Abstract: A compatibilized thermoplastic molding composition containing polyurethane and polyolefin resins is disclosed. Accordingly, a particularly structured copolymer having a number average molecular weight of about 25,000 to 350,000 and containing blocks of monoalkylene arene and either hydrogenated conjugated diene or non-hydrogenated conjugated diene, was found to compatibilize the composition. Articles molded from the composition are characterized by their good mechanical properties.

Abstract: A thermoplastic, resinous mixture, useful in the preparation of compatible blends of polyurethane with polyolefins, is disclosed. The mixture contains(i) a thermoplastic polyurethane, and(ii) an agent which is the product of the reaction between a polyamide and a modified polyolefin.The inventive mixture may be used as a component in thermoplastic molding compositions which contain a polyolefin, preferably polypropylene. Improved mechanical properties characterize the molding compositions thus prepared.

Abstract: This invention relates to a reaction injection molding process for preparing a molded product by reaction of a mixture of(a) an organic polyisocyanate;(b) one or more compounds containing at least two isocyanate-reactive groups;(c) about 2 to about 20% by weight, based on the weight of the molded product, of rigid fibers having a diameter of from about 5 to about 10 micrometers and a length ranging from the diameter of the fiber up to about 2 millimeters, preferably in admixture with component (b);and, optionally,(d) an inert gas dissolved in at least one of components (a) or (b) in an amount sufficient to produce a molded product having a density of at least 0.80 g/cm.sup.3 ; and(e) up to 15% by weight, based upon the weight of the molded product, of a filler other than rigid fibers (c).

Abstract: This invention relates to a reaction injection molding process for preparing a molded product by reaction of a mixture of(a) an organic polyisocyanate;(b) one or more compounds containing at least two isocyanate-reactive groups;(c) about 2 to about 20% by weight, based on the weight of the molded product, of rigid fibers having a diameter of from about 5 to about 10 micrometers and a length ranging from the diameter of the fiber up to about 2 millimeters, preferably in admixture with component (b);and, optionally,(d) an inert gas dissolved in at least one of components (a) or (b) in an amount sufficient to produce a molded product having a density of at least 0.80 g/cm.sup.3 ; and(e) up to 15% by weight, based upon the weight of the molded product, of a filler other than rigid fibers (c).

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a novel internal release agent, a mixture of isocyanate reactive materials containing the release agent and a RIM process using the release agent. The novel release agent is an ester prepared by reacting a specific tetrol with a mixture of a saturated and an unsaturated acid.