Abstract: An embodiment includes a wound dressing comprising: a shape memory polymer (SMP) foam, including open cells, having first and second states; and a hydrogel (HG) included within the cells; wherein (a) in a first position a composite, including the SMP foam and the HG, is configured to be located proximate a hemorrhagic tissue with the SMP foam in the first state; (b) in a second position the composite is configured to be expanded to the second state against the hemorrhagic tissue when the SMP foam is plasticized at 37° C. depressing a glass transition temperature (Tg) of the SMP foam to below 25° C. Other embodiments are described herein.

Abstract: Described herein is a process for preparing a polyurethane elastomer including the steps of (A) preparing an isocyanate prepolymer (a), where the isocyanate prepolymer has an isocyanate content in the range of ?1 wt.-% to ?9 wt.-%, and (B) preparing a reaction mixture by mixing at least one epoxy compound (b) with the isocyanate prepolymer (a) in presence of at least one catalyst (c), and where the amount of the alkali metal or alkaline earth metal salt is 0.00001 to 0.1 mol per kg of the total weight of the isocyanate prepolymer (a), the epoxy compound (b) and the catalyst (c), and heating the mixture to at least 80° C. to obtain the polyurethane elastomer. Also described herein are a polyurethane elastomer obtained by the process and a method of using the polyurethane elastomer as part of a roller or as a sealant.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method for producing rigid polyurethane foam composite elements, including at least one outer layer and a rigid polyurethane foam layer, by mixing (a) polyisocyanates with (b) compounds having at least two hydrogen atoms reactive with isocyanate groups, (c) optionally flame retardant(s), (d) blowing agent, (e) catalyst, and (f) optionally auxiliaries and adjuvants to form a reaction mixture, applying the reaction mixture to the outer layer, and curing it to form the rigid polyurethane foam. The present disclosure further relates to a rigid polyurethane foam composite element obtainable by such a method.

Abstract: A substance dispensing system including a first pressure vessel defining a first interior space; a first substance positioned in the first interior space; a first portion of a first propellant positioned in the first interior space; and a first portion of a second propellant positioned in the first interior space. At least 90 percent by weight of the first propellant is at least one of carbon dioxide, nitrous oxide, and combinations thereof. At least 90 percent by weight of the second propellant is at least one of nitrogen, argon, helium, oxygen, and combinations thereof.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed towards formulated polyol compositions that include a first polyether polyol having an average hydroxyl number from 112 to 280 mg KOH/g, a second polyether polyol having an average hydroxyl number from 18.5 to 51 mg KOH/g, a third polyether polyol having an average hydroxyl number from 20 to 70 mg KOH/g, and at least one of: fourth polyether polyol having an average hydroxyl number from 112 to 280 mg KOH/g; and a methoxypolyethylene glycol having an average hydroxyl number from 56 to 190 mg KOH/g.

Abstract: An embodiment includes a wound dressing comprising: a shape memory polymer (SMP) foam, including open cells, having first and second states; and a hydrogel (HG) included within the cells; wherein (a) in a first position a composite, including the SMP foam and the HG, is configured to be located proximate a hemorrhagic tissue with the SMP foam in the first state; (b) in a second position the composite is configured to be expanded to the second state against the hemorrhagic tissue when the SMP foam is plasticized at 37° C. depressing a glass transition temperature (Tg) of the SMP foam to below 25° C. Other embodiments are described herein.

Abstract: A process for the production of a polyurethane foam having a resilience of at least 50%, said process comprising reacting (i) a first polyether polyol comprising polyether chains containing no more than 20% ethylene oxide content, and having a primary hydroxyl content of no more than 25%; (ii) a second polyether polyol comprising polyether chains containing at least 50% ethylene oxide content; and (iii) one or more aromatic polyisocyanates, in the presence of one or more catalysts having gelling and/or blowing activities.

