Abstract: A transparent adhesive coating or film based on polyurethane. The coating or film comprises a polurethane formed from at least one aliphatic or cycloaliphatic diisocyanate, at least one polyol chosen from among the polyether diols, the polycaprolactone diols, the polycarbonate diols, and the polybutadiene diols, and at least one chain-lengthening agent which is a product of the reduction of dimeric acid to a diol. The adhesive coating or film is employed in laminated panes of glass and/or plastic material.

Abstract: There is disclosed a polyurethane foam of the rigid type having three different types of polyol components capable of having suspended therein fillers and reinforcing fibers. The foam is made into boards and the like and has continuous fiber glass strands or yarn disposed longitudinally in or adjacent the surface skin of the foam. The strands or yarn are parallel and close together and are flattened out in the foam-forming process so that the surfaces have a continuous fiber glass implant longitudinally and substantially so transversely.

Abstract: An aliphatic isocyanate (such as the biuret of 1,6-diisocyanatohexane) is combined with a tertiary amine polyahl (such as a tertiary amine polyol) and coated onto a substrate. The coated substrate is then exposed to the vapor of a urethane catalyst for curing to a tack-free state. This process permits the preparation of coatings which will cure rapidly and which are light stable. These coatings have utility in the field of automotive topcoats.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for preparing an N-substituted carbamoyl-lactam compound having the formula: ##STR1## by admixing a polyhydroxy compound having the formula R(OH).sub.n with a polyisocyanate having the formula OCH--R'--NCO, wherein saidn has a value of at least 3,R' is a di-valent hydrocarbon group having 6-25 carbon atoms, andY is a C.sub.3 -C.sub.14 alkylene group,and reacting the product thereof with a lactam. The n value may advantageously range from 3 to 10. The invention also relates to certain novel n-substituted carbamoyl-lactam compounds which can advantageously be used in the preparation of nylon 6 block copolymers, and are particularly useful in reaction injection molding nylon 6.

Abstract: Low cost protective coating composition. The coating composition is the reaction product of (I) an isocyanate terminated prepolymer which comprises the reaction product of at least one polyurethane-forming reagent containing a plurality of isocyanate groups and at least one polyfunctional polyhydric alcohol and (II) dicyclopentenyl alcohol.

Abstract: Siloxane modified isocyanurate polymers are disclosed which are the reaction product of a siloxane containing polyahl and a polyisocyanate in the presence of a catalyst for a trimerization of the isocyanate to form isocyanurate rings.

Abstract: A reaction injection molding process is disclosed comprising:introducing a mixture of substantially stable reactant streams into a mold, said mixture, in the aggregate, containing polyamide polymer forming compounds and polyurethane polymer forming compounds, said polyamide polymer forming compounds including lactam, an anionic polymerization catalyst and a polymerization activator, said polyurethane polymer forming compounds including a polyol, a polyisocyanate, a chain extender if desired, and a polyurethane polymerization catalyst, said polyamide polymer forming compounds and said polyurethane forming compounds reacting to respectively form polyamide and polyurethane polymers in said mold to thereby yielding a reaction injection molded product composed of said polymers; andrecovering said product from said mold.

Abstract: Polyurethane adhesives compositions are provided which exhibit improved water resistance. These polyurethane adhesives are prepared from a mixture comprising a hydroxymethyl fatty polyol and a polyisocyanate.

Abstract: Compositions containing an organic polyisocyanate and a fatty polyol are provided. The fatty polyols may be derived from an epoxidized fatty alcohol that has been reacted with a polyfunctional-hydroxy compound. The compositions are preferably salt-free and are useful in preparing a variety polyurethane materials.

Abstract: A solid catalyst composition comprising a silica or silica-treated compound and a tin catalyst compound bonded to the surface of the silica compound which is not deactivated in the presence of silica or silica-treated compounds. A process for preparing the solid catalyst by contacting a silica compound containing reactive hydroxyl groups with a tin catalyst compound at a temperature range from about 130.degree. to 165.degree. C. under dynamic conditions whereby the tin catalyst compound bonds to the silica compound. Generally, after the reaction, at least a portion of the hydroxyl groups present on the silica compound are absent and, more preferably, substantially all the isolated hydroxyl groups are absent. A urethane composition containing the solid catalyst is also provided wherein the solid catalyst is not deactivated by the addition of silica or silica-treated compounds.

