Abstract: Slabstock foam free of cavities can be produced without any restriction, i.e. also from rapidly reacting chemical systems, by introducing the liquid reaction mixture from underneath, in front of, and/or through an optionally swivellable floor plate, wherein the floor plate and the inlet for introducing the liquid reaction mixture is arranged in a manner such that the reaction mixture above the floor plate is substantially still liquid.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for the preparation of highly-branched polyols by polymerisation of glycidol in the presence of a hydrogen-active starter compound with basic catalysis, wherein glycidol is added in dilute solution and the solvent used for the dilution is continuously distilled off. The polyols thus prepared are colorless, contain as the core unit solely the starter compound used and have polydispersities of less than 1.7. The present invention also relates to polyols that comprise the reaction product of the polyols based on glycidol with one or more expoxide monomers. This invention also relates to a process for the preparation of these polyols.

Abstract: The polyester polyols according to the invention with an average equivalent weight in the range from 200 to 4,000, which were prepared by reacting &agr;,&ohgr;-dicarboxylic acids with butane 1,4-diol, hexane 1,6-diol, propane 1,3-diol or pentane 1,5-diol and with polyols having 3 to 6 hydroxyl groups, are used for the preparation of PUR pourable elastomers with improved resistance to hydrolysis.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the production of molding compositions, which can easily be released from the mold. These molding compositions comprise thermoplastic polyurethanes with a hardness of 45 to 65 Shore A, with good mechanical properties, with low shrinkage and good low temperature properties.

Abstract: Improvements in tuft bind and/or elongation of tufted carpet may be achieved by selecting, as components of a tuft bind adhesive, one or more of: i) a polyol component comprising a low or ultra-low unsaturation polyoxypropylene polyol optionally containing up to 30 weight percent oxyethylene moieties, and ii) a chain extender component comprising 2-methyl-1,3-propanediol.

Abstract: This invention relates to high performance RIM (reaction injection molded) poly(urethane)urea elastomers, and to a process for their production. These elastomers comprise the reaction product of an allophanate-modified diphenylmethane diisocyanate prepolymer having an NCO group content of about 5 to about 30%, with an isocyanate-reactive component comprising a high molecular weight amine-terminated polyether polyol, an aromatic diamine chain extender, and, optionally, a chain extender or crosslinker selected from the group consisting of aliphatic amine terminated polyether polyols and aliphatic hydroxyl terminated polyether polyols, optionally, in the presence of an internal mold release agent, a surfactant and a filler.

Abstract: This invention relates to as process for the preparation of highly-branched polyols by polymerization of glycidol in the presence of a hydrogen-active starter compound with basic catalysis, wherein glycidol is added in dilute solution and the solvent used for the dilution is continuously distilled off. The polyols thus prepared are colorless, contain as the core unit solely the starter compound used and have polydispersities of less than 1.7.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of rigid foams comprising reacting a polyisocyanate component with an isocyanate-reactive component in the present of a blowing agent. Suitable isocyanate-reactive components for the presently claimed invention comprises polyether polyols having an OH number of from 200 to 800 and containing from 3 to 8 hydroxyl groups wherein the level of alkalinity present in the polyether polyol is equivalent to a hydroxide ion level of from about 0.006% to about 0.21% by weight.

Abstract: The invention relates to laminated parts comprising outer layers and polyurethane sandwich materials, and to a method of producing these laminated parts and to their use in the automotive industry.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the production of derived timber products by applying a storage-stable binder to materials containing lignocellulose and heating this mixture under pressure. These storage-stable binders comprise a polyisocyanate and an amine catalysts. The invention also relates to these storage-stable binders.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved doctor blade and bedplate apparatus wherein there is a recess in the bedplate from some position upstream of the doctor blade to some position downstream of the doctor blade. This recess or gap in the area of the bedplate under the doctor blade allows one to form an even or uniform coating on the back of a web of material. This is particularly helpful in forming uniform coatings on the back of a greige good which has face fibers of varying lengths. The present invention also relates to an improved process for preparing a relatively uniform coating on the back of a web of material.

