Abstract: This invention relates to a process for the production of an optically clear, light-stable polyurethane-urea elastomer having an onset softening point of at least 130° C., processed at ambient temperature and casted in a mold at an isocyanate index of 95 to 120. This process comprises reacting: A) a liquid polyisocyanate or polyisocyanate prepolymer having an NCO group content of about 5 to about 50%, an average functionality of 2 to 3, a viscosity of less than 5,000 mPa.s at 25° C.; and B) an isocyanate-reactive component; in the presence of C) at least one organometallic catalyst. The present invention also relates to the optically clear, light-stable polyurethane-urea elastomers produced by this process.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel liquid, polyurethane plasticizers which contain less than 13% by weight, preferably less than 6% by weight of allophanate groups, carbodiimide groups, and/or uretonimine groups, and to a process for the preparation of these liquid polyurethane plasticizers.

Abstract: This invention relates to liquid polyisocyanate compositions having improved freeze stability. These liquid polyisocyanate compositions have an NCO group content of 15 to 30%, and comprise (A) an allophanate-modified MDI and having an NCO group content of 16 to 32.5%, (B) a low molecular weight branched aliphatic dihydroxy compound, and (C) an epoxide functional compound which is present in an amount of 0.01 to 1% by weight, based on the combined weight of components (A) and (B).

Abstract: This invention relates to novel liquid, polyurethane plasticizers which contain less than 13% by weight, preferably less than 6% by weight of allophanate groups, carbodiimide groups, and/or uretonimine groups, and to a process for the preparation of these liquid polyurethane plasticizers.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for the preparation of one-shot polyurethane cast elastomers containing liquid, diurethane non-migrating plasticizers. This process comprises reacting via the one-shot process an organic diisocyanate, an isocyanate-reactive component, and at least one crosslinking agent in the presence of a liquid, diurethane plasticizer.

Abstract: This invention relates to liquid, hydrophobic, non-migrating, non-functional polyurethane plasticizers. These plasticizers comprise the reaction product of an isocyanate-terminated prepolymer and a monofunctional alcohol having a molecular weight of about 32 to about 1,000. The isocyanate-terminated prepolymers comprise the reaction product of a diisocyanate and at least one hydrophobic polyol. The present invention also relates to a process for the production of the liquid, hydrophobic, non-migrating, non-functional polyurethane plasticizers. This invention also relates to a process for the production of a polyurethane product comprising reacting at least one polyisocyanate component with at least one isocyanate-reactive component, in the presence of these liquid, hydrophobic, non-migrating, non-functional polyurethane plasticizers, and to the resultant polyurethane products of this process.

Abstract: This invention relates to high molecular weight liquid, non-migrating, non-functional polyether polyurethane plasticizers. These plasticizers comprise the reaction product of an isocyanate-terminated polyether prepolymer having an NCO group content of less than 13% and a monofunctional alcohol having a molecular weight of about 32 to about 1,000 and an OH number of about 56 to about 1750. The isocyanate-terminated polyether prepolymers comprise the reaction product of a diisocyanate and at least one polyether polyol. The present invention also relates to a process for the production of the liquid, non-migrating, non-functional polyether polyurethane plasticizers.

Abstract: This invention relates to liquid polyisocyanate compositions having improved freeze stability. These liquid polyisocyanate compositions have an NCO group content of 15 to 30%, and comprise a blend of (A) an MDI adduct having an NCO group content of 15 to 30%, and (B) an allophanate-modified MDI having an NCO group content of 12 to 32.5%.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel liquid, ultra-high molecular weight polyurethane plasticizers which contain less than 5% of urethane groups, and to a process for the preparation of these polyurethane plasticizers. These comprise the reaction product of an organic isocyanate component selected from the group consisting of monoisocyanates, diisocyanates, polyisocyanates and mixtures thereof; with an isocyanate-reactive compound having a molecular weight of more than about 4,000, an OH number of 7 to 56 and a functionality of about 1 to about 4. This invention also relates to a process for the production of a polyurethane comprising reacting a polyisocyanate with an isocyanate-reactive compound in the presence of the liquid, ultra-high molecular weight polyurethane plasticizers described herein, and to the resultant polyurethanes containing these plasticizers.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel liquid, homogeneous toluene diisocyanate/polyether/polymethylene poly(phenylisocyanate) prepolymers having an NCO content of from about 2 to 16%, a viscosity or about 10,000 mPa.s or less at room temperature, and which contains about 1.0% or less of free monomeric TDI. This invention also relates to a process for the preparation of these liquid, homogeneous toluene diisocyanate/polyether/-polymethylene poly(phenylisocyanate) prepolymers.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel liquid toluene diisocyanate/polyether/polymethylene poly(phenylisocyanate) prepolymers having an NCO content of from about 2 to 20%, a viscosity or about 10,000 mPa.s or less at 25.degree. C., and which contains about 1.0% or less of monomeric TDI. This invention also relates to a process for the preparation of these liquid toluene diisocyanate/polyether/polymethylene poly(phenylisocyanate) prepolymers.

