Abstract: Unique, well defined polyethers containing both hydroxyl-functionality and unsaturation-functionality are prepared by oxyalkylating an unsaturated monomer having at least two free carboxylic acid groups in the presence of an effective amount of a double metal cyanide complex catalyst, optionally, when necessary, in the presence of a free radical polymerization inhibitor. The resulting polyethers are eminently suitable for such uses as polymer polyol stabilizers or stabilizer precursors, and both in situ and ex situ impact modifiers for thermoplastics.

Abstract: Unique, well defined polyethers containing both hydroxyl-functionality and unsaturation-functionality are prepared by oxyalkylating an unsaturated monomer having at least one oxyalkylatable hydrogen in the presence of an effective amount of a double metal cyanide complex catalyst, optionally, when necessary, in the presence of a free radical polymerization inhibitor. The resulting polyethers are eminently suitable for such uses as polymer polyol stabilizers or stabilizer precursors, and both in situ and ex situ impact modifiers for thermoplastics.

Abstract: There is provided a cement composition having improved fluidity comprising cement and an addition copolymer of (a) an adduct of a polyether polyol and an ethylenically unsaturated isocyanate with (b) an ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid.

Abstract: Reaction injection molded (RIM) or structural RIM (SRIM) resins having improved (prolonged) set times, that is, reduced reactivity, may be produced by the addition of an acid blocked amino acid salt catalyst as co-catalyst, or even as a sole catalyst. This permits large molds to be filled completely before cure. However, cure rates are not affected permitting high production rates. The physical properties of RIM and SRIM compositions do not suffer from the addition of these co-catalysts. The amino acid salts may have the formula: ##STR1## where R and R' are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and alkyl having 1 to 12 carbon atoms; where the R" groups are independently alkylene groups having from 1 to 4 carbon atoms; where M is an alkali metal; and where x ranges from 1 to 4.

Abstract: Polyols containing polyether and polyester moieties, based on phthalic acid are described. A phthalic acid derivative is reacted with a polyether polyol to give the novel polyols which are useful not only in polyisocyanurate foams, but also polyurethane foams as well. The phthalic acid derivative may be phthalic acid, phthalic anhydride and an ester of phthalic acid, for example. The polyester polyol is made from an initiator selected from the group consisting of alkanolamines, alkyleneamines, arylamines, sucrose, glycerin, sorbitol, .alpha.-methylglucoside, .beta.-methylglucoside, and mixtures thereof. The polyester polyol may be made by alkoxylating the initiators.

Abstract: The preparation of isocyanurate foams from a recycled polyethylene terephthalate polyol modified with alkoxylated amines and alkoxylated amides is disclosed. These modified foams exhibit improved fluorocarbon solubility, and do not cause the resultant polyols to be monofunctional, but rather difunctional. The foams may be used for building, roofing and sheathing applications.

Abstract: An improved method for preparing amino polyols is disclosed. The method is the Mannich condensation of phenol, formaldehyde and diethanolamine in a molar ratio of (1:1:1), and then alkoxylation with a mixture of ethylene oxide and propylene oxide in a weight ratio of about 5:95 to 20:80 to form an amino polyol of hydroxyl number 440 to 515.The method gives higher yields of aromatic amino polyols of lower viscosity than those of the comparative example.

Abstract: The preparation of isocyanurate foams from a recycled polyethylene terephthalate polyol modified with a polyethoxylated nonylphenol is disclosed. These modified foams exhibit improved fluorocarbon solubility. The foams may be used for building roofing and sheathing applications.

Abstract: The preparation of isocyanurate foams from a recycled polyethylene terephthalate polyol modified with aromatic amino polyols, sucrose polyols, ethoxylated alphamethyl glucosides, alkoxylated glycerine or alkoxylated sorbitol is disclosed. These modified foams exhibit improved fluorocarbon solubility. The foams may be used for building roofing and sheathing applications.

Abstract: An improved method is disclosed for producing amino polyols useful in preparing polyurethane foams. The improvement concerns charging ammonia, a primary amine or a secondary amine to the reaction vessel at the end of the oxide digestion step. The amine or ammonia scavenges the residual oxide and the resulting alkanol amine becomes one of the components of the polyol mixture. Alkanol amines are beneficial components of urethane polyols.In prior art industrial practice, residual oxide is vented to a scrubber system and then stripped to a low concentration.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of N-hydrocarbyl substituted alkanolamines which comprises reacting a specified oxazolidine with carbon monoxide at a temperature ranging from 50.degree. to 250.degree. C. and a pressure ranging from 100 to 2500 psig, said oxazolidine being represented by the formula: ##STR1## in which R is an alkyl radical of 1 to 3 carbon atoms and R' is an alkyl radical of 1 to 10 carbon atoms or a hydroxy alkyl radical of 1 to 10 carbon atoms.

Abstract: Mixtures of aromatic polyols containing tertiary amine and ester functionalities suitable for use in rigid foams prepared by reacting a phthalic acid residue with an alkylene glycol and an amino alcohol are described. These novel polyols may be blended with conventional polyols to yield rigid polyurethane foams with better flammability resistance as compared with foams made from conventional polyols alone.

Abstract: An improved method for the production of polyols useful in the application of sprayed high density polyurethane foams is described. The improvement involves varying the formaldehyde to phenol mole ratio to range between 1.25:1 to 1.75:1 to produce a polyol with the desired viscosity. Ordinarily such polyols are prepared by reacting 4.65 to 5 moles of propylene oxide with 1 mole of the Mannich reaction product of a mole of phenol or nonylphenol with 1 or 2 moles of diethanolamine and 1 or 2 moles of formaldehyde. It is particularly surprising that such changes in the formulation may be made without adversely affecting the resultant properties of the spray foam.

Abstract: A polyurethane foam formulation for use primarily in sprayed applications has been discovered which provides a smoother than average foam surface. The formulation includes the addition of a primary or secondary mono or polyamine having a hydrogen functionality of two or greater. The compressive strengths of the resultant foams are equivalent to or greater than equivalent formulations without the amines, even though the amines also reduce fluorocarbon loss yielding lower density foams.

Abstract: Covers a polyurethane elastomer of improved moldability, particularly useful in RIM applications which comprises the reaction product of an aromatic polyisocyanate, a high molecular weight polyether triol containing an internal mixed propylene oxide-ethylene oxide segment comprising 2-35% ethylene oxide by weight and 65-98% by weight of propylene oxide and an ethylene oxide cap such that said polyol has a primary hydroxyl content greater than 50% and preferably greater than 90%, and a chain-extending agent. Also covers the method of making said elastomer.