Abstract: The instant invention is directed to a novel process for the separation of substantially pure cycloaliphatic diisocyanate reactive (cis-form) stereoisomers from cycloaliphatic diisocyanate non-reactive (trans-form) stereoisomers comprising reacting cycloaliphatic diisocyanates of the formula ##STR1## where R can be hydrogen or an aliphatic hydrocarbon group having from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, at least one of said R's being an aliphatic hydrocarbon having from 1 to 4 carbon atoms and wherein the isocyanato groups are both positioned axially or equatorially in the presence of catalysts selected from the group consisting of lead catalysts, tertiary amines, alkali metal hydroxides and sodium methoxide, thereby producing a cyclic nylon-1 type linear polymer having regularly reoccurring bicyclic structural units of the formula ##STR2## precipitating said cyclic nylon-1 type linear polymers, filtering and washing said precipitated cyclic nylon-1 type linear polymers, then decomposing said precipitated polymer using dis

Abstract: The instant invention is directed to a novel process for the production of bonded foam, and particularly polyurethane foam scrap. The process allows for the production of a high quality rebonded product. Significant improvements are seen in the quality of the product, reduction in density, reduction in scrap loss, elimination of density variations in the molded product and overall product consistency.

Abstract: The instant invention is directed to novel polyols and the use thereof in producing polyurethane foams. The polyols comprise the adduct obtained by first reacting toluene diamine with from three to five moles of ethylene oxide and thereafter with from 1 to 5.1 moles (per mole of toluene diamine) of a vicinal alkylene oxide of from 3 to 9 carbon atoms, with the proviso that the total number of moles of ethylene oxide plus vicinal alkylene oxide does not exceed 8.1 and is no less than 5. When polyurethane foams are produced using the novel polyols herein, foams of low friability and good dimensional stability result.

Abstract: The instant invention is directed to a novel process and apparatus for the production of rebonded foam, and particularly polyurethane foam scrap. The process and apparatus allow for the simultaneous performance of three and preferably four basic operations, i.e. mold filling, curing or steaming, boring and mold stripping, to achieve the shortest, most efficient time cycles to produce a high quality rebonded product. Significant improvements are seen in the quality of the product, reduction in density, reduction in scrap loss, elimination of density variations in the molded product and overall product consistency.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process wherein A a heat curable froth or foamable mixture of polyurethane reaction components is applied to the back of a fabric, B the coated fabric is heated to form a gelled, tack-free and storable foam-backed fabric and C the fabric is shaped and cured using a hot molding process. The polyurethane formulation contains a hydroxy functional ester of an acrylic or alkyl acrylic acid and a free radical initiator.

Abstract: A process for the production of a lower alkyl-thiosemicarbazide comprising steam distilling an aqueous solution containing hydrazine and an N-lower alkyl-dithiocarbamic acid quaternary ammonium salt thereby to effect pyrolysis while distilling off water, lower alkyl amine and hydrogen sulfide, and cooling the distilland to form crystals of the lower alkylthiosemicarbazide. Advantageously the solution is obtained by reacting carbon disulfide and methylamine in water, followed by addition of hydrazine.

Abstract: A particulate slagging composition for the extended optimum continuous casting of a steel which tends to evolve alumina into the molten protective layer of said composition maintained on the top of a pool of molten steel. Such particulate slagging composition is characterized by a R' ratio (the sum of the theoretical net oxide analysis values of CaO+MgO+BaO+SrO+MnO+FeO+F+B.sub.2 O.sub.3 to the theoretical net oxide analysis value of SiO.sub.2) preselected for obtaining Opertional ADK values not substantially in excess of about 750 seconds after substantial absorption of alumina from the steel.

Abstract: A process for preparing 1-amino-2-bromo-4-hydroxyanthraquinone by bromination of 1-aminoanthraquinone to 1-amino-2, 4-dibromoanthraquinone and subsequent hydroxylation (debromohydroxylation) of the resulting bromination product.

Abstract: The instant invention is directed to a polyol having a molecular weight of 2,000 to 8,000 which is especially suited for use in the production of heat sealable foams, comprising the adduct obtained by sequentially reacting:(a) a polyhydroxyl initiator, with a functionality of 2 to 5 and a weight average molecular weight as determined by gel permeation chromatography of from 62 to 200; with(b) 10 to 90%, by weight, based on the total oxide present in (b)+(c)+(d), a first alkylene oxide; and subsequently reacting the product with(c) 10 to 80%, by weight, based on the total oxide present in (b)+(c)+(d), 4,4,4-trichloro-1,2-epoxybutane and/or epihalohydrin; and subsequently reacting the product with(d) 10 to 60%, by weight, based on the total oxide present in (b)+(c)+(d), a second alkylene oxide.

Abstract: The invention provides a means for making a high functional (.gtoreq.6.5), low viscosity, low hydroxyl number sucrose-based polyether polyol. The process involves the use of a polyalkylene polyamine, such as diethylenetriamine, as both co-initiator and catalyst for the alkoxylation reaction of sucrose. These polyols are particularly suited for the production of rigid polyurethane foams having excellent dimensional stability, particularly at low temperatures.

