Abstract: A composition comprising at least a part A and a part B is disclosed. The part A comprises at least one polyol and the part B comprises at least one isocyanate. At least one part further comprises at least one of the following: a strength enhancer having a softening point of from about 120° F. to about 400° F.; a non-reactive hydrophobic enhancer; and/or an impact absorption enhancer. These enhancers provide, among optional other benefits, enhanced pull strength. Additionally, a mass can be prepared by a method of combining part A with part B and applying the mixture to a void. The compositions may also be used in the repair of surface defects or for the reinforcement of structural members such as spike holes left after spike removal from railroad ties during road bed maintenance or repair.

Abstract: An aqueous dispersion, contains: a) an amorphous urethanized, unsaturated polyester resin, b) a nonvolatile content of from 20% to 60% by weight, c) from 0 to 60% by weight of a solvent, d) a pH of between 5.0 and 9.5, and e) a viscosity at 20° C. of from 20 to 500 mPas. The polyester resin is obtained from I. an alcohol component, II. i) from 20 to 100 mol % of an ?,?-unsaturated carboxylic acid component, and ii) from 0 to 80 mol % of a further carboxylic acid component, and III. at least one isocyanate component. The alcohol component contains a dicidol mixture of the isomeric compounds 3,8-bis(hydroxymethyl)tricyclo[5.2.1.02,6]decane, 4,8-bis(hydroxymethyl)tricyclo[5.2.1.02,6]decane and 5,8-bis(hydroxymethyl)tricyclo[5.2.1.02,6]decane. Each isomer is present in a fraction of from 20 to 40% in the dicidol mixture. The sum of the three isomers in the dicidol mixture is from 90 to 100%. The dicidol mixture is present from 10 to 100 mol % in the alcohol component of the polyester.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the production of polyurethane-based technical formed parts, commodity goods and objects, preferably consisting of (meth)acrylate containing isocyanate and hydroxy groups and at least 0.5 mMol/g reactive double bonds that can be determined using a DSC method. In a first step, a mixture of all starting constituents is produced and given a desired form using methods such as casting, pressing, rolling or extruding that are known per se in plastic engineering technology, whereby said mixture simultaneously or subsequently undergoes a non-radically triggered polyaddition reaction (urethane reaction) and a polyurethane substance is created in the form of a flexible, optionally elastic pre-form that can be deformed without any removal of said material. In a second step, the pre-form undergoes preferably mechanical shaping in addition to substantially emission-free hardening by means of radical polymerization of the free double bonds.

Abstract: There is provided a composition for functioning as an effective additive for an epoxy resin that is a solid at room temperature and has a high storage stability, and a method thereof. The composition of the present invention is a basic silane coupling agent organic carboxylate composition obtained by first synthesizing an organic carboxylate of a basic silane coupling agent by reacting a basic silane coupling agent and an organic carboxylic acid, and subsequently heating and mixing the organic carboxylate of the basic silane coupling agent with a compound exhibiting a good affinity for the basic silane coupling agent or organic carboxylic acid and having a softening point or melting point of 40° C. or greater.

Abstract: Low-cure powder coating compositions are disclosed, comprising at least one epoxy-containing resin and/or at least one siloxane-containing resin, and at least one material having the structure wherein R1 is an organic radical having 6 to 25 carbon atoms; each R2 is independently a multivalent hydrocarbon group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms; Y is each R3 and R4 are independently alkyl or aryl groups having 1 to 8 carbon atoms; each Z is independently oxygen or nitrogen; R5 is absent when Z is oxygen and R5 is hydrogen, an alkyl or aryl group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms, or (Y)a —R2— when Z is nitrogen; a and b are integers; a is at least 1; b is 1 to 3; and (b) at least one epoxy-containing resin and/or at least one siloxane-containing resin. The material can optionally be reacted with an acidic hydrogen-containing compound. Some compositions are curable without using crosslinking agents or accelerators.

