Abstract: Layer constructions allow an adhesive tape to be wound to form a spool simply and with relatively uncomplicated apparatus. At least one layered construction comprises: an adhesive tape comprising at least one outer layer of pressure-sensitive adhesive; a release liner lying on the outer layer of pressure-sensitive adhesive; and an interliner lying on the side of the adhesive tape opposite the outer layer of pressure-sensitive adhesive, at least the side of the interliner facing away from the adhesive tape being adhesively furnished, wherein all layers of the layered construction finish substantially flush with respect to each other. At least one spool comprising a spool core and the at least one layered construction wound crosswise in a plurality of plies on said core, and a method for producing the at least one spool are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a phosphorus containing polyol, obtainable or obtained by a process comprising the reaction of at least one polyol with a phosphorus containing compound of the general formula (I) as defined herein, as well as the process for preparing a phosphorus containing polyol, comprising the reaction of at least one polyol with a phosphorus containing compound of the general formula (I). Furthermore, the present invention relates to the use of a phosphorus containing polyol as disclosed herein as a flame retardant, to a process for the preparation of a polyurethane and the polyurethane as such.

Abstract: A multilayer composition for packaging comprising a first polymer film, a second film, at least one print layer between the films and a 1 K isocyanate prepolymer adhesive layer between the at least one print layer and one of the films, where the print layer contains a hyperbranched polyester binder containing functional groups selected from the group consisting of —OH, —COOH and —COOR, where R is methyl, ethyl, vinyl, isopropyl, n-propyl, n-butyl, isobutyl, sec-butyl or tert-butyl provides packaging laminates with excellent adhesion. The hyperbranched polyester is for example a polymer of trimethyolpropane and hexahydrophthalic anhydride and optionally a cycloaliphatic diol.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polyurethane composite system comprising a rigid polyurethane foam and a coating material composed of a compact polyurethane or a compact polyurea, wherein the rigid polyurethane foam comprises a porous three-dimensional reinforcing material which forms a network, where the network encloses at least 50% of the volume of the rigid polyurethane foam, or at least two layers of a porous, at least two-dimensional reinforcing material. The present invention further relates to a process for producing the polyurethane composite system and also a sports article, cladding part or furniture item comprising such a polyurethane composite system.

Abstract: One or more processes produce a metal-plastic composite, wherein the one or more processes: apply an adhesive tape to a surface of a metal part that requires adhesive bonding; place the metal part into a closed hollow mold; inject thermoplastic material into the hollow mold so that the plastic encloses the adhesive tape; and remove the resulting metal-plastic composite from the hollow mold.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for producing a flexible adhesive tape for structural bonding, more particularly for clearance compensation, of diverse materials, such as metal, wood, glass and/or plastic, for example.

Abstract: A multilayer composition for packaging comprising a first polymer film, a second film, at least one print layer between the films and a 1 K isocyanate prepolymer adhesive layer between the at least one print layer and one of the films, where the print layer contains a hyperbranched polyester binder containing functional groups selected from the group consisting of —OH, —COOH and —COOR, where R is methyl, ethyl, vinyl, isopropyl, n-propyl, n-butyl, isobutyl, sec-butyl or tert-butyl provides packaging laminates with excellent adhesion. The hyperbranched polyester is for example a polymer of trimethyolpropane and hexahydrophthalic anhydride and optionally a cycloaliphatic diol.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a phosphorus containing polyol, obtainable or obtained by a process comprising the reaction of at least one polyol with a phosphorus containing compound of the general formula (I) as defined herein, as well as the process for preparing a phosphorus containing polyol, comprising the reaction of at least one polyol with a phosphorus containing compound of the general formula (I). Furthermore, the present invention relates to the use of a phosphorus containing polyol as disclosed herein as a flame retardant, to a process for the preparation of a polyurethane and the polyurethane as such.

