Abstract: The present invention relates to a two-component polyurethane composition composed of at least one polyol, at least one polyisocyanate, and at least one emulsifier which is not homogeneously miscible with the at least one polyol. The present invention further relates to the use of this polyurethane composition as a binder for producing fiber composites, a method for producing these fiber composites, the fiber composites themselves, and use thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for producing a cured composition, which has at least one oxazolidinone ring and at least one isocyanurate ring and is crosslinked thereby, starting from a liquid reaction mixture comprising: (a) at least one liquid, aromatic epoxy resin; (b) at least one liquid, aromatic polyisocyanate; and (c) a catalyst composition; relative to the at least one polyisocyanate, the at least one epoxy resin is used in amounts such that the molar equivalent ratio of epoxide groups to isocyanate groups is at least 0.4; and curing the reaction mixture to give a cured polymer composition comprising at least one oxazolidinone ring and at least one isocyanurate ring, and also to the cured compositions obtainable by these methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to compositions comprising a fiber material and a specific thermoplastic binder. The thermoplastic binder comprises at least one thermoplastic polyurethane polymer (A), wherein said thermoplastic polyurethane polymer (A) comprises a reaction product of (i) at least one polyester polyol and (ii) at least one polyisocyanate, optionally at least one diol (iii) which is different from the polyester polyol (i) is contained. The molar ratio of the NCO groups of said polyisocyanate (ii) to the sum of OH groups of said polyester polyol (i) and said optionally containing diol (iii) is less than 1.00:1. Said polyester polyol (i) comprises (a) at least one semi-crystalline polyester polyol having a melting point (Tm) of from 40 to 180° C., and (b) at least one non-crystalline polyester polyol. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a fiber-reinforced composite comprising a cured thermosetting polyurethane polymer matrix reinforced by the composition according to the present invention.

Abstract: The invention relates to a thermoplastic polyurethane matrix resin composition, comprising (i) at least one bridged and/or fused and/or Spiro polycyclic alcohol compound; (ii) at least one polyisocyanate; and (iii) at least one diol, which is different from the at least one bridged and/or fused and/or spiro polycyclic alcohol compound (i). The at least one bridged and/or fused and/or Spiro polycyclic alcohol compound (i) is present in the thermoplastic polyurethane matrix resin composition in an amount of at least 10 wt.-% by weight, preferably at least 20 wt-%, most preferably at least 25 wt.-%. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a fiber-reinforced composite comprising a cured thermoplastic polyurethane polymer matrix according to the present invention and a fiber material.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a binder system containing a resin component and a curing agent component, wherein the resin comprises at least one compound carrying at least two cyclic carbonate groups and at least one compound carrying at least two epoxy groups, and the curing agent comprises at least one multifunctional amine as well as the use of the binder system as an adhesive/sealant and the use of this adhesive/sealant.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for producing a cured composition, which has at least one oxazolidinone ring and at least one isocyanurate ring and is crosslinked thereby, starting from a liquid reaction mixture comprising: (a) at least one liquid, aromatic epoxy resin; (b) at least one liquid, aromatic polyisocyanate; and (c) a catalyst composition; relative to the at least one polyisocyanate, the at least one epoxy resin is used in amounts such that the molar equivalent ratio of epoxide groups to isocyanate groups is at least 0.4; and curing the reaction mixture to give a cured polymer composition comprising at least one oxazolidinone ring and at least one isocyanurate ring, and also to the cured compositions obtainable by these methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to compositions comprising a fiber material and a specific thermoplastic binder. The thermoplastic binder comprises at least one thermoplastic polyurethane polymer (A), wherein said thermoplastic polyurethane polymer (A) comprises a reaction product of (i) at least one polyester polyol and (ii) at least one polyisocyanate, optionally at least one diol (iii) which is different from the polyester polyol (i) is contained. The molar ratio of the NCO groups of said polyisocyanate (ii) to the sum of OH groups of said polyester polyol (i) and said optionally containing diol (iii) is less than 1.00:1. Said polyester polyol (i) comprises (a) at least one semi-crystalline polyester polyol having a melting point (Tm) of from 40 to 180° C., and (b) at least one non-crystalline polyester polyol. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a fiber-reinforced composite comprising a cured thermosetting polyurethane polymer matrix reinforced by the composition according to the present invention.

