Abstract: Granulated hydrophilic urethane polymer foam products with controlled release or contact of agents and additives, formed from the reaction product of an aqueous formulation comprising limited quantities of an absorbent polymer, an agent or additive from the group of detergents, soaps, abrasives, waxes, polishes, drugs, cosmetics, biologicals, volatiles, chemicals, water emulsions, water mixture with solid particles and optionally selective additives with adequate water and a predetermined ratio of hydrophilic urethane prepolymer to provide the polymerized solid. The agents and additives if any, are homogenously incorporated strands, fibers and intercellular structures of the matrix for the formed urethane polymer foam product to materially increase mass transfer between the agents and additives and a target in the effluent. The hydrophilic urethane polymer will allow intimate contact between agent/additive and effluent target.

Abstract: Urethane polymer foam products with controlled release of agents are formed from the reaction products of an aqueous formulation of a limited quantity of superabsorbent polymer, an agent or agents from the group of detergents, abrasives, waxes, polishes, drugs, cosmetics, biologicals, volatiles, odor absorbing compositions, water soluble chemicals and optionally additives, and water in a predetermined ratio with hydrophilic urethane prepolymer to provide a polymerizing mixture. The agents, and additives if any, are incorporated directly into the matrix of the formed foam to increase the number of times that the formed foam products can be used. The products include hose with an abrasive material uniformly dispersed therein and/or formed on at least one exterior face of the products, and the methods include the formulating and making of the formed foam products with uniformly dispersed abrasive materials and/or with abrasive materials on at least one exterior face.

Abstract: Polyurethane foam products with controlled release of agents and additives, if any, are formed from the reaction products of an aqueous formulation of a limited quantity of superabsorbent polymer, an agent or agents from the group of detergents, abrasives, waxes, polishes, drugs, cosmetics, biologicals, volatiles, odor absorbing and controlling compositions and water soluble chemicals, optionally selective additives, and water with a predetermined ratio of hydrophilic urethane prepolymer to provide a polymerizing mixture. The agents and additives, if any, are incorporated directly into the matrix of the formed foam product to increase the number of times that the formed foam products can be used. The products and methods include a formed foam product with an abrasive material uniformly dispersed therein and/or formed on at least one exterior face of the products. Sized granular formed foam product can be comminuted to provide filters materials and animal litter.

Abstract: A sized demonstration kit distributable or mailable to customers for marketing purposes is illustrated with reference to a moisture control material and system for wicking away and dissipating body moisture. The kit has a relatively small holder in the shape of a container or foldable device having, an exterior surface for at least a printed address and postage, an interior surface defining a storage space, with access to the storage space. Optionally the holder is transparent or with a viewing window. Samples of the moisture control material and associated items for testing purposes are removably offered to the interior surface of, a first space for printed information on the nature and operation of the moisture control material and system, and a second space for printed instructions on how to test at least one of the samples of the moisture control material are disposed in the holder.

Abstract: Foam wound dressings for medical and veterinary use are disclosed, along with methods for making the same. The wound dressings contain a hydrophilic polyurethane foam matrix having at least one hydrocolloid absorptive material integrally and generally uniformly dispersed throughout that improves the absorptive properties of the wound dressing. The foam wound dressings are formed from a polymerized combination of an aqueous mixture having at least one hydrocolloid absorptive material with a hydrophilic urethane prepolymer in a predetermined ratio.

Abstract: Polyurethane foam pads for use in the topical care and treatment of the skin are disclosed. The polyurethane pads are formed from a polymerized combination of an aqueous mixture having at least one skin conditioning agent (such as Vitamin E or aloe) and a quantity of hydrophilic urethane prepolymer. The skin conditioning agents are incorporated directly into the cell structure of the polyurethane foam pad and are readily released when contacted with water.