Abstract: This invention relates to novel liquid modified diisocyanate and/or polyisocyanate compositions and to a process for the preparation of these novel liquid modified diisocyanate and/or polyisocyanate compositions. These novel liquids comprise the reaction product of a diisocyanate and/or polyisocyanate component with at least one compound which corresponds to a specific structure and contains a 1,3-dicarbonyl group. These products are storage stable liquids.

Abstract: Fluorinated oligourethanes, having number average molecular weight lower than or equal to 9,000, having a branched structure, formed of the following monomers and macromers: a) aliphatic, cycloaliphatic or aromatic polyisocyanates, b) heterofunctional hydrogenated monomers having general formula: X0—(CR1AR2A)b—Y0 ??(Ib) one or more of the following compounds: c) bifunctional hydroxyl (per)fluoropolyethers (PFPE diols) having number average molecular weight in the range 400-3,000, e) monofunctional hydroxyl (per)fluoropolyethers or monofunctional hydroxyl (per)fluoroalkanes (e?), having number average molecular weight in the range 300-1,000, and optionally the following compounds: d) heterofunctional monomers, dI) hydrogen-active compounds, capable to form bonds with the NCO functions stable at the hydrolysis but weak at heat.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for the production of a polyether involving establishing oxyalkylation conditions in an oxyalkylation reactor in the presence of from about 5 ppm to about 1,000 ppm, based on the final polyether weight, of a double metal cyanide (DMC) catalyst, continuously introducing into the reactor at least one alkylene oxide and a low molecular weight starter having a number average molecular weight of less than about 300 Daltons (Da) containing from about 200 ppm to about 5,000 ppm water and acidified with from about 10 ppm to about 2,000 ppm of at least one of an inorganic protic mineral acid and an organic acid, and recovering a polyether product having a number average molecular weight of from about 200 Da to about 4,000 Da, wherein the ppm (parts per million) of water and acid are based on the weight of the low molecular weight starter.

Abstract: A water-dispersible polyurethane polymer useful in coating applications preferably includes a backbone having urethane linkages and at least one cycloaliphatic group having a closed aliphatic ring structure. Ethylenically unsaturated groups are preferably provided on the polyurethane polymer.

Abstract: A process for preparing a polymer comprising introducing a chain extending compound with a reactive compound into a first mixer; forming a homogenous mixture in the first mixer; transporting the homogenous mixture through at least one of a pipe reactor and a static mixer bed; delivering the homogenous mixture to a second mixer selected from a rotating arc mixer and a high viscosity mixer; and reacting the homogenous mixture with a capping agent in the second mixer.

Abstract: A process for preparing a moisture-curable, polyether urethane containing terminal cyclic urea/reactive silane groups by reacting at an NCO:OH equivalent ratio of 1.5:1 to 2.5:1 a) a hydroxyl component containing i) a polyether containing two hydroxyl groups and one or more polyether segments, wherein the polyether segments have a number average molecular weight of at least 3000 and a degree of unsaturation of less than 0.04 milliequivalents/g, and ii) a polyether containing one hydroxyl group and one or more polyether segments having a number average molecular weight of 1000 to 15,000, with b) an isocyanate component containing i) a compound containing two isocyanate groups, and ii) a compound containing one isocyanate group, and subsequently reacting this reaction product at an equivalent ratio of isocyanate groups to isocyanate-reactive groups of 0.8:1 to 1.

Abstract: Disclosed are light absorbing compositions that are useful for marking or tagging articles for security identification, processes for the preparation of the light-absorbing compositions, coating compositions containing the light absorbing compositions and articles coated with the coating compositions.

Abstract: The invention relates to radically copolymerizable acetophenone or benzophenone derivatives, which may be obtained by reacting a) acrylic or methacrylic compounds, which contain at least one isocyanate-reactive group [compounds a)], with b) compounds, which contain at least two isocyanate groups [compounds b)] and c) acetophenone or benzophenone derivatives, which contain at least one isocyanate-reactive group [compounds c)]. Said invention also relates to copolymers, which contain said copolymerizable photoinitiators, as well as to the use of said copolymers in UV-crosslinkable substances, in particular hot-melt pressure-sensitive adhesives.

Abstract: A thermoplastic polyurethane includes the reaction product of a diisocyanate component, a polyol component having a molecular weight ranging from 1000 to 8000, and a chain extender component including a diol and an aromatic diamine. The thermoplastic polyurethane has a weight average molecular weight ranging from 200,000 to 800,000. Products, such as films, fibers, or filaments, made of the thermoplastic polyurethane are also disclosed.