Abstract: The present invention relates to shape deformable materials, which are capable of (1) being deformed, (2) storing an amount of shape deformation, and (3) recovering at least a portion of the shape deformation when exposed to electromagnetic radiation (EMR) energy. The shape deformable materials can advantageously be in the form of films, fibers, filaments, strands, nonwovens, and pre-molded elements. The shape deformable materials of the present invention may be used to form products, which are both disposable and reusable. More specifically, the shape deformable materials of the present invention may be used to produce products such as disposable diapers, training pants, incontinence products, and feminine care products.

Abstract: The invention relates to polyurethane block copolymers of general formula (I) to (IV), in which the variables are defined as follows: A represents a polyurethane block, which contains at least one hydrophilic group, B is a hydrophobic polyurethane block, X1, X2 are hydrophilic end groups and n is a whole number from 1 to 20. The invention also relates to the production of cross-linkable dispersion additives from the inventive polyurethane block copolymers and to the use of said cross-linkable dispersion additives for colorant preparations, in particular inks for ink-jet printing.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel cosmetic or dermatological compositions, characterized in that they comprise, in a cosmetically acceptable support, at least one solution or one emulsion of at least one multiblock polycondensate whose chain consists of the repetition of at least one polysiloxane block and of at least one polyurethane and/or polyurea block; the said polyurethane and/or polyurea block also including ionizable groups and the said polycondensate being dissolved in an aqueous, organic or aqueous-organic solvent system. These compositions may be used in particular in the cosmetic field of hair care, make-up or skincare.

Abstract: A moisture-reactive hot-melt adhesive composition is provided. Particularly, a composition that includes a polyol, an anhydride-functional polymer, and a polyisocyanate. Also provided are a method for forming the adhesive composition and a method for bonding substrates using the adhesive.

Abstract: High green strength reactive hot melt adhesives are prepared using relatively low levels of reactive acrylic, and may be prepared with liquid crystalline or crystalline diols.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the penetrating networks comprising a covalently crosslinked polymer component and a polyester urethane component. The materials in accordance with the present invention are suitable in particular as materials for medicinal purposes, as implants, for target controlled stimuli-sensitive drug release, as ligament augmentation and as replacement material for inter-vertebrae disks.

Abstract: A composition including a non-silicone material, a silicone material, and a crosslinking agent. The composition forms a structure selected from the group consisting of an interpenetrating network structure and a thermoplastic vulcanizate structure.

Abstract: A fluorine containing polymer which acts as a wetting, flow or leveling agent, and has at least one polar group. The polymer has at least one pendant or ether side chain containing from about 1 to about 20 carbon atoms with at least 25% of the hydrogen atoms being replaced by fluorine atoms. The fluorinated polymers unexpectedly impart wetting, flow or leveling properties to a variety of coatings while producing little foam.

Abstract: The invention is used in the fields of chemistry and relates to hardenable materials which can be used for producing lacquers. The aim of the invention is to provide materials which harden at low temperatures in the same amount of time as the others. This is achieved by using hardenable materials containing uretdione groups and containing (A) a binding agent constituent, whereby this component either (A1) does not contain carboxyl groups, or (A2) the concentration of carboxyl groups is less than that of the catalyst (C) or (A3) in the case of a high level of concentration, a quantity of a reactive agent is added. The hardenable materials also contain (B) a polyaddition compound which comprises uretdione groups, and (C) at least one Lewis acid catalyst.

Abstract: An aqueous coating composition having a pH of 6.0–10.0 comprises 30% to 70% by weight of film-forming binder and correspondingly 70% to 30% by weight of an aqueous liquid carrier for the binder; wherein the binder comprises a. 20% to 95% by weight, based on the weight of the binder, of a urethane oligomer having a weight average molecular weight of 300 to 2500 and having acid functionality and neutralized with an amine and to form a water-dispersible product; and b. 5% to 80% by weight, based on the weight of the binder, of a water-compatible alkylated melamine formaldehyde crosslinking agent; finishes formed from the composition have good gloss and distinctness of image and excellent acid etch and mar resistance.