Abstract: A method of forming foam material is provided, which includes mixing 100 parts by weight of a compound having cyclic carbonate groups and a foaming agent to form a foaming composition, wherein the foaming agent includes 3 to 13 parts by weight of carbamate salt and 15 to 65 parts by weight of amino compound. The foaming composition is heated to 100° C. to 170° C. for decomposing the carbamate salt into CO2 and amino compound, and the amino compound is reacted with the compound having cyclic carbonate groups to form the foam material.

Abstract: The dental restorative material of the present invention is a dental restorative material that contains a resin matrix and an inorganic filler in an amount of 25 to 1,000 parts by mass per 100 parts by mass of the resin matrix, and in the dental restorative material, the resin matrix contains a polyurethane resin, and the inorganic filler has an average particle diameter of 0.001 to 100 ?m. According to the present invention, a dental restorative material that has a high bending strength and a high surface hardness, and is excellent in transparency and cutting workability, and a resin material for dental cutting work containing the same can be provided.

Abstract: A method of forming foam material is provided, which includes mixing 100 parts by weight of a compound having cyclic carbonate groups and a foaming agent to form a foaming composition, wherein the foaming agent includes 3 to 13 parts by weight of carbamate salt and 15 to 65 parts by weight of amino compound. The foaming composition is heated to 100° C. to 170° C. for decomposing the carbamate salt into CO2 and amino compound, and the amino compound is reacted with the compound having cyclic carbonate groups to form the foam material.

Abstract: A water-based coating composition including: a polyol; a polyisocyanate; a hydrophobic curing catalyst which is made of an organometallic compound containing at least one metal atom selected from the group consisting of Sn, Bi, Zr, Ti, and Al and of which solubility in water under conditions of atmospheric pressure at 20° C. is 1 g/100 ml or less; and a nonionic surfactant of which an HLB value determined by a Griffin method is 10 to 15.

Abstract: A vehicle headrest includes an electro-acoustic transducer and an acoustic enclosure that supports the electro-acoustic transducer. A unitary foam member is coupled to the acoustic enclosure. The foam member has regions of contrasting firmness including a first region having a first firmness and a second region having a second firmness that is greater than the first firmness. The second region defines a speaker grille that is configured to overlie the electro-acoustic transducer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for preparing flexible foams and the application thereof. The composition comprises the following components: a. an isocyanate mixture comprising: a1) an aliphatic and/or alicyclic isocyanate monomer, and a2) an aliphatic and/or alicyclic; isocyanate trimer, wherein the mass ratio of said monomer to said trimer is in a range of 3:1-200:1; b. a polymer polyol mixture comprising: b1) a first polyether polyol having a number average molecular weight of not less than 3000 g/mol with an ethylene oxide content of 5-20 wt. %, b2) a second polyether polyol having a number average molecular weight of not less than 3000 g/mol with an ethylene oxide content of more than 60 wt. %, wherein the mass ratio of said first polyether polyol to said second polyether polyol is in a range of 4:1-100:1; c. an isocyanate-reactive group comprising compound having a number average molecular weight of 32-400 g/mol; d. a catalyst; e. a foaming agent; and f.

Abstract: An open cell polyurethane foam is provided which has a cell size and structure which allows the foam to act as an air and water barrier while still having acceptable water vapour permeability. The foam preferably is produced using water as a blowing agent, and includes a mixture of open cell-promoting, and closed-cell-promoting surfactants so as to provide an open cell foam structure having a cell size of about 1 ?m, a density of about 1.05 lb per cubic foot, and wherein the cell structure includes randomly occurring solid walls on some cells. The open cell polyurethane foams of the present invention are suitable for use as insulation on the exterior surfaces of a building.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed towards foam formulations that include a high functionality polyether polyol, an aromatic polyether polyol, an amine initiated aliphatic polyether polyol, and a diol.

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 silicone surfactant, and a sterically hindered amine catalyst.

Abstract: A lighting apparatus is provided including at least one light adhered to a releasably adhesive viscoelastic polymer component. The light may be disposed upon, or at least partially disposed within, the viscoelastic polymer. The viscoelastic polymer component has a unique adhesiveness and cohesiveness, which allows the lighting apparatus to be releasably adhered to a variety of objects. Upon release of the lighting apparatus from an object, the viscoelastic polymer component leaves substantially no residue remaining on the object. The lighting apparatus can then be re-adhered to the object with substantially the same degree of adhesiveness as when originally adhered. In addition, a variety of articles can be adhered to the lighting apparatus, as desired.

