component adhesive contain a) a polyethylene oxide having two or more amine substituents with b) a bioabsorbable diisocyanate compound, or alternatively contain a) a polyethylene oxide having two or more isocyanate substituents with b) a bioabsorbable diamine compound, or, alternatively contain a) a bioabsorbable diisocyanate compound and b) a bioabsorbable diamine compound.

Abstract: A sealant gel for a telecommunication enclosure, wherein the gel is formulated from three different polyols. The first polyol is a polybutadiene-based polyol that has a low glass transition temperature. The second polyol is a polyether polyol. The third polyol is butene diol, which is a short molecule that quickly builds up a hard backbone structure.

Abstract: The invention is directed to novel poly(ethcr-ester) polyols, processes for their production from monocarboxylic or polycarboxylic acid esters with one or more bound polyether chain(s). This invention also relates to the production of polyurethane materials in which the isocyanate-reactive component comprises these poly(ether-ester)polyols.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for conditioning double metal cyanide (DMC) catalysts, which are employed in the preparation of polyether polyols based on starter compounds having active hydrogen atoms, the preparation of polyether polyols using the conditioned catalysts and the use of the polyether polyols prepared in this way for the preparation of polyurethane materials.

Abstract: Provided are a urethane resin solution to provide a urethane resin having a low tensile elasticity, a low elastic modulus under low temperatures, good elastic recovery, excellent heat resistance and excellent adhesion, a production method of the solution and a production method of the urethane resin. An isocyanate group-terminated prepolymer is synthesized by reacting a polyisocyanate compound with a polyetherester diol having a molecular weight of from 800 to 4,000, which is obtained by a ring-opening polymerization of a mixture of an alkylene oxide and a lactone monomer using a polyoxy tetramethylene diol having a molecular weight of from 500 to 2,500 as an initiator and using a composite metal cyanide complex catalyst if necessary, and the resulting prepolymer is reacted with a chain extender, for example, comprised of a low molecular weight diamine and/or a low molecular weight diol, in an organic solvent.

Abstract: The present invention is a low haze thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) elastomer prepared from a diol mixture that includes a polyester diol and a difunctional homopolymer of propylene oxide. The TPU elastomers of the invention solidify quickly in injection molding processes, thus reducing cycle time and manufacturing costs.

Abstract: The invention relates to high-reactivity polyurethane compositions. The invention further relates to low temperature curable polyurethane compositions which contain uretdione groups, particularly useful for polyurethane powder coating compositions and adhesive compositions, and to processes for preparing and using the same.

Abstract: The invention relates to a polyol mixture which comprises as components a1) at least one fat-based polyol, a2) at least one polyetherol having a number average molecular weight of from 500 to 2000 g/mol and a3) if appropriate one or more crosslinkers having a number average molecular weight of from 90 to 400 g/mol, where x) the number average molecular weight of component a1) differs by not more than 400 g/mol from the number average molecular weight of component a2) and xi) components a1) and a2) do not differ from one another in OH functionality by more than 0.5. These polyol mixtures can be employed to produce polyurethane-based embedding compositions. The invention additionally relates to embedding compositions based on the polyol mixtures (A) described at the outset and at least one modified isocyanate (B) and to the use of the embedding compositions as potting material. The invention further relates to a process for producing the embedding compositions as described at the outset.

Abstract: Golf equipment having at least one portion formed from amine-adduct modified polyurea compositions, including epoxy-silicone modified polyurea compositions, epoxy modified polyurea compositions, silicone modified polyurea compositions, and polyurea compositions including polyamine/carbonyl adducts and/or amine-modified adducts having backbones based on polyfunctional acrylates or methacrylates or caprolactone monomers or oligomers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing low-viscosity, allophanate-containing and NCO-free polyurethane prepolymers curable by actinic radiation, and to the products obtainable by this process. The prepolymers have residual monomer contents of less than 0.5% by weight and an NCO content of less than 1% by weight, and are prepared by a process in which A) diisocyanates, B) hydroxy-functional compounds containing groups which react with ethylenically unsaturated compounds on exposure to actinic radiation, and C) polyester, polyether or polycarbonate polyols having a functionality of at least 1.

Abstract: Polymeric urethane dispersants with solubilizing polymer chains and with reactive carbon to carbon double bonds are described. The reactive double bonds facilitate molecular weight build-up of the dispersant on dispersed particles (enhancing colloidal stability) or enhance the ability of the dispersants to be crosslinked into a matrix material.