Abstract: Melt spun thermoplastic polyurethane polymers useful as textile fibers and having good tenacity and recovery and substantially no gelation are disclosed. The polymers are prepared by a three-step polymerization process including: preparation of “hard” segment oligomer, preparation of “soft” segment oligomer and final reaction of “hard” segment with “soft” segment in a twin-screw reaction extruder to obtain a final polyurethane product having relatively uniform distances between the “hard” segments. The “soft” segment oligomer comprises blocks of polymeric glycol (poly) urethanes end capped with isocyanate groups. The “hard” segment oligomer comprises blocks of low molecular weight C2–C6 glycol (poly) urethanes.

Abstract: Flexible, moisture curing ABA triblock copolymers are prepared from poly(alkylene oxide) diols as the B segment and polyester diols as the A block. This backbone is end-capped with siloxy end groups to obtain RTV moisture curing triblocks having high strength and flexibility.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of producing an aqueous dispersion. A resin (b) or a solvent solution thereof, or a precursor (b0) of the resin (b) or a solvent solution thereof is dispersed in an aqueous dispersion of resin particles (A) composed of resin (a), and is caused the precursor (b0) to react where the precursor (b0) or a solvent solution thereof is used, to prepare resin particles (B) composed of said resin (b). Thereby, an aqueous dispersion (X1) of resin particles (C) having a structure such that the resin particle (A) adheres to the surface of the resin particle (B) is obtained.

Abstract: A blend activatable with actinic radiation and solid at room temperature, comprising (A) at least one crystalline compound containing on average per molecule at least one reactive functional group having at least one bond which can be activated with actinic radiation, and (B) at least one amorphous compound containing on average per molecule at least one reactive functional group having at least one bond which can be activated with actinic radiation; process for its preparation, and its use.

Abstract: A non-aqueous, solvent-free formulation for producing clear, transparent, heat-resistant elements, suitable for use as lenses in optoelectronic devices, consists essentially of an acidic, nonpolymerizing acrylic resin; THFA, DMA, HEMA, HBA, or an equivalent polymerizable diluent in which the acrylic resin is dissolved; and a free-radical photoinitiator.

Abstract: This invention relates to rapid curing coating compositions that are particularly useful for automotive OEM and refinish applications. The coating composition includes a binder component that contains a novel highly branched copolyester polyol, and a crosslinking component that contains conventional crosslinking agents, such as polyisocyanate and melamine. This invention is also directed to a process for producing coatings from the rapid curing coating compositions. These compositions are especially useful in providing for mar resistant and flexible coatings.

Abstract: The present invention presents a thermoplastic elastomer that exhibits superior moisture permeability, excellent flexibility and mechanical properties at a high temperature, particularly settling resistance at a high temperature, and excellent moisture permeability. The thermoplastic elastomer includes, as a constituting unit, a polyether component (A) and a polyester component (B), wherein the polyether component (A) includes poly-oxyalkylene groups (—CnH2nO—) having a carbon/oxygen atomic ratio in a range from 2.0 to 2.5, the polyester component (B) has a number-average molecular weight in a range from 500 to 10,000, the thermoplastic elastomer has a content of polyether component (A) in a range from 50 to 95 weight %, and the thermoplastic elastomer has a glass transition temperature of not more than ?20° C.

Abstract: Cationic polyurethanes and polyureas formed from (a) at least one diisocyanate or reaction product thereof with one or more compounds containing two or more active hydrogen atoms per molecule, and (b) at least one diol, primary or secondary amino alcohol, primary or secondary diamine or primary or secondary triamine each with one or more tertiary, quaternary or protonated tertiary amine nitrogen atoms and having a glass transition temperature of at least 25° C. and an amine number of from 50 to 200, based on the non-quaternized or -protonated compounds, or other salts of these polyurethanes and polyureas, are useful as ingredients of cosmetic and pharmaceutical preparations.

Abstract: Monofunctional polyfluorooxetane oligomers, polymers, and co-polymers are prepared by the cationic polymerization of fluorooxetane monomers with a monoalcohol. In addition to serving as an initiator, the monoalcohol can also serve as a solvent for the fluorooxetane or other monomers to produce oligomers, polymers, or copolymers having low cyclic content. Suitable comonomers generally include various cyclic ethers. The polyfluorooxetane oligomer, polymer, or copolymer having a single hydroxyl end group can be functionalized with a variety of compounds so as to yield a functional end group such as an acrylate, a methacrylate, an allylic, an amine, etc., with the functionalized oligomer or polymer being suitable for use in radiation curable or thermal curable coating compositions. These functionalized polymers can be copolymerized and cured to provide improvements in wetting and surface properties.

