Abstract: A thermoplastic polyurethane is the reaction product of a polybutadiene diol, a polyester diol, and a isocyanate component. The polybutadiene diol has a weight average molecular weight (Mw) of from 200 to 20,000 g/mol. The polyester diol has a melting point of from 40 to 90° C. The reactants allow the thermoplastic polyurethane itself to have a melt flow index measured at 120° C. and 22.6 kg of from 0.1 to 200 grams, per 10 minutes as measured according to ASTM 1238. The thermoplastic polyurethane also has a melting point of from 50 to 300° C. The thermoplastic polyurethane is used to form a composite article.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed towards polyol compositions including a dispersion of polyisocyanate polyaddition particles in a carrier polyol, wherein the polyisocyanate polyaddition particles have an average particle diameter from 0.1 to 10.0 microns and the dispersion has a solids content from 5 wt % to 50 wt % based upon a total weight of the dispersion, and a polyester polyol that is from 1 wt % to 98 wt % of the polyol composition based upon a total weight of the polyol composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to flame-retardant flexible polyurethane foams with phosphazene and to methods for producing PUR flexible foams by reacting a component A containing: A1, an isocyanate-reactive component, A2, a propellant containing water, A3, optionally auxiliary agents and additives, and A4, a flame retardant, with B, an isocyanate component. The invention is characterized in that the flame retardant A4 contains a phosphazene according to the formula (I): [PmNmXk] (I), where X independently of one another represents O-aryl or NR-aryl, at least one aryl group is substituted, X can represent a bridge, R is selected from the group of H, C1-C4 alkyl, and aryl, and m represents a number from 1 to 5, particularly preferably 3 or 4, k depends on m and represents a number from 0 to 2m, and the phosphazene does not have any groups which are reactive towards isocyanates.

Abstract: A polyisocyanurate foam insulation product is produced from an isocyanate component, a polyol-containing component, and a blowing agent. The polyol-containing component comprises one or more polyols, a fire retardant, and one or more surfactants, and the polyisocyanurate foam insulation product has an R-value per inch of at least 5.7 when measured at 40° F. In some formulations, the polylol-containing component may include a fire retardant, a metallo-organic compound, or combinations thereof. The cell size of the foam may be less than 120 microns. The polyol-containing component may include a mixture of polyols having different functionalities.

Abstract: An insulated high-temperature transport conduit for use in undersea environments. The conduit comprises a continuous steel pipe having at least a first layer of thermal insulation provided over its outer surface. The first layer of thermal insulation comprises a polymer composition having a thermal conductivity of less than about 0.40 W/mK and long-term heat resistance at continuous operating temperatures within the range from about 150° C. to above about 205° C. The first thermal insulation layer comprises a polymer composition comprising a polymer selected from the group consisting of one or more fluoropolymers, hydrogenated nitrile butadiene rubber (HNBR), and a blend of one or more fluoropolymers with HNBR. The conduit may further comprise second and third layers of insulation on top of the first layer, along with a corrosion protection coating underlying the first thermal insulation layer.

Abstract: Polyurethane elastomers having solids contents greater than 40% by weight are produced from a sprayable polyurethane-forming system composed of an isocyanate component and an isocyanate-reactive component. The isocyanate component has a solids content of from 40 to 80 wt. %, based on total weight of isocyanate component and is made up of at least one aromatic polyisocyanate having an NCO content of from 24 to 33%, a functionality of from 2 to 3 and at least one solid filler. The isocyanate-reactive component has a solids content of from 40 to 80 wt. %, based on total weight of the isocyanate-reactive component and is composed of at least one polyether polyol having a hydroxyl number of from 25 to 40 and a functionality of from 2 to 4, and at least one solid filler.

Abstract: Combinations of gelatinous elastomer and polyurethane foam may be made by introducing a plasticized triblock copolymer resin and/or a diblock copolymer resin at least partially cured into gel particles into a mixture of polyurethane foam forming components including a polyol and an isocyanate. The plasticized copolymer resin is polymerized to form a cured gelatinous elastomer or gel, which is then reduced in size, for instance to give an average particle size of 10 millimeters or less. Polymerizing the polyol and the isocyanate forms polyurethane foam. The polyurethane reaction is exothermic and can generate sufficient temperature to at least partially melt the styrene-portion of the triblock copolymer resin thereby extending the crosslinking and in some cases integrating the triblock copolymer within the polyurethane polymer matrix. The gel component has higher heat capacity than polyurethane foam and thus has good thermal conductivity and acts as a heat sink.

