Abstract: Polyurethane coating compositions are disclosed that include an isocyanate-reactive component that includes a polycyclic polyether polyol that is the reaction product of a reaction mixture that includes a polycyclic polyol starter, and an alkylene oxide, as well as an isocyanate-functional component that includes a non-aromatic polyisocyanate. The polyurethane coating compositions may be particularly useful as a gel coat in the manufacture of glass fiber reinforced plastics.

Abstract: A polyoxazolidinone composition can include a reaction product of 1,5-pentamethylene diisocyanate-based polyisocyanate and poly-functional epoxide, wherein the 1,5-pentamethylene diisocyanate-based polyisocyanate and the poly-functional epoxide are combined at an equivalent ratio of from about 0.5:1 to about 1.5:1 isocyanate equivalents to epoxide equivalents in the presence of a reaction catalyst.

Abstract: Polyurethane coating compositions are disclosed that include an isocyanate-reactive component that includes a polycyclic polyether polyol that is the reaction product of a reaction mixture that includes a polycyclic polyol starter, and an alkylene oxide, as well as an isocyanate-functional component that includes a non-aromatic polyisocyanate. The polyurethane coating compositions may be particularly useful as a gel coat in the manufacture of glass fiber reinforced plastics.

Abstract: The present invention provides an oil and gas well treatment comprising (a) preparing a composition by mixing an epoxy-based resin, an alkylphenol-blocked isocyanate, and a polyamine, (b) introducing the composition into a wellbore, (c) reacting the composition to produce a solid product, wherein the solid product reduces or prevents ingress of formation water into the oil and gas well.

Abstract: The present invention provides a reaction mixture comprising a polyuretdione resin, a neutralized polyol, an acid-blocked tertiary amine catalyst, and optionally, an additive package selected from the group consisting of flow control additives, and wetting agents, and solvents, wherein the acid has a pKa of greater than 4.82. Compositions made from the reaction mixture of the present invention may be catalyzed at temperatures from room temperature to 130° C. and are particularly applicable in or as coatings, adhesives, castings, composites, and sealants with good performance and extended pot-life.

Abstract: The present invention provides a formulation comprising: a) a polyol-containing component; b) a weighting agent or a pigment; c) an anti-settling agent selected from the group consisting of primary amines and secondary amines; and d) a polyisocyanate-containing component, wherein the anti-settling agent reduces foam formation during mixing of the formulation as compared to the formulation not containing the anti-settling agent. The formulation may provide improved drilling fluids, coatings, sealants, adhesives, composites, and films.

Abstract: Processes are described for producing a polycyclic polyether polyol having a hydroxyl functionality of 1.5 to 6 and a number average molecular weight of 200 to 12,000 Da. The processes comprise alkoxylating a polyol starter comprising predominantly a polycyclic polyol with an alkylene oxide in the presence of a DMC catalyst.

Abstract: The present invention provides a polyurethane coating composition comprising a fluorosurfactant, a silane adhesion promoter, and a silane modified polyisocyanate, wherein the composition has excellent substrate wet-out and adhesion under direct wet-on-hot and cold spray applications. The coating composition is particularly well suited to use with polyurethane pultrusion composites.

Abstract: The present invention provides a composition comprising a polyuretdione resin; and a blocked amine; and optionally, an additive package (e.g. flow control, wetting agent) and a solvent. The present invention further provides a method of forming a biuret comprising the steps of: unblocking a blocked amine in the presence of moisture; and crosslinking the unblocked amine with a polyuretdione resin. The compositions of the present invention are particularly applicable in or as coatings, adhesives, castings, composites, and sealants with good performance and extended pot-life.

Abstract: The present invention provides a reaction mixture comprising a polyuretdione resin, a neutralized polyol, an acid-blocked tertiary amine catalyst, and optionally, an additive package selected from the group consisting of flow control additives, and wetting agents, and solvents, wherein the acid has a pKa of greater than 4.82. Compositions made from the reaction mixture of the present invention may be catalyzed at temperatures from room temperature to 130° C. and are particularly applicable in or as coatings, adhesives, castings, composites, and sealants with good performance and extended pot-life.

Abstract: The present invention provides a reaction mixture comprising a polyuretdione resin, a neutralized polyol, a tertiary amine catalyst, and optionally, an additive package selected from the group consisting of flow control additives, wetting agents, and solvents. The present invention also provides methods of making allophanates which are particularly applicable in or as coatings, adhesives, castings, composites, and sealants with good performance.

