Abstract: Rigid foams containing urethane groups and predominantly isocyanurate groups are obtained by reaction of

Abstract: An isocyanate terminated prepolymer based upon diphenylmethane isocyanates. This prepolymer is the reaction product of a diphenylmethane isocyanate mixture having from about 75 to about 95 wt % binuclear isomers and from about 5 to about 25 wt % polymeric isocyanate with a polyether polyol. The binuclear isomer content is generally from about 15 to about 40 wt % 2,4'-isomer and from about 2 to about 10 wt % 2,2'-isomer. The polyether polyol has a functionality of from about 3 to about 8, an OH number of from about 350 to about 1000 mg KOH/g and a molecular weight of from about 150 to about 1000. These prepolymers are particularly useful as starting materials for the production of light-colored, dimensionally stable rigid polyurethane foams.

Abstract: Rigid foams containing urethane and isocyanurate groups are obtained by using of mixtures of i) n-pentane and/or isopentane and ii) cyclopentane as blowing agents.

Abstract: Rigid polyurethane foams are produced by reacting a polyisocyanate with a polyester containing at least two isocyanate-reactive hydrogen atoms and having a molecular weight of 400 to 10,000 in the presence of water, an organic blowing agent, a flameproofing agent and a compound containing at least two isocyanate-reactive hydrogen atoms and having a molecular weight in the range from 32 to 399 as crosslinking agent, optionally in the presence of known auxiliaries and additives. The polyester, the flameproofing agent and the crosslinking agent are used in quantities such that from about 15 to about 35 parts by weight of polyester, from about 50 to about 80 parts by weight flameproofing agent and from about 5 to about 15 parts by weight of crosslinking agent (with the sum of the parts by weight of these components adding up to 100) are present. These foams are useful as insulating materials in applications where flame resistance is important.

Abstract: Rigid foams containing urethane and isocyanurate groups are made by reacting a polyisocyanate with a compound containing at least two isocyanate reactive hydrogen atoms in the presence of an aqueous solution of alkali metal carboxylate in accordance with known techniques. The aqueous alkali metal carboxylate solution has an alkali metal carboxylate content of from about 10 to about 50% by weight. The alkali metal carboxylates are preferably alkali metal acetates such as potassium acetate. This process is carried out at an index above 150. The product foams are particularly useful as insulating materials.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel urethane-modified polyisocyanate mixtures of the diphenylmethane series prepared by a process comprising reacting polyisocyanates or polyisocyanate mixtures of the diphenylmethane series with certain monohydric and/or polyhydric alcohols and, optionally, subsequently mixing the initially modified products with polyisocyanates or polyisocyanate mixtures of the diphenylmethane series that have not been modified with urethane groups. This invention further relates to the use of the polyisocyanate mixtures in the preparation of polyurethane foams.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to the production of free-rise polyurethane foams using sterically hindered diamines of the formula (e) ##STR1## and/or ##STR2## in which R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 may be the same or different and represent C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl andR.sup.3 and R.sup.4 may again be the same or different and represent H or CH.sub.3, is added to said reaction mixture.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for the preparation of polyurethane foams by the reaction of a foamable reaction mixture. A liquid blowing agent is added to either the isocyanate or the polyol prior to mixing of the components. An inert gas is dispersed in the component which contains the blowing agent and the gas charged component is immediately and continuously mixed with the other component, at the same time keeping it at least under the pressure required for charging it with gas until mixing has been completed, and leaving the resulting reaction mixture to foam up. The key to the present invention is in the small amount of gas charging.

Abstract: Combustion modified foams are produced by reacting an organic aromatic polyisocyanate with an isocyanate reactive compound in the presence of a blowing agent and Mg(OH).sub.2. The Mg(OH).sub.2 is generally used in a quantity of from 4-100 parts by weight based on the foam taken as 100 parts by weight. Mg(OH).sub.2 having a particle size of from 0.5-50 .mu.m is preferably used. The foams produced by the process are particularly useful in construction applications.

Abstract: Flame resistant polyurethane foams are made by reacting a polyisocyanate with a specific polyol composition. This polyol composition is made up of (a) at least 10 wt. % of a polyether formed by the addition of alkylene oxide(s) to 2,3- and/or 3,4-tolylenediamine having an OH number of from 400 to 520, (b) at least 20-50 wt. % flame retardant containing phosphorus and/or halogen, (c) 5-10 wt. % chain lengthening or cross-linking agent, (d) surface active agents, (e) water and (f) 0-30 wt. % polyhydroxyl compound(s) other than (a) having a molecular weight of from 300 to 10,000.

Abstract: Polyester polyols corresponding to the formula ##STR1## in which R.sub.1, Z, x, A.sub.1, A.sub.2, A.sub.3, A.sub.4, A.sub.5, A.sub.6, A.sub.7 and A.sub.8 each represent specified groups or values are made by reacting (a) a dicarboxylic acid or derivative thereof or anhydride thereof with (b) a tris-alkanolamine and/or tetrakis-alkanol diamine. These polyester polyols are particularly useful in the production of polyurethane and polyisocyanurate foams.

