Abstract: This invention relates to aqueous polyurethane formulations comprising

Abstract: A binder vehicle composition which is suitable for coating media, containing: A) 20 to 77% by weight of one or more binder vehicles based on oligomeric or polymeric polyol compounds with a hydroxyl number of 80 to 300, an acid number of 0 to 30, a number average molecular weight (Mn) of 500 to 10,000, and a glass transition temperature of −20 to +70° C.; B) 77 to 20% by weight of crosslinking agents based on aliphatic and/or cycloaliphatic polyisocyanates; C) 3 to 20% by weight of oligo- or polyesters, which contain carboxyl groups, as catalyst resins, which have an acid number of 210 to 300 mg KOH/g and a number average molecular weight (Mn) of 420 to 3000; and one or more organic solvents and/or water.

Abstract: An improved process is provided for the preparation of siloxane-oxyalkylene and siloxane-alkyl copolymer compositions via a hydrosilation reaction in the presence of high boiling point natural vegetable oils as the reaction solvent. The reaction solvent need not be removed from the block copolymer product, and indeed is beneficial to remain with the copolymer particularly when the copolymer is used as a surfactant for polyurethane foam formulations. Soybean oil and linseed oil are the preferred high boiling natural oil solvents when the copolymer product is to be used in the preparation of the surfactants for polyurethane foams. High resiliency polyurethane foam prepared with these natural oils present in the surfactant preparation afforded improved compression sets, wet compression sets and humid aged compression sets.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for obtaining PAI fibers by spinning PAI in solution and to the fibers thus obtained. They are obtained by dry or wet spinning into dimethylalkyleneurea followed by removal of the solvent and overdrawing at high temperature. The yarns and fibers obtained are produced from PAI based on tolylene or meta-phenylene diisocyanate, and on an aromatic acid anhydride and/or an aromatic dianhydride, and optionally on one or a number of diacid compounds. They exhibit an outstanding thermomechanical behavior and make it possible to gain access to very low linear densities.

Abstract: The disclosed invention relates to isocyanate reactive systems which have an internal mold release agents having improved stability. The isocyanate reactive system includes (1) at least one compound containing a plurality of isocyanate-reactive groups and (2) an internal mold release system comprising (a) a carboxylic acid and (b) a compound selected from the group consisting of a fatty polyester, a fatty acid ester and a fatty amide, and a surfactant selected rom the group consisting of ethoxylated alcohols, propoxylated alcohols or blends thereof.

Abstract: An aromatic polycarbodiimide comprising a structure represented by the following formula (1) has excellent low moisture resistance, heat resistance and a low dielectric constant: wherein Q is one selected from the group consisting of —CH2—, m is 0 or 1, A is a divalent organic group having 4 or less carbon atoms, Ph is a phenyl group, X's are a hydrogen atom when Q is and the same or different halogen atoms when Q is —CH2—, and n is an integer of 2 to 300.

Abstract: The present invention relates to (cyclo)aliphatic polyisocyanates which have a content of blocked and unblocked isocyanate groups (calculated a NCO) of 5 to 25 wt. %, in which at least 95% of the isocyanate groups are present in a form blocked with blocking agents, and which also contain 0.1 to 5.0 wt. % of amines having a structural unit corresponding to formula (I) The present invention also relates to the use of the blocked polyisocyanates according to the invention as crosslinking agents for organic polyhydroxyl compounds in 1C-PUR stoving lacquers, especially for automotive clearcoats and coil coating lacquers.

Abstract: The invention relates to articles of manufacture of polyurethane-generating compositions for the manufacture of non-cytotoxic products for medical use, characterized in that these compositions contain: at least one polyisocyanate, preferably a non-aromatic polyisocyanate, in the monomer or prepolymer state; at least one polyol; and at least one dialkyl sulphoxide compound, preferably in the proportion of at least 2% by weight with respect to the total weight of the polyol or polyols.

