Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of polyol components suitable for forming polyurethane foam, in particular two component polyurethane foam the resulting foams and methods for their production. The present inventors found gaseous hydrohaloolefin containing polyol components possessing improved shelf-life properties, in particular polyol components comprising a gaseous hydrohaloolefin blowing agent, a nitrogen catalyst and a tin catalyst, wherein the tin catalyst comprises a sulfur atom. The present inventors also found that the shelf-life is further improved if the nitrogen catalyst is at least partially protonated by reaction with an acid, such as an organic acid.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a silicone formulation comprising an oxime silane crosslinker comprising 5-methyl-3-heptanone oxime which exhibits significantly improved early cracking behaviour and/or skin formation time compared to silicone formulations employing conventional oxime silane crosslinkers, the corresponding cured silicone formulation, uses of the cured silicone formulation and uses of such oxime crosslinkers in the area of silicone formulations. The present invention also relates to an oxime crosslinker.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a silicone formulation comprising an oxime silane crosslinker comprising 2-heptanoneoxime which exhibits significantly improved early cracking behaviour and/or skin formation time compared to silicone formulations employing conventional oxime silane crosslinkers, the corresponding cured silicone formulation, uses of the cured silicone formulation and uses of such oxime crosslinkers in the area of silicone formulations.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a spray adhesive essentially consisting of: (i) from 5 to 30% by weight of an adhesive mixture comprising one or more styrenic block copolymers, and optionally one or more tackifying resins, and either (ii) from 20 to 40% by weight of a mixture comprising hydrocarbon solvents and propellants, and (iii) from 30 to 75% by weight of a VOC-exempt diluent. The present invention also relates to a portable aerosol can, spray cylinder, cannister, or container onto which a nozzle for spraying can be provided, containing the spray adhesive.

Abstract: Apparatuses for producing and dispensing a reaction mixture include a mixing head for mixing the reaction components that are fed via two supply lines. The apparatuses also include a decompression system to relieve pressure from the supply lines to avoid the reaction components seeping into the mixing head. The decompression system includes two pressure vessels each with two sides, separated by a membrane. One of these sides forms an expansion chamber for the reaction component, while the other side is connected to a pneumatic system. With this pneumatic system, the expansion chamber can be pressurized before the production of the reaction mixture. After the production of the reaction mixture, the pressure can be relieved.

Abstract: Dispensing system for dispensing a mixture of a first component and a second component, the dispensing system comprising: (i) a dispensing gun comprising an inlet body with a first passage for feeding in the first component under pressure and a second passage for feeding in the second component under pressure, the first and second passages respectively comprising a closable first outlet and a closable second outlet, which may be operable by means of a handle or trigger of the dispensing gun; (ii) a static mixing nozzle, detachably connectable to the outlets of the body and provided for mixing and dispensing the components, the static mixing nozzle comprising a first section containing a first chamber and a second chamber for conducting the first and second component respectively and a second section, subsequent to the first section (in forwards flow direction), containing a mixing chamber with static mixing elements which promote mixing the first and second components and conducting the mixture to a nozzle ti

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of polyol components suitable for forming polyurethane foam, in particular two component polyurethane foam the resulting foams and methods for their production. The present inventors found gaseous hydrohaloolefin containing polyol components possessing improved shelf-life properties, in particular polyol components comprising a gaseous hydrohaloolefin blowing agent, a nitrogen catalyst and a tin catalyst, wherein the tin catalyst comprises a sulfur atom. The present inventors also found that the shelf-life is further improved if the nitrogen catalyst is at least partially protonated by reaction with an acid, such as an organic acid.

Abstract: Described is a method for the production of a moisture curable composition whereby the reactive end groups of a reactive polymer are reacted with a cross-linking agent for forming a prepolymer, whereby the method is operated in batch mode and the production of the prepolymer occurs in a mixing vessel, characterized in that the reactive polymer and the cross-linking agent, as well as the additional ingredients necessary for the production step in the mixing vessel, are introduced into the closed mixing vessel and react without opening the mixing vessel, and the mixing takes place without opening the mixing vessel, and the product is removed from the mixing vessel without opening the mixing vessel.

Abstract: Described is a method for the production of a moisture curable composition whereby the reactive end groups of a reactive polymer are reacted with a cross-linking agent for forming a prepolymer, whereby the method is operated in batch mode and the production of the prepolymer occurs in a mixing vessel, characterized in that the reactive polymer and the cross-linking agent, as well as the additional ingredients necessary for the production step in the mixing vessel, are introduced into the closed mixing vessel and react without opening the mixing vessel, and the mixing takes place without opening the mixing vessel, and the product is removed from the mixing vessel without opening the mixing vessel.