Abstract: A high performance thermoplastic hose useful as a power steering hose, the high performance thermoplastic hose comprising a high performance engineering thermoplastic such as polyurethane and a chlorine-containing polyolefin such as chlorinated polyethylene, chlorinated polypropylene, chlorinated copolymers containing ethylene and propylene, chlorosulfonated polyethylene, chlorosulfonated polypropylene, chlorosulfonated copolymers of ethylene and propylene or mixture thereof, is disclosed. Also disclosed are a method for manufacturing the high performance thermoplastic hose, and a thermoplastic vulcanizate capable of resisting chemical attack and withstanding temperatures up to about 300° F.

Abstract: Disclosed is a powder coating composition containing a powder coating resin and a polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane (“POSS”) compound.

Abstract: A method for repairing a basecoat/clearcoat finish or coating comprised of a fluorinated organosilane topcoat. A fluorourethane star polyester additive is added to the fluorinated organosilane topcoat composition to improve recoat adhesion with the repair basecoat.

Abstract: A polyurethane composition comprising: A) from 3 to 35% by weight of a polymeric composition comprising 1) at least one polymer and 2) at least one thermoset in amounts of from 0.5 to 50% by weight, based on the sum of A1) and A2), prepared by reaction in the polymer matrix A1) of a) at least one starting component containing NH2 groups and b) at least one starting component containing NCO groups, a) and b) having simultaneously or independently a functionality of ?2 and at least one starting component having a functionality of >2 being present in amounts of from 0.5 to 100% by weight, based on the weight of A2); B) from 15 to 45% by weight in the polymeric composition A), based thereon, of at least one amorphous and/or crystalline polyester having an OH number of from 10 to 250 mg KOH/g; C) from 7 to 25% by weight in the polymeric composition A), based thereon, of at least one curing agent based on blocked polyisocyanates, isocyanurates and/or uretdiones having a functionality of at least 1.

Abstract: Monofunctional polyfluorooxetane oligomers, polymers, and copolymers are prepared by the cationic polymerization of fluorooxetane monomers with a monoalcohol. In addition to serving as an initiator, the monoalcohol can also serve as a solvent for the fluorooxetane or other monomers to produce oligomers, polymers, or copolymers having low cyclic content. Suitable comonomers generally include various cyclic ethers. The polyfluorooxetane oligomer, polymer, or copolymer having a single hydroxyl end group can be functionalized with a variety of compounds so as to yield a functional end group such as an acrylate, a methacrylate, an allylic, an amine, etc., with the functionalized oligomer or polymer being suitable for use in radiation curable or thermal curable coating compositions. These functionalized polymers can be copolymerized and cured to provide improvements in wetting and surface properties.

Abstract: A golf ball that includes a core and a cover layer. The cover layer encases the core, and includes a composition of a thermoplastic urethane, formed as a reaction product of a diol or a polyol with an isocyanate and a peroxide.

Abstract: Polyurethane powder coating compositions containing uretdione groups and curing at low temperatures are provided, along with processes for preparing such compositions, and their use as powder coatings, wherein the compositions generally contain: A) a uretdione-containing powder coating hardener derived from aliphatic, (cyclo)aliphatic, cycloaliphatic or aromatic polyisocyanates and hydroxyl-containing compounds, and having a melting point from 40 to 130° C., a free NCO content of less than 5% by weight, and a uretdione content of 6-18% by weight; B) a hydroxyl-containing polymer having a melting point from 40 to 130° C., and an OH number between 20 and 200 mg KOH/gram, and C) a catalyst of the formula [NR1R2R3R4]+[R5]?, in which R1-R4 simultaneously, or independently of one another, are alkyl, aryl, aralkyl, heteroaryl or alkoxyalkyl radicals, and each R1-R4 is aromatic, linear or branched, unbridged or bridged with other radicals, R1-R4.

