Abstract: Disclosed are polyester-ether polyols and their use in urethane prepolymers, urethane foams and non-foam urethane coatings, adhesives, sealants and/or elastomers. Methods for producing such polyester-ether polyols are disclosed, along with methods for producing urethane prepolymers. The polyester-ether polyols of the instant invention are preferably the reaction product of phthalic anhydride, diethylene glycol, and propylene oxide. These polyester-ether polyols are useful as either the primary polyol in urethane compositions or in combination with conventional auxiliary polyester- and/or polyether-based polyols. The polyester-ether polyols impart greatly improved solubility and compatibility to mixtures of either polyether and/or polyester polyols. The polyester-ether polyols of the instant invention are desirably of lower viscosity than their precursor intermediate polyester polyols and are generally soluble in either polyester- and/or polyether-based polyols.

Abstract: Disclosed are active hydrogen compositions comprising: (A) a polyether polyol having a functionality of at least about three; (B) an amine-based polyol having an equivalent weight less than about 250 and derived from the addition of at least two moles of butylene oxide to a nitrogen containing compound having at least two active hydrogen atoms; optionally (C) an active hydrogen containing extender of equivalent weight up to about 200; and optionally (D) a low equivalent weight cross-linking polyol other than (B) above.Also dislcosed are the molded polyurethanes produced from the above compositions and, particularly high strength mat molded reaction injection molded parts.

Abstract: Increased reactivity of isocyanate terminated polyether prepolymers with metal halide salt complexes of methylenedianiline is obtained when the polyether intermediates are modified to contain an effective amount of ethylene oxide. A desired intermediate is poly(oxypropylene) diol or triol which are modified to contain ethylene oxide units therein and subsequently reacted with a polyisocyanate such as MDI, that is 4,4'-diphenylmethane diisocyanate, or TDI, that is, toluene diisocyanate. A desired metal halide salt complex of methylenedianiline is the sodium chloride salt complex (MDA.sub.3 -NaCl), dispersed in dioctylphthalate (50/50 wt/wt).

Abstract: Urethane elastomers are prepared which have a percent linear dimensional change after being immersed in water of not greater than 0.80%.

Abstract: The ratio of two or more components employed to produce a thermoset or thermoplastic polymer are determined by analyzing the resultant polymer to determine ratio of tracer elements therein which were incorporated separately into each of the components employed to produce the polymer.