Abstract: The present invention relates to new polyols modified by phosphonoformamidine groups, to a process for the preparation thereof and the use thereof as starting component for the preparation of preferably foamed polyurethane plastics.The process involves (A) reacting diisocyanatocarbodiimides corresponding to the following general formula:OCN--R.sup.2 --N.dbd.C.dbd.N).sub.m R.sup.2 --NCOwith polyhydroxyl compounds corresponding to the following general formula:A--OH).sub.nto form a polyhydroxyl compound containing carbodiimide groups and (B) reacting the carbodiimide groups remaining in the product of step (A) by means of a basic catalyst with a phosphite corresponding to the following general formula: ##STR1## to form phosphonoformamidine groups wherein m represents a number of from 1 to 10, andR.sup.1 represents a C.sub.1 -C.sub.18 aliphatic, C.sub.4 -C.sub.15 cycloaliphatic or C.sub.6 -C.sub.

Abstract: The instant invention is directed to compounds having an average molecular weight of from 300 to 12,000, containing: at least one hydroxyl group and at least one urethano-aryl-sulfonic acid group and a method for their preparation. The process is characterized as a process for the preparation of compounds having a number average molecular weight of from 300 to 12,000 having at least one hydroxyl group and at least one urethano-aryl-sulfonic acid group, comprising: reacting at from 0.degree. to 190.degree. C.(A) compounds having a molecular weight of from 62 to 10,000 having at least two hydroxyl groups; with(B) aromatic isocyanato sulfonic acids, wherein the equivalent ratio of the total quantity of isocyanate groups (including any isocyanate groups present in dimerized form) to sulfonic acid groups is from 0.5:1 to 50:1 and the equivalent ratio of the sum of hydroxyl groups in (A) to NCO groups is from 1.5:1 to 30:1. The invention is also directed to the product by the process.

Abstract: This invention relates to new polyols modified by acyl urea groups, to a process for the preparation thereof and to the use thereof as starting component for the preparation of preferably foamed polyurethane plastics. The process involves (A) reacting diisocyanatocarbodiimides corresponding to the following general formula:OCN--R.sup.2 --N.dbd.C.dbd.N).sub.m R.sup.2 --NCOat a temperature of from about 25.degree. to 130.degree. C., optionally in the presence of an inert solvent, with polyhydroxyl compounds corresponding to the following general formula:A--OH).sub.nin an OH/NCO-ratio of from 1.2:1 to 30:1 to form a polyhydroxyl compound containing carbodiimide groups and (B) completely or partially reacting, the carbodiimide groups remaining in the product of step (A) at a temperature of from 25.degree. to 100.degree. C.

Abstract: The invention relates to compositions containing both amino groups and hydroxyl and/or mercapto groups. The products are obtained by reacting relatively high molecular weight polyols and/or polythiols with less than equivalent quantities of isatoic acid anhydride.

Abstract: The instant invention relates to a process and an apparatus for applying a layer of liquid, foamable reaction mixture to a continuously moving support, such as for the production of foam blocks or foam sandwich panels having a thick foam core.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of making branched polysiloxane-polyoxyalkylene copolymers and to their use as stabilizers in the production of polyurethane foam plastics. The copolymers are made by reacting specified organopolysiloxanes with polyisocyanates, heat treating the NCO--containing addition products to cause branching and reacting the branched NCO--containing addition products with monofunctional polyethers. The copolymers can be used to stabilize polyurethane foam reaction mixtures.

Abstract: The instant invention is directed to a process for the solvent-free production of solid polyurethane moldings wherein the polyisocyanate used is a polyisocyanate mixture containing from 10 to 80% by weight of 2,4'-diisocyanatodiphenylmethane.

Abstract: The instant invention is directed to a process for the production of heat-resistant synthetic resins containing isocyanurate groups by the polymerization of organic polyisocyanates in the presence of catalysts which accelerate the trimerization of isocyanate groups, wherein said polyisocyanate component is a mixture of isomers and/or homologs of polyisocyanates of the diphenylmethane series containing more than 20%, by weight, of 2,4'-diisocyanatodiphenylmethane.

Abstract: This invention is directed to gels which are stable in storage, comprising a polymer matrix, a liquid dispersing agent embedded therein and optionally fillers or additives, characterized in that said polymer matrix is a polycondensation product of aldehydes and aminoplast-formers, at least 30% by weight of the aminoplast-formers having a molecular weight of between 200 and 10,000 and containing at least one ether, thioether, acetal, ester, urethane and/or carbonate group.

