Abstract: A polymer admixture is formed from a base polymer and thermoplastic copolymer additive including polar hard segments and polar and nonpolar soft blocks in graft or block copolymer form. The polymer admixture is characterized by increased contact angle hysteresis and is formed into blood and tissue-contacting surfaces of a biomedical device or into textiles. A preferred additive comprises a segmented block copolymer having polydialkylsiloxanes as nonpolar soft blocks, and a polyurethane as hard segments and a polyalkylene oxide as a polar soft block.

Abstract: This invention presents new water-based adhesives suitable for use in thermoforming lamination systems. More particularly, this invention presents water-based adhesive-forming compositions comprising an aromatic polyurethane in water dispersion or emulsion and a compatible cross-linking agent; also includable in the compositions are thickening agents and pigments. These new adhesives, it has been found, exhibit bonding strengths and temperature resistance far superior to the solvent and water-based adhesives currently used in industrial applications, and are useful in thermoforming lamination processes. Also disclosed is a one-step thermoform lamination edge-folding process using the adhesive.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for producing a medical prosthesis by forming the prosthesis from an uncrosslinked polyurethane and then at least partially crosslinking the polyurethane with a vaporizable halo alkylisocyanate. The haloalkylisocyanate (e.g. chloromethylisocyanate) is reacted with the uncrosslinked polyurethane at a temperature which will not degrade or soften the polyurethane, (in its uncrosslinked form) in order to crosslink the polyurethane.

Abstract: Water absorptive polyurethane composition, having high mechanical strength, is formed of A. about 25% to about 75% of a hydrophilic polyether polyurethane which is the reaction product of diethylene glycol and a polyoxyethylene glycol having a molecular weight of about 1000 to about 8000 with a polyisocyanate and B. about 75% to about 25% of a hydrophobic polyester polyurethane which is the reaction product of a polyfunctional polyester derived from the condensation of a polyol with a polybasic acid with a polyisocyanate.

Abstract: This invention, therefore, relates to the field of polyurethane coatings for use in automobile basecoat/clearcoat systems. In particular, this invention relates to water-dispersible polyurethane resins having polyether sidechains which may be utilized in basecoat compositions as principal resins or grind resins. These polyurethane resins may be laterally stabilized or terminally stabilized. The terminally stabilized resins of this invention are preferably employed as principal resins in basecoat compositions.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of a room-temperature curable resin comprises reacting a compound (A) containing at least two acryloyl groups and/or methacryloyl groups in a molecule, and having from 100 to 100,000 of number-average molecular weight, with an aminosilane compound (B) represented by formula, ##STR1## (wherein X is a hydrolyzable group selected from the group consisting of halogen, alkoxy, acryloxy, ketoxymate, amino, acid amide, aminoxy, mercapto, alkenyloxy groups; R.sub.1 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 alkyl group, aryl group, or aralkyl group; n is an integer of from 1 to 3, and m is an integer of from 1 to 10),at the ratio of at least 0.2 equivalents of primary amino groups contained in the compound (B) to equivalent of acryloyl groups and/or methacryloyl groups contained in the compound (A), under substantially water-free condition, subsequently reacting the reaction product of aminosilane-modified resin and, furtherwith a monofunctional isocyanate compound (C) represented by formula,R.sub.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to polyisocyanates which have improved compatibility with polyester coreactants and improved solubility in apolar solvents, the polyisocyanates containing, based on solids,(a) about 15 to 85 wt. % of an isocyanurate group-containing polyisocyanate based on hexamethylene diisocynate and(b) about 15 to 85 wt. % of a biuret group-containing polyisocyanate based on hexamethylene diisocyanate.The present invention is additionally directed to two-component polyurethane coating compositions based on the above polyisocyanates and branched polyester polyols. Finally, the present invention is directed to a process for preparing the polyisocyanate.

Abstract: A solution of a non-reactive polymer in a liquid oxazoline which may include a reactive additive such as a polyisocyanate to provide solid polymers by interpolymerization of the oxazoline and reactive additive are described.

