Abstract: Disclosed are derivatives of isophorone diamine exhibiting a synergistic relationship with other commonly employed chain extenders offering enhanced efficacy with regard to slowing of the polyurea elastomer cure profile, and processes employing their use. According to the invention, extensions of the gel-free and tack-free times are more readily achieved at lower loading levels for these chain extender blends than are afforded through the sole use of the individual molecules.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 11, 2002
Date of Patent:
July 18, 2006
Assignee:
Huntsman Petrochemical Corporation
Inventors:
Howard P. Klein, Jerry L. Reddinger, Kenneth M. Hillman
Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions useful for introducing metal carboxylate salts as catalysts into systems useful for producing polyurethane and polyisocyanurate foams. The methods permit the introduction of such catalysts in the absence of substantial amounts of water which otherwise cause inferior foams to be produced. A method for producing foam employing the catalysts are also described.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 30, 2003
Date of Patent:
May 23, 2006
Assignee:
Huntsman Petrochemical Corporation
Inventors:
Robert A. Grigsby, Jr., Robert L. Zimmerman, Ernest L. Rister, Jr.