Abstract: This invention relates to syntactic foams comprising the reaction product of a liquid diphenylmethane diisocyanate component, with an isocyanate-reactive component, a filler having a density of less than 1 g/cm 3, and at least one organo-metallic catalyst. This invention also relates to the use of these syntactic foams for insulating pipes.

Abstract: Composites comprising a polyurethane core and an outer facing layer are described in the present invention. Suitable polyurethane cores are hydrophilic polyester-polyurethane foamed materials which comprise the reaction product of: (a) at least one polyisocyanate, with (b) at least one polyester polyol containing at least two hydroxyl groups and having an average molecular weight within the range from more than 700 to 10,000, and (c) at least one ethoxylated polyether polyol, containing at least two hydroxyl groups, having a molecular weight of at more than 700, a functionality of from 2 to 6, and having a degree of ethoxylation greater than 30% by weight, and (d) optionally, at least one compound containing at least two active hydrogen atoms and having an average molecular weight within the range from 32 to 700, and (e) catalysts, water and/or foaming agents, and (f) optionally, adjuvant substances and additives.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the epoxidation of hydrocarbons. This process comprises reacting at least one hydrocarbon with oxygen or air or nitrous oxide or other gaseous oxidants, in the presence of a mixture comprising at least two elements selected from the group consisting of Sc, Y, Ti, Zr, Hf, V, Nb, Ta, Cr, Mo, W, Re, Fe, Co, Ni, Sn, Pb, Sb, Bi and Se, on a support with a BET surface area of less than 200 m2/g. The present invention also relates to catalysts suitable for the epoxidation of hydrocarbons, wherein the catalyst comprises a mixture comprising at least two metals selected from the group consisting of Sc, Y, Ti, Zr, Hf, V, Nb, Ta, Cr, Mo, W, Re, Fe, Co, Ni, Sn, Pb, Sb, Bi and Se, on a support with a BET surface area of less than 200 m2/g.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a process for the production of methylenedianiline (MDA) having a high monomer content.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for the production of composite wood products. This process comprises a) applying a binder composition to wood particles, and b) molding or compressing the wood particles treated with the binder to form a composite wood product. Suitable binder compositions comprise a polymethylene poly(phenyl isocyanate) and a solid novolac resin.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for the production of composite wood products. This process comprises a) applying a binder composition to wood particles, and b) molding or compressing the wood particles treated with the binder to form a composite wood product. Suitable binder compositions comprise a polymethylene poly(phenyl isocyanate) and a solid resole resin.

Abstract: This invention relates to a continuous process for the production of allophanate modified diphenylmethane diisocyanates having an NCO group content of 19 to 32% and an urethane content of less than 2 area % by GPC analysis. The process comprises (1) continuously reacting (a) diphenylmethane diisocyanate and (b) an alcohol, in the presence of (c) at least 25 ppm of an allophante catalyst, based on the combined weight of the diphenylmethane diisocyanate and the alcohol, in a reactor in an oxygen-free environment; (2) continuously treating the product exiting the reactor with a catalyst stopper at the reaction temperature; and (3) cooling the resultant product.

Abstract: This invention relates to flame-laminable polyurethane block foams having high peel strength, a process for their production and the use thereof for textile lamination.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing polyisocyanate polyaddition products by reacting (a) polyisocyanates with (b) relatively high molecular weight compounds containing at least two isocyanate-reactive hydrogen atoms and (c) chain-extending agents, in the presence of (d) N-(aminoalkyl)pyrrolidine catalysts corresponding to formula (I) in which R is a C2-12 alkylene group (optionally containing O or N atoms but not isocyanate-reactive groups) and R′ is hydrogen or a C1-4 alkyl group, (e) optionally, other known catalysts, and (f) other known additives.