Abstract: A process for preparing the polyurethane derivative, the process including: providing a polyurethane having a urethane amino moiety, providing a multifunctional linker reagent of a formula: LG-RL-(FG)n, wherein n is an integer from 1 to 3, FG is a functional group, which is a halogen, a carboxyl group, a sulfonate ester, or an epoxy group, LG is a leaving group, which is a halogen, a carboxyl group, a sulfonate ester, or an epoxy group, and RL is an (n+1)-valent organic radical having at least one carbon atom; providing a protected thiol-containing reagent of a formula R—C(O)SH, or a salt thereof, wherein R is a C1 to C6 alkyl group; reacting the multifunctional linker reagent with the urethane amino moiety to form a polyurethane substituted with at least one substituent group of a formula: —RL-(FG)n; reacting the polyurethane with a protected thiol-containing reagent to form the polyurethane derivative.

Abstract: This invention relates to dendritically modified polyurethane, to a process for preparing the dendritically modified polyurethane and to uses thereof.

Abstract: This invention provides high solid paint compositions comprising as the basic components a hydroxyl-containing compound having a weight-average molecular weight of not more than 1,000 and a hydroxyl value of 200-800 mgKOH/g, and a polyisocyanate compound, and a process for forming multi-layered coating film using any of said compositions.

Abstract: A solid isocyanate-based composition having a glass transition temperature of at least 30° C. is produced by at least partially blocking the isocyanate groups of a polyisocyanate with a compound corresponding to the specified Formula I. This blocked isocyanate composition is useful in the production of powder coatings which are capable of being cured at temperatures of from 80 to 220° C.

Abstract: A polyurethane having a thiol substituent pendant from at least one nitrogen and/or at least one carbon atom of the polyurethane. A polyurethane having a thiol substituent pendant from at least one nitrogen and/or at least one carbon atom of the polyurethane, wherein the thiol substituent has a formula: —RL—(S—R1)n wherein n is an integer from 1 to 3; RL is an (n+1)-valent organic radical having at least one carbon atom; and R1 is a member selected from the group consisting of H, C(O)R3, and SR4, wherein R3 is a member selected from the group consisting of C1 to C6 alkyl and R4 is a heterocyclic group or an electron deficient aromatic group.

Abstract: The invention relates to a polymeric urea-urethane obtainable by first reacting a diisocyanate with a polyol to form a doubly NCO-terminated urethane prepolymer. Further reaction is subsequently carried out with a mixture of a primary monoamine and a primary diamine. After the second reaction the polymeric urea-urethane present is substantially free of isocyanate and of the monoamine and diamine used. It can be used as an agent for controlling the rheology of liquid polymers or polymer solutions.

Abstract: A method of making thermoformable articles is disclosed. The method includes mixing one or more light-stabilized polymers having a high concentration of light-stabilizing moieties covalently bonded along the polymer chain with one or more additional polymeric materials, which are substantially free from light-stabilizing moieties.

Abstract: A structural polyurethane adhesive composition comprising a polyurethane reaction product and a curative for isocyanate groups, characterized in that the polyurethane reaction product consists essentially of at least 80 wt % perfect prepolymers and less than 2 wt % free isocyanate monomer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of preparing a polyether poly(N-substituted urethane) comprising an electrolytic compound and a polymer matrix, wherein the polymer matrix is a copolymer comprising polyether unit and polyurethane unit and has 50,000-2,000,000 of a weight average molecular weight, where N-positions of the polyurethane unit are substituted with oligo(ethylene oxide) derivatives which provide flexibility and electrolytic conduction of the polymer matrix by controlling its length, composition, structure and crosslinked degree. Accordingly, the solid polymer electrolyte of the present invention provides excellent thermal stability, electrochemical stability and mechanical properties and thus, is suitable for use in polymer secondary batteries and electrochemical devices.

Abstract: A two-component polyurethane sealant composition is described. The polyurethane sealant of the invention exhibits improved resistance to degradation by heat and hot water. The composition of the invention includes a novel hindered amine antioxidant.

