Abstract: The invention relates to a twisted nematic film comprising a non-crosslinked liquid-crystalline polymer having a Tg above 75.degree. C. and a rotational viscosity (.gamma.) of less than 5000 Pascal.seconds (Pa.s) between Tg and Tni. Such twisted nematic films are used in displays. The invention further relates to methods for the preparation of these twisted nematic films, to the use of said twisted nematic films for optical data storage and in writable compact disks and to a display device comprising such a twisted film.

Abstract: Flexible, slabstock polyurethane foam compositions useful for a rapid-cool process are disclosed. The foams are produced in the presence of a tetravalent tin catalyst, preferably at a relatively low isocyanate index, and preferably with a polyol that contains a non-volatile inhibitor. The foams of the invention eliminate or greatly reduce the amount of visible smoke produced in a rapid-cool process.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a production method of lactic acid-based polyurethanes. In the first phase of the product ion, the monomeric lactic acid is polymerized into an oligomer, the molecular weight thereof being about 500 to 10,000. Next, the oligomer thus obtained is copolymerized with an isocyanate reacting with the free hydroxyl and carboxyl groups thereof into polyurethane with a high molecular weight. To make the oligomer react with diol prior to the copolymerization is unnecessary according to the invention. The lactic acid used need not be absolutely pure, and by modifying the process, various biodegradable end products can be obtained therefrom, which according to the invention are appropriate for the material of disposable packages, agricultural film or planting pots, or as a coating of fertilizer granules.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to pure polyurethanes which are biocompatible. These pure polyurethanes comprise the reaction product of:a) a pre-adduct containing NCO groups and comprising the reaction product ofi) a diisocyanate selected from the group consisting of aliphatic diisocyanates, cycloaliphatic diisocyanates, and mixtures thereof, withii) a macrodiol having a molecular weight of from 500 to 10,000 wherein said components i) and ii) reacted at temperatures of from 90.degree.-150.degree. C.

Abstract: Polyether polyols are by reacting an alkylene oxide comprising propylene oxide with an initiator containing at least three active hydrogen atoms per molecule. The reaction is conducted in the presence of an alkoxylation catalyst which is barium, strontium and their oxides, hydroxides, hydrated hydroxides or monohydroxide salts, or mixtures thereof; and in the presence of from about 1 to about 10 weight percent, based on total weight of initiator, of a processing aid that is an organic monohydroxyl- or dihydroxyl-containing substance having a molecular weight of at least 30, or a mixture thereof. The processing aid enhances the ability to obtain polyether polyols having a reduced unsaturation content.

Abstract: The invention provides a method for the preparation of fluorochlorohydrocarbon(FCHC)-free polyurethane soft (molded) foam materials with low density, by reactingA) liquid polyisocyanate mixtures containing bound urethane groups, containing 22 to 30 weight percent of NCO groups, which in turn are prepared by reacting a mixture of diphenylmethane-diisocyanate and polyphenyl-polymethylene-polyisocyanates (raw MDI) with at least one polyoxypropylene-polyoxyethylene-polyol with a functionality between 2.5 and 3.

Abstract: This invention relates to a solid particulate polymer comprising 1) a backbone containing (a) a plurality of moieties selected from the group consisting of alkylene, arylene, aralkylene, alkylarylene, cycloalkylene, alkyleneoxy, and polyalkyleneoxy; (b) a plurality of moieties selected from the group consisting of internal urea, thiourea, biuret and dithiobiuret; and 2) end groups selected from the group consisting of internal urea, thiourea, biuret and dithiobiuret. The particulate polymer dispersions can be used for preparing reinforced polymer matrices, especially where the matrix comprises urethane and/or urea linkages.The invention allows for the preparation of a particulate polymer without using organic polyisocyanate.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of insulating a surface or enclosure by applying to the surface or enclosure a polymeric foam structure of a polymer material and carbon black. The carbon black is generally uniformly dispersed in the polymer matrix in the form of discrete particles substantially free of agglomeration. A preferred carbon black is thermal black. The carbon black provides a number of advantages over those previously employed commercially. Further disclosed is a process for making the foam structure. Further disclosed is an extruded, insulative foam structure of the type described above.

Abstract: Low-fog flexible polyester polyurethane foams are produced by reactinga) polyisocyanates, withb) polyesters containing at least two hydroxyl groups and having a molecular weight in the range from 400 to 10,000,in the presence ofc) water and/or readily volatile organic compounds as blowing agentswherein prior to reacting, the polyesters have been subjected to continuous distillation over an average holding time of 2 to 600 s, at a temperature of 160.degree. to 250.degree. C., and under a pressure of 0.05 to 10 mbar.The reaction mixture may optionally containd)compounds containing at least two active hydrogen atoms and having a molecular weight in the range from 32 to 400 as chain-extending and crosslinking agents, and/ore) auxiliaries and additives known per se.These low-fogging polyester polyurethane foams are extremely suitable for use in vehicles, preferably automobiles.