Abstract: A viscoelastic foam system is provided having an amine-based polyoxypropylene extended polyol to impart strength, recoverability and endurance to the foam, and an appropriately selected non-amine-based polyol to provide flexibility to the foam. The combination of amine-based propylene oxide extended polyol and non-amine-based polyol provides a viscoelastic semi-rigid foam with excellent impact and recovery properties, recovering to substantially 100% of its initial volume and shape following an impact, yet with sufficient rigidity and stiffness so that it is effective at absorbing multiple impacts. A method of making the above viscoelastic foam is also provided.

Abstract: An expandable polyurethane composition includes (A) polyisocyanate, (B) active hydrogen containing compound including (B1) polyol and (B2) water, catalysts, and (C) cross-linking agent composition. The (C) cross-linking agent composition includes at least one kind of (C1) cross-linking agent selected from (CA) ethoxylate derivative having MW of 2000 or less and (CB) ester compound having MW of 2500 or less, and (C2) non-protic polar solvent, and a mass ratio ((a+b)/c) of a sum of content a of the (CA) ethoxylate derivative and content b of the (CB) ester compound relative to content c of the (C2) non-protic polar solvent is 1/10 to 10/1. A flexible polyurethane foam can be obtained of which wet set is improved and feeling is good.

Abstract: The invention provides polyurethane and polyisocyanurate foams and methods for the preparation thereof. More particularly, the invention relates to closed-celled, polyurethane and polyisocyanurate foams and methods for their preparation. The foams are characterized by a fine uniform cell structure and little or no foam collapse. The foams are produced with a polyol premix composition which comprises a combination of a hydrohaloolefin blowing agent, a polyol, a silicone surfactant, and a precipitation-resistant metal-based catalyst used alone or in combination with an amine catalyst.

Abstract: Polyurethane polymers are made from a reaction mixture that contains a polyisocyanate, a hydroxylmethyl-containing fatty acid or ester, and another polyol, polyamine or aminoalcohol. The carboxylic acid or ester group on the hydroxymethyl-containing fatty acid or ester are capable of engaging in a variety of reactions with the polyisocyanate and/or amine or hydroxyl groups present in the reaction mixture. This allows for good quality, high molecular weight polymers to be produced even though the hydroxymethyl-containing fatty acid or ester tends to be a low functionality material.

Abstract: A catalyst system which is suitable for catalyzing the production of polyurethane systems is provided. The catalyst system contains a metal salt of a carboxylic acid to whose carbonyl carbon a hydrogen atom or a hydrocarbon radical is bound, with the proviso that the carboxylic acid does not have exclusively a single ethyl or n-propyl branch in the 2 position.

Abstract: A polyol pre-mix composition includes a blowing agent having a halogenated hydroolefin, a polyol, a surfactant, a catalyst composition, and a metal salt. The metal salt may be, for example, a carboxylate, acetylacetonate, alcoholate of a metal selected from the group consisting of Zn, Co, Ca, and Mg. The metal salt may be, for example, a carboxylate and/or alcoholate of a C1-C21 straight chain or branched aliphatic monocarboxylic acid or monoalcohol, such as magnesium formate, zinc octoate, calcium octoate, cobalt octoate, and magnesium octoate, and mixtures thereof. The metal acetylacetonate may be, for example, zinc acetylacetonate, cobalt acetylacetonate, magnesium acetylacetonate, or calcium acetylacetonate. A two-part system for producing a thermosetting foam blend includes (a) a polyisocyanate and, optionally, one or more isocyanate compatible raw materials; and (b) the polyol pre-mix composition.

Abstract: A viscoelastic foam is produced by reacting (a) an isocyanate component that includes at least 25% by weight of diphenylmethane diisocyanate having a monomeric content of from 50 to 90% by weight, (b) an isocyanate-reactive component, (c) at least one catalyst, (d) at least one surface active agent, and (e) liquid carbon dioxide. These foams are characterized by a ball rebound of less than 20%. Particularly preferred foams are characterized by a 95% height recovery time greater than 4 seconds.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition, in particular a composition suitable for catalysis of the production of polyurethane systems, which is characterized in that the composition comprises at least one tin ricinoleate and/or zinc ricinoleate and at least one further tin carboxylate which is not a tin ricinoleate.