Abstract: In the reaction of a halomethylbenzazamide with an O,O-di-lower alkyl-thiolphosphoric acid ester to form an ester in accordance with the equation ##STR1## in which Y is oxygen or sulfur, andM is an alkali metal or ammonium cation,the improvement which comprises starting the reaction at a pH from about 2.5 to 5.5, whereby the desired reaction product is produced in higher yield and assay.

Abstract: The instant invention is directed to novel heterocyclic nylon-1 linear polymers comprising regularly recurring structural units having the general formula: ##STR1## where R can be hydrogen or an aliphatic hydrocarbon group of from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, at least one of said R's being an aliphatic hydrocarbon group of from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and wherein said polymers contain from 2 to 100 of said recurring structural units. The instant invention also relates to a novel process for the production of said polymers by reacting certain specified cycloaliphatic diisocyanates in the presence of specified catalysts.

Abstract: The present invention is concerned with flame retardant polycarbonate compositions having good mechanical properties and melt stability. These properties are achieved by adding small amounts of a fibril forming polytetrafluoroethylene, and an alkali metal salt of an inorganic acid, and a small amount of aromatically bound chlorine or bromine contained in a compound other than an organic alkali metal or alkaline earth metal salt to a thermoplastic aromatic polycarbonate.

Abstract: The instant invention is directed to a novel catalyst system for the production of polyurethane resin, and the method of use of such catalyst system. The catalyst systems of the instant invention broadly comprise(a) a tertiary amine,(b) a tin compound capable of catalyzing the reaction between an isocyanate group and an active hydrogen atom, and(c) a compound of the formula:(R-COO--.sub.2 Mewherein Me represents calcium or barium, andR represents a hydrocarbon group. It has been found that the component (c) tends to catalyze side reactions which occur during foaming between isocyanate groups and the initial reaction products of isocyanates and active hydrogen containing compounds.

Abstract: The instant invention is directed to novel polyols and the use thereof in producing polyurethane foams. The polyols comprise the adduct obtained by first reacting toluene diamine with from three to five moles of ethylene oxide and thereafter with from 1 to 5.1 moles (per mole of toluene diamine) of a vicinal alkylene oxide of from 3 to 9 carbon atoms, with the proviso that the total number of moles of ethylene oxide plus vicinal alkylene oxide does not exceed 8.1 and is no less than 5. When polyurethane foams are produced using the novel polyols herein, foams of low friability and good dimensional stability result.

Abstract: Abrasion resistant polyurethane elastomers using a combination of a waxing agent, a powdered mineral type lubricant and a polyhalogenated polyalkylene powder are disclosed. Although all three types are known to impart abrasion resistance to polyurethane elastomers, a synergistic effect has been found in the use of these additives such that better abrasion resistance is found with smaller quantities of additives.

Abstract: The present invention is concerned with a process for dry printing or dyeing of sheets. A foam structure is printed or dyed and placed in contact with the sheet to be treated. The composite is subjected to sufficient heat and pressure to destroy the foam structure without significantly damaging the sheet. The result is the sheet surface now appears to carry the printing or dyeing. Among the suitable carrier foams are polyurethane foams. The process finds particular utility in coloring difficult to dye substrates such as cotton, fiber glass or asbestos fabrics with water insoluble dyes.

Abstract: The instant invention is directed to novel thermoplastic polyurethane materials containing a processing aid. More particularly, the instant invention is directed to a thermoplastic polyurethane composition comprising: (A) from 40 to 100 percent by weight of a thermoplastic polyurethane, (B) from 0 to 60 percent by weight of a thermoplastic polymer selected from the group consisting of thermoplastic polycarbonates, thermoplastic polyoxymethylenes, thermoplastic acrylonitrile/butadiene/styrene graft copolymers, thermoplastic polybutylene terephthalates, thermoplastic polyethylene terephthalates, and mixtures thereof and (C) from 0.5 to 10 percent by weight based on the amount of (A) and (B), of a processing aid which is an acrylic polymer having a number average molecular weight of from 500,000 to 1,500,000.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to a halogen-containing, copolycarbonate blend having improved critical thickness and flammability properties comprising an aromatic copolycarbonate comprising the reaction product of an aromatic diphenol, an aromatic thiodiphenol and a carbonic acid derivative, such as phosgene or carbonyl bromide, blended with an effective amount of a halogen-containing compound. In a preferred embodiment, the copolycarbonate blend also contains small amounts of a perfluoro sulfonic or carboxylic acid salt.

Abstract: In the production of thiocarbohydrazide wherein hydrazine is reacted with carbon disulfide in the presence of water and the reaction product is thereafter heated to evolve hydrogen sulfide, the improvement which comprises effecting the reaction with carbon disulfide in the presence of hydrogen sulfide, whereby the yield of thiocarbohydrazide is increased. At the end of the reaction, the thiocarbohydrazide is filtered off and the mother liquor, after a portion is concentrated and still containing hydrogen sulfide as well as excess hydrazine, is recycled to the next cycle as the source of hydrogen sulfide.