Abstract: A method of forming an aromatic polyester polyol compound comprising an imide moiety, wherein the method comprises reacting: (i) a cyclic anhydride compound; (ii) a phthalic acid based compound; (iii) a primary amine compound; and (iv) an aliphatic diol compound.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an isocyanate-reactive hydrogen composition including an increased amount of a sustainable polyester polyol. The isocyanate-reactive hydrogen composition may be combined with a polyisocyanate composition to form a reaction system which can be reacted and expansion moulded to form a flexible foam. The flexible foam that is produced may be used in a variety of applications, such as in automotive and furniture seating.

Abstract: A polyurethane foam composition comprising: (a) an isocyanate compound; (b) one or more isocyanate reactive compounds at least one of the isocyanate reactive compounds comprises an aromatic polyester polyol compound comprising an imide moiety wherein the aromatic polyester polyol is the reaction product of: (i) a cyclic anhydride compound; (ii) a phthalic acid based compound, (iii) a primary amine compound, (iv) an aliphatic diol compound; (v) optionally, a high functionality, low molecular weight polyether polyol compound; (vi) optionally, a hydrophobic compound; and wherein the weight ratio of Component (i) to Component (ii) is from 1:24 to 24:1; and wherein the aromatic polyester polyol is liquid at 25° C. and comprises a hydroxy value ranging from about 30 to about 600; and (c) a blowing agent.

Abstract: A polyurethane foam composition comprising: (a) an isocyanate compound; (b) one or more isocyanate reactive compounds and wherein at least one of the isocyanate reactive compounds comprises an aromatic polyester polyol compound that is the reaction product of: (i) an aromatic acid compound; (ii) an aliphatic diol compound; (iii) a dialkylol alkanoic acid compound; and (iv) optionally, a polyhydroxy compound comprising at least three hydroxyl groups, a hydrophobic compound, or combinations thereof; and wherein the aromatic polyester polyol compound is liquid at 25° C. and has a hydroxy value ranging from 30 to 600; and (c) a blowing agent.

Abstract: A method for making an aromatic polyester polyol compound, wherein the method comprises reacting at esterification reaction conditions a reactive mixture comprising the following components: (i) an aromatic acid compound; (ii) an aliphatic diol compound; (iii) a dialkylol alkanoic acid compound; (iv) optionally, a hydrophobic compound, a polyhydroxy compound comprising at least three hydroxyl groups, or combinations thereof, and wherein the aromatic polyester polyol compound is liquid at 25° C. and has a hydroxy value ranging from about 30 to about 600.

Abstract: A method of forming an aromatic polyester polyol compound comprising an imide moiety, wherein the method comprises reacting: (i) a cyclic anhydride compound; (ii) a phthalic acid based compound; (iii) a primary amine compound; and (iv) an aliphatic diol compound.

Abstract: A polyurethane foam composition comprising: (a) an isocyanate compound; (b) one or more isocyanate reactive compounds at least one of the isocyanate reactive compounds comprises an aromatic polyester polyol compound comprising an imide moiety wherein the aromatic polyester polyol is the reaction product of: (i) a cyclic anhydride compound; (ii) a phthalic acid based compound, (iii) a primary amine compound, (iv) an aliphatic diol compound; (v) optionally, a high functionality, low molecular weight polyether polyol compound; (vi) optionally, a hydrophobic compound; and wherein the weight ratio of Component (i) to Component (ii) is from 1:24 to 24:1; and wherein the aromatic polyester polyol is liquid at 25° C. and comprises a hydroxy value ranging from about 30 to about 600; and (c) a blowing agent.

Abstract: Tertiary amine catalysts having isocyanate reactive groups that are capable of forming thermally stable covalent bonds able to withstand temperatures up to 120° C. are disclosed. These catalyst can be used to produce polyurethane foam having the following desirable characteristics: a) very low chemical emissions over a wide range of environmental conditions and isocyanate indexes (e.g., indexes as low as 65 but higher than 60) while meeting all physical property requirements; b) sufficient hydrolytic stability to maintain the catalyst covalently bound to foam without leaching of tertiary amine catalyst when foam is exposed to water or aqueous solutions even at temperatures higher than ambient (temperature range 25° C. to 90° C.

Abstract: A catalyst composition for making polyurethane foam, the catalyst composition including a compound having a general formula R1R2R3N, wherein each of R1, R2 and R3 are independently selected from the group consisting of: a compound according to formula (I): wherein n=1 to 5; and R4, R5 and R6 are each independently hydrogen, methyl, ethyl and propyl groups; hydrogen, a C1-C6 alkyl group compound, a C1-C6 cycloalkyl group compound, a C1-C6 alkenyl group compound, a C1-C6 alkynyl group compound, a C1-C6 aryl group compound, and a C1-C6 aralkyl group compound, each group being substituted or unsubstituted; wherein at least one of R1, R2 and R3 is a compound according to formula (I). A polyurethane composition and method for forming a polyurethane foam are also disclosed.