Abstract: Disclosed are polyurethane-foam forming compositions, rigid polyurethane foams and methods for their production, as well as to composite articles comprising such foams sandwiched between facer substrates, including use of such composite elements for floor insulating elements for refrigerated tractor trailers. The rigid polyurethane foams are produced from an isocyanate-reactive component comprising: (1) a polyol blend; (2) a halogenated hydroolefin; (3) a surfactant; (4) water; and (5) a tertiary amine catalyst composition.

Abstract: Protection against impact damage to delicate items stored in a protective encasement such as cell phone cases is significantly improved by protectively lining the interior of a protective encasement with a unique protective combination. This combination includes a protective inlay or insert of a thermoset viscoelastomeric protector in its static form coated with a compatible and non-confining elastomeric polymer coating. Coating the viscoelastomeric protector with the elastomeric coating necessarily requires retention of an undistorted viscoelastomeric protector in its static form during the formative coating procedure. This can be effectively accomplished by injecting coating under low pressure and high solids coating conditions.

Abstract: The invention discloses an antibacterial mildewproof polyurethane composite material containing natural plant and a preparing method thereof. The composite material comprises component A and component B with a ratio of component A and component B being 100:(20-50) by weight. The component A by weight comprises: 30-60 parts plant oil polyether polyols; 20-50 parts polyether polyols I; 5-20 parts polyether polyols II; 5-20 parts composite plant extract; 0-0.5 parts catalyst; 0.5-2 parts surfactant; 0-2 parts cross-linking agent; 1.5-3 parts foaming agents. The component B by weight comprising 20-50 parts modified MDI. The composite material made according to the preparation method of the invention shows a good stability and the polyurethane products made according to the preparation method is degradable. The antibacterial mildewproof natural plant adopted by the composite material in the invention enables the composite material to prevent the bacteria breeding effectively and provides environmental protection.

Abstract: Disclosed are polyurethane-foam forming compositions, rigid polyurethane foams and methods for their production, as well as to composite articles comprising such foams sandwiched between facer substrates, including use of such composite elements for side-wall and/or roof insulating elements for refrigerated tractor trailers. The rigid polyurethane foams are produced from an isocyanate-reactive component comprising: (1) a polyol blend; (2) a halogenated hydroolefin; (3) a surfactant; (4) water; and (5) a tertiary amine catalyst composition.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to polyisocyanates and polyurethanes derived therefrom. In various embodiments, the present invention provides polyisocyanates, methods of making the polyisocyanates from fused bicyclic alcohols, polyurethanes, and methods of making the polyurethanes from the polyisocyanates.

Abstract: A biomass-based thermoplastic polyurethane is provided. The biomass-based thermoplastic polyurethane is a reaction product of a composition. The composition includes 1-50 parts by weight of a modified lignin, 50-99 parts by weight of a first polyol, and 40-60 parts by weight of a diisocyanate. The modified lignin has an OH value of less than 3.0 mmol/g. The sum of the modified lignin and the first polyol is 100 parts by weight.

Abstract: Polyols are produced by an alkoxylation process in which a vegetable oil containing hydroxyl functional groups is combined with a DMC catalyst to form a mixture, the DMC catalyst is then activated by adding ethylene oxide and/or propylene oxide to the vegetable oil/catalyst mixture, and ethylene oxide and propylene oxide are added to the mixture containing activated DMC catalyst in amounts such that the total of percentage of ethylene oxide in the polyol plus percentage of primary hydroxyl groups in the polyol produced is from 50 to 77% and the percentage of primary hydroxyl groups is at least 30% but less than 50%. These polyols are useful for the production of molded polyurethane foams, particularly, hot-cure molded polyurethane foams.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel thermoplastic polyurethanes (TPU) that contain alkylene substituted spirocyclic compounds. The present invention provides for TPU which exhibit high temperature resistance.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) compositions that contain alkylene substituted spirocyclic compounds as chain extender and polycarbonate polyol. The present invention provides for TPUs which exhibit high temperature resistance.

