Abstract: It is related to a process for purifying organic amines. The process comprises (a) providing an organic amine to a first vessel (5), the organic amine having a normal boiling point at one bar; (b) filling the first vessel (5) with inert gas; (c) heating the organic amine in the first vessel (5) to a sub-boiling temperature, wherein the sub-boiling temperature is at least 15° C. less than the normal boiling point; (d) cooling the vapor from the first vessel (5) in a second vessel (20) to provide a liquid; and (e) contacting the organic amine with a resin polymer matrix, wherein the resin polymer matrix is embedded with an amino compound selected from the group consisting of iminodiacetic acid, aminomethylphosphonic acid or a combination thereof.

Abstract: A method for purification of organic amines, comprising introducing a resin polymer matrix to a liquid containing at least an organic amine bonded to at least one metallic element, wherein the resin polymer matrix is embedded with an amino compound selected from the group consisting of iminodiacetic acid, aminomethylphosphonic acid or a combination thereof, and wherein the embedded resin polymer matrix binds the at least one metallic element, and the at least one metallic element is removed from the organic amine.

Abstract: This invention relates to rigid isocyanate-based polymer foam comprising a carbon black component comprising at least 50 weight percent of a fluorinated carbon black. Said foam having improved thermal properties, specifically, rigid polyurethane and/or polyisocyanurate foams for use in insulation applications.

Abstract: This invention relates to rigid isocyanate-based polymer foam comprising a carbon black component comprising at least 50 weight percent of a fluorinated carbon black. Said foam having improved thermal properties, specifically, rigid polyurethane and/or polyisocyanurate foams for use in insulation applications.