Abstract: A reaction mixture and a process for making a polyisocyanurate comprising rigid foam having a density in the range 50-500 kg/m3 is disclosed, said process having a cream time >35 seconds and a snap cure behaviour.

Abstract: A polyurethane foam material having the following properties: Compression hardness at 10% (according to ISO 3386/1) higher than 60 kPa and lower than 120 kPa; Free rise density in the range 40-80 kg/m3 (according to ISO 845); Flexural modulus (according to ISO 1209-2) in range 0.95-2 MPa.

Abstract: Methods and materials to fabricate electrochromic including electrochemical devices are disclosed. In particular, emphasis is placed on the composition, fabrication and incorporation of electrolytic sheets in these devices. Composition, fabrication and incorporation of redox layers and sealants suitable for these devices are also disclosed. Incorporation of EC devices in insulated glass system (IGU) windows is also disclosed.

Abstract: An improved process for fabricating expanded thermoplastic polymers (eTP) starting from non-expanded TP is disclosed whereby said process has improved thermal control, uses preferably environmentally friendly foaming gasses, avoids anisotropy and sticking of the eTP during the processing and minimises the duration of the charging step.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of coating fertilizer particles with a coating, the method comprising providing fertilizer particles in a coating unit, one or more steps of applying a coating layer by applying one or more coating components to the fertilizer particles in the coating unit, and at least, partially curing or hardening the coating layer, wherein said curing or hardening involves a chemical reaction of said one or more coating components, discharging the coated fertilizer particles from the coating unit, optionally after a final cure or hardening step, wherein the coating unit comprises a stationary frame and at least two movable elements.

Abstract: A process for binding lignocellulosic material comprising the steps of a) bringing lignocellulosic material into contact with a methylene bridged polyphenyl polyisocyanate composition and b) subsequently allowing said material to bind wherein said polyisocyanate composition has a surface tension below or equal to 46 mN/m.

Abstract: Methods and materials to fabricate electrochromic including electrochemical devices are disclosed. In particular, emphasis is placed on the composition, fabrication and incorporation of electrolytic sheets in these devices. Composition, fabrication and incorporation of redox layers and sealants suitable for these devices are also disclosed. Incorporation of EC devices in insulated glass system (IGU) windows is also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a formulation comprising: —a first component which is formed from at least one isocyanate and at least one amino resin, wherein said amino resin is the condensation product of an aldehyde with a compound selected from the group comprising urea, melamine, benzoguanamine, glycoluril, acetoguanamine and mixtures thereof; and —a second component comprising at least one polyether, wherein said polyether comprises at least one ethylene oxide moiety and at least one isocyanate reactive group selected from the group comprising hydroxyl, amino, epoxy, and thiol, preferably hydroxyl.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for printing cellulose textile fibre material or cellulose/polyester mixed textile fibre material, characterised in that the fibre material is treated with a printing paste or printing ink containing a disperse dye of the formula wherein R1-R3 are each independently of the other hydrogen, halogen, C1-C8-alkyl or C1-C8-alkoxy, R4 denotes hydrogen, C1-C8-alkyl or a group of the formula —SO2—NR6R7, wherein R6 and R7 each independently of the other denote hydrogen, C1-C8-alkyl which is unsubstituted or substituted by hydroxy, halogen, C1-C8-alkoxy or C6-C24aryl, or C6-C30aralkyl which is unsubstituted or substituted by hydroxy, C1-C8alkyl, C1-C8alkoxy or halogen, R5 represents hydrogen, C1-C8-alkyl or a radical of the formula wherein R1-R4 are as defined above.

Abstract: The present invention relates to azo dyes of formula wherein R1 denotes hydrogen or C1-C12alkyl which is unsubstituted or substituted by one or more C1-C12alkoxy groups, C1-C12alkylcarbonyl groups, C7-C25arylcarbonyl groups, hydroxyl groups, amino groups, cyano groups or halogen atoms and which may be interrupted one or more times by the radical —O—, —S—, —NR4—, —COO— or —OOC—, R4 is hydrogen or C1-C12alkyl; X is hydrogen or halogen; and R2 and R3 are each independently of the other hydrogen; C1-C12alkyl which is unsubstituted or substituted by cyano, carboxy, hydroxy, C1-C6alkoxy or C2-C8alkoxyalkoxy; or are C7-C25aralkyl which is unsubstituted or substituted by cyano, carboxy, hydroxy, C1-C6alkoxy or C2-C8alkoxyalkoxy, to mixtures containing said dyes and to the use thereof in dyeing or printing semi-synthetic and especially synthetic hydrophobic fibre materials, more especially textile materials.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of small aromatic compounds from black liquor comprising: providing black liquor that derives from alkaline treatment of wood chips; subjecting the black liquor to a pyrolysis treatment to yield a pyrolysed black liquor gas and a solid mass comprising char and salts in a first reactor, wherein the salts substantially derive from the treatment of black liquor; contacting at least part of the pyrolysed black liquor gas with a catalyst in a second reactor, which is different from the first reactor to provide a conversion treatment to yield a conversion product; and recovering small aromatic compounds from the conversion product.