Abstract: A polyurethane-based resin useful, for example, to repair a surface of a rubber-based component includes a pre-polymer component that is combined with a polyol component. The pre-polymer component includes polyisocyanate, hydroxyl terminated poly-butadiene and ether diol. The polyol component include aliphatic oil, hydroxyl terminated poly-butadiene and aromatic diamine. The polyol component and the pre-polymer component are combined for a selected amount of time to react together and form the polyurethane based resin. The resin may be applied to the surface of a rubber-based component.

Abstract: Polyurethane curable systems that contain an aminated glycerol as a catalyst to enhance the cure rate of the systems. The systems are based on polyoxyalkylene polyols that can be either polyether or polyester polyols. In addition, the polyols can be those that are provided by natural oils, such as soybean, corn oils, and the like. The polyols are typically dihydroxy functional, but can be tri- or quadra-functional or more. The systems are comprised of the reaction of such polyols with organic isocyanates, including the use of chain extenders from diols, or a mixture of triols and diols, such that the overall functionality of the mixture is generally less than 2.3. The organic isocyanates are also at least di-functional and can be tri- or greater functional, with regard to the isocyanate groups used on such molecules. The polyurethane systems can be, for example, elastomers, sealants, adhesives, or foamable systems.

Abstract: Provided are a pressure-sensitive adhesive for applying an optically functional film by which adhesion can be carried out with good durability in adhesion of a polarizing plate, particularly a polarizing plate integrated with a viewing angle expanding film with a liquid crystal cell, adhesion of a polarizing plate with a retardation film, adhesion of a retardation film with a retardation film and adhesion of a retardation film with a liquid crystal cell and which endows a liquid crystal display with even brightness without bringing about bubbles in a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer and an uneven luminance even after the passage of time, an optically functional film and a production process for the same. The above pressure-sensitive adhesive for applying an optically functional film comprises a pressure-sensitive adhesive resin and fine particles having an average particle diameter of 0.1 to 20 ?m, wherein a storage elastic modulus (G?) at 23° C. is 0.3 to 15 MPa, and a haze value is 5% or more.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of sulphonamide salts as dimerization catalysts for aliphatic isocyanates and also to a process for preparing dimeric isocyanates using the catalysts of the invention.

Abstract: The invention concerns a method for preparing polyisocyanates by cyclodimerization of isocyanate functions borne by initial monomer isocyanates. The invention is characterised in that it comprises steps which consist in: a) providing a reaction medium comprising initial monomer isocyanates, optionally in the presence of a solvent; b) adding to said reaction mixture a (cyclo)dimerization catalyst comprising a compound of the family of super acids; c) heating the reaction medium to a temperature ranging between 0° C. and 300° C., advantageously between 20° C. and 200° C. until the desired rate of transformation is obtained; d) optionally inactivating or eliminating the reaction catalyst; and e) optionally eliminating the unreacted monomer.

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 invention relates to moisture-curable adhesive or sealant compositions comprising a) prepolymers based on aliphatic polyisocyanates and having isocyanate contents of 2 to 20 wt. %, and b) bis(dimethylaminoethyl)ether as catalyst. The compositions exhibit good storability, processability can be adjusted within wide limits and also provide rapid through-hardening.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to nitrile-oxide precursor compounds, and their preparation and use as an irreversible cross-linking agent in polymers having appropriate functionality, i.e., alkenes, alkynes nitriles, and isocyanates. The present invention is also directed to the use of nitrile oxide compound in filled or unfilled applications such as pressure sensitive adhesives, reactive hot melts, polyurethane dispersions, thermosetting adhesives, thermoplastic adhesives or coatings.

Abstract: The present invention provides a radiation-curable prepolymer. The radiation-curable prepolymer of the invention is prepared by reacting an isocyanate-capped polyurethane with an ethylenically unsaturated amine or an ethylenically unsaturated monohydroxy compound or a mixture thereof, wherein the isocyanate-capped polyurethane is a copolymerization production of: (a) at least one polyalkylene glycol; (b) at least one branching agent having at least three hydroxy groups; and (c) at least one di- or polyisocyanate. The radiation-curable prepolymer of the invention can find use in economically producing contact lenses which have durable, highly elastic soft contact lenses with desired physical properties. In addition, the present invention provides method for making a radiation-curable prepolymer of the invention and for making a medical device, preferably an ophthalmic device, more preferably a contact lens.