Abstract: The present invention relates to urethane acrylates, which may be cured with high-energy radiation, in which the urethane acrylates are the reaction product of a) a polyisocyanate component containing 20 to 100 mole %, based on the moles of the polyisocyanate component a), of iminooxadiazine dione group-containing polyisocyanate trimers corresponding to formula A  wherein R1, R2and R3 are the same or different and represent linear or branched, C4-C20 (cyclo)alkyl groups and X is the same or different and represents isocyanate groups or isocyanate group-containing radicals that also contain iminooxadiazine dione, isocyanurate, uretdione, urethane, allophanate, biuret or oxadiazine trione groups, wherein R1, R2 and R3 are attached to a nitrogen atom, with b) an alcohol component containing at least one monobasic, hydroxy-functional, linear or branched C1-C12 alkyl ester of (meth)acrylic acid.

Abstract: A coating composition comprising a two-part curable urethane paint consisting essentially of a polyol and a polyisocyanate, a metal chelating agent having a boiling point of up to 200° C., and an organometallic compound as a curing catalyst is easy to apply to golf balls because of a long pot life and a short curing time.

Abstract: A polyurethane polymer and method of preparing it is described. The process requires the combination of a soluble polyol with a di- or polyisocyanate under densified fluid conditions. The process to prepare a waterborne polyurethane involves the utilization of a polyol containing ionic or latent ionic groups which must undergo preneutralization before combining with the di- or polyisocyanate under densified fluid conditions. The resulting polyurethane is substantially free of an organic solvent.

Abstract: A process for working up residues containing dihydroxy compounds resulting from the preparation of polyesters, where (1) in a first stage there is esterification or transesterification of a dicarboxylic acid or esters thereof or ester-forming derivatives with a molar excess of a dihydroxy compound, (2) in at least one second stage there is polycondensation of the esterification product obtained in (1), (3) the vapors (a) and (b) resulting from the reactions in (1) and (2) respectively are subjected to a treatment to recover the starting materials, wherein the treatment to recover the starting materials is carried out in the presence of an alkali metal or alkaline earth metal compound in an amount of from 0.5 to 10% by weight, calculated as alkali metal or alkaline earth metal, based on the solids content of the vapors.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for coating a substrate which comprises (a) contacting said substrate with a low volatility organic (so-called "low VOC") coating composition having a viscosity as measured by ZAHN cup 2 of less than about 200 seconds and consisting essentially of at least one polyisocyanate, a solvent in an amount of between 0% and 45% by weight based upon the amount of said polyisocyanate in said composition, and an trimerization catalyst, said composition being essentially free of any volatile mono- and di-isocyanates, to form a coating on said substrate, and (b) heating said coating to a curing temperature of between 120.degree. F. and 350.degree. F. for a curing time of between about ten minutes and about six hours in order to cure said coating by trimerizing at least some of the isocyanate groups of the polyisocyanate to provide a heat-cured coating on said substrate. Also claimed is the coating composition itself.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved process for the production of light colored polymethylene polyphenyl polyisocyanates. This process comprises adding a compound that contains an epoxide group to the process at any point prior to quench cooling the formed polyisocyanates.

Abstract: A hydrophilic dicyclohexylmethanecarbodiimide represented by the formula (1): wherein n is an integer of 1 to 10 and R.sup.1 is a residue of a mixture of organic compounds of different hydrophilicities each having at least one hydroxyl group capable of reacting with an isocyanate group. The hydrophilic dicyclohexylmethanecarbodiimide is improved in reactivity and storage stability, and is thereby easy to handle as a crosslinking agent for hydrophilic resins.

Abstract: Polyurethane foams prepared using polysiloxane/polyoxyalkylene surfactants, preferably blended with a viscosity modifying agent, particularly in combination with particulate silica, especially silica aerogel, exhibit improved thermal insulating capacity, as measured by K-factor, and improved closed cell content, without increasing the density of the polyurethane foam.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to coating compositions which have long pot lives and may be rapidly cured under ambient conditions wherein the binder containsa) a polyisocyanate component containingi) 5 to 100% by weight of a monoallophanate andii) 0 to 95% by weight of another polyisocyanate adduct, andb) an aldimine based on the reaction product of diamino dicyclohexyl methane with an aldehyde corresponding to the formula:O=CHCH(R.sub.1)(R.sub.2)wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 may be the same or different and represent optionally substituted hydrocarbon radicals, or R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 together with the .beta.-carbon atom form a cycloaliphatic or heterocyclic ring.

