Abstract: Aromatic bis (dialkyl) ureas such as the bis (dimethyl) urea of 2,4-toluenediamine are prepared by reacting an aromatic diamine with isocyanic acid (HNCO) to convert the amino groups of the diamine to urea groups (--NHCONH.sub.2) to give an aromatic bis urea which is then reacted with a dialkyl amine having from 1 to 8 carbon atoms to produce the desired aromatic bis (dialkyl) urea.

Abstract: A novel method is provided for the preparation of a esterified propoxylated glycerin having food grade quality by reacting at temperatures of from about 100.degree. C. to about 250.degree. C. a propoxylated glycerin having from 2 to 100 oxypropylene oxide units per glycerin with excess C10-C24 fatty acids and purifying the reactant product by methanol extraction or steam stripping and neutralization of excess fatty acid.

Abstract: An improved process is provided for the preparation of methylene diphenylene diisocyanates (MDI) and polymethylene polyphenylene poly (isocyanates) (PMDI) by the thermal decomposition of a methylene diphenylene bis (dialkylurea) or a polymethylene polyphenylene poly (alkylurea) in a solvent in the presence of an organic sulfonic acid or sulfonated aromatic ion exchange resin as a promoter for conversion of the urea groups to the corresponding isocyanate.

Abstract: Laminated composites including method for the preparation thereof comprising forming in combination in a mold at least one layer of a rigid polyurethane modified polyisocyanurate by reacting in said mold, a reaction mixture of an organic di- or polyisocyanate, a cyclic alkylene carbonate and a polyether polyol in the presence of a soluble adduct aminecarbonate catalyst, and at least one layer of material selected from metal, plastic, cellulose, glass and ceramic or combinations thereof. The electrically conductive "metal clad" laminates are especially usefual as printed circuit boards.

Abstract: Laminated composites including method for the preparation thereof comprising forming in combination in a mold at least one layer of a rigid polyurethane modified polyisocyanurate by reacting in said mold, a reaction mixture of an organic di- or polyisocyanate, a cyclic alkylene carbonate and a polyether polyol in the presence of a soluble adduct amine-carbonate catalyst, and at least one layer of material selected from metal, plastic, cellulose, glass and ceramic or combinations thereof. The electrically conductive "metal clad" laminates are especially useful as printed circuit boards.

Abstract: An improved process is provided for the preparation of aromatic mono- and poly-isocyanates by the thermal decomposition of an aromatic bis dialkyl urea in solvent in the presence of an organic sulfonic acid or sulfonated aromatic ion exchange resin as a promoter for conversion of the urea groups to isocyanates.

Abstract: Laminated composites including methods for the preparation thereof comprising forming in combination in a mold at least one layer of a rigid polyisocyanurate by reacting in said mold a reaction mixture of an organic di- or polyisocyanate and a cyclic alkylene carbonate in the presence of a soluble adduct amine-carbonate catalyst, and at least one layer of material selected from metal, plastic, cellulose, glass and ceramic or combinations thereof.

Abstract: An improved process is provided for the preparation of methylene diphenylene diisocyanates (MDI) and polymethylene polyphenylene poly (diisocyanates) by the thermal decomposition of a methylene diphenylene bis (dialkylurea) or a polymethylene polyphenylene poly (dialkylurea) in a solvent in the presence of a tertiary amine hydrohalide, such as pyridine hydrochloride, as a promoter for conversion of the urea groups to the corresponding isocyanate.

Abstract: An improved process is provided for the preparation of aromatic mono- and poly- isocyanates by the thermal decomposition of an aromatic bis dialkyl urea in solvent in the presence of a tertiary amine hydrohalide, such as pyridine hydrochloride, as a promoter for conversion of the urea groups to isocyanates.

Abstract: A method for the preparation of cast or transfer molded rigid polyurethane modified polyisocyanurate polymer composition by conveying from a mixing chamber into a mold cavity of desired configuration to react at temperatures of from about ambient to about 140.degree. C. a reaction mixture of an organic di- or polyisocyanate, a cyclic alkylene carbonate and a polyether polyol, in the presence of a soluble adduct of a tertiary amine and a cyclic alkylene cabonate as a catalyst.

