Abstract: A rigid foam or composition allowing a rigid foam to be obtained made from polyurethane and/or polyisocyanurate. The rigid foam or composition includes polyols selected from polyester polyols and polyether polyols; the polyols include: 5 to 50% of a polyester polyol A by weight relative to the total weight of the polyols; and a polyol B selected from polyester polyols B and polyether polyols B. The polyester polyol A is of general formula Rx-Ry-Z-Ry?-Rx? in which Z is a C3 to C8 alcohol sugar chosen from glycerol, sorbitol, erythritol, xylitol, araditol, ribitol, dulcitol, mannitol and volemitol. Ry and Ry? are diesters of formula —OOC—Cn-COO— in which n is between 2 and 34, and Rx and Rx? are identical or different C2 to C12 monoalcohols.

Abstract: A polyurethane foam is disclosed having unique load bearing characteristics rendering it suitable for a variety of applications. The foam exhibits high surface-softness and smoothness properties, making it well-suited for use in articles such as pillows and mattress toppers. However, upon continued application of pressure, the resilience of the foam increases sharply, translating into a remarkable support characteristics that make the foam suitable for use in the seat portions of chairs and sofas, as well as in the base portion of mattresses. The foams therefore address the limitations of conventional, high-resilience and visco-elastic polyurethane foams. A process of making the foam and its use in various articles is also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention provides a stabilising composition, comprising: a) a first phenolic antioxidant comprising one or more phenolic compounds having the structure of formula (I): ?wherein R1 is a linear or branched alkyl group having from 12 to 20 carbon atoms; and b) one or more second phenolic antioxidants independently selected from: ?a mono-hydroxybenzene having lower steric hindrance than the first phenolic antioxidant; ?a di-hydroxybenzene; and/or ?a tri-hydroxybenzene.

Abstract: Provided is a water blocking material prepared by reacting and foaming a starting material composition that contains a polyol, a polyisocyanate, a catalyst, a foaming agent, a foam stabilizer and a crosslinking agent, in which the polyol contains a dimer acid polyol, the content of the dimer acid polyol in the starting material composition is 85% by mass or more of the entire polyol, the polyisocyanate contains a diphenylmethane diisocyanate, the content of the diphenylmethane diisocyanate in the starting material composition is 70 to 85% by mass of the entire polyisocyanate, and the foam stabilizer contains a reactive silicone. The water blocking material is excellent in heat resistance and water blocking performance and is further excellent in flexibility.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to two-component coating material compositions including a paint base component A and a curing component B. The paint base component A includes one or more polyols A1 selected from the group of polyols containing ester groups and which possess a hydroxyl number of 300 to 500 mg KOH/g and have a hydroxyl group functionality of greater than 2. The curing component B includes one or more polyisocyanates B1 having on average 2.4 to 5 NCO groups. The two-component coating material composition possesses a solids content of at least 96 wt %, and the molar ratio of the NCO groups in the curing component B to the acidic hydrogen atoms in the paint base component A is from 1:1.15 to 1:0.95. The disclosure further relates to a method for coating fiber-reinforced plastics and to a method for producing coated fiber-reinforced plastics, and to coating fiber-reinforced plastics.

Abstract: This document discloses algae-derived flexible foams, whether open-cell or closed-cell, with inherent antimicrobial and flame resistant properties, wherein a process of manufacturing includes the steps of: harvesting algae-biomass; sufficiently drying the algae biomass; blending the dried algae biomass with a carrier resin and various foaming ingredients; adding an algal-derived antimicrobial compound selected from various natural sulfated polysaccharides present in brown algae, red algae, and/or certain seaweeds (marine microalgae); and adding a sufficient quantity of dried algae biomass to the formulation to adequately create a fire resistant flexible foam material.

Abstract: Methods and materials used for production of constructs having a porous open or semi-open celled structure. Constructs may include a porous matrix as a base and a biocompatible conformal coating thereon.

Abstract: Described herein is a 3D spacer fabric reinforced composite, a process for producing it, a method of using it in footwear, and a footwear including it.

Abstract: An isocyanate reactive composition including at least one component selected from the group consisting of a polyether polyol, a polyester polyol, a polyether polyamide and a polyester polyamide; one or more amine components, each of said amine components having a given structure. In some embodiments, the average number of nitrogen atoms of said amine components is in the range of 5 to 10.

Abstract: A method of producing a closed-cell and rigid foam. The method comprises reacting an isocyanate composition including one or more polyisocyanates and a polyol composition including one or more polyols including one or more aromatic polyester polyols having a hydroxyl functionality of greater than 2 and one or more physical and/or chemical blowing agents including methylal to form a closed-cell and rigid foam configured to retain at least 85% of an initial volume of the closed-cell and rigid foam when exposed to about 97% relative humidity at about 70° C. for at least seven or more days.

Abstract: Provided is a polyurethane foam having excellent heat resistance and the like. The polyurethane foam is obtained from a material that contains a polyol and a polyisocyanate, in which the polyol contains a polyester polyol, the polyisocyanate contains a diphenylmethane diisocyanate-based isocyanate, it is preferable that the polyester polyol has one or more side chains composed of an alkyl group, and the polyurethane foam may be used as a soundproof material for vehicles.

