Abstract: Disclosed herein is a process for the reduction of the content of residual monomeric isocyanate in a polyurethane prepolymer containing the residual monomeric isocyanate including the step of contacting the polyurethane prepolymer with a porous material having pores formed by a framework containing isocyanate reactive functional groups under conditions allowing chemical reaction of the reactive functional groups with the residual monomeric isocyanate in at least a fraction of the pores to covalently bind the reacted isocyanate, where the porous material is a porous metal-organic framework material including at least one metal ion and at least one at least bidentate organic compound, which is coordinately bound to the metal ion. Also disclosed herein is a prepolymer composition including the porous material and a method of using the porous material for removal of residual monomeric isocyanate in the prepolymer.

Abstract: Described herein is a process for preparing a polyurethane-polyisocyanurate compound by mixing a) at least one polyisocyanate; b) a mixture (M); c) at least one compound including one or more epoxide groups; d) at least one aliphatic polyol (P1) having a high weight average molecular weight; e) at least one polyol (P2) having a low weight average molecular weight; f) at least one compatibilizer; and, optionally, g) fillers and further additives to form a reaction mixture (RM); and reacting the mixture (RM) to give the polyurethane-polyisocyanurate compound. Also described herein are a polyurethane-polyisocyanurate compound obtainable by the process and a method of using the polyurethane-polyisocyanurate compound for producing bodywork components for vehicles.

Abstract: Described herein is a process for preparing a polyurethane elastomer including the steps of (A) preparing an isocyanate prepolymer (a), where the isocyanate prepolymer has an isocyanate content in the range of ?1 wt.-% to ?9 wt.-%, and (B) preparing a reaction mixture by mixing at least one epoxy compound (b) with the isocyanate prepolymer (a) in presence of at least one catalyst (c), and where the amount of the alkali metal or alkaline earth metal salt is 0.00001 to 0.1 mol per kg of the total weight of the isocyanate prepolymer (a), the epoxy compound (b) and the catalyst (c), and heating the mixture to at least 80° C. to obtain the polyurethane elastomer. Also described herein are a polyurethane elastomer obtained by the process and a method of using the polyurethane elastomer as part of a roller or as a sealant.

Abstract: Described herein is a process for preparing a polyurethane-polyisocyanurate compound by mixing a) at least one polyisocyanate; b) a mixture (M); c) at least one compound including one or more epoxide groups; d) at least one aliphatic polyol (P1) having a high weight average molecular weight; e) at least one polyol (P2) having a low weight average molecular weight; f) at least one compatibilizer; and, optionally, g) fillers and further additives to form a reaction mixture (RM); and reacting the mixture (RM) to give the polyurethane-polyisocyanurate compound. Also described herein are a polyurethane-polyisocyanurate compound obtainable by the process and a method of using the polyurethane-polyisocyanurate compound for producing bodywork components for vehicles.

Abstract: Described herein is a process for preparing a polyurethane elastomer including the steps of (A) preparing an isocyanate prepolymer (a), where the isocyanate prepolymer has an isocyanate content in the range of ?1 wt.-% to ?9 wt.-%, and (B) preparing a reaction mixture by mixing at least one epoxy compound (b) with the isocyanate prepolymer (a) in presence of at least one catalyst (c), and where the amount of the alkali metal or alkaline earth metal salt is 0.00001 to 0.1 mol per kg of the total weight of the isocyanate prepolymer (a), the epoxy compound (b) and the catalyst (c), and heating the mixture to at least 80° C. to obtain the polyurethane elastomer. Also described herein are a polyurethane elastomer obtained by process and a method of using the polyurethane elastomer as part of a roller or as a sealant.