Abstract: The instant invention relates to a process for the production of polyureas wherein solutions of organic polyisocyanates are reacted with primary and/or secondary organic polyamines in the presence of tetracarboxylic acid dianhydrides. The polyisocyanates used are preferably difunctional linear prepolymers containing terminal isocyanate groups, while the amines used are preferably diamines. The resultant product, which contains carboxyl groups, may then be neutralized and dispersed in water.

Abstract: The instant invention is directed to a process for dissociating cellular and non-cellular polyurethane resins into re-usable starting products for the isocyanate polyaddition process, wherein the polyurethane is reacted with associates of lactams and adduct-formers having at least two Zerewitinoff-active hydrogen atoms at from 150.degree. to 250.degree. C.

Abstract: This invention relates to new catalyst combinations having improved catalytic activity for isocyanate polyaddition reactions. The catalysts are combinations of known metal catalysts with aromatic compounds which contain at least one nitrogen atom as a hetero atom and have at least one primary amino group in the ortho- or para-position to the hetero atom. Preferred aromatic compounds include ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 which may be the same or different, each represent a hydrogen atom, an aliphatic hydrocarbon group having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms or an aromatic hydrocarbon group having from 6 to 12 carbon atoms or two of the groups R.sub.1 to R.sub.4 represent a condensed aromatic ring.

Abstract: This invention relates to a new and improved process for the preparation of polyamines based on diphenylmethane by acid condensation of aromatic amines with formaldehyde followed by processing of the condensation mixture. Compared with similar processes known in the art, the process according to the invention combines the advantage of requiring less distillation for processing the reaction mixture with the advantage of a wide scope for variation of the composition of the product finally obtained, particularly with regard to its concentration of 2,4'-isomers and greatly reduced concentration of 2,2'-isomers.

Abstract: This invention relates to new polyurethane resins produced by a process in which aromatic diamines containing thio-groups are used as chain-lengthening agents.

Abstract: The instant invention is directed to a mixing head for mixing reactants preferably for the production of foam. The mixing head is characterized as having a housing in which an ejector piston is guided, the guide bore of said piston being crossed by a guide bore for a restrictor slide which has a passage for the ejector piston, an outlet element being situated immediately subjacent to said passage, and, in the most preferable embodiment, the restrictor slide and ejector piston being connected to a control device.

Abstract: An apparatus for hydrolytic degradation of plastics in which plastic material is deposited into a tubular housing via a feed hopper. An elongated screw shaft has a first section in the form of a high pitch screw thread disposed below the feed hopper to receive and advance the material to a second section. The second section of the screw shaft is in the form of a lower pitch thread for compressing the plastic material and transferring it to a longer, third section in the form of kneading discs, from which material passes through an outlet nozzle section to a cyclone separator where trapped gases and liquid may be withdrawn. The tubular housing is vented upstream of the feed hopper and a water inlet pipe is disposed adjacent to the second section of the screw shaft, downstream of the feed hopper. The outlet nozzle section is provided with pressure measuring and regulating means and a liquid level measuring and regulating device.

Abstract: The instant invention relates to compositions containing both amino groups and hydroxyl and/or mercapto groups. The products are obtained by reacting relatively high molecular weight polyols and/or polythiols with less than equivalent quantities of isatoic acid anhydride in two reaction stages.

Abstract: The instant invention relates to a process and apparatus for the preparation of a reaction mixture for the production of foam materials from at least two components, wherein one of the components, before it is mixed with the remaining components to form the reaction mixture, is passed through a constriction at a predetermined flowrate. The constriction produces a zone of reduced pressure and a gas is fed into the reduced pressure zone.

Abstract: The invention relates to thermoformable polyisocyanurate foams which are produced by reacting a polymethylene polyphenyl polyisocyanate having a specified diisocyanate content with polyethers which have an OH number between 28 and 112 and dihydric alcohols which have a molecular weight between 62 and 200 in the presence of isocyanate trimerization catalysts, blowing agents and other foaming agents.

Abstract: The instant invention is directed to the post treatment of flexible polyurethane foams. It has been found that the water absorbency and penetration of flexible polyurethane foams can be enhanced by washing and/or impregnating the foam with an aqueous solution of specified organic siloxane surfactants and allowing the treated foam to dry.