Abstract: Cathodic electrodepositable resin compositions and aqueous electrodeposition coating baths comprising these resins are disclosed. The resin compositions comprise a cationic amine epoxy resin adducts and a cationic polyurethane resin adduct dispersion. The resin compositions when combined with a cross-linking agent and cathodically electrodeposited produce films which cure to durable, flexible, smooth corrosion-resistant, impact and chip-resistant films.

Abstract: Novel s-triazine compounds containing at least one N,N-bis(alkoxy or hydroxyalkoxy-carbonyl-amino C.sub.2 -C.sub.10 alkyl) amino substituent function in self-condensation and as crosslinkers for compounds containing active hydrogen groups. The compositions cure to coatings with excellent properties, especially corrosion resistance, humidity resistance, abrasion resistance and flexibility. The coatings have excellent exterior durability.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to the preparation of optionally pigmented spreading paste based on multiphase mixtures of ionically-modified polyurethanes and/or polyurethane ureas which are prepared from special synthesis components based on silicone resins, aromatic hydroxypolyethers, aromatichydroxy polyesters, and perfluorocarbon resins, the multiphase mixtures additionally containing water and organic solvents for the polyurethanes and/or polyurethane ureas. The present invention is also directed to the preparation of these optionally pigmented spreading pastes and to their use for the production of coatings permeable to water vapor on fabric or leather substrates by the direct or transfer method using the technique of evaporation.

Abstract: A polymer admixture is formed from a base polymer and thermoplastic copolymer additive including polar hard segments and polar and nonpolar soft blocks in graft or block copolymer form. The polymer admixture is characterized by increased contact angle hysteresis and is formed into blood and tissue-contacting surfaces of a biomedical device or into textiles. A preferred additive comprises a segmented block copolymer having polydialkylsiloxanes as nonpolar soft blocks, and a polyurethane as hard segments and a polyalkylene oxide as a polar soft block.

Abstract: This invention relates to new tetrahydropyrimidines, to a process for their production and to their use as catalysts in the production of polyurethane plastics, including polyurethane foams.

Abstract: Heat-curable surface-coating agents useful not only for application as solvent-containing finishes and for powder coating but also, in their protonated form, for cathodic electrocoating contain, as a binder, a mixture of (A) a polyadduct, polycondensate or other polymer having an average molecular weight M.sub.n of from 500 to 10,000 and, per molecule, on average two or more OH and/or primary and/or secondary amino groups and (B) a reaction product of (a) one or more polyisocyanates, (b) one or more secondary monoamines and, if appropriate, (c) one or more polyalcohols having two or more hydroxyl groups.

Abstract: This invention relates to flexible coating compositions which have excellent adherence to metal or plastic and possess superior weathering properties. More particularly, the invention relates to coating compositions which comprises hydroxy-containing urethane modified polyesters. The modified polyesters are made from urethane modified diols reacted with polyol and diacid compounds, polyisocyanate crosslinking agent and, optionally, a high molecular weight linear polyurethane.

Abstract: The present invention relates to fusion adhesives characterized in that they comprise an isocyanate prepolymer, a thermoplastic polyurethane or polyester, and/or a lower molecular weight synthetic resin selected from the group consisting of ketone resins, hydrogenation products of acetophenone condensation resins, and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: Heat-curable surface-coating agents useful not only for application as solvent-containing finishes and for powder coating but also, in their protonated form, for cathodic electrocoating contain, as a binder, a mixture of (A) a polyadduct, polycondensate or other polymer having an average molecular weight M.sub.n of from 500 to 10,000 and, per molecule, on average two or more OH and/or primary and/or secondary amino groups and (B) a reaction product of (a) one or more polyisocyanates, (b) one or more secondary monoamines and, if appropriate, (c) one or more polyalcohols having two or more hydroxyl groups.

Abstract: This invention is directed to flexible basecoat/clearcoat coating systems which have excellent adherence to metal and plastic substrates and possess superior weathering properties. The clearcoat composition comprises hydroxy-containing urethane modified polyester, made by reacting a urethane modified diol with polyol and diacid component, crosslinkable with polyisocyanates. The basecoat composition comprises hydroxy-containing urethane modified polyesters, made by reacting hydroxy functional polyester with diisocyanate, crosslinkable with amine-aldehyde resins, and pigment. Optionally, either or both compositions may comprise a high molecular weight linear polyurethane.

