Abstract: The use of isocyanate-functional prepolymers containing from recurring poly(ethylene oxide) units and colloidal silica in two-pack polyurethane compositions not only increases the flexibility of high build coatings prepared from such compositions but is also effective in controlling the mixed viscosity.

Abstract: A stable dispersion of a polymer in a polyol is prepared by reacting an organic polyisocyanate with a short-chain polyol in a high molecular weight polyol containing a relatively high primary hydroxyl group content, the ratio of the content of primary hydroxyl groups in the short-chain polyol to that in the high molecular weight polyol being at least a critical lower limit of about 3.5. The reaction is further carried out in the presence of a small proportion of water to achieve a reduction in the viscosity of the resulting dispersion. The dispersion is used in preparing high resilience polyurethane foam having desirable physical properties and which is of utility in a wide variety of cushioning applications.

Abstract: Reinforcing fabrics or cords, particularly those made from adhesive activated (AA) polyester yarn, or non-adhesive activated (non-AA) polyester yarn, or aramid yarn, maybe coated in a first of two dips in a two-step (double-dip) process, or more preferably in a single-step (single-dip) process, with an adhesive dispersion comprising a solid finely divided reversibly blocked polyisocyanate (RBP), having a majority of its primary particles smaller than 1 micron in average diameter, when the RBP is held in suspension as a substantially homogeneous dispersion with the aid of a hydrocarbyl disperser. The RBP is so held with less agitation than is required to produce a vortex in the dispersion. There is no "flaking" on the fabric after it is dried at a temperature higher than 250.degree. F. for less than about 3 minutes, and heat-set at a temperature above that at which the RBP is unblocked.

Abstract: Polyurethane moldings having an inhomogeneously colored surface with color contrasts in fiber-like distribution are made by incorporating colored fibers of a specified type in a polyurethane forming reactionmixture. The colored fibers must have a staple length of from 0.1 to 6 mm, a denier of from 0.1 to 25 dtex, and a coloring agent that does not migrate or dissolve in the polyurethane-forming materials. These fibers are generally used in a quantity such that they represent from 0.1 to 10 wt. % of the polyurethane-forming reaction mixture. Shoe soles, shoe heels, multiple layer soles and padded components are examples of moldings which may be produced in accordance with the present invention.

Abstract: Rigid, non-elastomeric, non-cellular, amorphous metal reinforced urethane compositions and methods for preparing them; said composition characterized by high flexural strength and prepared by impregnating an amorphous metal reinforced material with a polyether-urethane prepared by admixing a blend of polyethers having an average functionality of from 4.0 to about 7.5 and an average hydroxyl number of from 300 to about 600, with an organic polyisocyanate and curing said impregnated amorphous metal reinforced material.

Abstract: This invention relates to a heat curing process and to a solventless screen printable, heat curable conductive ink composition comprising(1) an ethylenically unsaturated member of the group consisting of(a) a liquid, ethylenically, unsaturated monomer, oligomer or prepolymer of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R is H or CH.sub.3, R.sub.1 is an organic moiety and n is at least 2,(b) a polythiol in combination with (a) supra,(c) a polythiol in combination with a liquid ethylenically unsaturated monomer, oligomer or prepolymer of the formula: ##STR2## wherein R.sub.2 is H or CH.sub.3, R.sub.3 is an organic moiety and n is at least 2, and(d) mixtures of (a), (b) and (c),(2) a thermal initiator, and(3) an electrically conductive material.Heating of the composition in a desired pattern on a substrate results in a printed electric circuit.

Abstract: A novel, heat curable, liquid polymer composition is disclosed which comprises a modified polyurethane oligomer containing terminal ethylenic unsaturation and a free radical generating catalyst. In a preferred embodiment, the polymer composition further includes at least one additional component selected from a reinforcing agent and a filler.

Abstract: A novel, heat curable, liquid polymer composition is disclosed which comprises a modified polyurethane oligomer containing terminal ethylenic unsaturation, a free radical generating catalyst, and at least one additional component selected from a reinforcing agent and a filler. The cured composition demonstrates desirable impact properties and is particularly useful in automotive body constructions.

Abstract: A press roll comprises an inorganic powder and a polyurethane obtainable by reacting an organic isocyanate and an organic compound having a functional group which reacts therewith. This roll is preferably used as a top press roll for manufacturing paper.

Abstract: This invention relates to a heat curing process and to a solventless screen printable, heat curable conductive ink composition comprising(1) an ethylenically unsaturated member of the group consisting of(a) a liquid, ethylenically, unsaturated monomer, oligomer or prepolymer of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R is H or CH.sub.3, R.sub.1 is an organic moiety and n is at least 2,(b) a polythiol in combination with (a) supra,(c) a polythiol in combination with a liquid ethylenically unsaturated monomer, oligomer or prepolymer of the formula: ##STR2## wherein R.sub.2 is H or CH.sub.3, R.sub.3 is an organic moiety and n is at least 2, and(d) mixtures of (a), (b) and (c),(2) a thermal initiator, and(3) an electrically conductive material.Heating of the composition in a desired pattern on a substrate results in a printed electric circuit.

Abstract: The instant invention is directed to a process for the production of fiber-reinforced molded products, comprising:(1) mixing at a temperature of from 10.degree. to 50.degree. C.,(a) 7 to 35% by weight of a polyisocyanate having a melting point above 100.degree. C.

Abstract: A fire suppressant composition is provided for particular use in polyurethane backed carpets for airplanes which suppressant comprises a combination of (1) an organic filler composition comprising (a) a hydrated alumina compound, (b) a hydrated zinc borate, (c) an inorganic lead-containing compound and (d) an inorganic antimony-containing compound and (2) a halogen-containing resin.

Abstract: The invention is concerned with the preparation of polyurethane compositions in which the deleterious effect of gaseous by-products formed in the reaction is minimized. This is achieved by the use of coupling reagents which incorporate a steric hindrance function. The latter does not interfere with the normal coupling reactions between the coupling agent and polymer matrix and filler material but it does prevent such reaction between the coupling agent and filler material as would cause release of low molecular weight compounds occluded by the filler. Since the release of low molecular weight compounds is avoided, the formation or evolution of gases which give rise to unwanted cellularity of the cured composition is at least minimized.

Abstract: A flame retardant liquid rubber composition comprises a hydrogenated polyhydroxybutadiene polymer and castor oil, which are modified with an isocyanate having the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 respectively represent a lower alkyl group or hydrogen atom and n is an integer of 1 to 4, and alumina hydrate and magnesium hydroxide. The castor oil can be incorporated before adding said isocyanate or can be converted into an isocyanate prepolymer by reacting with said isocyanate before the addition.

Abstract: Disclosed is a coating composition rapidly curable at room temperature in the presence of a vaporous tertiary amine catalyst which comprises catechol or a catechol derivative, a multi-isocyanate curing agent, and preferably a fugitive organic solvent.

Abstract: Rheology modifiers useful in water-based and organic solvent-based compositions are derived from the reaction of polyalkylene oxide, polyfunctional material, diisocyanate and little or no water. The modifiers are characterized by having a branched structure and containing substantially no terminal hydrophobic groups.

Abstract: Polyurethane formulations that are resistant to fouling by marine organisms when exposed to sea water are prepared by mixing tetrachloroisophthalonitrile with a polyurethane. Any of the known polyurethanes may be used and liquid castable compositions are particularly useful.