Abstract: A liquid composition comprising (a) a solvent or solvent mixture containing at least 50% by weight, based on the total amount of solvents, of a dioxabicycloalkane derivative, (b) an aromatic tricarboxylic acid anhydride, and (c) an aromatic diisocyanate, can be used as coating composition for metal surfaces.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of coloured and expanded thermoplastic polyurethane (coloured ETPU) material which comprises the following steps: a) providing thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) material and at least one gaseous fluid wherein the melting temperature of the TPU material is above the supercritical temperature of the at least one gaseous fluid b) placing the TPU material in an autoclave together with a colorant and/or a fluorescent whitening agent (FWA), wherein the colorant is selected from at least one of a disperse dye, an acid dye and a pigment; c) increasing the pressure in the autoclave by introducing the at least one gaseous fluid at a temperature below the melting point of the TPU material and at least above the supercritical temperature of the at least one gaseous fluid at the applied pressure (saturation step); and d) allowing the non-expanded TPU material to saturate; and e) decreasing the pressure in the autoclave down to ambient pressure at a temperature between the melting temperatur

Abstract: The invention relates to a curing agent for thermosetting epoxy resins comprising (a) at least one aromatic amine containing at least two amino groups, and (b) at least one clathrate compound obtained by reacting a tetrakisphenol of the formula (1), or a 9,9-Bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)fluorene of formula (2), as the host molecule, and an imidazole or an imidazolium derivative as the guest molecule, wherein the substituents are as defined in the description, and n is the number 0, 1, 2 or 3, which can advantageously be used for the curing of epoxy resins. In addition, the invention also relates to a process for the preparation of a cured article, a process for the preparation of insulation systems for electrical engineering and a cured article obtained by the processes.

Abstract: A formulation containing (i) a first component formed from at least one isocyanate and at least one polyether and (ii) a second component including at least one amino resin, wherein the amino resin is the condensation product of an aldehyde and at least one of urea, melamine, benzoguanamine, glycoluril, and acetoguanamine. A process for binding lignocellulosic materials using the formulation is also described.

Abstract: Functionalized isocyanate based organic aerogel/xerogel/cryogel comprising: a cross-linked porous network structure made of polyurethane and/or polyisocyanurate and/or polyurea, comprising on their pore surface before functionalization reactive groups (B) and functionalization molecules having a solubility in water <10 g/L at 20° C. chemically attached to the pore surface of the cross-linked porous network structure wherein said molecules have at least one reactive group (A) being capable of binding to said pore surface (by reaction with groups (B)) and at least one functional group (C) providing the pore surface with the desired functionalization.

Abstract: A synthesis method for making an isocyanate based organic xerogel having a low density (i.e. <400 kg/m3) and a small pore size (<150 nm) in combination with a specific surface area >100 m2/g is disclosed. The synthesis method avoiding or reducing gel shrinkage during the solvent removal step is characterized by the step wherein the organic solvent used to synthesize the isocyanate based organic xerogel is replaced by water such that during the solvent removal step only water needs to be removed to dry the porous network and to obtain the isocyanate based organic xerogel.

Abstract: Anti-corrosion coating for metallic substrates obtainable by reacting an organic polyisocyanate with a compound containing isocyanate-reactive hydrogen atoms at an isocyanate index of between 1000 and 5000% in the presence of a trimerisation catalyst.

Abstract: Polyurethane elastomeric compositions for making tires, methods for making said tires and tires made of said polyurethane elastomers. Said tires are in particular suitable for use as tires for low speed vehicles such as bicycle tires.

Abstract: A multiple component thermosetting epoxy resin composition comprising (A) at least one cycloaliphatic glycidyl-type epoxy resin without an ester group, (B) at least one curing agent selected from the group aliphatic amine, cycloaliphatic amine, and dicyandiamide, and (C) at least one silanized filler, which, in particular, is suitable for the manufacture of outdoor insulation system articles for electrical engineering by casting, potting, encapsulation, and impregnation processes, wherein said articles exhibit good mechanical, electrical and dielectrical properties, and can be used as insulators, bushings, switchgears and instrument transformers.