Abstract: An hydroxy-functional polyurethane reaction product is disclosed which enables the provision of thermosetting solution coating compositions which cure at low temperature to form flexible coatings. These polyurethanes are provided by the reaction of an organic diisocyanate with a stoichiometric excess of an essentially linear hydroxy-functional polyester which is the polyesterification reaction product of C.sub.4 -C.sub.10 aliphatic dicarboxylic acid or anhydride thereof with a stoichiometric excess of C.sub.3 -C.sub.8 aliphatic diol providing an alcohol/acid molar ratio of 3/2 to 6/5. The reaction is substantially complete as indicated by an acid number less than 10, and the diisocyanate is used in an amount providing an NCO/OH ratio of from 2/3 to 12/13. The thermosetting solution coating composition is provided by an organic solvent having dissolved therein from 5-50% of total resin solids of a curing agent reactive with hydroxy groups together with the polyurethane which has been described.

Abstract: This invention is directed to flexible basecoat/clearcoat coating systems which have excellent adherence to metal and plastic substrates and possess superior weathering properties. The clearcoat and basecoat composition comprises hydroxy-containing urethane modified polyester, made by reacting a urethane modified diol with polyol and diacid component, and crosslinking agent. The crosslinking agent of the pigmented basecoat composition comprises amine-aldehyde crosslinking agent. The crosslinking agent of the clearcoat comprises polyisocyanate crosslinking agent. Optionally, either or both compositions may comprise a high molecular weight linear polyurethane.

Abstract: A polyurethane composition improved in dyeing property which comprises (A) a polyurethane and (B) a tertiary nitrogen atom-containing polymer incorporated therein in an amount sufficient to stabilize the polyurethane (A), said polymer (B) being the reaction product between (C) a tertiary nitrogen atom-containing diol and an excessive amount of (D) an organic diisocyanate, the terminal isocyanate group in said reaction product being blocked with a monoamine and/or a dialkylhydrazine.

Abstract: The present invention relates to resin mixtures which are fluid at temperatures up to 100.degree. C. and which crosslink either at elevated temperature or under the influence of moisture. Thermal crosslinking takes place at temperatures of 100.degree. C. and up, preferably at about 120.degree. C. The mixtures contain one or more mutually compatible polymers containing hydroxyl groups, in which at least 5% and not more than 90% of the hydroxyl groups are replaced by alkoxysilyl groups. The introduction of the alkoxysilyl groups is accomplished by the reaction of a diisocyanate with a hydroxyl group on the polymer, on the one hand, and with an aminosilane or mercaptosilane ester on the other. On the basis of their fluid-to-viscous consistency at room temperature or moderately elevated temperature, the resins can be applied in a thin coating and easily crosslinked in situ.

Abstract: A polyurethane powder enamel free of volatile cleavage products comprising an adduct of the uretidinedione dimer of isophorone diisocyanate with a diol, wherein the adduct has the formula ##STR1## wherein R= ##STR2## X=NCO or ##STR3## R"=a divalent aliphatic, cycloaliphatic, aromatic or araliphatic hydrocarbon radical or a diol, n>1, andR'=a monoalcohol radical or primary or secondary monoamine radical with 1-30 C-atoms, wherein the NCO/OH ratio of the dimer to the diol is from 1:0.5 to 1:0.9, the dimer/diol molar ratio is from 2:1 to 6:5, the average molecular weight is between 550 and 4300, and the melting point is .gtoreq.70.degree. C. and .ltoreq.130.degree. C., and wherein the uretidinedione groups present in the adduct are cleavable with heat into .gtoreq.98% --NCO groups, and a polyol having an OH functionality .gtoreq.3.4 to .ltoreq.7, an average molecular weight of 2000 to 5000, an OH number between 30 and 100 mg KOH/g, a viscosity of <100,000 mpa.s at 160.degree. C., and a melting point .