Abstract: Provided is a composition including a reaction product of: (A) a reactive compound that includes a material having functional groups that are reactive with active hydrogens; (B) a thioether-functional, oligomeric polythiol prepared by reacting together: (1) a compound having at least two thiol functional groups; (2) a compound having triple bond functionality; and optionally (3) a compound having at least two double bonds; and, optionally, (C) a compound different from (B) containing active hydrogens. Coating compositions, articles of manufacture and related processes also are provided.

Abstract: Bioabsorbable compounds which include a polyalkylene oxide backbone with two or more isocyanate substituents are useful as one component adhesives. Absorbable compositions useful as a two component adhesive contain a) a polyethylene oxide having two or more amine substituents with b) a bioabsorbable diisocyanate compound, or alternatively contain a) a polyethylene oxide having two or more isocyanate substituents with b) a bioabsorbable diamine compound, or, alternatively contain a) a bioabsorbable diisocyanate compound and b) a bioabsorbable diamine compound.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: Hydroswellable, non-absorbable, biostable, segmented, aliphatic polyether-urethane-ureas or polyether-siloxane-urethane-ureas form a single component, intra-articular device for restoring joints with artificial cartilage, as a cartilage substitute for degenerated cartilage and/or for enhancing the remaining cartilage of an arthritic joint. The intra-articular devices can be bicomponent in nature comprising a biostable, articulating, non-absorbable component and an absorbable component in the form of a solid or microporous liner interfacing with the tissue of defective or diseased joint to support in situ tissue engineering. One or more bioactive agent with specific pharmacological function can be incorporated in the single or bicomponent intra-articular devices to supplement their structural functions.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for preparing binders which contain 1) allophanate groups, 2) groups that react with ethylenically unsaturated compounds with polymerization on exposure to actinic radiation (radiation-curing groups) and 3) optionally NCO-reactive groups, by reacting at temperatures ?130° C. A) one or more NCO-functional compounds containing uretdione groups with B) one or more compounds that contain isocyanate-reactive groups and groups that react with ethylenically unsaturated compounds with polymerization on exposure to actinic radiation (radiation-curing groups), and then C) with one or more saturated, hydroxyl-containing compounds other than B), at least one of these compounds having an OH functionality of ?2, in the presence of D) a catalyst containing one or more ammonium salts or phosphonium salts of aliphatic or cycloaliphatic carboxylic acids, the reaction with compounds C) taking place at least proportionally with the formation of allophanate groups.

Abstract: There is provided a two-pack composition for making urethane-containing structures, said composition comprising (a) a first pack comprising at least one reaction product of at least one polyisocyanate and at least one polyol, wherein said first pack has %NCO of 6% or greater, and (b) a second pack comprising at least one polyol and at least one amine catalyst, wherein the reactive mixture formed by admixing said first pack and said second pack is capable of curing in the absence of water; and wherein said reactive mixture comprises less than 3% solvent by weight based on the weight of said reactive mixture. Also provided are methods of making such urethane-containing structures, and the urethane structures made thereby.

Abstract: An isocyanate-reactive component is disclosed that reacts with a liquid polyisocyanate or polyisocyanate prepolymer in the preparation of a polyurethane-polyurea polymer. In one embodiment, a polyisocyanate component is reacted with an isocyanate-reactive component. The polyisocyanate component has an NCO group content of about 3% to about 50% and an average functionality of about 2 to about 3. The isocyanate-reactive component includes from about 20% to about 90% by weight, based on 100% by weight of the isocyanate-reactive component, of at least one organic compound having a mercaptan functional moiety.

Abstract: A polymer that contains an antimicrobial, bioresistant and fungal resistant moiety that is linked into the backbone of the polymer. The moiety is a bromine atom and a nitro group linked to one or more of the carbon atoms forming the backbone. The moiety can appear in the polymer chain in various levels of occurrence from 5 ppm to has high as 100% with a normal occurrence of between 1000 ppm to 20,000 ppm. Polymer types that can be created with this moiety to display these properties include, but are not limited to, polyurethane, polyurea, polyamide, polyester, polycarbonate, polyether, polysiloxane, epoxy, polyacrylic, polyacrylate, polyvinyl.

Abstract: Reactive hot melt adhesives compositions with long open time and/or high green strength are prepared by the use of urethane diols. These results are achievable at moderate/low application viscosity or low application temperature.