Abstract: The present invention provides an allophanate system made by a method comprising combining a neutralized polyol with a polyuretdione resin in the presence of an optional reducer to produce a one-component allophanate composition, and contacting the one component allophanate composition with a basecoat comprising a tertiary amine catalyst. The inventive allophanate system is particularly applicable in providing coatings, adhesives, castings, composites, and sealants with good performance.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods and materials for treating an oil and gas well by introducing a polyurethane composition into the well to plug perforations and other non-productive zones of an oil and gas well to greatly reduce or prevent the ingress of formation water during production. These methods include: (a) preparing a polyurethane composition by mixing a polyol-containing component and a polyisocyanate-containing component; and (b) introducing the polyurethane composition into the well. The polyol-containing component includes a polymeric polyol having a viscosity at 25° C. of no more than 1000 mPa·s and the isocyanate-containing component includes an unblocked (cyclo)aliphatic polyisocyanate polymer, optionally including allophanate groups, and having a viscosity at 25° C. of no more than 1000 mPa·s and at least 99% solids content.

Abstract: The present invention provides a polyurethane coating composition comprising a fluorosurfactant, a silane adhesion promoter, and a silane modified polyisocyanate, wherein the composition has excellent substrate wet-out and adhesion under direct wet-on-hot and cold spray applications. The coating composition is particularly well suited to use with polyurethane pultrusion composites.

Abstract: The present invention provides an oil or gas wellbore polymeric cement comprising the reaction product of an aliphatic isocyanate, a trimerization catalyst, and a catalyst retarder, wherein the reaction occurs in the wellbore at a temperature of at least 250° F. (121° C.). Also provided is a method of reducing fluid loss from an oil or gas well, comprising producing a polyisocyanurate cement by combining an aliphatic isocyanate, a trimerization catalyst, and a catalyst retarder within a wellbore at a temperature of at least 250° F. (121° C.). The various embodiments of the invention meet the controllability and minimized toxicity needed for this application. Standard aliphatic polyisocyanates reduce handling concerns while providing the reactivity response that fits this temperature range.

Abstract: Methods and materials for treating completed oil and gas wells that have been partially depleted as a prelude to refracturing are provided. These methods include: (a) preparing a polyurethane diverting agent by mixing a polyol-containing component and a polyisocyanate-containing component; and (b) introducing the polyurethane diverting agent into the well. The polyol-containing component includes a polymeric polyol having a viscosity at 25° C. of no more than 1000 mPa·s and the isocyanate-containing component includes an unblocked (cyclo)aliphatic polyisocyanate polymer, optionally including allophanate groups, and having a viscosity at 25° C. of no more than 1000 mPa·s and at least 99% solids content.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions, methods, and systems for reducing the abrasive effect of proppants on pumping and transfer equipment. Slurries containing proppants coated with the composition of the present invention comprising a resin-containing dispersion comprising a resin-containing dispersion and at least one of a glycol and a cosolvent have a Miller number or SAR number as determined by ASTM G 75 of less than about 75 of less than about 50. The resin-containing dispersion is selected from \ polyurethane dispersions, blends containing polyurethane dispersions, acrylate dispersions and styrene butadiene rubber (“SBR”) latex dispersions.

Abstract: Methods of treating a well bore within an underground formation are disclosed. These methods include: (a) preparing a treatment composition by mixing a polyol-containing component and a polyisocyanate-containing component; and (b) introducing the treatment composition into the well bore. The polyol-containing component includes a polymeric polyol having a viscosity at 25° C. of no more than 1000 mPa·s and the isocyanate-containing component includes an unblocked (cyclo)aliphatic polyisocyanate polymer including allophanate groups and having a viscosity at 25° C. and at least 99% solids of no more than 1000 mPa·s.

Abstract: The present invention provides for coating proppants, such as sand, with a resin-containing dispersion which dramatically reduces the dust generated during handling, for example in hydraulic fracturing, by protecting the surface of the particle from abrasion and degradation. Such resin-containing dispersion coated-sand may also reduce the wear on metal parts used in transporting such proppants.

Abstract: The present invention provides for coating proppants, such as sand, with a resin-containing dispersion which dramatically reduces the dust generated during handling, for example in hydraulic fracturing, by protecting the surface of the particle from abrasion and degradation. Such resin-containing dispersion coated-sand may also reduce the wear on metal parts used in transporting such proppants.