Abstract: Elastic synthetic-resin compositions useful as adhesive and sealing compounds, for example, for absorbent and nonabsorbent undercoats on surfaces, are based, in particular, on polyurethane and have incorporated therein as adhesion promoters silanes containing polyoxyalkyl groups of the formula ##STR1## wherein X is --SH, --NHR.sup.2, ##STR2## or --(NH--CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2).sub.b NHR.sup.2, b is 1 or 2,R is --CH.sub.3, --CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.3 or --OR.sup.1,R.sup.1 is --(CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 --O).sub.m --R.sup.3,R.sup.2 is H, an aliphatic, cycloaliphatic or aromatic hydrocarbon group each of 1 to 10 carbon atoms, or such a group which is substitutedR.sup.3 is alkyl of 1 to 10 carbon atoms, or substituted alkyl of 1-10 carbon atoms,R.sup.4 is alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms,n is a number from 1 to 8,m is a number from 1 to 30,p is .gtoreq. 1, andq+p is .ltoreq. 2.The synthetic-resin compounds of this invention have improved adhesion to diverse substrates even without the use of adhesion-promoting coatings.

Abstract: Cured resins having excellent thermal and abrasion resistance and improved processability are provided by the addition polymerization of a compound having isocyanurate moieties, imide and/or amic acid moieties and ethylenically unsaturated moieties. An example of such a compound is the reaction product of an unsaturated cyclic anhydride such as maleic anhydride, an organic polyisocyanate such as a polymeric methylene phenyl polyisocyanate and water.

Abstract: Isocyanate compositions derived from diphenylmethane diisocyanate (MDI) which are a mixture of A) the reaction product of MDI with a polyether polyol or amine of molecular weight from 600 to 10,000 and B) a uretonimine modified MDI, the weight ratio of A to B being from 19:1 to 1:1. Also polyurethanes, especially elastomers prepared therefrom.

Abstract: The invention is directed to suspensions of isocyanato ureas in isocyanate prepolymers; to a process for their production by reacting mixtures of aromatic diisocyanates containing isocyanate groups of different reactivities and prepolymers containing terminal isocyanate groups, with water; and to the use of the suspensions as synthesis components in the production of polyurethane plastics.

Abstract: The invention relates to solutions of(A) from 3 to 60% by weight, based on the combined ether-polyol content, of separately prepared oligo-urethane ethers containing terminal OH.sup.- groups in the form of reaction products of(a) diisocyanates with(b) dialcohols having an average molecular weight of from 200 to 800, the stoichiometric ratio of (a) to (b) amounting to various values based on the average molecular weight of the dialcohols,in(B) polyether polyols containing at least 2 hydroxyl groups and having an average molecular weight of from 1000 to 12,000 and to their use in a proess for the production of polyurethane foams capable of being effectively flame-laminated and (high-frequency) welded without any adverse effect upon their other properties.

Abstract: A polyurethene powder enamel comprising a mixture of(a) an adduct of a uretidinedione dimer of isophorone diisocyanate and a diol having the following formula: ##STR1## n.gtoreq.1, and R'=a divalent aliphatic, cycloaliphatic, araliphatic, or aromatic hydrocarbon radical, which is the residue of the diol,wherein the ratio of NCO to OH groups in the formation of said condensation product is from 1:0.5 to 1;0.9, the mole ratio of uretidinedione to diol is from 2:1 to 6:5, the content of free isocyanate groups in said adduct is not greater than 8% by weight, and said adduct has a molecular weight between 500 and 4000 and a melting point between 70.degree. C. and 130.degree. C., and(b) a polyol having an OH-functionality of 2.2 to 3.5, an average molecular weight of 2000 to 4500, a hydroxyl number of 30 to 100 mg KOH/g, a viscosity of <80,000 mPa.s at 160.degree. C. and a melting point between 65.degree. C. and 120.degree. C.

Abstract: Thermosetting elastomeric coating compositions are disclosed. The resinous binder of the coating compositions is based on a hard polyester polyol containing cyclic moieties plasticized with a blend of soft polyurethane polyols, one of which has a high molecular weight and one of which has a low molecular weight, and cured with a curing agent capable of reacting with active hydrogens, for example, an aminoplast curing agent. The coating compositions are resistant to solvent popping and are particularly useful on elastomeric substrates such as high density polyurethane foams, as well as on metal substrates such as steel and aluminum.