Abstract: A rigid polyurethane foam obtainable by mixing a) isocyanates, b) compounds having groups which are reactive toward isocyanates, c) a blowing agent, d) a catalyst, e) one or more foam stabilizer, and optionally, f) further additives to form a reaction mixture, applying the reaction mixture to a reinforcing material and curing the reaction mixture, wherein the isocyanates (a) have a viscosity of not more than 600 mPas at 25° C. and the compounds (b) having groups which are reactive toward isocyanates comprise (b1) 45-70 wt-% (based on the total weight of (b) of an aromatic polyester polyol having a functionality of 2.5 or less and a hydroxyl number of more than 220 mg KOH/g (b2) 20-40 wt.-% (based on the total weight of (b) of a polyether polyol having a functionality of 4 or more and a hydroxyl number of more than 400 mg KOH/g, and (b3) more than 15 wt.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polyester polyols based on aromatic dicarboxylic acids and their use for producing rigid polyurethane foams.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a rigid polyurethane foam which can be obtained by mixing (a) isocyanates, (b) compounds having groups which are reactive toward isocyanates, (c) blowing agents comprising water, (d) catalysts and optionally (e) further additives to form a reaction mixture, applying the reaction mixture to a reinforcing material and curing the reaction mixture, where the isocyanates (a) have a viscosity of not more than 500 mPas at 25° C. and the compounds (b) having groups which are reactive toward isocyanates comprise a polyetherol (b1) having a functionality of 4 or more and a viscosity at 25° C. of 10 000 mPas or less, a polyetherol (b2) having a functionality of 3.5 or less and a viscosity at 25° C. of 600 mPas or less, a polyesterol (b3) having a viscosity at 25° C. of 2000 mPas or less, chain extenders (b4) comprising at least 30% secondary OH groups and optionally a crosslinker (b5).

Abstract: The present invention relates to polysulfide polyols, their production and use.

Abstract: The use of at least one diphosphine of formula (I), wherein X is S or O; n is 0 or 1; R1, R2, R3, R4 are independently C1-C10-alkyl, C1-C10-hydroxyalkyl, C1-C10-alkoxy, C1-C10-hydroxyalkoxy, C3-C10-cycloalkyl, C3-C10-cycloalkoxy, C6-C10-aryl, C6-C10-aryloxy, C6-C10-aryl-C1-C4-alkyl, C6-C10-aryl-C1-C4-alkoxy, C6-C10-hydroxy-aryl, C6-C10-hydroxy-aryloxy, C1-C10-thioalkyl, C6-C10-thioaryl or C1-C4-thioalkyl-C6-C10-aryl, NR5R6, COR2, COOR5 or CONR5R6; R5, R6 are H, C1-C10-alkyl, C3-C10-cycloalkyl, C6-C10-aryl or C6-C10-aryl-C1-C4-alkyl; as a flame retardant in a polyurethane material is provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a sheet-like construction element composed of composite material, comprising two metallic outer layers, a rigid polyurethane foam layer, and a compact polyurethane layer which comprises microcapsules with a capsule core composed of latent-heat-accumulator material, and also to a process for its production, and to its use.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polyurethane composite system comprising a rigid polyurethane foam and a coating material composed of a compact polyurethane or a compact polyurea, wherein the rigid polyurethane foam comprises a porous three-dimensional reinforcing material which forms a network, where the network encloses at least 50% of the volume of the rigid polyurethane foam, or at least two layers of a porous, at least two-dimensional reinforcing material. The present invention further relates to a process for producing the polyurethane composite system and also a sports article, cladding part or furniture item comprising such a polyurethane composite system.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel process for producing polyesteretherols via alkoxylation of polyesterols, and also to the use of the polyesteretherols for producing polyurethanes.

Abstract: A reinforced polyurethane foam obtained by (1) mixing polyisocyanates (a) with compounds having isocyanate-reactive groups (b), a blowing agent containing water (c), and optionally a catalyst (d) and further additives (e) to form a reaction mixture, and (2) curing the reaction mixture, where the reaction mixture to be cured contains hollow microspheres and/or is applied to a porous reinforcing agent (f) capable of forming two-dimensional or three-dimensional networks in the polyurethane foam. The compounds having isocyanate-reactive groups (b) include polyetherols (b1), polyesterols (b2), chain extenders (b3) and optionally crosslinkers (b4) and aromatic polyether diols (b5), and the sum of (b2), (b3) and (b5) is at least 50% by weight of component (b). A process for producing such reinforced polyurethane foams and their use as reinforcing foams for load-bearing, stiff areal elements, in the interior of wings or blades, and also as insulation material for liquefied natural gas tanks.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polyester polyols based on aromatic dicarboxylic acids and their use for producing rigid polyurethane foams.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polycarbonate comprising at least one phosphorus-containing group, to the use of the polycarbonate as flame retardant, to a process for producing a polyurethane by using this polycarbonate, and to a polyurethane obtain-able by this process.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a sheet-like construction element composed of composite material, comprising two metallic outer layers, a rigid polyurethane foam layer, and a compact polyurethane layer which comprises microcapsules with a capsule core composed of latent-heat-accumulator material, and also to a process for its production, and to its use.