Abstract: Provided herein are catalysts useful in providing foam products which are produced using an organic poly isocyanate as a starting material. A catalyst according to the present invention includes the tris-(hydroxyethyl)methyl ammonium cation, and optionally potassium cation, in combination with a variety of possible counter anions present to maintain charge balance and for compatibility. A catalyst according to the invention is preferably used in conjunction with one or more conventional tertiary amine catalysts in a foam producing process. The foams may be polyurethane foams, polyisocyanurate foams, flexible foams, or elastomeric foams.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions useful for introducing metal carboxylate salts as catalysts into systems useful for producing polyurethane and polyisocyanurate foams. The methods permit the introduction of such catalysts in the absence of substantial amounts of water which otherwise cause inferior foams to be produced. A method for producing foam employing the catalysts are also described.

Abstract: Provided are catalyst systems which produce flexible polyurethane polyester foams that are color stable, are lower in odor, and uses less catalysts than current most commonly practiced technology. The use of lower amounts of catalysts with low vapor pressure reduces worker exposure to alkaline corrosive materials, reduces pollution through less pounds of volatile organic chemicals (VOC's) and is less expensive.

Abstract: The invention is an epoxy resin adhesive composition. The composition comprises:A. An epoxy resin component; andB. A curative component comprising:a curing amount of a polyamine curing agent and 2 to 30 phr. of an adhesion enhancer of comprising a partially hindered polyetherpolyamine.The fast curing adhesive offers high lap shear strength and relatively high peel strength.

Abstract: A process for preparing a polyurea reaction injection molded (RIM) elastomer is described. A hindered polyetherpolyamine is first obtained by reacting a polyol having two or more hydroxyl groups with an effective amount of long chain alkyl epoxide to give an at least partially hindered intermediate having hydroxyl terminations; and then aminating at least one of the hydroxyl terminations on the intermediate to primary amine groups to give an at least partially hindered polyetherpolyamine. The hindered polyetherpolyamine is then reacted with a polyisocyanate in the optional presence of a catalyst to give a polyurea RIM elastomer. The long chain alkyl group provides steric hindrance to the primary aliphatic amine group, which slows down the reactivity of the amine. The slower reactivity of the amine group is useful in RIM and RRIM compositions since it allows for longer shot or flow times, which in turn permit larger parts to be made from existing equipment.

Abstract: A pourable and/or sprayable polyurea elastomer is disclosed. The elastomer includes an isocyanate, an amine terminated polyoxyalkylene polyol, and a chain extender. The isocyanate is preferably a quasi-prepolymer of an isocyanate and a material selected from at least one polyol, a high molecular weight polyoxyalkyleneamine or a combination thereof. The chain extender includes at least di(methylthio)-toluene diamine. A method for improving the flowability of a polyurea elastomer, thereby permitting the elastomer to be sprayed or, optionally, poured, is also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to reaction injection molded elastomers derived from high molecular weight amine terminated polyethers, an aromatic diamine chain extender and a quasi-prepolymer made from an excess of polyisocyanate reacted with polycarbonate polyols and polyether polyols.

Abstract: A process in which a polyamine initiator is oxyalkylated to form the corresponding polyamine polyoxyalkylene glycol which is then catalytically aminated to provide a polyoxyalkylenepolyamine is disclosed. These compounds are useful as curing agents for epoxy resins and for reaction with isocyanates to manufacture articles, such as automotive body panels, by reaction injection molding.

Abstract: Products useful as surfactants, corrosion inhibitors, water repellent agents, paint adhesion promoters, etc. are prepared by reacting formaldehyde and a phenol with an alkyl amine containing internal propoxy or propoxy/ethoxy groups to thereby provide a corresponding Mannich condensate having a desired utility. The Mannich condensates may also be reacted with an alkylene oxide feed stock containing ethylene oxide or propylene oxide or 1,2-butylene oxide or a mixture thereof under conventional alkoxylation conditions to thereby provide a corresponding alkoxylated Mannich condensate having a utility which may be the same as or different from the utility of the initial Mannich condensate.