Abstract: Tertiary amine catalysts having isocyanate reactive groups that are capable of forming thermally stable covalent bonds able to withstand temperatures up to 120° C. are disclosed. These catalyst can be used to produce polyurethane foam having the following desirable characteristics: a) very low chemical emissions over a wide range of environmental conditions and isocyanate indexes (e.g., indexes as low as 65 but higher than 60) while meeting all physical property requirements; b) sufficient hydrolytic stability to maintain the catalyst covalently bound to foam without leaching of tertiary amine catalyst when foam is exposed to water or aqueous solutions even at temperatures higher than ambient (temperature range 25° C. to 90° C.

Abstract: Tertiary amine catalysts having isocyanate reactive groups that are capable of forming thermally stable covalent bonds able to withstand temperatures up to 120° C. are disclosed. These catalyst can be used to produce polyurethane foam having the following desirable characteristics: a) very low chemical emissions over a wide range of environmental conditions and isocyanate indexes (e.g. indexes as low as 65 but higher than 60) while meeting all physical property requirements; b) sufficient hydrolytic stability to maintain the catalyst covalently bound to foam without leaching of tertiary amine catalyst when foam is exposed to water or aqueous solutions even at temperatures higher than ambient (temperature range 25° C. to 90° C.

Abstract: A catalyst composition for making polyurethane foam, the catalyst composition including a compound having a general formula R1R2R3N, wherein each of R1, R2 and R3 are independently selected from the group consisting of: a compound according to formula (I): wherein n=1 to 5; and R4, R5 and R6 are each independently hydrogen, methyl, ethyl and propyl groups; hydrogen, a C1-C6 alkyl group compound, a C1-C6 cycloalkyl group compound, a C1-C6 alkenyl group compound, a C1-C6 alkynyl group compound, a C1-C6 aryl group compound, and a C1-C6 aralkyl group compound, each group being substituted or unsubstituted; wherein at least one of R1, R2 and R3 is a compound according to formula (I). A polyurethane composition and method for forming a polyurethane foam are also disclosed.

Abstract: Tertiary amine catalysts having isocyanate reactive groups that are capable of forming thermally stable covalent bonds able to withstand temperatures up to 120° C. are disclosed. These catalyst can be used to produce polyurethane foam having the following desirable characteristics: a) very low chemical emissions over a wide range of environmental conditions and isocyanate indexes (e.g. indexes as low as 65 but higher than 60) while meeting all physical property requirements; b) sufficient hydrolytic stability to maintain the catalyst covalently bound to foam without leaching of tertiary amine catalyst when foam is exposed to water or aqueous solutions even at temperatures higher than ambient (temperature range 25° C. to 90° C.

Abstract: Cosmetic compositions comprising salicylic acid dimers and methods of using such compositions to impart anti-aging benefits to the skin are disclosed. The salicylic acid derivatives are believed to have modulatory activity against one or more biochemical pathways implicated in the appearance of human skin.

Abstract: Cosmetic compositions comprising salicylic acid dimers and methods of using such compositions to impart anti-aging benefits to the skin are disclosed. The salicylic acid derivatives are believed to have modulatory activity against one or more biochemical pathways implicated in the appearance of human skin.

Abstract: The invention is generally directed to compositions useful for improving the aesthetic appearance of human skin and the use of those compounds for improving the appearance of human skin, including improving skin tone, reducing the appearance of dark circles under the eyes, and reducing inflammation in the skin. The compositions typically comprise adrenergic receptor agonists.

Abstract: Cosmetic compositions comprising salicylic acid dimers and methods of using such compositions to impart anti-aging benefits to the skin are disclosed. The salicylic acid derivatives are believed to have modulatory activity against one or more biochemical pathways implicated in the appearance of human skin.

Abstract: Cosmetic compositions comprising salicylic acid dimers and methods of using such compositions to impart anti-aging benefits to the skin are disclosed. The salicylic acid derivatives are believed to have modulatory activity against one or more biochemical pathways implicated in the appearance of human skin.

Abstract: Cosmetic compositions comprising napthoic acid derivatives and methods of using such compositions to impart anti-aging benefits to the skin are disclosed. The napthoic acid derivatives are believed to have modulatory activity against one or more biochemical pathways implicated in the appearance of human skin.

Abstract: Cosmetic compositions comprising salicylic acid derivatives and methods of using such compositions to impart anti-aging benefits to the skin are disclosed. The salicylic acid derivatives are believed to have modulatory activity against one or more biochemical pathways implicated in the appearance of human skin.