Abstract: This disclosure is directed to make low density and low amine emissions water blown polyurethane foams using a reactive catalyst composition. The method is particularly useful in the preparation of full water blown, low density polyurethane foams having a density in the range of about 6 to about 16 kg/m3. A catalyst composition comprising at least one non-emissive amine catalyst and tetraalkyl guanidine, the method of employing the catalyst composition and a formulation comprising the catalyst composition are disclosed.

Abstract: A polyester is copolymerized with diacid monomer, esterified diacid monomer or a combination thereof with a polyol monomer. The diacid monomer, the esterified diacid monomer or the combination thereof includes (1) furan dicarboxylic acid, dialkyl furandicarboxylate, or a combination thereof or (2) furan dicarboxylic acid, dialkyl furandicarboxylate, or a combination thereof and spiro-diacid.

Abstract: A fiber includes polyester copolymerized with diacid monomer, esterified diacid monomer or combination thereof with a polyol monomer. The diacid monomer, esterified diacid monomer or combination thereof includes (1) furan dicarboxylic acid, dialkyl furandicarboxylate, or combination thereof or (2) furan dicarboxylic acid, dialkyl furandicarboxylate, or combination thereof and spiro-diacid. The polyol monomer includes (3) C2-C14 polyol or (4) C2-C14 polyol and spiro-diol. The diacid monomer, esterified diacid monomer or combination thereof and the polyol monomer meet: (a) diacid monomer, esterified diacid monomer or combination thereof includes (2) furan dicarboxylic acid, dialkyl furandicarboxylate, or combination thereof and spiro-diacid, (b) polyol monomer includes (4) C2-C14 polyol and spiro-diol, or (c) a combination thereof. The polyester has a viscosity at 30° C. of 0.5 dL/g to 1.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to polyisocyanates and polyurethanes derived therefrom. In various embodiments, the present invention provides polyisocyanates, methods of making the polyisocyanates from fused bicyclic alcohols, polyurethanes, and methods of making the polyurethanes from the polyisocyanates.

Abstract: Foam compositions are provided. The compositions are prepared from multi-functional acetoacetate esters and multi-functional amines or acrylates. The foam compositions can include one or more additives. The foam compositions can be used for home and commercial insulation, air sealing, sound proofing, structural improvement, and exterior roofing, among other applications. The foam compositions provide advantages of being isocyanate free and offer reduced exposure to isocyanate.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a viscoelastic sound-absorbing polyurethane foam and a method for preparing the same, the foam being prepared by reacting a polyisocyanate composition and an isocyanate reactive component. The isocyanate reactive component comprises, based on the weight of mixed polyethers, 30-80 wt % of (bii) a copolyol of epoxypropane-epoxyethane, or a conjugate thereof, wherein the content of oxy-ethylidene unit is 5-35 wt %; 2-20 wt % of (biii) a copolyol of epoxypropane-epoxyethane, or a conjugate thereof, wherein the content of oxy-ethylidene unit is 70-100 wt %; and 20-70 wt % of (biv) a copolyol of epoxypropane-epoxyethane, or a conjugate thereof, wherein the content of oxy-ethylidene unit is 0-20 wt %. The sound-absorbing foam of the present invention has a ball rebound rate of 15-30% and good sound absorption performance.

Abstract: Foamed polymeric compositions containing clay nucleating agents are described. The clays are preferably sepiolite, palygorskite/attapulgite, or combinations thereof. Also described are processes for forming the foamed compositions. The resulting products find particular application as insulation and packaging materials.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to polyisocyanates and polyurethanes derived therefrom. In various embodiments, the present invention provides polyisocyanates, methods of making the polyisocyanates from fused bicyclic alcohols, polyurethanes, and methods of making the polyurethanes from the polyisocyanates.

