Abstract: The present invention relates to the preparation of the p-hydroxydiphenylamine ester of rosin acid. The process involves first reacting hydroquinone and aniline in the presence of a bentonite catalyst to form a reaction mixture containing p-hydroxydiphenylamine. To this reaction mixture is added rosin acid under esterification conditions to form the p-hydroxydiphenylamine ester.

Abstract: Disclosed is a polyamide-imide resin paste which comprises polyamide-imide resin solution dissolved in a non-nitrogen-containing solvent, wherein resin fine particles are dispersed in the solution in an amount of 1 to 50% by weight relative to the resulting polyamide-imide resin paste.According to the present invention, there can be provided a paste which does not cause any clogging of screen due to adhesion of the paste even in repeated printings over a long period of time and shows an excellent mechanical stability of a paste in printing.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the production of polyurethanes wherein a tertiary amine functionality is incorporated into the side chain of an aromatic diamine, preferably a diaminobenzamide, to form a catalytic polyurethane chain extender. These chain extenders are polyurethane catalysts that provide adequate cure without residual odor and safety hazards associated with the more traditional tertiary amine catalysts. When reacted with the isocyanate reactive group the non-tertiary amine portion of the chain extender is bound to the polymeric network. Diffusion of the catalyst species from the polyurethane has been prevented, thus negating odor and toxicity as problems. These aromatic diamines provide enhanced polyurethane physical properties.

Abstract: A method for preparation of rigid foam disclosed. The method comprises mixing at least two components to form a reaction mixture. The reaction mixture comprises isocyanate, up to about 20% by weight CHClF.sub.2, up to about 2% by weight of water, and a combination of polyols having an average OH number of from about 300 to about 500 and comprising polyalkoxylated glycerin having an OH number of from about 200 to about 300 and in which the alkoxy groups each have from two to about three carbon atoms. Related methods and compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: A high optical quality polyurethane layer is manufactured by reactive pouring or reactive spraying of a reaction mixture comprising an aliphatic isocyanate component and a polyol component followed by a polymerization comprising the passage of the layer through a catalytic atmosphere containing at least one tertiary amine.

Abstract: A thermoplastic polyurethaneurea having free amino groups is the reaction product of a diisocyanate, a fluorinated polyol, a non-fluorinated polyol and a polyamine. The invention includes a shaped polymeric support structure having the thermoplastic polyurethaneurea coated thereon and a medical article comprising the coated support and heparin covalently bonded to the free amino groups of the coated support. In another aspect of the invention, a method for preparing the heparinized medical article is provided.

Abstract: An electrically conductive polyurethane foam product is prepared by the in situ combination of polyurethane-forming reactants and an effective amount of a charge transfer agent selected from the group consisting of tetracyanoethylene (TCNE), picric acid and analogs thereof, for lowering electrical resistance of the foam product to less than 1.times.10.sup.12 ohms. In a preferred embodiment, the conductive foam product is reticulated to a void volume of more than 80% after completion of the foam forming reaction.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a process for the preparation of molded polyurethane articles having densities of about 0.8 to 1.4 g/cm.sup.3 and a flex moduli according to DIN 53,457 of at least about 1800 N/mm.sup.

Abstract: A resinous binder is disclosed which is composed of a metal rosin resinate and a dilution increasing effective amount of a pendant tertiary amine polymer type resin having greater than 50,000 weight average molecular weight.Also disclosed is a gravure printing ink which comprises a solvent, a colorant and a binder wherein all or a portion of the binder consists of the resinous binder of this invention. The use of the resinous binder of this invention in ink compositions results in significant dilution improvement without adversely affecting other desirable properties.

Abstract: A resinous binder is disclosed which is composed of a metal rosin resinate and a dilution increasing effective amount of polystyrene type resin having greater than 50,000 weight average molecular weight and an acid number less than 200.Also disclosed is a gravure printing ink which comprises a solvent, a colorant and a binder component wherein all or a portion of the binder component consists of the resinous binder of this invention. The use of the resinous binder of this invention in ink compositions results in significant dilution improvement without adversely affecting other desirable properties.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method for treating polymerized rosin to decrease its tendency to oxidize comprising heating the polymerized rosin to an elevated temperature in the presence of an effective amount of one or more disproportionating agents. This invention also relates to the novel products of such disproportionation treatments.