Abstract: To provide a process for producing a flexible polyurethane foam that has excellent moldability with a long cream time, and that has excellent hardness and durability. A process for producing a flexible polyurethane foam, which comprises reacting a polyol mixture (X) with a polyisocyanate compound in the presence of a urethane-forming catalyst, a blowing agent and a foam stabilizer, characterized in that the polyol mixture (X) comprises a polyoxyalkylene polyol (A) having an average of from 2 to 3 hydroxy groups, a number average molecular weight of from 8,500 to 30,000 and an oxyethylene group content of from 0 to 30 mass %, a polyoxyalkylene polyol (B) having an average of from 2 to 3 hydroxy groups, a hydroxy value of from 20 to 250 mgKOH/g and an oxyethylene group content of from 0 to 20 mass %, and a polyoxyalkylene monool (D) having a hydroxy value of from 10 to 200 mgKOH/g.

Abstract: This invention relates to a protected organotin-based catalyst system for polyurethane synthesis that is useful in coatings applications. The catalyst has a formula according to; R1aR2bR3cSn[CH(OX)R4]d, wherein R1, R2, and R3 are the same or different and represent an optionally substituted hydrocarbyl, aromatic, alkoxide, amide, halide or stannyl group, R4 represents an optionally substituted hydrocarbyl or optionally substituted aryl group. a, b, and c are independently 0, 1, 2, or 3; d is 1, 2 or 3; and a+b+c+d=4; and X is an acid-labile or moisture-labile protecting group. When a coating mixture comprising the catalyst is sprayed and/or applied to a substrate as a thin film in air, the catalyst is activated. For solvent-based refinish systems comprising hydroxyl and isocyanate species at high solids levels, the catalyst system therefore provides extended viscosity stability, i.e., pot life.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel method for manufacturing a cellular elastomeric polyurethane foam ball. The product polyurethane foam ball may be used as a core for a tennis ball which meets ITF specifications for tennis balls, including weight, diameter, bound, forward deformation and return deformation.

Abstract: The invention relates generally to protein-containing polyurethane foams, methods and compositions for making the polyurethane foams, and articles comprising the polyurethane foams.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for the production of polyurethane foams from A1 compounds which contain hydrogen atoms which are reactive towards isocyanates and have a molecular weight of 400-15,000, A2 optionally compounds which contain hydrogen atoms which are reactive towards isocyanates and have a molecular weight of 62-399, A3 water and/or physical blowing agents, A4 optionally auxiliary substances and additives, such as a) catalysts which differ from component A5, b) surface-active additives, c) pigments or flameproofing agents, A5 at least one tin(II) salt of carboxylic acids, the carboxylic acid having from 10 to 16 carbon atoms, and B di- or polyisocyanates, wherein the resulting polyurethane foams have low emission values and a good resistance to ageing.

Abstract: Polymer-modified polyol, for use as a starting material for polyurethane foam, is made by reacting an olamine, such as triethanolamine, with an isocyanate in the presence of a metal organic catalyst. The catalyst is a metal salt of an organic acid and the viscosity of the polymer-modified polyol is at least 2250 mPa·s. In one embodiment the catalyst is of the formulat M(O.CO.R.CH3)2 where M is a metal and R is a carbon chain of 6 to 20 carbons. A metal salt of a monohydroxy fatty acid, particularly ricinoleic acid may be used.

Abstract: Process for preparing a polyol comprising particulate material in dispersed form by reacting an MDI-based polyisocyanate and a polyol having an equivalent weight of up to 400 in a relative amount such that the number of NCO-groups is 70-100% of the number of OH-groups in said polyol having an equivalent weight of up to 400, the reaction being carried out in a polyol having an equivalent weight of 500 or more. The polyols are claimed as well.