Abstract: Compositions comprising a reaction product of a) an asymmetrical, saturated polyisocyanate that is non-cyclic, non-aromatic, and has at least 3 carbon atoms in the polyisocyanate per isocyanate group, b) a material that is at least one of i) a primary carbamate material having at least one functional group reactive with an isocyanate and at least one primary carbamate group or a group convertible to a primary carbamate group and ii) a reaction product of the primary carbamate material and an extending agent, and c) optionally, a chain extension agent that has at least difunctional reactivity with an isocyanate. Also, methods of making these compositions.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for preparing supported zinc dicarboxylate catalysts with high activity for the copolymerization of carbon dioxide and epoxides by supporting zinc dicarboxylate on silica support. The zinc dicarboxylate may be synthesized from zinc oxide and dicarboxylic acid such as succinic acid, glutaric acid, adipic acid, pimelic acid and suberic acid. The silica support can be selected from the group consisting of aerosil, silica gel for chromatography or reagent grade silicon dioxide. The supporting process is performed in a planetary ball grinder under vacuum.

Abstract: The present invention includes a co-polymer film which can be applied over a surface of an article to form a continuous surface that is more biocompatible and has a smoother surface morphology than an untreated article. In general the co-polymer film of the invention can be formed by providing a hydrophobic polymer block, such as polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) with functional —OH end groups and reacting the —OH ends with a conventional monomer or prepolymer of a film-forming polymer capable of reacting with —OH groups. Such reactions are exemplified, using as reactive PDMS a triblock copolymer of the polylactone-polysiloxane-polylactone (PL-PDMS-PL) type, or silicone polyesters. The —OH groups of the polylactone blocks can react with any of a variety of isocyanates in a suitable solvent to form a polymer having PDMS incorporated with its structure.

Abstract: An ester polyurethane foam is prepared by reacting a mixture of one or more polyester polyols with one or more isocyanates and one or more silicone surfactants in the presence of a blowing agent, such as water, and other additives, such as catalysts. The cured foam is chemically treated in a caustic solution and is then felted (compressed under heat and pressure) to form a hydrophilic ester polyurethane foam having a water absorption rate of at least 30 pounds of water per square foot per minute (1.44 kPa/min). The foam also has greater water holding capacity and wet strength than cellulose.

Abstract: The invention relates to polyurethane block copolymers of general formula (I) to (IV), in which the variables are defined as follows: A represents a polyurethane block, which contains at least one hydrophilic group, B is a hydrophobic polyurethane block, X1, X2 are hydrophilic end groups and n is a whole number from 1 to 20. The invention also relates to the production of cross-linkable dispersion additives from the inventive polyurethane block copolymers and to the use of said cross-linkable dispersion additives for colorant preparations, in particular inks for ink-jet printing.

Abstract: Thermoplastic polyurethane, either alone or blended with other polymers, are grafted with diisocyanate trimers or blocked isocyanates. The thermoplastic polyurethane is crosslinked at a temperature above 85° C. to make the composition thermosetting. The crosslinked compositions have low compression set and are insoluble in THF.

Abstract: Thermoplastic polyether polyurethane polymers are disclosed which are mixed with a non-polyether crosslinking agent to achieve long run times in a melt spinning process to make elastic fibers. The crosslinking agent is preferably a polyester polyol reacted with a diisocyanate. A melt spinning process is also disclosed using a polyether polyurethane with a polyester crosslinking agent. Long melt spinning run times can be achieved without experiencing excessive pressure buildup in the spinneret and fiber breakage.

Abstract: Dual cure coating composition comprising resin solids, said resin solids being composed of (a) 30 to 90 wt. % of at least one hydroxy-functional polyester urethane having olefinic double bonds, (b) 0 to 60 wt. % of at least one binder other than the polyester urethane (a) and/or at least one reactive diluent, and (c) 10 to 50 wt.

Abstract: Golf balls comprising thermoplastic, thermoset, castable, or millable elastomer compositions are presently disclosed. These elastomer compositions comprise reaction products of polyisocyanates and telechelic polymers having isocyanate-reactive end-groups such as hydroxyl groups and/or amine groups. These elastomer compositions can be used in any one or more portions of the golf balls, such as inner center, core, inner core layer, intermediate core layer, outer core layer, intermediate layer, cover, inner cover layer, intermediate cover layer, and/or outer cover layer.