Abstract: A water dispersible, modified polyurethane which is the reaction product of polyisocyanate, polyether polyol, modifying agent containing at least one pendant hydrophobic group and at least two active hydrogen moieties and capping agent. The modified polyurethane may also include a second type of modifying agent which does not have a pendant hydrophobic group. The modified polyurethane can be prepared by reacting the polyisocyanate and the polyether polyol and then adding the capping agent and finally the modifying agent with or without the second modifying agent. The modified polyurethane resists microbial attack, exhibits superior efficiency in thickening aqueous compositions under high shear conditions and achieves acceptable sag and leveling.

Abstract: The addition to urethane prepolymers of low molecular weight polymers formed from ethylenically unsaturated monomers which do not contain active hydrogen provides a hot melt adhesive which can be readily coated at a viscosity of 3000 to 50,000 cps. at 120.degree.C. without the need for additional tackifiers or plasticizers and which has improved initial cohesive strength as well as improved strength after aging of the cured bond. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the ethylenically unsaturated monomers are polymerized in the non-isocyanate containing components of the isocyanate terminated prepolymer.

Abstract: A thermosetting urethane elastomer is prepared from:(a) a prepolymer having isocyanate groups at terminal ends obtained by allowing p-phenylene diisocyanate to react with a compound having 2 or more active hydrogens, and(b) curing agents of 1,4-bis(2-hydroxyethoxy)benzene and trimethylolpropane or 1,4-bis(2-hydroxyethoxy)benzene and a polyol having isocyanurate ring.

Abstract: Improved rosin ester compositions are provided having diminished tendency toward hazing concomitant with good viscosity stability when employed in adhesive systems such as hot melt adhesive systems. Addition of zinc composition to rosin ester formulations in an effective amount serves to secure these improvements. Zinc oxide, zinc hydroxide and zinc salts of organic acids are suitable for employment with zinc resinates being preferred in accordance with the practice of certain embodiments.

Abstract: A vinyl ether oligomer especially useful for coatings is prepared by reacting an hydroxyl-terminated polyester, a diisocyanate, and a hydroxy monovinyl ether having formulas as defined herein.

Abstract: An imaging member comprised of a photoconductive layer, and a protective copolyurethane overcoating of the formula ##STR1## wherein A is a trivalent group; A' is a bivalent group; R is selected from the group consisting of alkylene, substituted alkylene, arylene, and substituted arylene; x and y are number mole fractions of from about 0.05 to about 0.95 subsequent to the provision that the sum of x+y is equal to 1.0. Also disclosed are processes for the preparation of the aforementioned copolyurethanes.

Abstract: Modified-polyurethane block copolymers and devices formed therefrom demonstrate excellent biocompatibilty and improved physical and mechanical properties. In a preferred embodiment, from about 5 to about 25 percent of urethane hydrogen atoms are replaced with propyl sulfonate and propyl carboxylate groups to provide the modified copolymer.

Abstract: Polymer polyol compositions are provided which are useful for the production of flexible polyurethane foams. The polymer polyol compositions are composed of (1) a high functionality polyol, (2) a subsidiary polyalkylene oxide high in polyoxyethylene content and (3) a stably dispersed polymer. The latter component is formed by in situ polymerization of low molecular weight compounds within components (1) and/or (2) used in making the polymer polyol composition. The polymer polyol compositions provide stable and non-shrinking, free-rise foam at high water levels and over a wider crosslinker and index range permitting increased density and load latitude relative to commercial high resilience polymer polyols. A process for their use and foams and articles prepared therefrom are also provided.

Abstract: A process for producing an aqueous copolymer dispersion is disclosed, which comprises emulsion polymerizing 100 parts by weight of a vinyl monomer mixture comprising (A) from 60 to 99.8% by weight of an acrylic ester of an aliphatic saturated alcohol having from 4 to 8 carbon atoms, (B) from 0.2 to 10% by weight of a monomer selected from the group consisting of an .alpha.,.beta.-unsaturated carboxylic acid, an .alpha.,.beta.-unsaturated carboxylic acid anhydride, a 2-hydroxyalkyl acrylate, a 2-hydroxyalkyl methacrylate, acrylamide, methacrylamide, methylolacrylamide, and methylolmethacrylamide, and (C) up to 30% by weight of a vinyl monomer other than the monomers (A) and (B) in the presence of from 0.01 to 10 parts by weight of a compound having an allyl hydrogen atom, with a total amount of the monomers (A), (B) and (C) being 100% by weight.