Abstract: The present invention provides a process for the preparation of polyols based on fatty acid esters and starter compounds having Zerewitinoff-active hydrogen atoms and the use thereof for the preparation of polyurethane materials.

Abstract: A thermoplastic composition suitable for making articles having low gloss and good impact properties is disclosed. The composition contains (A) 20 to 94.5 percent relative to the weight of the composition (pbw) of an aromatic (co)poly(ester)carbonate, (B) 5 to 40 pbw of a graft (co)polymer that includes an EPDM graft base and a grafted phase that is compatible with the aromatic (co)poly(ester)carbonate, and (C) 0.5 to 20 pbw of a linear copolymer containing at least one unit derived from a glycidyl ester monomer, and (D) 0 to 40 pbw of a vinyl copolymer. The gloss of the composition is lower than that of a corresponding composition that contains none of component (C).

Abstract: Two-component water-based coating compositions are described. The coating compositions include a mixture of components that includes: (a) an aqueous dispersion of a resin comprising functional groups reactive with isocyanates; and (b) a hydrophilicized polyisocyanate. The mixture includes (i) propylene carbonate that is present in the mixture in an amount of greater than 2 percent by weight, based on the total weight of the mixture; and (ii) a ratio of isocyanate groups to functional groups reactive with isocyanates of 0.8 to 3.0:1.

Abstract: This invention relates to polybutadiene modified polymer polyols which comprise one or more base polyols, at least one preformed stabilizer, one or more ethylenically unsaturated monomers, and polybutadiene, in the presence of at least one free radical polymerization catalyst, and optionally, one or more chain transfer agents. The polybutadiene present in these polybutadiene modified polymer polyols may be carried into the polymer polyol through the preformed stabilizer, by a polybutadiene containing component that is added separately from the preformed stabilizer to the polymer polyol, or a combination thereof, with the total amount of polybutadiene ranging from 0.03 to 1.0% by weight of polybutadiene, based on 100% by weight of the polymer polyol. The present invention also relates to processes for preparing these polybutadiene modified polymer polyols, to foams prepared from these polybutadiene modified polymer polyols, and to processes for producing foams from these polybutadiene modified polymer polyols.

Abstract: The present invention relates to flame-retardant polycarbonate compositions and methods for increasing the flame-retardancy of polycarbonate compositions. An ?,?-alkoxy phenyl phenyloligosiloxane compound and an alkali metal sulfonate salt are added to the polycarbonate compositions. The addition of the ?,?-alkoxy phenyl phenyloligosiloxane compound and the alkali metal sulfonate salt produces a polycarbonate composition having a flame-retardance rating of UL 94V-0 at 2 mm thickness or less.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods for coating a substrate. These methods include: (a) preparing a two-component coating composition by mixing a first component and a second component to make a mixture thereof, and (b) depositing the mixture over the substrate to form a film having a 60° gloss of no more than 35 gloss units (measured according to ASTM D523-89). In these methods: (i) the first component includes: (A) an aqueous anionic, aliphatic polyurethane dispersion comprising a polyurethane having terminal methylol groups; and (ii) the second component comprises an aqueous anionic acrylic polymer solution having a viscosity of 25,000 to 60,000 mPa·s at 20° C. when measured according to DIN EN ISO 3219 at a non-volatile content of 9% to 11% by weight, based on the total weight of the solution, measured according to DIN 53189.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel polyol blends, a process for the production of foam with very low resistance to air flow from certain polyol blends and to the resultant foams produced from certain polyol blends. The polyol blends comprise one or more monofunctional polyethers having a hydroxyl number of less than 28; one or more polyether polyols having a hydroxyl number of 20 to 240 and containing at least 50% of copolymerized oxyethylene; one or more polyether polyols having a hydroxyl number of 47 to 300 and containing from 5 to 40% of copolymerized oxyethylene; and optionally, one or more polyether polyols having a hydroxyl number of 10 to 45. This process of the invention comprises reacting one or more polyisocyanates, with an isocyanate-reactive component in the presence of at least one catalyst, at least one surfactant and at least one blowing agent.

Abstract: A thermoplastic molding composition characterized by its flame retardance and impact strength is disclosed. The composition contains A) 70 to 99 parts by weight of aromatic poly(ester) carbonate B) 1 to 30 parts by weight of polyalkylene terephthalate, the total weight of A) and B) being 100 parts resin, and C) 1 to 20 parts per hundred parts resin (phr) of graft (co)polymer having a core-shell morphology, including a grafted shell that contains polymerized alkyl(meth)acrylate and a composite rubber core that contains interpenetrated and inseparable polyorganosiloxane and poly(meth)alkyl acrylate components, D) 2 to 20 phr of a phosphorous-containing compound, and E) 0.1 to 2 part by weight of fluorinated polyolefin.

Abstract: The present invention relates to flame-retardant polycarbonate compositions and methods for increasing the flame-retardancy of polycarbonate compositions. An ?,?-alkoxy phenyl phenyloligosiloxane compound and an alkali metal sulfonate salt are added to the polycarbonate compositions. The addition of the ?,?-alkoxy phenyl phenyloligosiloxane compound and the alkali metal sulfonate salt produces a polycarbonate composition having a flame-retardance rating of UL 94V-0 at 2 mm thickness or less.

Abstract: The present invention provides an energy absorber for a blast barrier system comprising a substantially tubular member extending longitudinally along an axis from a first end portion to a second end portion, each of the first end portion and the second end portion having a substantially similar geometric profile, wherein the energy absorber collapses under a predetermined load when compressed by a residual blast force. The energy absorber of the present invention may help minimize damage to people and structures by further dissipating force from a blast in a blast barrier system.