Abstract: Disclosed are high strength polyurethane foam compositions and methods of making them. In one aspect, the inventive polyurethane foams include strength enhancing additives comprising one or more polycarbonate polyols derived from the copolymerization of CO2 and one or more epoxides. In one aspect, the inventive methods include the step of substituting a portion of the polyether polyol in the B-side of a foam formulation with one or more polycarbonate polyols derived from the copolymerization of CO2 and one or more epoxides.

Abstract: The invention relates to storage-stable prepregs (preimpregnated fibers) based on low-viscosity polyurethane systems having a very high characteristic number and flat fiber composite components (molded bodies; composite components) produced therefrom, which are obtained due to an impregnation method of fiber reinforced materials such as woven fabrics and fleece, and to a method for the production thereof.

Abstract: There is provided a polyoxyalkylene polyol or monool (S) represented by formula (2). In the formula (2), R2 represents an m-valent group in which m active hydrogens are removed from the active hydrogen-containing compound (H); Z is an alkylene group or a cycloalkylene group, and these groups are unsubstituted or substituted with a halogen atom or an aryl group. A hydroxyl value x, total degree of unsaturation y and the content of ethylene oxide z satisfy mathematical expression (3). In mathematical expression (3), x represents 5 to 280 mgKOH/g, y represents total degree of unsaturation represented by a unit meq/g, and z is from 0 to 50. R2—[—(ZO)p-(AO)q-(CH2CH2O)r-H]??(2) y?18.

Abstract: A polyurethane adhesive having a low gross heat of combustion is used to assemble insulation panels such as mineral wool insulation panels. The polyurethane adhesive contains a polyisocyanate side and a polyol side. The polyol side includes a certain polyether ether polyol and an aromatic polyester diol. The mixture of these polyols provides excellent adhesion together with suitably low viscosities, even at high filler levels, and a cured adhesive that has a low gross heat of combustion.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to polyurethane foams having high air flow while maintaining viscoelastic properties. In one embodiment, a reaction system for preparation of a viscoelastic polyurethane foam is provided. The reaction system comprises (a) a polyisocyanate component and (b) an isocyanate reactive component. The isocyanate reactive component comprises (i) from 35 to 74% by weight of the isocyanate reactive component of one or more propylene oxide rich (PO-rich) polyols having a combined number average equivalent weight from 200 to 500, (ii) from 24 to 50% by weight of the isocyanate reactive component of one or more ethylene oxide rich (EO-rich) polyols having a combined number average equivalent weight from 200 to 2,800, and (iii) from 2 to 10% by weight of the isocyanate reactive component of one or more butylene oxide rich (BO-rich) polyethers having a number average equivalent weight of 2,000 or more.

Abstract: A fire-resistant coating composition and method that can be applied to various poles and substrates so as to substantially reduce the likelihood of fire and/or heat damage. The first-resistant coating composition having a first component and a second component. The first component may comprise isocyanate and a thickening agent, and the second component may comprise a multifunctional polyol, preferably a tetrafunctional polyol, most preferably an amine-based tetrafunctional polyol, titanium dioxide, diol ether, expandable graphite particles, a flame retardant additive, at least one thickening agent, and a catalyst.

Abstract: The invention described herein generally pertains to the use of low boiling point, low vapor pressure blowing agents with froth polyurethane or polyisocyanurate foams to achieve superior cavity filling than when using conventional higher vapor pressure or more ozone-depleting blowing agents.

Abstract: A foam-molded polyurethane foam for a seat pad, particularly for a vehicle, that reduces both shakiness and stress relaxation is provided. The polyurethane foam contains a foaming liquid containing (A) a polyol, (B) a polyisocyanate, (C) water and (D) a catalyst. The polyol (A) contains from 40 to 50% by mass of (a-1) a polyether polyol having a molar ratio of repeating units derived from ethylene oxide and propylene oxide of from 5/95 to 25/75 and a number average molecular weight of from 6,000 to 8,000, and from 5 to 15% by mass of (a-2) a polyether polyol having a molar ratio of repeating units derived from ethylene oxide and propylene oxide of from 0/100 to 20/80 and a number average molecular weight of from 600 to 2,000. The amount of water (C) is 2.0 parts by mass or more per 100 parts by mass of the polyol (A).