Abstract: An improved handheld applicator is provided, fitted into an assembly onto a pressure container which is equipped with a gun valve and containing a viscous compound suitable for forming a silicone paste, a polyurethane (PU) foam, or a glue, the applicator being producible in one single injection molding step and providing in handheld use the ergonomics, the aiming and the dosing accuracy comparable to the use of the pressure container with a dispensing gun. Further provided is a process for the production of the applicator and of the assembly, as well as the use of the assembly for applying a compound from the pressure container with a handheld method.

Abstract: Disclosed is a polyurethane foam composition based on polyisocyanates comprising initially at least 20 wt % mMDI and at most 24.5 wt % mTDI, a towards isocyanate polyfunctional and a towards isocyanate monofunctional compound, which composition contains a) less than 1.00 wt % residual free mMDI, b) at least 0.4 wt % total of mMDI of which at least one isocyanate group has been reacted with a monofunctional compound, c) wherein the polyurethane prepolymer composition is having an isocyanate index of at least 105 and at most 350, d) wherein the equivalents ratio of functional groups of the monofunctional compounds relative to the amount of the isocyanate functional groups initially present is at least 6.5%, and e) wherein the equivalents ratio of towards isocyanate tri- and higher functional reactive compounds relative to the isocyanate functional groups initially present is at most 6.50%. Further disclosed is a suitable prepolymer, production methods and uses.

Abstract: A dual purpose coupling piece is provided for on the one hand the screw coupling of a disposable pressure container with a dispensing gun, and which further includes means for on the other hand also cooperating in a bayonet-type coupling with a suitable handheld applicator for application of the compound as in the handheld use. A suitable handheld applicator is also provided. The coupling piece and/or the handheld applicator may be designed for the production as one single product using injection moulding. Further provided is an assembly of a container with the coupling piece, and a process for producing the coupling piece and the assembly, as well as the handheld applicator.

Abstract: Disclosed is a polyurethane foam composition based on polyisocyanates comprising initially at least 20 wt % mMDI and at most 24.5 wt % mTDI, a towards isocyanate polyfunctional and a towards isocyanate monofunctional compound, which composition contains a) less than 1.00 wt % residual free mMDI, b) at least 0.4 wt % total of mMDI of which at least one isocyanate group has been reacted with a monofunctional compound, c) wherein the polyurethane prepolymer composition is having an isocyanate index of at least 105 and at most 350, d) wherein the equivalents ratio of functional groups of the monofunctional compounds relative to the amount of the isocyanate functional groups initially present is at least 6.5%, and e) wherein the equivalents ratio of towards isocyanate tri- and higher functional reactive compounds relative to the isocyanate functional groups initially present is at most 6.50%. Further disclosed is a suitable prepolymer, production methods and uses.

Abstract: An improved handheld applicator is provided, fitted into an assembly onto a pressure container which is equipped with a gun valve and containing a viscous compound suitable for forming a silicone paste, a polyurethane (PU) foam, or a glue, the applicator being producible in one single injection moulding step and providing in handheld use the ergonomics, the aiming and the dosing accuracy comparable to the use of the pressure container with a dispensing gun. Further provided is a process for the production of the applicator and of the assembly, as well as the use of the assembly for applying a compound from the pressure container with a handheld method.

Abstract: An improved coupling piece for the Click-and-Fix coupling of a disposable pressure container with a dispensing gun is provided, including an integrated cap and internal support legs for securing the position of the stem of the valve of the container when pressure increases inside the container, and which coupling piece may be produced as one single product using injection moulding. Further provided is an assembly of a container with the coupling piece, and a process for producing the coupling piece and the assembly. The coupling piece and/or the assembly may be further adapted for handheld use with a suitable handheld applicator.

Abstract: A dual purpose coupling piece is provided for on the one hand the screw coupling of a disposable pressure container with a dispensing gun, and which further comprises includes means for on the other hand also cooperating in a bayonet-type coupling with a suitable handheld applicator for application of the compound as in the handheld use. A suitable handheld applicator is also provided. The coupling piece and/or the handheld applicator may be designed for the production as one single product using injection moulding. Further provided is an assembly of a container with the coupling piece, and a process for producing the coupling piece and the assembly, as well as the handheld applicator.