Abstract: A polyurethane coated polyvinyl chloride or co-polymer which resists discoloration is provided by coating the substrate surface with an aqueous dispersed polyurethane treated with a mono-acid halide, mono-acid anhydride, carbethoxy cyclic imide or monoisocyanate. The coated composite even when subjected to temperatures in excess of 100 degrees C. for extended periods resists discoloration and remains thermo-color stable with extended use.

Abstract: The invention concerns a pre-condensed, thermosetting aqueous lacquer coating material containing a pre-condensation product that becomes water-dilutable after protonization with acids and has a mean molecular weight [M.sub.n ] of 800 to 15,000, obtainable by heating of 55 to 95% by weight, based on the total quantity of the binding agent, of an organic synthetic-resin binder containing primary and/or secondary amino groups which has an amine number of 30 to 150 and 5 to 45% by weight of a crosslinking agent possessing esterified terminal carboxyl groups.The invention moreover concerns the application of this lacquer coating material for cathodic deposition upon electrically conducting surfaces.

Abstract: A thermosettable polyurethane product is prepared by blending a compound having two or more terminal isocyanate groups to a thermoplastic resin which is inert to said isocyanate group to prepare an isocyanate compound batch, and further blending the isocyanate compound batch to a thermoplastic polyurethane resin and fabricating the resulting mixture.

Abstract: The instant invention is directed to a continuous process for the production of thermoplastic materials, comprising:I. introducing 4 to 65 parts by weight of thermoplastic polymer into an extruder at a first inlet, wherein the temperature within said extruder is such that said thermoplastic polymer melts;II. adding to said thermoplastic polymer through a second inlet 35 to 96 parts by weight of the following polyurethane forming components, such that the total parts by weight of thermoplastic polymer and polyurethane components is 100:(A) organic polyisocyanate; and(B) chain lengthening agent with a molecular weight below 400 containing a hydroxyl group and/or amine group;wherein the ratio of isocyanate groups of component (A) to Zerewitinoff active groups of component (B) is in the range of from 0.90:1 to 1.2:1; andIII. discharging from the extruder the product of the process when the reaction of said polyurethane components (A) and (B) is substantially complete.

Abstract: A peelable film-forming paint is disclosed which is used for removing contamination from and protecting the surface of equipment subject to contamination such as oil, and which contains film-forming components of a polyurethane resin and an isocyanate resin dissolved in a volatile solvent. Such a paint is also disclosed which further contains less than 15% by weight of ethylene glycol monoalkyl ether.

Abstract: A thixotropic coating composition is prepared from a binder and a sag control agent which is the reaction product of a diisocyanate and a monamine or hydroxy monoamine having 1 to 5 aliphatic carbon atoms, the coating composition containing 0.1 to 30 percent by weight of the sag control agent.

Abstract: Reaction of a large excess of 1,4-butanediol with methylenebis (4-phenyl isocyanate) gives a mixture of urethanediols which is a suitable curing agent for isocyanate-terminated polyurethane prepolymers, especially prepolymers made from methylenebis (4-phenyl isocyanate) and polyols. It is desirable to have a urethanediol mixture in which at least about 88 weight percent consists of the reaction product of 2 moles of 1,4-butanediol with 1 mole of the diisocyanate, about 10 weight percent of the reaction product of 3 moles of 1,4-butanediol with 2 moles of the diisocyanate, and no more than about 2 weight percent of 1,4-butanediol. The novel cured polyurethanes have higher hardness and better overall physical properties than methylenebis-(4-phenyl isocyanate)-based polyurethanes cured with conventional commercial diols providing "hard" cured products.

Abstract: A method is provided for coating a vulcanized polyalkylene rubber with a composition which contains an ethylenically unsaturated polyurethane binder containing active hydrogen atoms with a cross-linking agent for the polyurethane and a free radical initiator.The polyurethane binder is prepared by reacting an organic polyhydroxy compound, an acrylic or methacrylic hydroxy ester and an organic diisocyanate and reacting the resulting reaction product with a polyamine or alkanol amine.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for the preparation of a finely divided, stable and relatively low viscosity dispersion of a polyisocyanate polyaddition product and an aminoplast and/or phenoplast and/or copolymer thereof in a hydroxyl containing compound and the use of such a dispersion as the starting component for the production of a polyurethane resin.