Abstract: This invention relates to novel polyol blends, a process for the production of foam with very low resistance to air flow from certain polyol blends and to the resultant foams produced from certain polyol blends. The polyol blends comprise one or more monofunctional polyethers having a hydroxyl number of less than 28; one or more polyether polyols having a hydroxyl number of 20 to 240 and containing at least 50% of copolymerized oxyethylene; one or more polyether polyols having a hydroxyl number of 47 to 300 and containing from 5 to 40% of copolymerized oxyethylene; and optionally, one or more polyether polyols having a hydroxyl number of 10 to 45. This process of the invention comprises reacting one or more polyisocyanates, with an isocyanate-reactive component in the presence of at least one catalyst, at least one surfactant and at least one blowing agent.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for producing flame-retardant polyurethane foams, the resulting flame-retardant polyurethane foams having particularly low densities.

Abstract: Polyurethane foams are made using a biuret-modified MDI and/or PMDI as the isocyanate component. The isocyanate is characterized by having a high content of biuret-containing oligomers and, preferably, a low proportion (if any) of biuret-urea oligomers. Flexible, resilient foams made using this biuret-modified isocyanate perform well on flammability tests such as the UNI 9175 CS. E. RF4 test, even without added flame retardants.

Abstract: A reaction system comprising (a) a polyisocyanate component and (b) an isocyanate reactive component for preparation of a polyurethane foam having high air flow with low compression set is provided. The isocyanate reactive component comprises (i) from 45 to 70% by weight of one or more PO-rich polyols having a combined number average equivalent weight from 210 to 510, (ii) from 20 to 30% by weight of one or more ethylene oxide polyols having a combined number average equivalent weight from 200 to 500, (iii) from 10 to 25% by weight of one or more ethylene oxide-alkylene oxide polyethers having a combined number average equivalent weight from 300 to 800; and (iv) from 0.5 to 15% by weight of one or more PO-rich polyols having a functionality of 1 to 4 and a combined number average equivalent weight of 2,000 to 6,000.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for adsorbing and/or absorbing oil, by bringing oil into contact with a polyurethane sponge with excellent mechanical properties.

Abstract: A process for producing a polyurethane shoe sole having an article density of 100 to 350 g/L and being made from an organic polyisocyanate, a polyol, a blowing agent consisting of water, and optionally a crosslinking and/or chain-extending agent, a catalyst, and other auxiliaries and/or additives. First, polyisocyanate, polyol and any crosslinking and/or chain-extending agent are mixed and reacted at a temperature of 110° C. to 180° C. to give a prepolymer having polyisocyanate groups. Second, the isocyanate-terminated prepolymer obtained and any remaining polyisocyanate are mixed with any remaining polyol, blowing agent comprising water, and any remaining crosslinking and/or chain-extending agent and also any catalyst and other auxiliaries and/or additives are introduced into a mold and allowed to fully react to give a polyurethane shoe sole.

Abstract: A polishing pad, having a polishing layer comprising a thermoset polyurethane foam, wherein the polishing layer has an in-plane variation of 12 or less in microrubber A hardness, the variation being obtained by measuring the polishing layer from a polishing surface side of the layer, the thermoset polyurethane foam contains, as raw material components, an isocyanate component and active-hydrogen-containing compounds, and the active-hydrogen-containing compounds comprise a trifunctional polyol having at least one terminated hydroxyl group that is a secondary hydroxyl group, and having a hydroxyl group value of 150 to 1,000 mg KOH/g in an amount of 10 to 50 parts by weight for 100 parts by weight of the active-hydrogen-containing compounds.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide for polyurethane flexible foams that do not require a post production crushing step. These “self crushing” flexible foams neither collapse, skin peel, nor form voids upon demolding, and yet maintain excellent physical properties such as uniform cell sizes, high quality surface appearance, compression set, resistance to fatigue, etc.