Abstract: Flame retardant isocyanate addition products are made by reacting an isocyanate with a compound selected from the group consisting of 1-phosphonoethane-2-carboxylic acid-tri-C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl esters, 1-phosphonopropane-2-carboxylic acid-tri-C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl esters and mixtures thereof. Known isocyanate-reactive compounds, blowing agents, catalysts, additives and auxiliary agents may optionally be included in the reaction mixture. These flame retardant products are useful in construction applications such as insulation panels for roof insulation.

Abstract: Liquid bromine-containing alkoxylation products of butyne-(1,4)-diol which are storage stable are produced. More specifically, 1.5 to 2.5 mols alkylene oxide are reacted with each mol of butyne-(1,4)-diol present at elevated temperature in the presence of a catalyst. The catalyst is selected from (1) thioethers having a molecular weight of up to 5000 obtained by adding a mercaptan and/or mercaptoalcohol to an unsaturated hydrocarbon and/or (2) thioethers other than those of (1) having a molecular weight of from 500 to 5000 and/or (3) alkali metal chlorides. This alkoxylation product is then reacted with bromine at -10.degree. to 80.degree. C. The bromide is reoxidized with aqueous hydrogen peroxide solution, stabilized with a relatively non-volatile epoxide and dehydrated. The product thus obtained is particularly useful in the production of flame resistant isocyanate addition products such as polyurethane foams.

Abstract: Rigid, closed-cell, flame-resistant polyurethane foams are produced by reacting a polyol mixture with a polyphenyl-polymethylene-polyisocyanate in the present of a catalyst system. The polyol mixture includes: (1) from 25 to 43 wt % flame proofing agent, (2) from 5 to 50 wt % sucrose polyether having an OH number of from 350 to 550, (3) from 0 to 30 wt % amine initiated polyethers having an OH number of from 400 to 800, (4) from 0 to 30 wt % other polyether or polyester having an OH number of from 150 to 600, (5) from 4 to 13 wt % glycerol, (6) from 0.5 to 3 wt % silicone stabilizer and (7) from 0.05 to 1.5 wt % water. The catalyst system is made up of at least two components selected from tertiary amines, alkali metal carboxylates, quaternary ammonium carboxylates and organic tin compounds. The reactants are employed in quantities such that the NCO to OH equivalent ratio is from 1.07 to 1.45 (the isocyanate-index is from 1.07 to 1.45).

Abstract: Light foams containing urea and urethane groups and having a density of at most 0.025 g/cc are produced by reacting a polyisocyanate with at least one equivalent of water in which mono- and/or oligo-saccharides have been dissolved (as blowing agent) in the presence of organic compounds containing at least two hydroxyl groups and having an OH number of from 30 to 250, a catalyst and a flameproofing agent. Chain extending agents having a molecular weight of from 32 to 62 and other known auxiliaries and additives may also be used. The foams thus produced are nonflammable and are particularly useful in insulation applications.

Abstract: The instant invention is directed to hexahydrotriazine carboxylates, a method for their preparation, and their use as catalysts in the production of polyisocyanurate plastics.

Abstract: The instant invention is directed to hexahydrotriazine carboxylates, a method for their preparation, and their use as catalysts in the production of polyisocyanurate plastics.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method for the production of plastics, including foams, containing urethane groups and predominantly isocyanurate groups by reacting polyesters having a molecular weight of from 350 to 10,000, and containing at least two hydroxyl groups and containing phthalic acid residues and, optionally, other polyhydroxyl compounds having a molecular weight of from 400 to 10,000 and/or chain extenders having a molecular weight of from 32 to 400 with an excess of polyisocyanates in the presence of isocyanate-trimerization catalysts and optionally blowing agents, foam stabilizers and other additives, the improvement characterized in that polyesters are used whose acid components comprise at least 50%, by weight, phthalic acid residues and wherein 10 to 49%, preferably 20 to 40%, by weight, of the isocyanate groups react to form urethane groups and 51 to 90%, preferably 60 to 80%, by weight, of the isocyanate groups react to form isocyanurate groups.

Abstract: The instant invention is directed to phosphonates of the formulae: ##STR1## in which n represents an integer of from 0 to 3,R represents H or --(CH.sub.2).sub.m --COOM,m represents an integer of from 0 to 3,M represents an alkali metal, or NR'.sub.4 wherein R' represents H or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl group; ##STR2## in which A represents (CH.sub.2).sub.x or C.sub.6 -C.sub.10 arylene (preferably phenylene),x represents an integer of from 0 to 5,R' and R" which may be the same or different representM represents an alkali metal, or NR'.sub.4.The invention is also directed to the use of these phosphonates as trimerization catalysts.

Abstract: The instant invention is broadly directed to novel polyether esters and the use thereof in manufacturing polyurethane resins. The novel products are produced by esterifying an alkoxylated, halogenated bisphenol, a polycarboxylic acid and a dihydric alcohol.