Abstract: The present invention relates to thermoplastic polyurethanes obtainable or obtained by reaction of at least one aliphatic polyisocyanate; at least one chain extender; and at least one polyol composition, where the polyol composition comprises a polyol selected from the group consisting of polyetherols and at least one bisphenol derivative selected from the group consisting of bisphenol A derivatives with a molecular weight Mw>315 g/mol and bisphenol S derivatives with a molecular weight Mw>315 g/mol, where at least one of the OH groups of the bisphenol derivative is alkoxylated, and to processes for producing such thermoplastic polyurethanes and to the use of a thermoplastic polyurethane according to the invention for producing extrusion products, films and moldings.

Abstract: A process for producing a polyurethane-coated conduit element includes mixing a) a mixture of aromatic and aliphatic polyisocyanate with, b) at least one polymeric compound having at least two hydrogen atoms which are reactive toward isocyanate, c) at least one chain extender, d) a catalyst, and e) optionally at least one other auxiliary, additive, or both, to form a reaction mixture; applying the reaction mixture to a conduit element; and allowing the reaction mixture to react to form a polyurethane layer. The polyurethane-coating conduit element is suitable for maritime applications in the oil and gas industry, which polyurethane has improved hydrolysis stability at high temperatures and nevertheless satisfies the high mechanical demands in the oil and gas industry.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for producing pipelines with heat-storing properties, in which a) organic polyisocyanate is mixed with b) at least one polymeric compound having at least two isocyanate-reactive hydrogen atoms, c) optionally chain extender and/or crosslinker, d) catalyst, e) wax and f) optionally other assistants and/or additives, to give a first reaction mixture, and the first reaction mixture is applied to a pipe and allowed to react fully to give a first polyurethane layer. The present invention further relates to a pipeline with heat-storing properties obtainable by such a process.

Abstract: The present invention relates to thermoplastic polyurethanes obtainable or obtained by reaction of at least one aliphatic polyisocyanate; at least one chain extender; and at least one polyol composition, where the polyol composition comprises a polyol selected from the group consisting of polyetherols and at least one bisphenol derivative selected from the group consisting of bisphenol A derivatives with a molecular weight Mw>315 g/mol and bisphenol S derivatives with a molecular weight Mw>315 g/mol, where at least one of the OH groups of the bisphenol derivative is alkoxylated, and to processes for producing such thermoplastic polyurethanes and to the use of a thermoplastic polyurethane according to the invention for producing extrusion products, films and moldings.

Abstract: A process for producing a polyurethane-coated conduit element includes mixing a) a mixture of aromatic and aliphatic polyisocyanate with, b) at least one polymeric compound having at least two hydrogen atoms which are reactive toward isocyanate, c) at least one chain extender, d) a catalyst, and e) optionally at least one other auxiliary, additive, or both, to form a reaction mixture; applying the reaction mixture to a conduit element; and allowing the reaction mixture to react to form a polyurethane layer. The polyurethane-coating conduit element is suitable for maritime applications in the oil and gas industry, which polyurethane has improved hydrolysis stability at high temperatures and nevertheless satisfies the high mechanical demands in the oil and gas industry.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for producing polyurethane-coated conduit elements, in which (a) aliphatic polyisocyanate is mixed with (b) compounds having at least two hydrogen atoms which are reactive toward isocyanate, (c) catalyst and (d) optionally other auxiliaries and/or additives, to form a first reaction mixture, the reaction mixture is applied directly or indirectly to a pipe and allowed to react to form a polyurethane layer, wherein the compounds having at least two hydrogen atoms which are reactive toward isocyanate comprise a compound based on an alkoxylation product of an aromatic starter molecule. The present invention further relates to conduit elements which can be obtained by such a process.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for producing pipelines with heat-storing properties, in which a) organic polyisocyanate is mixed with b) at least one polymeric compound having at least two isocyanate-reactive hydrogen atoms, c) optionally chain extender and/or crosslinker, d) catalyst, e) wax and f) optionally other assistants and/or additives, to give a first reaction mixture, and the first reaction mixture is applied to a pipe and allowed to react fully to give a first polyurethane layer. The present invention further relates to a pipeline with heat-storing properties obtainable by such a process.