Abstract: Polyethers containing pendant azide groups are cured without a catalyst by yclo-addition with diacetylenes to form triazole cross-linked, energetic binders having improved mechanical properties and stability. The polyethers typically have three hydroxy-terminated chains each of about 5000 to about 50,000 daltons. Ideally, only one azide group per chain reacts by cyclo-addition since the diacetylene is added in a proportion of about one molecule to each two polyether chains. Repeating units of glycidal azide, azidomethylmethyloxetane, bis-azidomethyloxetane/nitratomethylmethyloxetane, and bis-azidomethyloxetane/azidomethylmethyloxetane are believed effective as polyethers when used with the diethynlbenzenes 1,4-bis(ethynl)benzene, 1,4-bis(ethynlcarbonyl)benzene, and 1,3-bis(cyanoethynl)benzene. The polyethers may be further cross-liked at the hydroxyl terminations by urethane bonds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to energy absorbing elastomers having a resilience of no more than 20.0% according to ASTM D2632-92. The energy absorbing elastomers are hydrophobic in nature and have extended gel times thus making them suitable for high volume applications such as coating a large substrate or filling a large void between two substrates.

Abstract: A reduced-color isocyanurate-functional polyisocyanate is prepared by partially trimerizing 1-isocyanato-3,3,5-trimethyl-5-isocyanatomethylcyclohexane (IPDI) having a low total chlorine content of less than 80 mg/kg in the presence of a catalyst, thereby resulting in a product isocyanurate-functional polyisocyanate having a content of free NCO groups of between 10 and 22% and a residual monomer content of less than 0.7%.

Abstract: There are provided a polycarbodiimide copolymer having a main structure represented by the following formula (1): ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is an isocyanate residue; R.sub.2 is a polyfunctional liquid rubber residue; X is a urethane bond, an amide bond or a urea bond; p is an integer of 5 to 50; q is an integer of 1 to 5; and r is 0 or 1; and a process for producing the above polycarbodiimide copolymer, which comprises reacting a polyfunctional liquid rubber with an organic diisocyanate in excess of the rubber and then subjecting the diisocyanate components in the reaction system to carbodiimization using a carbodiimidization catalyst. The polycarbodiimide copolymer alleviates the problems of the prior art, has the excellent heat resistance inherently possessed by polycarbodiimide resins, is improved, as compared with conventional polycarbodiimide resins, in thermoformability under heating and pressure when made into a solid such as a powder or granules, and causes no blistering under heating.

Abstract: A combination of chemicals suitable for extending pot life and shortening cure time of a pot mix of a thermosetting composition is disclosed. The combination of chemicals includes a catalyst, such as, dibutyl tin dilaurate; carboxylic or sulfonic acid; and an extender compound, such as 2,4 pentanedione. The combination is generally included in a polymeric component of the urethane composition. The extended pot life provides the user with longer open time during which to efficiently apply a coating of the pot mix over a wide variety of substrate surfaces while still producing coatings that cure quickly upon application.

Abstract: A stabilizing matrix for photochromic compounds is disclosed in which a functionalized hindered amine light stabilizer capable of reacting with an isocyanate group is linked to the polymer backbone by a covalent bond to form a grafted structure. The resulting matrix is characterized by having a stabilizing effect on the photochromic dye, in particular, spirooxazines. Preferred specific articles of the invention are photochromic organic lenses.

Abstract: Rigid polyurethanes are obtained by reacting (1) a polyisocyanate with (2) a polyol mixture made up of(a) an OH-functional polyester based on a C.sub.9-22 fatty acid with a molecular weight of from about 260 to about 2,000,(b) a non-functional oligomeric polyolefin with a molecular weight of from about 700 to about 6,000 and optionally(c) an at least difunctional polyol and/or polyamine with a molecular weight of from about 62 to about 8,000 (preferably from about 62 to about 400) which is different from (a),optionally in the presence of (3) a blowing agent such as water and (4) an auxiliary agent and/or additive of the type typically used in polyurethane chemistry.