Abstract: Condensation polymers or addition polymers which contain sterically hindered polyalkylpiperidine groups are proposed as light stabilizers for plastics. The polymers concerned are relatively low-molecular polymers and a difunctional derivative of a polyalkylpiperidine is additionally used for the manufacture of these. The piperidine radical can be present in the main chain or as a side group of the polymeric stabilizer. Polymeric stabilizers of this type do not tend to migrate out of the plastic or to be removed by extraction; they are therefore very permanent in use.

Abstract: A substantially solvent-free fast low temperature curing polyurethane coating composition is disclosed as well as a procedure for synthesizing it and a procedure for applying it to a flexible substrate. It has a long shelf-life yet cures in about 1 to 5 minutes at temperatures of between about 80.degree. and 180.degree. C. to give a flexible coating. The composition is a mixture of a polyisocyanate melting at more than about 100.degree. C. and a hydroxyl bearing polyurethane prepolymer based upon branched polyethers, monomeric glycols, and polyamines made with a deficit of polyisocyanate. The composition includes an isocyanate addition catalyst and a sodium aluminum silicate type molecular sieve and may include a polyester polyol as an additive or a reactant in forming the prepolymer.

Abstract: Novel anti-soiling and anti-redeposition adjuvants for detergent compositions include at least one polymer A, said polymer itself having anti-soiling and anti-redeposition properties, at least one solubilizing and dispersing agent B for said polymer A, and at least one water repellent C for said agent B.

Abstract: Polycarbodiimide is present as a solid phase in a liquid polyorganosiloxane, preferably being formed therein by mixing a polyisocyanate with the polysiloxane followed by a carbodiimidization catalyst. If the polyorganosiloxane contains hydroxyl groups it can be chemically bonded to the polycarbodiimide. The composition can be cured to solid plastic masses of superior properties by adding a curing agent for the polysiloxane.

Abstract: This invention relates to coating compositions based on aqueous polyurethane dispersions and to the use of these coating compositions for the production of top coats or finishes on PVC. The coating compositions according to the invention contain a mixture of two aqueous polyurethane dispersions which have particular chemico-physical properties.

Abstract: A binder for cellulose fiber reinforced board material comprising a mixture of:(a) a weakly alkaline phenol-formaldehyde condensate resin with a phenolic compound to formaldehyde mol ratio of 1:1.5 to 1:3.0, preferably of 1:1.8 to 1:2.7, and with an alkali content of .ltoreq. 15% by weight NaOH or KOH, related to the solids content of the resin;(b) a di- and/or poly-functional isocyanate in a quantity of from 5% to 25% by weight, related to (a); and(c) a tertiary alkyl and/or aralkyl amine and/or alkylenpolyamine in a quantity of from 0.1% to 5% by weight, related to (a).a boiling water and weather resistant board material containing said binder and a process for the production of said board material are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel, substantially insoluble and infusible plastics which are cross-linked by way of triazine rings and, optionally, by way of tri-substituted bis-oxymethylene urea groups or urethane groups.

Abstract: A process for preparing modified aqueous synthetic resin dispersions, comprising introducing organic diisocyanates which are liquid at room temperature into polyurethane-containing, non-sedimenting, aqueous synthetic resin dispersions, optionally in the presence of catalysts which accelerate the isocyanate polyaddition reaction and/or the dimerization of isocyanate groups and/or the carbodiimidization of isocyanate groups and/or the trimerization of isocyanate groups, mixing the organic diisocyanate with the aqueous dispersion at a temperature at which no visible foaming occurs, maintaining the temperature after addition of all the diisocyanate until at least 50% of the isocyanate groups in the added diisocyanate have undergone reaction and, if desired, completing the reaction by subsequently heating to temperatures up to 100.degree. C.These modified aqueous dispersions contain dispersed latex particles which are enveloped with polyurea formed from the diisocyanates.