Abstract: A cyclic ester (e.g., a lactone such as ?-caprolactone) is ring-opening addition polymerized with a dihydroxycarboxylic acid in the presence of a basic compound (e.g., an amine). In a polyester polyol obtained by such a process, at least part of a carboxyl group of the polyester polyol forms a carboxylate with the basic compound, and the content of the dihydroxycarboxylic acid in a free form can be remarkably reduced (for example, reduced to not more than 5% by weight relative to the total polyester polyol). According to the present invention, a polyester polyol having a reduced content of a free or unreacted dihydroxycarboxylic acid is provided even in the case of using a dihydroxycarboxylic acid (e.g., a dimethylolalkanoic acid such as dimethylolpropionic acid) as an initiator.

Abstract: An ink jet ink composition of water, a humectant, and a hyperbranched polymeric dye of a hyperbranched polymer having a dye chromophore pendant on the polymer chain or incorporated into the polymer backbone.

Abstract: The invention provides composite elements containing a thermoplastic polymer layer, adhering to a layer comprising the reaction product of a reaction mixture containing a prepolymer containing isocyanate groups produced by the reaction of at least one isocyanate and one polycarbonate polyalcohol with a functionality of 2 to 3 and a hydroxyl number of about 40 to about 400 mg KOH/g, based on the condensation of carbonates with diols and/or triols with a molecular weight of about 62 to about 3000 g/mol, the prepolymer having an isocyanate group content of about 5 to about 48%, compounds reactive with respect to isocyanates and optionally catalysts blowing agents and/or auxiliary substances and/or additives. The present invention further provides a process for the production the composite elements.

Abstract: The invention relates to storage-stable isocyanate-functional prepolymers, to a process for the preparation, and also to their use as a starting component in the production of polyurethane plastics, of paints and coatings, of adhesives and of sealants.

Abstract: In one aspect, the invention relates to storage-stable and flowable polyurethane compositions comprising (a) one or more isocyanate-terminated polyurethane prepolymers derived from one or more hydrocarbon ring-containing diisocyanates and/or triisocyanates and one or more polyols; (b) one or more metal salt complexes of methylenedianiline; and (c) one or more organic acid halide compounds having one or more acid halide groups, wherein the one or more organic acid halide compounds are in an amount wherein the acid halide groups are present in a minimum concentration of about 100 parts per million by weight of the polyurethane prepolymer. In other aspects, the invention relates to methods for storing the curable polyurethane compositions, as well as methods for producing polyurethane elastomers.

Abstract: Reactive polyurethane hotmelts comprising crystallizing polyesterpolyols based on fumaric acid and 1,6-hexanediol. These hotmelts exhibit good pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) properties over a very broad temperature range. The reactive polyurethane hotmelts are prepared by mixing a polyol mixture containing at least on crystallizing polyesterpolyol with an excess of polyisocyanates.

Abstract: Melt-processable polyurethanes containing certain waxes are produced. These polyurethanes are useful for the production of films, coatings and injection moldings.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to improve the abrasion-resistance of a golf ball having a polyurethane cover. Another object of the present invention is to enhance the resilience and the shot feeling thereof. The present invention provides a golf ball having a cover, said cover comprising, as a base resin, a thermoplastic polyurethane containing a polycarbonate polyol as a constitutional component, wherein the polycarbonate polyol has, as a repeating constitutional unit, a repeating unit (A) shown in a following Formula (I), and a repeating unit (B) shown in a following Formula (II) and having a different structure from that of (A), and a molar ratio of (A)/(B) is from 30/70 to 70/30. In Formula (I), R1 is a bivalent residue obtained by removing two hydroxyl groups from a diol having 4 to 6 carbon atoms. In Formula (II), R2 is a bivalent residue obtained by removing two hydroxyl groups from a diol having 4 to 6 carbon atoms.

Abstract: A one-pack polyurethane adhesive containing a polyisocyanate prepolymer and at least one aminoether polyol, having a molar ratio of ether groups to amino nitrogen in the aminopolyether polyol of 7 to 30.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new water-soluble polyaspartic esters and also to their use in aqueous coating compositions.

Abstract: Thermoplastic polyurethanes are obtainable by reacting (a) isocyanates with (b1) polyesterdiols having a melting point greater than 150° C., (b2) polyetherdiols and/or polyesterdiols, each having a melting point of less than 150° C. and a molecular weight of from 501 to 8000 g/mol, and, if required, (c) diols having a molecular weight of from 62 to 500 g/mol.