Abstract: The invention is reaction injection molded (RIM) elastomer comprising a cured reaction product of primary or secondary amine terminated polyethers of greater than 1500 molecular weight, an aromatic polyisocyanate, a combination of an unsubstituted aromatic diamine chain extender and a substituted acyclic aliphatic diamine chain extender. The invention is also a method of preparation of a RIM polyurea elastomer as described above.

Abstract: This invention relates to reaction injection molded elastomers derived from high molecular weight amine terminated polyethers, a chain extender, an aromatic polyisocyanate and an aditive comprising an amine of the general formula ##STR1## wherein R is selected from the group consisting of alkyl and alkylphenyl each of 8 to 30 carbon atoms, W is OCH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 and/or OCH.sub.2 CH(CH.sub.3), R' is methyl or ethyl, x ranges from 0 to 50, and y ranges from 0 to 14.

Abstract: This invention relates to a reaction injection molded elastomer made by reacting ingredients comprising a high molecular weight polyol or polyoxyalkylene polyamine, a chain extender and a quasi-prepolymer of a polyoxyalkylene polyamine and an aromatic isocyanate.

Abstract: The invention is a reinforced reaction injection molded elastomer made by reacting in a closed mold amine terminated polyethers of greater than 1500 average molecular weight, having greater than 50% of their active hydrogens in the form of amine hydrogens, a chain extender, an aromatic polyisocyanate, a filler and an effective amount of a silane having the formula:(R').sub.y --Si--(R).sub.xwhere x+y=4; R' is a hydrophobic moiety and R is an alkoxy group, preferably methoxy or ethoxy.

Abstract: Mannich condensates are prepared from 2,6-di-t-butylphenol, formaldehyde and a polyoxyalkylene amine. The novel compounds are useful as epoxy accelerators and curing agents.

Abstract: This invention relates to a reaction product of polyoxyalkylene polyamine and an isocyanate wherein the polyoxyalkylene polyamine is present in less than the stoichiometric amount.

Abstract: A class of Mannich condensates containing phosphorus prepared by reacting a phenol with formaldehyde and a primay amine, and then reacting the product with formaldehyde and a dialkyl phosphite. Useful applications include use as a fire retardant additive in polyurethane foams.

Abstract: Quasi-prepolymers are made from aromatic isocyanates and aromatic-amine amides which comprise the reaction product of a polyoxyalkylene polyamine selected from the group consisting of diamines, triamines and mixtures thereof, and an isatoic anhydride of the formula: ##STR1## where B is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl, nitro, halo, hydroxy, amino and cyano and n is a number from 1 to 4. Such materials are useful for the production of reaction injection molded elastomers having improved properties.

Abstract: Reaction injection molded (RIM) elastomers are made in a one-shot process from certain aromatic-amine amides which comprise the reaction product of a polyoxyalkylene polyamine selected from the group consisting of diamines, triamines and mixtures thereof, and having an average molecular weight of above about 3000 and an isatoic anhydride of the formula: ##STR1## where R is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl, nitro, halo, hydroxy, amino and cyano and n is a number of 1-4. Such elastomers have improved tensile strength, tear strength and elongation properties.

Abstract: Water soluble thickeners made by alkoxylating monohydric alcohol hydrophobes are described. The monohydric alcohol should have at least 18 carbon atoms to be properly hydrophobic. In addition, a large proportion of ethylene oxide must be added, such that the molar ratio of ethylene oxide to monohydric alcohol hydrophobe is at least 40:1. Improved results are obtained if 8-15 moles of propylene oxide are added as a block to the single mole of hydrophobe first. The alkoxylations are necessary to provide the desired viscosities and hydrophilic nature. These thickeners are particularly useful in the glycol-water based fluids of this invention.

Abstract: Ethylene glycol along with ethylene glycol derivatives and alcohols are prepared from syngas in improved yields by contacting a mixture of carbon monoxide and hydrogen with a catalyst system comprising a ruthenium-containing compound and a manganese-containing compound, both dispersed in a low melting quaternary phosphonium compound dissolved in a solvent and heating the resulting reaction mixture at a temperature of at least 150.degree. C. and a pressure of at least 30 atm. for sufficient time to produce the desired ethylene glycol and monohydric alcohols, and then recovering the same from the reaction mixture. A rhodium-containing compound may optionally be used with the ruthenium-containing compound.