Abstract: This invention relates to mixtures of polymethylene poly(phenylisocyanate) blends with epoxides. The addition of the epoxide stabilizes the reactivity of the polyisocyanate blends such that it is no longer dependent on the acidity. It is now possible to form polyurethanes from these mixtures based on polymethylene poly(phenylisocyanate) blends wherein less catalyst is necessary.

Abstract: This invention relates to solid elastomeric polyurethanes prepared by reacting, in an open mold at an isocyanate index of 80 to 120,(a) an isocyanate prepolymer having an isocyanate content of 3 to 15% by weight and a number average molecular weight of 550 to 20,000 prepared by the reaction of(1) organic polyisocyanates having 2 to 3 NCO groups, and(2) isocyanate-reactive polyester polyols having two to three isocyanate-reactive hydroxyl groups and a number average molecular weight of 400 to 10,000 and prepared in the presence of an esterification catalyst, and optionally containing other isocyanate-reactive compounds,wherein the equivalent ratio of isocyanate groups to isocyanate-reactive groups is 1.2:1 to 34:1;(b) a diol chain extender, optionally in admixture with a crosslinker and/or an amino-containing chain extender and/or crosslinker;(c) 0.001 to 10% by weight, based on the weight of the isocyanate prepolymer, of a catalyst; and(d) 0.

Abstract: This invention relates to isocyanate-terminated prepolymers, a process for the preparation of these isocyanate-terminated prepolymers, a process for the production of polyurethane.backslash.polyurea elastomers prepared from a diisocyanate comprising these prepolymers, and the elastomers produced by this process. These isocyanate-terminated prepolymers have a viscosity less than about 6000 mPa.cndot.s at 80.degree. C. and an NCO content of about 3 to 10%. These isocyanate-terminated prepolymers are the reaction product ofa) an aromatic diisocyanate,b) a polyether polyol having an OH number of about 25 to 125 and containing from about 1.8 to 2.5 hydroxyl groups, andc) an aliphatic diisocyanate.The equivalent ratio of the polyether polyol to the aromatic diisocyanate is from about 1.0:0.7 to 1.0:1.1.

Abstract: A novel polyurethane prepared by reacting a) a specific polyol or specific polyol blend, b) an organic diamine, c) fillers, and d) a specific polyisocyanate is described. The invention also relates to the use of the polyurethane in the preparation of a composite structure wherein the polyurethane is applied to an adhesive coated ceramic enamel layer. The composites are eminently suitable for use in plumbing applications (e.g. as a bathtub).

Abstract: A novel polyurethane prepared by reacting a) a specific polyol or specific polyol blend, b) an organic diamine, c) fillers, and d) a specific polyisocyanate is described. The invention also relates to the use of the polyurethane in the preparation of a composite structure wherein the polyurethane is applied to an adhesive coated ceramic enamel layer. The composites are eminently suitable for use in plumbing applications (e.g. as a bathtub).

Abstract: The present invention is directed to the stabilization of a prepolymer based on methylene diphenyl isocyanate rich in the 2,4'-isomer. It was surprisingly found that the color stability, viscosity and aging characteristics of the prepolymer are improved markedly upon the incorporation therewith of a combination of a certain epoxide compound and a hindered phenol.

Abstract: A novel polyether polyurethane polymer comprising the reaction product of an organic diisocyanate and a linear polyhydroxyl polyether having a molecular weight of less than 8000 and from 0.01 to 1%, by weight, of finely-divided inorganic particles is described, together with a process for producing a cast elastomer by reacting this polymer with a cross-linking or chain-extending agent.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a process for the preparation of a stable, liquid adduct comprising reacting a mixture of 1,3-butane diol and propylene glycol with diphenylmethane diisocyanate at a temperature of from about 25.degree. C. to about 120.degree. C. in an amount such that the resultant product has an isocyanate group content of from about 20 to about 30 percent by weight, and wherein the ratio of mole equivalents of 1,3-butane diol to mole equivalents of propylene glycol is from 0.05:0.95 to 0.95:0.05, with the further proviso that(i) if the 4,4'-isomer content of the diphenylmethane diisocyanate is equal to or greater than 90 percent by weight, then said ratio is from 0.45:0.55 to 0.70:0.30, and(ii) if the 4,4'-isomer content of the diphenylmethane diisocyanate is less than 90 percent by weight, but not less than 70 percent by weight, then said ratio is from 0.30:0.70 to 0.85:0.15.The invention is also directed to a product produced from such process.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a process for the preparation of a stable, liquid adduct comprising reacting a mixture of 1,3-butane diol and neopentyl glycol with diphenylmethane diisocyanate at a temperature of from about 25.degree. C. to about 120.degree. C. in an amount such that said adduct has an isocyanate group content of from about 20 to about 30 percent by weight, and wherein the ratio of mole equivalents of 1,3-butane diol to mole equivalents of neopentyl glycol is from 0.05:0.95 to 0.95:0.05, with the further proviso that(i) if the 4,4'-isomer content of the diphenylmethane diisocyanate is equal to or greater than 98 percent by weight, then said ratio is from 0.30:0.70 to 0.65:0.35,(ii) if the 4,4'-isomer content of the diphenylmethane diisocyanate is less than 98 percent by weight but not less than 90 percent by weight, then said ratio is from 0.30:0.70 to 0.75:0.