Abstract: A novel material with polyol and polyamine functionality derived from vegetable oils is described. This novel “polyolamine” may be cross-linked with multifunctional cross-linkers to form polymeric materials. This novel material is therefore useful for coatings, adhesives, foams, fibers, sealants and elastomers or other applications where urethanes and polyureas find utility.

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide a conductive member for use in OA equipment which shows very stable conductivity in the volume resistivity range of 105 to 1012 ?·cm, the conductivity of which is less dependent on the voltage applied and varies only slightly during continuous energization and upon changes in environmental factors such as temperature and humidity and which will not stain photoconductors due to bleeding or blooming. The present invention provides a conductive member for OA equipment, which is obtainable by molding a composition comprising a non-ether-based polyurethane and bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)imidolithium.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of a compound with an alkylene oxide chain as a thickener of aqueous compositions, containing a filler and/or pigmented, white or colored, with the aim of supplying pigmentary compositions for paint which provide excellent pigmentary compatibility and a high viscosity at small and medium shear stress gradient. The invention also relates to the said non-ionic thickener as well as the aqueous composition, containing a filler and/or pigmented, white or colored, containing same.

Abstract: The present invention provides a new redox-active polymer capable of an adequate redox reaction even at low temperature and effectively usable as a high-capacity, high-energy density battery, a large-area electrochromic element, or a biochemical sensor using a microelectrode. This redox-active polymer is of being prepared by polymerizing an aromatic or heterocyclic compound having two or more thiourea groups with an aromatic or heterocyclic compound having two or more isothiocyanate groups. For example, The redox-active polymer may be of being prepared by polymerizing N,N?-1,4-phenylene-bis-thiourea with phenylene-1,4-diisothiocyanate. The redox-active polymer is suitable as an electrode material, particularly a cathode for lithium secondary batteries.

Abstract: Polyurethaneurea resins containing at least one group of the formula (I) —NH(CO)XOR1O(CO)CHR2CH2N[CnH2nSi(OR3)3](CO)NH—??(I) and/or at least one group of the formula (II) {—NH(CO)XO}a{CH2?CR2(CO)O}bR4{O(CO)CHR2CH2N[CnH2nSi(OR3)3](CO)NH—}c??(II) wherein X=[O(CH2)4]q(OC2H4)x(OC3H6)y[(CH2)5(CO)]z; q=0 to 10; x=0 to 20; y=0 to 20; z=0 to 10; n=2 or 3; a=1 or 2; b=0 to 4; c=1 to 5; R1=—C2H4—, —C3H6—, —C4H8—, —CH(CH2O(CO)R5)CH2— or —CH2CH(O(CO)R5)CH2—; R2=H or CH3; R3=C1 to C4 alkyl; R4=a+b+c-valent, saturated hydrocarbon residue of a (cyclo)alkane polyol with a+b+c hydroxyl groups; R5=an acid residue of a monocarboxylic acid, with the proviso that a+b+c=3 to 6 and wherein the sequence of the subformulae indicated q, x, y and z may be varied at will and q, x, y and z in each case merely state the number of instances of the particular subformulae contained in the formulae (I) and (II).

Abstract: Catalysts for the accelerated curing of polyisocyanates with polyols, and to polyurethane systems comprising these. The catalysts are used in a two-component coating system based on polyurethanes including (a) polyisocyanates, (b) compounds having groups which are reactive with isocyanates, in water and optionally in the presence of organic solvents or solvent mixtures, (c) one or more compounds of elements of Group VB or Group VIB of the Periodic Table, in which the element in each case has an oxidation state of at least +4, and (d) optionally further additives and auxiliary agents. The coating systems are used in lacquers, paints and adhesives.

Abstract: Polyisocyanurate systems, pultrusion of those systems to produce reinforced polyisocyanurate matrix composites, and to composites produced thereby. The polyisocyanurate systems include a polyol component, an optional chain extender, and an isocyanate. The polyisocyanurate systems have extended initiation times of about 5 minutes to about 30 minutes at room temperature, and can be snap cured.

Abstract: A flexibilized resorcinolic novolak resin is prepared by reacting a phenolic compound, such as resorcinol, with an unsaturated dihydroxy, an unsaturated aldehyde, an aliphatic dialdehyde, or a mixture thereof. An aldehyde (different from the unsaturated aldehyde and the aliphatic dialdehyde) is either simultaneously or subsequently added to the reaction mixture. The flexibilized resorcinolic novolak resin can be used in an adhesive composition for enhancing the adhesion between tire cords and rubber for tire applications.

