Abstract: A catalyst composition is disclosed for polyurethane production by reaction between aliphatic hydroxyl-containing compounds and secondary or tertiary aliphatic isocyanate group-containing compounds, comprising (i) 1,8-diazabicyclo(5.4.0)-undecene-7, or a salt thereof; (ii) an organic tin compound and, optionally, (iii) an organic lead compound.

Abstract: Polyurethane compositions based on aliphatic diisocyanates, or prepolymers of aliphatic diisocyanates, and blends of ethylene oxide capped polypropylene glycol polyethers of at least tri-functionality with ethylene oxide capped polypropylene glycol polyethers of di-functionality are disclosed. Suitable aliphatic diisocyanates comprise tertiary aralkyl isocyanates with a preferred isocyanate being para-tetramethylxylene diisocyanate (p-TMXDI). The compositions disclosed include reaction injection molding compositions.

Abstract: A catalyst composition is disclosed for polyurethane production by reaction between aliphatic hydroxyl-containing compounds and secondary or tertiary aliphatic isocyanate group-containing compounds, comprising (i) 1,8-diazabicyclo(5.4.0)-undecene-7, or a salt thereof; (ii) an organic tin compound and, optionally, (iii) an organic lead compound.

Abstract: Polyurethane elastomer compositions, having a compression set less than or equal to about 40% are disclosed. These polyurethane elastomer compositions comprise the reaction product of:(a) A polyurethane prepolymer having terminally reactive isocyanate groups and formed as a reaction product of polymeric diol with a stoichiometric excess of p-tetramethylxylene diisocyanate (p-TMXDI); with(b) A curatively effective amount of a curative selected from the group consisting of: diethyltoluenediamine (DETDA), 2,4-bis (p-aminobenzyl)aniline (BABA), and mixtures thereof; and(c) Optionally, from about 0.01% to about 2% by weight of catalyst, based on the weight of curative.These polyurethane elastomers are used in molded articles which are to be used under load as in machine rolls and wheels.

Abstract: New and improved storage stable, one package, heat curable polyurethane adhesive compositions are disclosed which comprise:(a) a mixture of or a prepolymer adduct of:(i) an excess of a poly aliphatic isocyanate compound of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R and R' are each, independently, hydrogen, alkyl or substituted alkyl and X is a bridging means selected from divalent aliphatic, cycloaliphatic or aromatic groups; and(ii) at least one monomeric or polymeric compound containing a plurality of hydroxyl groups; in admixture with(b) a stoichiometric amount of a curing agent comprising a monomeric or polymeric compound having at least three hydroxyl groups at least one of which is a secondary hydroxyl group; and(c) optionally, an inert filler.The compositions are curable upon exposure to elevated temperatures of from about 100.degree.-200.degree. C. to form high tensile strength, high adhesive strength bonds to a variety of substrates.

Abstract: A heat-curable polyurethane composition, comprising:(a) a secondary or tertiary aliphatic diisocyanate prepolymer;(b) a polyol compound;(c) a chain extender selected from the group consisting of sucrose and sorbitol; and(d) a curingly effective amount of a catalyst selected from the group consisting of magnesium acetylacetonate, nickel acetylacetonate, magnesium stearate, cadmium stearate, and organic acid salts of 1,8-diazabicyclo [5.4.0]undec-7-ene.

Abstract: A heat-curable polyurethane composition, comprising:(a) a secondary or tertiary aliphatic diisocyanate;(b) a hydroxyl compound; and(c) a curingly effective amount of a catalyst selected from the group consisting of magnesium acetylacetonate, nickel acetylacetonate, magnesium stearate, cadmium stearate, and organic acid salts of 1,8-diazabicyclo [5.4.0]undec-7-ene.

Abstract: Polyacrylate-containing elastomers, having improved tensile strength and hardness upon vulcanization, comprise blends containing about 35 to 65 percent, by weight, of a sulfur-vulcanizable graft elastomer having a major proportion of ethyl acrylate and a minor proportion of an ethylenically unsaturated comonomer which contains a cure-site for sulfur vulcanization, grafted onto an ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer, and about 65 to 35 percent, by weight, of a sulfur-vulcanizable polyacrylate elastomer.

Abstract: A curative system for castable polyurethanes is disclosed which consists essentially of a mixture of p-di(hydroxyethoxy)benzene and 1,2-bis(2-aminophenylthio)ethane and a method of use therefor.

Abstract: Vulcanizable compositions comprising a polar, water-soluble backbone polymer having a copolymer of an acrylic acid ester and a curing-site containing comonomer grafted thereon and a method for the production thereof, are disclosed.

Abstract: A polyurethane polymer stabilized against the deteriorative effects of ultraviolet light and nitrogen oxides is provided comprising the polymer combined with a stabilizing amount of an oxime of an aliphatic or cycloaliphatic ketone.

Abstract: Copolymers of ethylene and vinyl acetate having grafted thereon a mixture of a major proportion of one or more acrylic acid esters and a minor proportion of an ethylenically unsaturated comonomer containing a cure-site for sulfur vulcanization, and the vulcanized elastomers obtained therefrom, are disclosed.

Abstract: A polyurethane polymer stabilized against the deteriorative effects of ultraviolet light and nitrogen oxides is provided comprising the polymer combined with a stabilizing amount of an aminoplast resin.

Abstract: A polyurethane polymer stabilized against the deteriorative effects of ultraviolet light and nitrogen oxides which comprises a polyurethane polymer and a stabilizing amount of an aliphatic or cycloaliphatic monoisocyanate or diisocyanate, said polyurethane polymer comprising an isocyanate terminated prepolymer obtained by reacting a polyether or a polyester with an excess of an aromatic diisocyanate, forming an emulsion thereof and subsequently chain-extending the prepolymer with water.