Abstract: Copolyesters containing secondary hydroxyl groups are useful polyols for manufacturing polyurethanes. These can be prepared by reacting a secondary hydroxyl-containing fatty acid or ester thereof with an initiator containing hydroxyl and/or primary or secondary amino groups. A copolyester of particular interest includes a poly(ethylene oxide) segment derived from a poly(ethylene oxide) initiator.

Abstract: The invention provides polyurethane and polyisocyanurate foams and methods for the preparation thereof. More particularly, the invention relates to open-celled, polyurethane and polyisocyanurate foams and methods for their preparation. The foams are characterized by a fine uniform cell structure and little or no foam collapse. The foams are produced with a polyol premix composition which comprises a combination of a hydrohaloolefin blowing agent, a polyol, a surfactant component which comprises a non-silicone surfactant and is substantially absent of a silicone surfactant, and a tertiary amine catalyst.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel method for manufacturing a cellular elastomeric polyurethane foam ball. The product polyurethane foam ball may be used as a core for a tennis ball which meets ITF specifications for tennis balls, including weight, diameter, bound, forward deformation and return deformation.

Abstract: Styrenic polymer foams, especially expanded and/or extruded styrenic polymer foams, are flame retarded by use of one or more flame retardant additives.

Abstract: A viscoelastic foam is provided having an amine-based polyol system to impart strength, recoverability and endurance to the foam, and an appropriately selected trifunctional non-amine-based polyol system to provide flexibility to the foam. The combination of amine-based and non amine-based polyols provides a viscoelastic semi-rigid foam with excellent impact and recovery properties, recovering to substantially 100% of its initial volume and shape following an impact, yet with high rigidity and stiffness so that it is effective at absorbing high as well as low-energy impacts. A method of making the above viscoelastic foam is also provided. In a preferred embodiment, the foam is made using an allophanate-modified MDI prepolymer in order to provide the isocyanate in liquid form at standard temperature and pressure in order to simplify the production of the invented viscoelastic foams.

Abstract: A composition and method for protecting pipeline joints is disclosed. A mold covers the exposed pipeline joint. A reaction composition including a polyol, an isocyanate, and an ester, preferably 2,2,4-trimethyl-1,2-pentanediol diisobutyrate, is added to the mold and allowed to react to form a polymer.

Abstract: A composition and method for consolidating aggregate material is disclosed. The method includes introducing a reaction composition into the aggregate material and allowing it to reach on form a polymer which binds the aggregate together. The composition includes polyol, isocyanate, and ester.

Abstract: Polyurethane foams formed at above atmospheric pressure conditions using methylene diisocyanate or a specific mixture of polyisocyanate and with a major portion of methylene diisocyanate (MDI) with a specific mixture of polyether and graft polyols produces high density viscoelastic foams with improved hand touch (surface smoothness) that better retain viscoelasticity over time. The foam-forming ingredients are mixed together and foamed at controlled pressures in the range 1.05 to 1.5 bar (absolute), preferably 1.1 to 1.3 bar (absolute).

Abstract: Polyurethane foams formed using a specific mixture of polyether and graft polyols with toluene diisocyanate have fine cell size (over 70 pores per inch) and higher durability with IFD25 retention over 70% after 12,000 cycles of roll-shear. The foam-forming ingredients are mixed together and foamed at controlled pressures in the range 1.0 to 1.5 (absolute), preferably 1.05 to 1.5 bar (absolute). The foams make particularly good carpet cushions.

Abstract: This invention relates to syntactic foams comprising the reaction product of a liquid diphenylmethane diisocyanate component, with an isocyanate-reactive component, a filler having a density of less than 1 g/cm 3, and at least one organo-metallic catalyst. This invention also relates to the use of these syntactic foams for insulating pipes.

Abstract: Foaming a polyurethane foam at above atmospheric pressure conditions using a mixture of polyisocyanate and a specific mixture of low molecular weight (high OH number) polyether and graft polyols produces viscoelastic foams with high firmness, low energy losses and high temperature sensitivity such that firmness is reduced by at least 25% when the foam is heated from room temperature (e.g., about 70° F. (21° C.)) to 100° F. (38° C.). The foam-forming ingredients are mixed together and foamed at controlled pressures in the range 1.05 to 1.5 bar (absolute), preferably 1.1 to 1.3 bar (absolute).