Abstract: A method for the preparation of cast or transfer molded rigid polyisocyanurate polymer composition by conveying from a mixing chamber into a mold cavity of desired configuration to react at temperatures of from about ambient to about 140.degree. C. a reaction mixture of an organic di- or polyisocyanate, a cyclic alkylene carbonate and a soluble adduct of a tertiary amine and a cyclic alkylene carbonate as catalyst.

Abstract: An improvement is provided in the compression molding of lignocellulosic composite articles, such as particle or flake board, in which polyisocyanate binder systems are employed, the improvement being the provision of a novel copolymeric reaction product of a functional polysiloxane and a monocarboxylic acid or metal salt thereof as release agent on the mold surfaces to give multiple release. Optionally organopolysiloxane fluid may be employed along with the copolymer as diluent.

Abstract: An improvement is provided in the compression molding of lignocellulosic composite articles, such as particle or flake board, in which polyisocyanate binder systems are employed, the improvement being the provision of a novel functional polysiloxane-hydroxyle substituted mono-carboxylic acid or metal salt-isocyanate terpolymer as a release agent on the mold surface or surfaces to give multiple release. Optionally, organopolysiloxane fluids may be employed along with the terpolymer release agent as a diluent.

Abstract: A method for the preparation of a molded reaction injection molded rigid polyurethane modified polyisocyanurate polymer composition by injecting at least two streams into the mold cavity of a RIM machine to react at temperatures of from about ambient to about 140.degree. C. a reaction mixture comprising at least one stream of an organic di- or polyisocyanate and a second stream of a cyclic alkylene carbonate, a polyether polyol and a soluble adduct of a tertiary amine and a cyclic alkylene carbonate as catalyst.

Abstract: Fire retardant flexible polyurethane foams are prepared with reduced scorch and discoloration by the addition of a stabilizing amount of from about 1 to about 12 parts by weight of a cyclic alkylene carbonate to the formulation, based on the weight of the polyester polyol employed, without affecting the fire retardancy of the foam product.

Abstract: A method for the preparation of a molded reaction injection molded rigid non-cellular polyisocyanurate polymer composition by injecting at least two streams into the mold cavity of a RIM machine to react at temperatures of from about ambient to about 140.degree. C. a formulation comprising at least one stream of an organic di- or polyisocyanate and in a second stream a cyclic alkylene carbonate and a soluble adduct of a tertiary amine and a cyclic alkylene carbonate as catalyst.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of N-brominated or N-chlorinated phenylmaleimide by reacting maleic anhydride and a brominated or chlorinated aniline compound at temperatures of from about 100.degree. C. to about 210.degree. C. in the presence of tin containing catalyst compound and optionally an inert solvent.

Abstract: Novel amine terminated polybutadiene compounds of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R is hydrogen, a straight or branched chain alkyl group containing from 1 to 10 carbon atoms or a substituted or unsubstituted aryl or aralkyl group containing one or more benzenoid rings which may be fused or joined by single valency bonds, and n is an integer of from about 5 to 1500 and a process for the preparation thereof.

Abstract: Fire retardant flexible polyurethane foams are prepared with reduced scorch and discoloration by the addition of a stabilizing amount of from about 1 to about 12 parts by weight of a cyclic alkylene carbonate to the formulation, based on the weight of the polyether polyol employed, without affecting the fire retardancy of the foam product.

Abstract: Polyhydroxybutadiene compounds are storage stabilized against reactivity changes by incorporating therein an effective amount of a di or triphenyl phosphine compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein each x is hydrogen, a halogen or an alkyl or alkoxy group having from 1 to 10 carbon atoms and y is an alkyl group having from 1 to 10 carbon atoms or an aryl group which may be substituted with a halogen or an alkyl or alkoxy group having from 1 to 10 carbon atoms.