Abstract: A surface is coated with a mixture of (i) an aliphatic, aromatic polyisocyanate such as 1,3-bis-(1-isocyanato-1-methylethyl)benzene, and (ii) a polyactive hydrogen compound such as a poly(2-hydroxyethylacrylate), and the mixture is cured under conditions such that an adherent, solid coating is formed on the surface. The coatings of the invention have surprising gloss and lack of yellowness after exposure to ultra-violet light.

Abstract: Polyurea foam formulations, prepared by reacting a polymeric isocyanate with an aqueous activator component, and having incorporated therein a small but density-lowering and/or compressive strength enhancing amount of a lower-alkanol or alkylenediol, preferably having up to and including six (6) carbon atoms, especially isopropanol, are disclosed.

Abstract: An addition polymerizable adhesive is prepared by using the reaction product of (1) an isocyanate compound (such as 2-isocyanatoethyl methacrylate) and (2) an active hydrogen compound (such as a poly(ethylene glycol)) wherein the reaction between (1) and (2) is catalyzed with a tin (II) organoester (such as stannous octoate). The adhesives of the invention have surprisingly long shelf lives compared to similar adhesives made with other catalysts.

Abstract: The method and production of macromolecular monomers from cationically polymerizable monomers and vinyl-substituted hydrocarbon halides is disclosed. These cationically polymerizable monomers may react in the presence of a catalyst with the hydrocarbon halide to produce a macromer retaining a polymerizable headgroup. This compound may be used in a variety of copolymerization processes with a variety of copolymerizable monomers to form graft copolymers.

Abstract: Replacement of one-third to two-thirds of the short chain diols in a polyisocyanate/polymeric polyol/short chain diol molding composition with a hydroxyalkyl-melamine provides shaped articles of increased high temperature stiffness and reduced heat sag. The hydroxyalkylmelamine is strongly catalytic for the isocyanatepolyol reaction.

Abstract: The reaction product of an ethylenically unsaturated, monofunctional isocyanate, such as isocyanatoethyl methacrylate and a polyamine, is useful as an anaerobic adhesive.

Abstract: The method and production of macromolecular monomers from cationically polymerizable monomers and vinyl-substituted hydrocarbon halides is disclosed. These cationically polymerizable monomers may react in the presence of a catalyst with the hydrocarbon halide to produce a macromer retaining a polymerizable headgroup. This compound may be used in a variety of copolymerization processes with a variety of copolymerizable monomers to form graft copolymers.

Abstract: Synthetic resins having a topologically interpenetrating polymeric network comprise macrocyclic structures of chemically different, crosslinking polymers which are permanently entangled with each other. The several macrocyclic structures that are present are characterized by the absence of chemical bonds between the individual networks.

Abstract: Single-component or two part polyurethane-based lacquers are prepared on the basis of a polymeric polyhydroxy compound having a high molecular weight in the range of 300 to 5000, such as poly(oxytetramethylene)glycol, a low molecular weight diol such as ethylene glycol, at least one isocyanate such as toluene diisocyanate and tris-(.beta.-hydroxypropyl)-isocyanurate or its ethoxylated derivative together with the customary accelerators, additives, solvents and the like used in lacquer manufacture. These lacquers exhibit exceptional hardness, high impact resistance, good adhesion to the substrate to which they are applied as well as corrosion resistance.

Abstract: Cross-linked polyurethanes such as solid elastomeric polyurethanes or microcellular polyurethanes are prepared by reacting a polyisocyanate, one or more polyols and at least one trihydroxy compound in the presence of a catalyst using, as the hydroxyl compounds a low molecular weight diol, optionally a polymeric polyol and tris-(.beta.-hydroxypropyl)-isocyanaurate or ethoxylated tris-(.beta.-hydroxypropyl)-isocyanurate all present in specific ranges of proportions. Use of the specific isocyanurates provides for better utilization and smaller quantities of the blowing agent used to make microcellular polyurethane foams.