Abstract: A peel-treating agent comprising a reaction product of an aliphatic isocyanate having an aliphatic group of at least 8 carbon number with an ethylene/vinyl alcohol copolymer or polyvinyl alcohol as an effective component, wherein a bisurea form content in the reaction product is at most 3 wt %.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of preparing water-dispersible poly (urethane-urea) having aliphatic-aromatic isocyanate, more particularly to a method of preparing water-dispersible poly (urethane-urea) having aliphatic-aromatic isocyanate, with improved mechanical/thermal properties, such as heat resistance, chemical resistance and adhesion, good cost competitiveness and environmental friendliness, by reacting polyester polyol, dimethylol propionic acid and an aromatic isocyanate compound to obtain a hydroxyl (OH)-terminated prepolymer, adding an aliphatic isocyanate compound to said OH-terminated prepolymer to obtain an isocyanate (NCO)-terminated prepolymer wherein aromatic-aliphatic isocyanate is hybridized, neutralizing, water-dispersing and chain extending said NCO-terminated prepolymer.

Abstract: An acid anhydride of the formula (4), and a polyimide using the acid anhydride, wherein anhydrides are substituted at sites 3 or sites 4, which acid anhydride is obtained from, as a raw material, a bifunctional phenylene ether oligomer having a number average molecular weight of 500 to 3,000, represented by the formula (1).

Abstract: A single-sidedly or double-sidedly pressure-sensitively adhesive, elastic adhesive sheet comprising at least one layer of a pressure-sensitive adhesive, and having a maximum stretchability of more than 200% and a recovery of more than 60% after stretching to ? of its maximum elongation, said pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) being based on a chemically crosslinked polyurethane, wherein the starting materials for the chemically crosslinked polyurethane include at least one isocyanate-reactive substance having a functionality of more than 2.0, in an amount of at least 5% by weight, based on the weight of the polyurethane composition, where the molecular weight of at least one of the starting materials used to form the polyurethane is being greater than or equal to 1000, at least one difunctional polyisocyanates are being used to form the polyurethane, and the ratio of maximum tensile stress to stripping stress is of said elastic adhesive sheet being more than 1.

Abstract: A polymer material comprising a polyol and at least one alkaline salt. The polyol comprises at least one moiety selected from the group consisting of ethylene glycol, di(ethylene glycol), tri(ethylene glycol), tetra(ethylene glycol), poly(diethylene glycol), poly(ethylene oxide), and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: An emulsion of resin having a function of oxidation inhibition obtained by subjecting an antioxidant (A) having two or more alcoholic hydroxy groups, a polyol compounds (B) as an optical ingredient, a compound (C) having a carboxy group and an active-hydrogen group, and an organic polyisocyanate (D) to urethanation reaction in an organic solvent, neutralizing the resultant resin solution with a neutralizing agent (E), and then dispersing the solution in water. A resin having the function of oxidation inhibition is obtained from the emulsion.

Abstract: A composition comprising a reaction product of a diisocyanate, a chain extension agent having at least difunctional reactivity with an isocyanate, and a material comprising a blend 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 with an extending agent, wherein at least one of i) the isocyanate groups of the diisocyanate have a different reactivity in relation to each other, and ii) at least two of the groups with reactivity with an isocyanate on the chain extension agent have a different reactivity in relation to each other.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for preparing organopolysiloxane/polyurea/polyurethane block copolymers, and also to the use of the organopolysiloxane/polyurea/polyurethane block copolymers prepared by means of the process.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel polyesterpolyols with cyclic imide and isocyanurate structure and to their use in coating compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the preparation of hydroxy-functionalized amide acetals from bis-(beta hydroxy)amines and hydroxyl containing moieties.

Abstract: A method of treating waste product containing flexible polyurethane resin includes adding a decomposing agent to the waste product to start a decomposition reaction; and terminating the decomposition reaction at a stage in which a diamine concentration derived from an isocyanate raw material of the flexible polyurethane resin is 2 wt % or lower to obtain a pasty intermediate product.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polyamideimide resin solution preparable by reacting (a) aromatic polycarboxylic acids and/or their anhydrides with (b) aromatic imide- and amide-forming components in cresol at temperatures above 170° C., to the use of this polyamideimide solution for the preparation of wire enamels, to the wire enamels in question, and to the enamelled wires coated therewith.

Abstract: Cyclosiloxane-multiol compositions, multicomponent polyurethane networks, and related methods are disclosed.