Abstract: A one-component composition comprising: 1) a ketimine which is the reaction product of: a) a dimer diamine; and b) a ketone; and 2) a blocked isocyanate.

Abstract: Two-component coating compositions, methods for their preparation and use are disclosed. The two-component coating compositions include an isocyanate-functional component and an isocyanate-reactive component comprising a hydroxyl-functional polymer. The isocyanate-functional component includes: (a) an aliphatic polyisocyanate containing allophanate structural units; and (b) a cycloaliphatic polyisocyanate comprising an allophanate group and an isocyanurate trimer group.

Abstract: The present invention provides a hybrid two component coating composition comprising as component I, (A) an N-alkoxysilylalkyl-aspartic acid ester, (B) a polysiloxane having a molecular weight in the range of from about 400 to 10,000, and optionally (C) at least one hydrolyzable silane; and as component II, (D) a polyisocyanate having an average NCO functionality of 2.5 to 5.5 and an isocyanate content, based on solids, of 9 to 50 wt % and containing aliphatic polyisocyanates; and (E) a catalyst. Methods of making and applying the hybrid coating composition are also provided.

Abstract: Composition and process for low temperature curing of polyuretdione-polyol compositions in which the polyuretdione is prepared from a polyisocyanate with isocyanate groups and a polyol containing primary hydroxyl groups. The catalyst for the composition and process is an amine catalyst containing the group —N?C—N—, being aprotic, having a pKa greater than 20 and upon addition to the liquid coating composition causing a phase-change of the coating composition from liquid to solid at 25° C. and 1 atm. within one week.

Abstract: This invention relates to polyurethane/polyureas. These polyurethane/polyurea materials comprise the reaction product of (A) a polyisocyanate prepolymer having an NCO group content of about 4 to about 30% and an average functionality of 1.8 to 6, and (B) an isocyanate-reactive component comprising at least one aromatic diamine compound. The (A) polyisocyanate prepolymers herein comprise the reaction product of (1) at least one (cyclo)aliphatic polyisocyanate with (2) an organic compound having 1.8 to 5 hydroxyl groups and a hydroxyl equivalent weight of 150 to 2000 g/eq., and which is selected from the group consisting of OH-functional polybutadienes, OH-functional polyalkylene, OH-functional polyalkylene phthalates, OH-functional polyalkylene isophthalates, OH-functional polyalkylene terephthalates and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: Methods of treating a well bore within an underground formation are disclosed. These methods include: (a) preparing a treatment composition by mixing a polyol-containing component and a polyisocyanate-containing component; and (b) introducing the treatment composition into the well bore. The polyol-containing component includes a polymeric polyol having a viscosity at 25° C. of no more than 1000 mPa·s and the isocyanate-containing component includes an unblocked (cyclo)aliphatic polyisocyanate polymer including allophanate groups and having a viscosity at 25° C. and at least 99% solids of no more than 1000 mPa·s.

Abstract: The present invention provides long chain, active polyether polyols which are characterized by a functionality of 2 to 6 and an equivalent weight of 1000 to 2200 Da. These long chain polyethers comprise the alkoxylation product of (1) a starter composition having an equivalent weight of 350 Da or less, with (2) one or more alkylene oxides, in which up to 20% of ethylene oxide may be added as a cap, in the presence of (3) at least one basic catalyst. Suitable starter compositions (1) comprise the alkoxylation product of (a) a low molecular weight polyether having a functionality of 3 and an equivalent weight of less than 350 Da, (b) at least one low molecular weight starter compound comprising glycerin, and (c) propylene oxide or a mixture of propylene oxide and ethylene oxide, in the presence of (d) at least one double metal cyanide catalyst. A process for preparing these long chain polyether polyols is also disclosed.

Abstract: A polyether polyol based on renewable materials is obtained by the in situ production of a polyether from a hydroxyl group-containing vegetable oil, at least one alkylene oxide and a low molecular weight polyol having at least 2 hydroxyl groups. The polyol is produced by introducing the hydroxyl group-containing vegetable oil, a catalyst and an alkylene oxide to a reactor and initiating the alkoxylation reaction. After the alkoxylation reaction has begun but before the reaction has been 20% completed, the low molecular weight polyol having at least 2 hydroxyl groups is continuously introduced into the reactor. After the in situ made polyether polyol product having the desired molecular weight has been formed, the in situ made polyether polyol is removed from the reactor. These polyether polyols are particularly suitable for the production of flexible polyurethane foams.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions that include (a) an aqueous polyurethane dispersion prepared from an isocyanate-terminated prepolymer; and (b) a hydroxyl-functional compound having an average hydroxyl equivalent weight of greater than 40 gram/equivalent to less than 500 gram/equivalent. Also disclosed are methods of using the compositions as, for example, a sealant.

Abstract: Processes for coating substrates and the related substrates are disclosed herein. A one-component base coating composition is applied onto a substrate and a one-component top coating composition is applied wet-on-wet onto the applied base coating composition. The coating compositions are based on aqueous acrylate/polyurethane dispersions. The top coating composition is applied after the applied base coating composition develops a pendulum hardness of at least 50% of the pendulum hardness that would be exhibited by the base coating composition after UV cure. The applied coatings exposed to UV radiation to simultaneously cure both the base coating composition and the top coating composition.