Abstract: In a method of preparing a poly-urethane and/or -urea foam from a formulation including (a) a polyisocyanate, (b) an isocyanate-reactive component, and (c) a visible emissions producing component, wherein (a), (b) and (e) are reacted under reaction conditions sufficient to form a poly-urethane and/or -urea foam and the foam is then cooled, whereby visible emissions are emitted during cooling, an improvement comprising including in the formulation a visible emissions reducing agent, such that the amount of the visible emissions is reduced as compared with the amount emitted by a foam prepared from a formulation which does not contain the visible emissions reducing agent but which is otherwise substantially similar. Foams prepared therefrom exhibit reduction in visible emissions during the cure period, which is particularly evident when the foams are mechanically cooled. They also exhibit generally good physical properties.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a self-emulsifiable isocyanate-terminated prepolymer, having an average NCO functionality of from 2.0 to 3.5, which is prepared from: (a) a polyisocyanate mainly composed of at least one of aliphatic polyisocyanates, alicyclic polyisocyanates, and aromatic polyisocyanates, (b-1) a hydrophilic surfactant having at least one active hydrogen group capable of reacting with an isocyanate group, and (b-2) an aliphatic compound of 8 or more carbons, and/or a fatty acid ester in which the total of the carbons of a starting fatty acid and a starting hydroxyl-group-having compound is 8 or more, the aliphatic compound and the fatty acid ester having at least one active hydrogen group capable of reacting with the isocyanate group.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a novel polyurethane composition useful as a dispersing binder. The binder yields magnetic dispersions having high gloss values. Moreover, the polyurethane provides excellent hydrolytic stability. The polyurethane comprises a polyol, a diisocyanate a chain extender and an functional modifier formed of a reaction product of an aminodiol and Bronsted Acid.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a reaction injection molding process, to a composition utilized therein as well as to a kit of parts from which the composition can be obtained. In particular, the process includes the use of a composition which contains at least 70% of low molecular weight compounds which are capable of forming a crosslinked polymer. The first component of the composition is a compound with at least an ethylenic unsaturation and an isocyanate-reactive group. The second component of the composition contains an ethylenically unsaturated monomer capable of copolymerizing with the first component. The third component of the composition is a polyisocyanate. Polymerization of the first and second components takes places prior to the reaction between the first and third components.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of isocyanurate and urethane group-containing and, if desired, uretdiode and allophanate group-containing polyisocyanate mixtures by partially cyclizing organic, preferably (cyclo)aliphatic diisocyanates, in the presence of trimerization catalysts, deactivating these catalysts, reacting the partially trimerized, isocyanurate and, if desired, uretdiode group-containing polyisocyanate mixture with 0.5 to 10 mol % of at least one aliphatic or cycloaliphatic alcohol and/or polyoxyalkylene alcohol, and separating off the monomeric diisocyanates.

Abstract: A material for producing a pad cover molding polyurethane, comprsing a polyol, an isocyanate and an urethane reaction retarding catalyst comprising a tertiary amine blocked with an acid such as formic acid, said material containing neither any fluorocarbon nor any chlorofluorocarbon. The polyurethane material according to the present invention is capable of molding a non-foamed or sparsely foamed lacuna-free pad cover although the material contains neither any fluorocarbon nor any chlorofluorocarbon.

Abstract: A polyether polyol produced by using an N-amino-ethylpiperazine-ethylene oxide aduct as an initiator and addition-polymerizing an alkylene oxide thereto and having a molecular weight of about 2000 to 7000; a process for producing a flexible urethane foam starting with the above polyether polyol; a process suited for the production of a hot-cure urethane foam which comprises using the above polyether polyol with a hydroxyl value of 40 to 80 mg KOH/g and, as a blowing agent, 4.6 to 6.0 weight parts of water based on 100 weight parts of the polyol; and a process suited for the production of a cold-cure urethane foam which comprises using the above polyether polyol with a hydroxyl value of 23 to 50 mg KOH/g and, as a blowing agent, 2.5 to 5.0 weight parts of water on the same basis.

Abstract: Rigid foams containing urethane and isocyanurate groups are obtained by using of mixtures of i) n-pentane and/or isopentane and ii) cyclopentane as blowing agents.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a process for the preparation of foam-in-fabric articles useful in furniture and automotive applications such as car seats, arm seats and head rests. According to the present invention a flexible or semi-flexible foam formulation is frothed with a non-reactive gas when poured onto a foam hacking of a composite cover, and allowed to rise and cure.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the continuous production of polyurethane and polyurethane urea elastomers by reaction of polyisocyanates with isocyanate-reactive compounds in a mixing nozzle.

Abstract: RIGID FOAMS, in particular, polyisocyanurate and polyurethene foams having improved fire and surface properties can be prepared by reacting a polymethylene polyphenyl polyisocyanate composition with a polyfunctional active hydrogen compound under foam-forming conditions, the polyisocyanate composition containing not more than 20% by weight of dyisocyanates and not more than 20% by weight of polyisocyanates containing more than 5 isocyanate groups per molecule.