Abstract: Bioabsorbable compounds which include a polyalkylene oxide backbone with two or more isocyanate substituents are useful as one component adhesives. Absorbable compositions useful as a two component adhesive contain a) a polyethylene oxide having two or more amine substituents with b) a bioabsorbable diisocyanate compound, or alternatively contain a) a polyethylene oxide having two or more isocyanate substituents with b) a bioabsorbable diamine compound, or, alternatively contain a) a bioabsorbable diisocyanate compound and b) a bioabsorbable diamine compound.

Abstract: The present invention relates to plastic moldings that are prepared from optionally filled polyurethanes. The plastic molding of the present invention exhibit high tenacity, flexural strength and heat stability. This invention also relates to a process for the preparation of these plastic moldings and specifically to a process for the production of large parts comprising these plastic moldings.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a mono- and/or polyallyl-polyether-urethane, to water-soluble or water-dispersible polymers which comprise such a polyether-urethane in copolymerized form, and to cosmetic or pharmaceutical compositions which comprise a water-soluble or water-dispersible polymer based on a mono- and/or polyallyl-polyether-urethane.

Abstract: A polymer compound comprises a unit composed of a sulfur-containing compound (A) having at least two active hydrogen groups, a unit composed of a compound (B) having at least two isocyanate groups and a unit composed of an amine compound (C) having at least two active hydrogen groups, and having an average particle size of 200 nm or smaller. The polymer compound can be used in a recording medium.

Abstract: A two-part curing high-durable polyurethane elastomer composition having excellent heat resistance and wet heat resistance, and excellent workability such that a viscosity after two-part mixing is suitable for casting workability which comprises (i) a polyisocyanate component, and (ii) an active hydrogen-containing compound comprising (A) a polyol having a hydroxyl value of from 25 to 55 obtained by reacting a castor oil fatty acid, 12-hydroxystearic acid, or a condensate of their fatty acids, with a polyol (X) having a molecular weight of from 400 to 1,500, and (B) a polyol having a hydroxyl value of from 100 to 500 obtained by ring opening an epoxidized fatty acid ester with a polyhydric alcohol.

Abstract: A polyurethane formed from an isocyanate, a polyether diol and a polyester diol, the polyester diol having a molecular weight less than about 2000, or comprising two polyester diol segments connected by a steric hindrance group, each of the polyester diol segments having a molecular weight less than about 2000, the molar ratio of polyether diol to polyester diol being in the range of from about 1:9 to about 9:1. The polyurethane is useful as a lamination adhesive in electro-optic displays, and in components used to form such displays.

Abstract: A polyurethane acrylate (A), comprises, as synthesis components, (a) at least one polyisocyanate which comprises isocyanurate groups, based on 1-isocyanato-3,3,5-trimethyl-5-(isocyanatomethyl)cyclohexane, (b) at least one polyisocyanate which comprises isocyanurate groups, based on hexamethylene diisocyanate, (c) at least one aliphatic and/or cycloaliphatic diisocyanate, (d1) at least one polyetherdiol or polyesterdiol having a molecular weight ranging from 500 to 2000, (d2) optionally, at least one diol having a molecular weight of less than 220 g/mol, (e) at least one compound having at least one group reactive toward isocyanate and at least one unsaturated group capable of free radical polymerization, and (f) optionally, at least one compound having exactly one group reactive toward isocyanate.

Abstract: The present invention provides environmentally friendly demulsifiers for the break down of petroleum oil applications. The demulsification formulations of the present invention are biodegradable and are low in toxicity. The demulsifiers include a poly(tetramethylene glycol) and an alkylene glycol copolymer linked to the poly(tetramethylene glycol) by a difunctional coupling agent.

Abstract: A curable composition is provided which is excellent in adhesion to a substrate and mechanical strength and which has a low viscosity and thus is excellent in workability even without incorporating a solvent or a plasticizer.

Abstract: A polyether polyol composition, the reactivity of which with a polyisocyanate can be controlled, to thereby obtain an isocyanate group-terminated prepolymer having excellent storage stability. A polyether polyol composition comprising a polyether polyol obtained by a ring-opening polymerization of an alkylene oxide in the presence of a composite metal cyanide complex catalyst, and a phosphoric acid compound comprising a phosphoric acid selected from orthophosphoric acid, polyphosphoric acid and polymetaphosphoric acid, and/ or a partial ester of such a phosphoric acid, wherein the polyether polyol composition contains metals derived from the composite metal cyanide complex catalyst in an amount of from 1 to 30 ppm based on the polyether polyol, and the above phosphoric acid compound in an amount of from 0.5 to 100 ppm based on the polyether polyol.