Abstract: An internal mold release agent (IMRA) which effectively releases a cured polyurethane (PU) material from a metal, in particular steel, mold. The IMRA is a surface active agent containing phosphorus or a combination (blend or reaction product) of the agent with other chemicals. In one embodiment the agent is a phosphate ester. In one embodiment the agent is polyoxyethylene alkyl phosphate ester. A polyurethane formulation comprising the IMRA has high formulation stability, clean release, low release strength, and high product transparency.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a two-component polyurethane composition composed of at least one polyol, at least one polyisocyanate, and at least one emulsifier which is not homogeneously miscible with the at least one polyol. The present invention further relates to the use of this polyurethane composition as a binder for producing fiber composites, a method for producing these fiber composites, the fiber composites themselves, and use thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a binder system containing a resin component and a curing agent component, wherein the resin comprises at least one compound carrying at least two cyclic carbonate groups and at least one compound carrying at least two epoxy groups, and the curing agent comprises at least one multifunctional amine as well as the use of the binder system as an adhesive/sealant and the use of this adhesive/sealant.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method of preparing a surface to accept paint or coating finish, including the surface of a cured polymer or polymer composite, without the need for additional treatment. The method may be used on flat or curved surfaces, including external and internal surfaces such as those used in the construction of aircraft surfaces.

Abstract: An internal mold release agent (IMRA) which effectively releases a cured polyurethane (PU) material from a metal, in particular steel, mold. The IMRA is a surface active agent containing phosphorus or a combination (blend or reaction product) of the agent with other chemicals. In one embodiment the agent is a phosphate ester. In one embodiment the agent is polyoxyethylene alkyl phosphate ester. A polyurethane formulation comprising the IMRA has high formulation stability, clean release, low release strength, and high product transparency.

Abstract: This invention relates to compositions useful as adhesives and more particularly to the preparation of epoxy-based adhesive composition with improved impact resistance and good adhesion to oily metal substrates.

Abstract: This invention relates to compositions useful as adhesives and more particularly to the preparation of heat-curable epoxy-based adhesive compositions that are capable of being easily pumped under high shear at temperatures around room temperature but are resistant to being washed off substrate surfaces prior to being cured.

Abstract: Expandable, thermally curable compositions containing at least one epoxy resin, at least one polyester, at least one blowing agent, and at least one curing agent are useful as adhesives and structural reinforcement materials. When foamed and adhered to a metal substrate surface, such polyester-modified foamable compositions can exhibit improved adhesion to the substrate surface after exposure to a corrosive environment, as compared to compositions that do not contain polyester. Furthermore, these compositions can exhibit improved flow properties in the uncured state at temperatures between 50 and 100° C. They are granulatable, with the granules produced thereby having non-tacky surfaces at room temperature and being capable of being readily processed into molded objects by injection molding processes.

Abstract: A method for reinforcing a substrate having a hollow structure or for fixing an insert in such a substrate comprises introducing a one- or two-component expandable and curable preparation based on epoxy resin into a selected part of the hollow structure to be reinforced. The preparation cures by being heated to a temperature in the range from 20 to 100° C. or above, while being expanded. An epoxy resin prepolymer and an organic ammonium carbamate, which at a temperature in the range from 20° to 100° C. or above releases at least 25% of the CO2 bound as carbamate.

Abstract: Disclosed is a thermally expandable and curable material containing: a) at least one epoxide prepolymer; b) at least one heat-activated curing agent for the prepolymer; c) at least one foaming agent; and d) at least one thermoplastic, non-reactive polyurethane selected from among polyurethanes containing a polyester chain. Also disclosed are the use of such a material for stiffening or reinforcing components as well as an extruded or injection-molded article made of such a material.

Abstract: Disclosed is a thermally expandable and curable material containing: a) at least one epoxide prepolymer; b) at least one heat-activated curing agent for the prepolymer; c) at least one foaming agent; d) at least one thermoplastic polyurethane or isocyanate; e) at least one block copolymer. Said thermally expandable and curable material can be used for stiffening or reinforcing components.

Abstract: This invention relates to compositions useful as adhesives and more particularly to the preparation of heat-cured epoxy-based adhesive compositions with improved impact resistance and good adhesion to oily metal substrates.

Abstract: This invention relates to compositions useful as adhesives and more particularly to the preparation of heat-curable epoxy-based adhesive compositions that are capable of being easily pumped under high shear at temperatures around room temperature but are resistant to being washed off substrate surfaces prior to being cured.