Abstract: A process for making polyether polyols employing a double metal cyanide (DMC) catalyst with specific low molecular weight polyether polyols as starters in combination with specific reaction conditions and impurity levels.

Abstract: Two-component polyurethane coating formulations comprising an aqueous dispersion of a polyisocyanate and a neutralized, water-dispersible resin are disclosed. The neutralized, water-dispersible resin incorporates recurring units of an allylic alcohol or an alkoxylated allylic alcohol. These low-VOC formulations use commercial polyisocyanates and ordinary mixing techniques. The uniquely uniform distribution of hydroxyl groups in the resin contributes to an excellent overall balance of coating properties from the 2K system, including high gloss, hardness, impact resistance, flexibility, weatherability, and chemical resistance.

Abstract: A multi-step process for producing DNT employing a mononitration step in a single liquid phase at an elevated temperature using a carefully controlled amount of water, followed by a phase separation step prior to dinitration of the MNT present in the resulting organic phase. This process results in a DNT product with a desired isomer ratio of 2,4-DNT to 2,6-DNT and provide relatively fast nitration rates with less by-products.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the preparation and use of novel polyurethane polyuretidione crosslinking agents in solvent and water borne coatings systems. These polyuretidione polyurethanes are characterized by their relatively low solution viscosity, and the ability to provide a relatively high crosslink density in the final, cured film, and thereby, coatings with the excellent physical properties and resistance to chemical and environmental exposure of known polyurethane systems without the potential for worker exposure to toxic isocyanates. This invention also relates to a process for the production of these polyuretidiones and their use in pseudo-one and two component coating compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the preparation and use of novel polyurethane polyuretidione crosslinking agents in solvent and water borne coatings systems. These polyuretidione polyurethanes are characterized by their relatively low solution viscosity, and the ability to provide a relatively high crosslink density in the final, cured film, and thereby, coatings with the excellent physical properties and resistance to chemical and environmental exposure of known polyurethane systems without the potential for worker exposure to toxic isocyanates. This invention also relates to a process for the production of these polyuretidiones and their use in pseudo-one and two component coating compositions.

Abstract: The polyurethane oligomer reaction product of a hydroxyl-terminated prepolymer with a dicarboxylic acid anhydride is incorporated into conventional thermosetting polyester resin formulations to impart improved impact properties and reduced shrinkage behavior.

Abstract: A process for preparing water-scale inhibitors and, more specifically, a neat process for preparing acrylic acid/ethylene glycol graft co-polymers and a method for their use as scale inhibitors.

Abstract: A process for preparing water-scale inhibitors and, more specifically, a neat process for preparing acrylic acid/ethylene glycol graft co-polymers and a method for their use as scale inhibitors.

Abstract: A novel, heat curable, liquid polymer composition is disclosed which comprises a modified polyurethane oligomer containing terminal ethylenic unsaturation and a free radical generating catalyst. In a preferred embodiment, the polymer composition further includes at least one additional component selected from a reinforcing agent and a filler.

Abstract: A novel, heat curable, liquid polymer composition is disclosed which comprises a modified urethane oligomer containing terminal ethylenic unsaturation and a free radical catalyst. In a preferred embodiment, the polymer composition further includes at least one additional component selected from a reinforcing agent and a filler; the cured composition demonstrates enhanced impact properties and is particularly useful in automotive body constructions.

Abstract: A novel, heat curable, liquid polymer composition is disclosed which comprises a modified urethane oligomer containing terminal ethylenic unsaturation and a free radical catalyst. In a preferred embodiment, the polymer composition further includes at least one additional component selected from a reinforcing agent and a filler; the cured composition demonstrates enhanced impact properties and is particularly useful in automotive body constructions.

Abstract: A novel, heat curable, liquid polymer composition is disclosed which comprises a modified urethane oligomer containing terminal ethylenic unsaturation and a free radical catalyst. In a preferred embodiment, the polymer composition further includes at least one additional component selected from a reinforcing agent and a filler; the cured composition demonstrates enhanced impact properties and is particularly useful in automotive body constructions.

Abstract: A novel, heat curable, liquid polymer composition is disclosed which comprises a modified polyurethane oligomer containing terminal ethylenic unsaturation, a free radical generating catalyst, and at least one additional component selected from a reinforcing agent and a filler. The cured composition demonstrates desirable impact properties and is particularly useful in automotive body constructions.

Abstract: Graft copolymers are prepared by the copolymerization of an ethylenically unsaturated monomer, or a mixture of such monomers, with a polyurethane oligomer in a polyol. The polyurethane oligomer is the reaction product of an isocyanate-terminated prepolymer with an isocyanate reactive group-containing unsaturated monomer. The graft copolymers are useful in polyurethane formulations.

Abstract: A novel, heat curable, liquid polymer composition is disclosed which comprises a modified polyurethane oligomer containing terminal ethylenic unsaturation and a free radical generating catalyst. The composition has utility in preparing molded articles and coatings.

Abstract: A novel, heat curable, liquid polymer composition is disclosed which comprises a modified polyurethane oligomer containing terminal ethylenic unsaturation and a free radical generating catalyst. In a preferred embodiment, the polymer composition further includes at least one additional component selected from a reinforcing agent and a filler.

Abstract: A novel, heat curable, liquid polymer composition is disclosed which comprises a modified polyurethane oligomer containing terminal ethylenic unsaturation, a free radical generating catalyst, and at least one additional component selected from a reinforcing agent and a filler. The cured composition demonstrates desirable impact properties and is particularly useful in automotive body constructions.

Abstract: A novel, heat curable, liquid polymer composition is disclosed which comprises a modified polyurethane oligomer containing terminal ethylenic unsaturation and a free radical generating catalyst. In a preferred embodiment, the polymer composition further includes at least one additional component selected from a reinforcing agent and a filler.

Abstract: A novel, heat curable, liquid polymer composition is disclosed which comprises a modified polyurethane oligomer containing terminal ethylenic unsaturation and a free radical generating catalyst. The composition has utility in preparing molded articles and coatings.

Abstract: The polyurethane oligomer reaction product of an isocyanate-terminated prepolymer with an isocyanate-reactive unsaturated monomer is incorporated into conventional thermosetting polyester resin formulations to impart improved impact properties and reduced shrinkage behavior.