Abstract: Use for protective coatings of compositions comprising (% by wt.): A) from 10 to 60% of a A1) (per)fluoropolyethereal prepolymer having a polyisocyanic functionality obtainable by reacting a bifunctional having hydroxylic functionality, said fluoropolyethers having --CH.sub.2 OH terminations directly linked to a perfluoroalkylic group CF.sub.2 or CF.sub.2 CFX (X.dbd.Cl, F) or CF(CF.sub.3), with a polyisocyanate containing isocyanurate rings, preferably obtained by cyclotrimerization of HDI, IPDI or other monomeric diisocyanates, by utilizing an excess of isocyanate groups comprised between 10 and 80% by moles; the above fluoropolyether prepolymer can be partially or totally replaced by A2) non fluorinated polyisocyanates containing isocyanurate rings and/or hydrogenated polyisocyanate prepolymers;B) from 0.1 to 50% of a (per)fluoropolyether having bifunctional hydroxylic functionality of the type --CF.sub.2 CH.sub.2 OH, --CF.sub.2 CFXCH.sub.2 OH (X.dbd.Cl, F) or --CF(CF.sub.3)CH.sub.

Abstract: An improved process is provided for the preparation of siloxane-oxyalkylene and siloxane-alkyl copolymer compositions via a hydrosilation reaction in the presence of high boiling point natural vegetable oils as the reaction solvent. The reaction solvent need not be removed from the block copolymer product, and indeed is beneficial to remain with the copolymer particularly when the copolymer is used as a surfactant for polyurethane foam formulations. Soybean oil and linseed oil are the preferred high boiling natural oil solvents when the copolymer product is to be used in the preparation of the surfactants for polyurethane foams. High resiliency polyurethane foam prepared with these natural oils present in the surfactant preparation afforded improved compression sets, wet compression sets and humid aged compression sets.

Abstract: This invention relates to a novel freeze-stable allophanate modified toluene diisocyanurates, and to a process for producing these freeze-stable allophanate-modified toluene diisocyanurates which requires a catalyst which is capable of forming both trimer and allophanate groups, or a catalyst system comprising at least one catalyst capable of forming trimer groups and at least one catalyst capable of forming allophanate groups. This invention also relates to novel freeze-stable blends of the allophanate-modified toluene diisocyanurates with di- and/or polyisocyanates of the diphenylmethane series; and to freeze-stable urethane prepolymers of the allophanate-modified toluene diisocyanurates, or the blends of these with an isocyanate of the diphenylmethane series.

Abstract: Polyester polyols which contain at least one dihydrazide linkage --C(.dbd.O)--NHNH--C(.dbd.O)-- reduce the incidence of scorching when used as a reactant in the manufacture of polyurethane foam. Also disclosed are compounds of structures (2) and (3):D--HN(--NH--C(.dbd.O)--R--C(.dbd.O)NH).sub.0-1 --NH--D (2)(A--C(.dbd.T)--NH)--.sub.

Abstract: Mild acid treatment of potassium 3A zeolite molecular sieve to modify the pH of the surface of the molecular sieve to a pH ranging between 9.6 and 11 was found to significantly minimize the effect of the potassium 3A zeolite on the pot life when used as a drying agent for non-foamed polyurethanes. Increases in pot life in non-foamed polyurethane preparations over similar preparations with untreated potassium 3A zeolite molecular sieve were dramatic (about 400%) with less than 5% reduction in water adsorption capacity.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composite foam comprising from 10 to 90% by volume of SiO.sub.2 aerogel particles and from 90 to 10% by volume of a foam, preferably a polyurethane and/or polyolefin foam, a process for its preparation and its use.

Abstract: This invention relates to a novel freeze-stable allophanate modified toluene diisocyanurates, and to a process for producing these freeze-stable allophanate-modified toluene diisocyanurates which requires a catalyst which is capable of forming both trimer and allophanate groups, or a catalyst system comprising at least one catalyst capable of forming trimer groups and at least one catalyst capable of forming allophanate groups. This invention also relates to novel freeze-stable blends of the allophanate-modified toluene diisocyanurates with di- and/or polyisocyanates of the diphenylmethane series; and to freeze-stable urethane prepolymers of the allophanate-modified toluene diisocyanurates, or the blends of these with an isocyanate of the diphenylmethane series.

