Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for the production of low-viscosity polyurethane prepolymers (PUR prepolymers) based on 2,4?-MDI, as well as the use of said polyurethane prepolymers.

Abstract: The invention relates to innovative viscosity stabilizers for hotmelts, to melt-viscosity-stable hotmelts comprising these viscosity stabilizers, to a process for preparing them and to their use.

Abstract: The present invention relates to NCO prepolymers having a low content of free monomeric diisocyanate, to a process for the production of these NCO prepolymers, to polyurethanes prepared from these NCO prepolymers and to processes for the production of these polyurethanes.

Abstract: The invention relates to polymer-modified polyisocyanates and to polyurethanes prepared therefrom, and to their use in the production of polyurethane molded bodies. The polyisocyanates are modified with thermoplastic vinyl polymers having a number average molecular weight of from 15 to 90 kg/mol.

Abstract: Hot-melt adhesive formulations comprising a polyurethane and a nucleating agent, preferably wherein the polyurethane comprises a reaction product of (a) a diisocyanate component and (b) a polyol component, wherein the diisocyanate component comprises one or more selected from the group consisting of aromatic diisocyanates, aliphatic diisocyanates, araliphatic diisocyanates, cycloaliphatic diisocyanates, and mixtures thereof, and wherein (a) and (b) are present in a ratio such that a molar ratio of NCO to OH is greater than 1; processes for preparing the same; compositions containing such formulations; and uses therefor.

Abstract: The present invention relates to NCO prepolymers having a low content of free monomeric diisocyanate, to a process for the production of these NCO) prepolymers, to polyurethanes prepared from these NCO prepolymers and to processes for the production of these polyurethanes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of compositions based on special isocyanate-terminated prepolymers as wood adhesives. The composition comprises at least one isocyanate-terminated prepolymer obtained by reacting at least one organic polyisocyanate and a mixture of at least two organic polyhydroxyl compounds containing at least 20 wt. % of fatty acid triglycerides containing hydroxyl groups, and at least 20 wt. % of polyethers having an average of at least two hydroxyl groups, and optionally auxiliary substances and additives.

Abstract: Isocyanate-functional polyurethane prepolymers and aqueous dispersions therefrom which are useful for the production of flat materials having excellent resistance to alcoholic solvents are described. The prepolymers are prepared by reacting A) an isocyanate selected from the group consisting of i) an aliphatic and/or a cycloaliphatic isocyanate; and ii) a mixture of an aromatic isocyanate and an aliphatic and/or a cycloaliphatic isocyanate; and B) a polyester diol having a number average molecular weight of 800 to 4,000 and a polyether triol having a number average molecular weight of 200 to 3,000.

Abstract: Isocyanate-functional polyurethane prepolymers and aqueous dispersions therefrom which are useful for the production of flat materials having excellent resistance to alcoholic solvents are described. The prepolymers are prepared by reacting: A) an isocyanate selected from the group consisting of i) an aliphatic and/or a cycloaliphatic isocyanate, ii) a mixture of an aromatic isocyanate and an aliphatic and/or a cycloaliphatic isocyanate, B) a di- or polyhydroxy compound having a number average molecular weight of from 700 to about 16,000, and C) optionally, a dihydroxy and/or polyhydroxyl compound having a number average molecular weight of less than 700, with the provisos that a) at least one of components A), B or C) has a functionality of more than 2 and b) if both component A) and component B) are difunctional, component C) cannot be a trihydroxy component of the formula: R—(OH)3 ?where R is a saturated straight chain or branched chain aliphatic group of from 2 to 8 carbon atoms.

Abstract: Modified polyurethanes based on polyurethane reactive systems composed of at least one organic polyisocyanate and a polyol formulation, which additionally contains at least one polymer modifier and at least one filler are prepared. These modified polyurethanes are useful in the production of electroplated/metallized molded articles.

Abstract: The invention relates to foam having an apparent density of less than 100 kg/m3, in which water is predominantly used as the blowing agent, and to products that contain such foams. The mentioned foams have a large proportion of open cells (>80%).

Abstract: Isocyanate-functional polyurethane prepolymers and aqueous dispersions therefrom which are useful for the production of flat materials having excellent resistance to alcoholic solvents are described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polyurethane cast elastomers which are prepared from higher molecular weight polyhydroxy compounds, durene diisocyanate and low molecular weight chain-lengthening and/or crosslinking agents. These elastomers are particularly useful for the production of moldings exposed to high mechanical stresses.

Abstract: The invention relates to polymer-modified polyisocyanates and to polyurethanes prepared therefrom, and to their use in the production of polyurethane molded bodies. The polyisocyanates are modified with thermoplastic vinyl polymers having a number average molecular weight of from 15 to 90 kg/mol.

Abstract: Modified polyurethanes based on polyurethane reactive systems composed of at least one organic polyisocyanate and a polyol formulation, which additionally contains at least one polymer modifier and at least one filler are prepared. These modified polyurethanes are useful in the production of electroplated/metallized molded articles.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polyurethane cast elastomers which are prepared from higher molecular weight polyhydroxy compounds, durene diisocyanate and low molecular weight chain-lengthening and/or crosslinking agents. These elastomers are particularly useful for the production of moldings exposed to high mechanical stresses.

Abstract: The invention relates to foam having an apparent density of less than 100 kg/m3, in which water is predominantly used as the blowing agent, and to products that contain such foams. The mentioned foams have a large proportion of open cells (>80 %).

Abstract: This invention relates to polyurethane elastomers produced by the reaction of polyisocyanates with polyesterpolyether polyols (diester-polyether diols) using the reaction injection molding process (RIM).

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for the production of polyurethane/urea moldings from a reaction injection molding process by processing the reaction mixture consisting of a diisocyanate and an isocyanate-reactive component via the one-shot process at an isocyanate index of about 80 to 130. The diisocyanate is an unmodified cycloaliphatic diisocyanate. The isocyanate-reactive component consists of 1) at least one polyol having functional groups which are hydroxyl groups, amine groups, or mixtures of hydroxyl groups and amine groups such that the equivalent ratio of hydroxyl groups to amine groups is from 0:1 to 1:1, and 2) at least one chain extender which is selected from diols, triols, primary aliphatic amines, secondary aliphatic amines, aminoalcohols and mixtures thereof. The equivalent ratio of hydroxyl groups to amine groups in the chain extender component is from 1:2 to 10:1.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a RIM process wherein an isocyanate-terminated prepolymer is reacted with one or more isocyanate-reactive components which contian inorganic fillers. The improvement resides in including an acidc group containing compound with the isocyanate reactive components.