Abstract: This invention relates to novel halogen-free flame retarding agents and a process in which they are used in the production of polyurethanes. These compounds are represented by the general formula: ##STR1## wherein: R.sub.1 represents C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 alkylene groups which may be branched,R.sub.2 represents C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl groups which may be branched or R.sub.1 OH andR.sub.3 represents C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 -dialkylamino, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -oxyalkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -thioslkyl, C.sub.6 -C.sub.14 -aryl or C.sub.7 -C.sub.15 -aralkyl groups or ##STR2## and A and L may be identical or different and represent C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 -alkyl groups, which may be branched, benzyl groups or OR groups, whereinR represents an alkyl group, with 1-8 C atoms which may be branched, or a benzyl group.

Abstract: A process for preparing 4,4'-dinitro-diphenyl carbonate which comprises adding to a sulfuric acid solution of diphenyl carbonate maintained at a temperature between -40 and +40.degree. C a nitric acid in a stoichiometric or slight stoichiometric excess.

Abstract: The instant invention relates to hydroxyl polyethers which are modified with amide groups and a method of their manufacture. The method includes a first stage wherein a portion of the hydroxyl groups of a polyether polyol are aminated and a second stage wherein the amine groups are reacted with a carboxylic acid, its anhydride, ester or halide. The modified polyesters may be used for the production of polyurethane resins.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for making optionally cellular cross-linked elastomeric polyurethane resins from(a) polyisocyanates,(b) higher molecular weight polyhydroxyl and/or polyamino compounds containing filler particles,(c) chain lengthening agents and, optionally,(d) blowing agents, catalysts and other additives known per se,Wherein filler particles capable of being cross-linked with the formaldehyde are used and wherein the elastomeric polyurethanes which contain fillers are cross-linked with formaldehyde or formaldehyde releasing compounds, after the chain lengthening reaction has been substantially completed.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel flame retarding agents and processes in which they are used in the production of polyurethanes. These compounds are represented by the general formula: ##STR1## wherein: A and B, which are identical or different, represent optionally branched C.sub.1 -C.sub.17 -alkyl groups or --OR groups wherein R represents an optionally branched C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 -alkyl group, andX represents hydrogen, halogen, an optionally branched C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkyl group, a C.sub.6 -C.sub.12 aryl or aralkyl group, NH.sub.2, CF.sub.3, CN, COOR', SO.sub.3 R', ##STR2## wherein: R' represents hydrogen or an optionally branched alkyl or cycloalkyl group having 1-10 C atoms andR" represents an optionally branched alkyl or cycloalkyl group having 1-10 C atoms.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the production of polyurethane foams by reacting1. organic compounds with at least two hydrogen atoms capable of reacting with isocyanates and having molecular weights in the range from 400 to 10,000,2. polyisocyanates,3. water and/or organic blowing agents in the presence of catalysts containing tertiary nitrogen and, optionally, other additives, the improvement wherein the catalysts used are polyacyl compounds corresponding to the general formula: ##STR1## wherein A represents a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkylene group, preferably a C.sub.2 or C.sub.3 alkylene group;R represents a C.sub.1 -C.sub.

Abstract: Aromatic di- and triamines are disclosed which amines are prepared by reacting isatoic acid anhydride with a compound containing at least two hydroxyl groups and at least one tertiary nitrogen group and having a molecular weight of from about 119 to about 1000. These amines are especially suited for preparing polyurethane resins by reaction with polyisocyanates.

Abstract: Novel aromatic diamines having the general formula ##STR1## WHEREIN N IS AN INTEGER OF FROM 2 TO 8, X is sulfur or oxygen, and R is an n-valent hydrocarbon radical which may be interrupted by O or S atoms and which is obtained by removing OH or SH groups from a polyol or polythiol having a molecular weight of less than 600, are prepared by reacting a compound having the formula (HX).sub.n R where X, n and R are as defined above with about n-equivalents of an isatoic acid anhydride in the presence of a strong base. The aromatic diamines of the invention are particularly useful as the active hydrogen containing component for reaction with polyisocyanates in the preparation of synthetic resins by the isocyanate-polyaddition process.

Abstract: Polyurethane resins are provided, which polyurethanes are chain extended with ester diamines of the formula ##SPC1##Wherein R is C.sub.1 to C.sub.20 alkyl radical and R' is a C.sub.1 to C.sub.10 alkyl radical.

Abstract: Aromatic di- and triamines are disclosed which amines are prepared by reacting isatoic acid anhydride with a compound containing at least two hydroxyl groups and at least one tertiary nitrogen group and having a molecular weight of from about 119 to about 1000. These amines are especially suited for preparing polyurethane resins by reaction with polyisocyanates.

Abstract: Waterinsoluble polyazo dyestuffs of the formulaX(O-OC-D-N=N-K).sub.mIn which K denotes identical or different radicals of a coupling component, X denotes an aliphatic radical which is free of hydroxyl groups and is optionally interrupted by heteroatoms, or an aromatic-carbocyclic, aromatic-heterocyclic or araliphatic radical, D represents an aromatic-carbocyclic or aromatic-heterocyclic radical and m represents the numbers 2 or 3. These dyestuffs are useful as dispersion dyestuffs for coloring synthetic fibers and most especially as pigment dyestuffs for coloring paint, inks, paper, and macromolecular substances and for admixing with other substances such as inorganic white pigments including titanium dioxide.