Abstract: A polyurethane foam or elastomer comprises an organic polyisocyanate component, an active hydrogen-containing component reactive with the polyisocyanate component, wherein the viscosity of this component is less than about 500 cP at room temperature, a catalyst component, a surfactant, and a flame retarding composition. The components may be low VOC. A preferred flame retarding composition comprises an antimony-based compound, a halogenated, active hydrogen-containing component reactive with the polyisocyanate component, and a halogenated flame-retarding agent. Such polyurethanes are useful as gaskets, seals, padding, in automotive applications, and the like.

Abstract: Low-density hydrophilic flexible polyurethane foams are prepared by reacting organic and/or modified organic polyisocyanates (a) with a polyetherol mixture (b) and, if required, further compounds (c) having hydrogen atoms reactive toward isocyanates, in the presence of water and/or other blowing agents (d), catalysts (e) and, if required, further assistants and additives (f), by a process in which the polyetherol mixture (b) consists of b1) at least one difunctional or polyfunctional polyetherol based on propylene oxide and/or butylene oxide and ethylene oxide, having an ethylene oxide content of more than 40% by weight, based on the total amount of alkylene oxide used, an OH number of from 20 to 120 mg KOH/g and a proportion of primary OH groups of more than 20% and b2) at least one difunctional or polyfunctional polyetherol based on propylene oxide and/or butylene oxide and, if required, ethylene oxide, the ethylene oxide content being not more than 40% by weight, and having an OH number of more than 25 m

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for preparing polyurethane foams (PUR foams) which uses reactive amines of the formula where n is 1 to 4, R1 and R2 are —(CH2—CH2—O)xH, —(CH2—CH(CH3)—O)xH, or —((CH2—CH(CH2—CH3)—O)xH, and x is 0, 1, 2, 3 or 4, with the proviso that, at least one of the indices in the molecule is greater than 0, in combination with metal salts.

Abstract: By blending acicular conductive titanium oxide and an antistatic agent having a metal ion-containing moiety in an organopolysiloxane having at least two aliphatic unsaturated groups, there is obtained a silicone rubber composition which is curable with an organic peroxide and/or an organohydrogenpolysiloxane/platinum group catalyst. The composition cures into silicone rubber having a stabilized resistivity in the semiconductive region, especially in the range of 1×103 to 1×1012 &OHgr;-cm, even under high voltages. The composition is thus suitable as a semiconductive roll material for use as charging rolls, transfer rolls and developing rolls.

Abstract: Polyurethane foams formed under vacuum (below atmospheric pressure) conditions using a specific mixture of polyisocyanate and with a major portion of methylene diisocyanate (MDI) and a specific mixture of polyether and graft polyols exhibit superb static shock cushioning characteristics (energy absorption) as illustrated by drop curves of deceleration versus static load. The foam-forming ingredients are mixed together and foamed under controlled pressures in the range 0.5 to 0.90 bar (absolute), preferably 0.5 to 0.8 bar (absolute). A major portion of the MDI is 4, 4′ methylene diisocyanate.

Abstract: The invention relates to the combined use of metal salts of ricinoleic acid with reactive amines in the preparation of polyurethane foams (PUR foams) and of their solutions in aqueous or organic solvents in the preparation of polyurethane foams in combination with reactive amines.

Abstract: The invention relates to the combined use of metal salts of ricinoleic acid with reactive amines in the preparation of polyurethane foams (PUR foams) and of their solutions in aqueous or organic solvents in the preparation of polyurethane foams in combination with reactive amines.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for preparing polyurethane foams (PUR foams) which uses reactive amines of the formula 1

Abstract: A process for the production of micro-cellular or non-cellular, light-stable elastomeric, flexible or semi-flexible polyurethane moldings which are especially suited for window encapsulation applications from a reaction mixture by the reaction injection molding process, wherein: A) an isocyanate component containing an isophorone diisocyanate (IPDI) trimer/monomer mixture having an NCO content of from 24.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of metal salts of ricinoleic acid or solutions thereof in water or in organic solvents in producing polyurethane foams.