Abstract: A polyurethane insulation foam composition is disclosed herein. The polyurethane insulation foam comprises: (i) an isocyanate compound; (ii) an isocyanate reactive compound; (iii) water; (iv) a tertiary amine compound; (v) a hydrophilic carboxylic acid compound; (vi) a halogenated olefin compound; and (vii) optionally, other additives.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions that may be useful for forming synthetic membranes, methods of forming membranes therefrom, and membranes. In an embodiment, a membrane comprises a free hydrophilic polymer and a polyurethane, the polyurethane comprising a backbone comprising the reaction product of a diisocyanate, a polymeric aliphatic diol, and, optionally, a chain extender, wherein the backbone comprises a C2-C16 fluoroalkyl or C2-C16 fluoroalkyl ether, or the polyurethane comprises an endgroup comprising a C2-C16 fluoroalkyl or C2-C16 fluoroalkyl ether.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for forming an environmentally friendly polyurethane foam, the composition having improved storage stability, air permeability, and anti-oxidation characteristics and to a method for manufacturing a polyurethane foam and, more specifically, to an isocyanate pre-polymer prepared by reaction of a polyisocyanate and a polyol component comprising a bio-polyol, to a composition for forming an environmentally friendly polyurethane foam, the composition having improved storage stability, air permeability, and anti-oxidative characteristics by comprising the pre-polymer as one component, to a method for manufacturing a polyurethane foam using the same, and to an environmentally friendly polyurethane foam manufactured thereby.

Abstract: Provided is a material having an excellent sound-absorbing performance which can be easily applied to the desired area at the operation site and which can effectively prevent sound leakage. The material includes an open-cell soft polyurethane foam prepared from a 2-part reactive urethane resin composition prepared from a polyisocyanate component and a polyol-containing component, wherein the polyol-containing component comprises a polyol component, catalysts, a foam stabilizer, an amine compound having primary or secondary amino groups, and carbon dioxide; wherein an average sound absorption coefficient of said polyurethane foam is 30% or more, measured in accordance with JIS A 1405-2:2007 for 63 hertz to 5000 hertz; and the length of liquid-dripping is within 300 mm.

Abstract: An object to be achieved by the present invention is to provide a method for producing an artificial leather on a practically usable level without using an organic solvent and without requiring a crosslinking step for a crosslinking agent. The present invention provides a method for producing an artificial leather having a cured product layer of a moisture-curing urethane hot-melt resin composition, wherein the moisture-curing urethane hot-melt resin composition contains a urethane prepolymer having an isocyanate group and does not contain a crosslinking agent having a hydroxyl group and/or an amino group, the method including applying the moisture-curing urethane hot-melt resin composition to a substrate at a coating weight of 0.03 to 0.5 kg/m2 so as to form a cured product layer of the moisture-curing urethane hot-melt resin composition.

Abstract: Foam composites and methods of preparation thereof are discussed. For example, the foam composite may include a polymeric material and a particulate filler, wherein the compressive strength of the foam composite is equal to or greater than 20 psi, the density is 4 pcf to 40 pcf, and wherein the thermal conductivity is equal to or less than 0.050 W/m K. the particulate filler may include fly ash, e.g., in an amount of about of 45% to about 75% by weight with respect to the total weight of the foam composite. The foam composite may be prepared from a mixture of a polyol, an isocyanate, the particulate filler, and a liquid blowing agent having a boiling point equal to or greater than 25° C. or 30° C.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polymer expanding material in infiltration or seepage multi-water environment and a preparation method thereof, belonging to a technical field of polymer expanding foam materials. The polymer expanding material includes the following parts of materials by weight: 20-30 parts of rosin polyester polyol, 20-50 parts of isocyanate, 20-40 parts of PhireGuard® MB-512, 5-10 parts of HFO-1233zd, 1-2 parts of surfactant, 0.01-1 part of catalyst, and 0.01 parts of benzoyl chloride. The present invention has high sand fixing body strength, fast curing speed, good elastoplasticity, good pouring property and permeability, and good expanding property, which is suitable for infiltration or seepage multi-water environment, especially for dam infiltration, piping, and other problems during construction and subsequent operation of water conservancy projects.

Abstract: A film is provided with void spaces having a porous structure with less cracks and a high proportion of void space as well as having strength. The film with void spaces includes one kind or two or more kinds of structural units that form a structure with minute void spaces, wherein the structural units are chemically bonded through catalysis. For example, the abrasion resistance measured with BEMCOT® is in the range from 60% to 100%, and the folding endurance measured by the MIT test is 100 times or more. The film with void spaces can be produced by forming the precursor of the silicone porous body using sol containing pulverized products of a gelled silicon compound and then chemically bonding the pulverized products contained in the precursor of the silicone porous body. The chemical bond among the pulverized products is preferably a chemical crosslinking bond among the pulverized products.

Abstract: An embodiment includes a platform shape memory polymer system. Such an embodiment exhibits a blend of tunable, high performance mechanical attributes in combination with advanced processing capabilities and good biocompatibility. A post-polymerization crosslinking synthetic approach is employed that combines polyurethane and thiol-ene synthetic processes. Other embodiments are described herein.