Abstract: 3-{N-[2-(N',N'-dimethylamino ethoxy)ethyl]-N-methylamino}propionamide is a new compound which is useful as a catalyst in the production of polyurethane foams.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for the production of a polyurethane backing and air frothed foam on a substrate comprising the steps of a) mixing a polyisocyanate and a polyol blend in the presence of a catalyst to form a reaction mixture, b) applying the reaction mixture to a substrate, and c) curing the reaction mixture to form a polyurethane backing an/or an air frothed foam on the substrate. Suitable catalyst compositions for the present invention include those corresponding to the formula: ##STR1## wherein: each R: independently represents a linear or branched C.sub.1 to C.sub.24 (preferably from 5 to 16 carbon atoms and most preferably from 8 to 12 carbon atoms) alkyl group, or a cyclic group containing from 4 to 24 carbon atoms (preferably from 5 to 16 carbon atoms and most preferably from 8 to 12 carbon atoms).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel process for the production of delayed action tin catalysts. This process comprises reacting a dialkyltin dihalide with an alkali metal sulfide, to yield the corresponding 2,2,4,4-tetrakis(alkyl)-1,3,2,4-dithia-stannetane catalyst.

Abstract: This invention relates to a foamed material for fireproofing and/or insulating purposes, consisting of 30 to 90 parts by weight of a solution that contains 20 to 70 wt-% Al (H.sub.2 PO.sub.4).sub.3 and 30 to 80 wt-% water, 5 to 55 parts by weight of a mixture that contains 10 to 70 wt-% MgO, 0 to 70 wt-% mica, 0 to 70 wt-% aluminium hydroxide and 1 to 20 wt-% MnO.sub.2, as well as 1 to 30 parts by weight of a foaming agent that contains 3 to 33 wt-% H.sub.2 O.sub.2 and 67 to 97 wt-% water. In accordance with the invention, the term "insulating purposes" refers to the use of the inventive foamed material for heat and sound insulation.

Abstract: Hydrophilic polyurethane gel foams are obtainable from a polyurethane gel defined in the description, from a water-absorbing material and from a non-aqueous foaming agent and can be used in medicine, in particular for the management of deep wounds and wound cavities. Wound dressings are obtainable with a polyurethane sheet as backing and a polyurethane gel foam composed of a polyurethane gel defined in the description, of a water-absorbing material and of a non-aqueous foaming agent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to foam compositions which are expanded with hydrohalocarbon blowing agents in the presence of catalysts which result in a decreased amount of decomposition of the hydrohalocarbon blowing agents to haloalkenes during the polymerization. Thus, the present invention provides compositions comprising polyisocyanate, polyol, hydrohalocarbon blowing agent, surfactant, and at least one catalyst for polymerization of the polyisocyanate and polyol wherein the catalyst is less volatile than N,N-dimethylcyclohexylamine or the catalyst is a tertiary amine having at least one isocyanate-reactive functionality selected from the group consisting of --OH and --NH-- and the catalyst results in a decreased amount of decomposition of the hydrohalocarbon blowing agents to haloalkenes during polymerization of the polyisocyanate and the polyol and especially during use of the foam samples at a temperature of at least about 54.degree. C.

Abstract: A composition comprising a polyisocyanate, a polyol, a hydrofluorocarbon blowing agent, optionally water, a surfactant, and at least one catalyst for the reaction of the polyisocyanate with the polyol and/or the reaction of the polyisocyanate with water, the catalyst being selected from the group consisting of triethylenediamine; N-2-hydroxy-propyltriethylenediamine ammonium salt; N-cetyl-N,N-dimethylamine; N,N-diethylethanamine; N,N-dimethylaminoethylmorpholine; bis(3-dimethylaminopropyl)-N,N-dimethylpropanediamine; N-cyclohexyl-N-methylcyclohexylamine; 1,3,5-tris(3-(dimethylamino)propyl)hexahydro-s-triazine; bis(dimethylaminopropyl)methylamine; dibutyltin dilaurylmercaptide; dibutyltin diisooctylmaleate; dibutyltin bis(2-ethylhexylmercaptoacetate); stannous octoate, 1,2-dimethylimidizole, bis-(dimethylaminoethyl)ether; bis(3-dimethylaminopropyl)-N,N-dimethylpropanediamine and bis(N,N-dimethylaminoethyl)-ether and resulting in a decreased amount of decomposition of the hydrofluorocarbon blowing agent to fluo