Abstract: A hydrophilic lubricious coating for an article comprising a non-toxic, cross-linked, hydrophilic polyurethane. The invention includes a method for preparing said lubricious coating, as well as a method for coating an article with said hydrophilic lubricious coating.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a low VOC ultra high solids thermosetting coating composition. A polymeric component of the composition includes a low molecular weight polymer polymerized from a monomer mixture containing less than 45 percent by weight of at least one active hydrogen containing monomer. The polymerization takes place in the presence of a reactive diluent. By including the reactive diluent in the polymeric component of the composition, the amount of solvent used in the composition can be substantially reduced, while still providing a pot mix of the composition with a viscosity sufficient to permit efficient coating application. The coatings from the composition are durable; glossy; impact and solvent resistant; and adherent to a wide variety of substrates, such as automobile bumpers, road surfaces and office equipment.

Abstract: Sheet-like polyurethane moldings are produced by impregnation of porous sheets with a prepolymer containing free isocyanate groups and reversibly blocked isocyanate-reactive groups or containing free isocyanate-reactive groups and reversibly blocked isocyanate groups, and subsequent reaction of the prepolymers in a heated mold.

Abstract: This invention relates to a new and useful color pigmented moisture curing polyurethane coating that has an adjustable drying time, as well as methods of producing the coating. The coating is suitable for use as a protective and/or decorative coating. The coating comprises one or more specified color pigments, polyisocyanates, polyols, tertiary amines, and blocked amines. The blocked amines, in conjunction with the tertiary amines, allow the coating to dry slowly once the coating has been applied, resulting in a defect free surface. Furthermore, an additional catalyst, comprising a metal catalyst may optionally be added to the coating immediately prior to use in order to speed up the rate of drying of the coating, allowing for very precise control of the drying speed of the coating. Additional optional ingredients may be added to the coating composition, including ultraviolet light stabilizers, wetting agents, solvents, and agents to increase slip and flow.

Abstract: Low VOC automotive sealer compositions containing reactive urea/urethane compounds are disclosed. Sealers and tintable sealers utilyzing the reactive urea/urethane compounds have improved physical properties with a faster dry times without sacrificing other desirable properties. These compositions are found to be useful for automotive refinish according to this invention.

Abstract: The present invention provides a viscosity stable, quick curing aliphatic hot melt polyurethane adhesive. The adhesive is prepared by reacting a hot melt polyurethane prepolymer comprising an unblocked aliphatic polyisocyanate and a polyol with a catalyst comprising 1,8-diazobicyclo(5,4,0)undec-7-ene or salt or blocked compound thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to non-crystallising, amine-blocked polyisocyanates, to the preparation thereof and to their in one-component polyurethane stoving compositions, in particular for coil-coating applications.

Abstract: A process for the production of a fabric/elastomer composite is provided. The inventive process involves the impregnation of an inventive elastomer composition comprising (i) a water-borne polyurethane latex, (ii) an acid-generating chemical, and (iii) a cloud point surfactant, within a textile fabric. Subsequently, the impregnated fabric is then heated, preferably with steam, in order to generate an acid and gel the surfactant which then uniformly coagulates the latex over the fabric surface. The fabric is preferably comprised of polyester fibers. The composite may be utilized as upholstery in furniture or in automobiles, apparel, drapery, and the like. The inventive elastomer composition is also provided.

Abstract: A polyisocyanate composition, comprising:A) from 55 to 87% by weight of a polyisocyanate which contains uretdione groups;B) from 10 to 30% by weight of blocking agent,C) from 3 to 30% by weight of polyol having more than two hydroxyl groups and/or chain extender having more than two hydroxyl groups, wherein the polyisocyanate contains more than two terminal, partially or fully blocked isocyanate groups and has a molecular weight of from 1000 to 10,000.

Abstract: A process for fabricating an electrostatographic cleaning member including forming a liquid mixture of a non-carbonaceous organic antioxidant uniformly distributed in a liquid prepolymer polyol, or in a liquid di-isocyanate, or in both the prepolymer polyol and the di-isocyanate, combining and reacting the prepolymer polyol with the di-isocyanate to form a cleaning member including a crosslinked thermoset polyurethane elastomer matrix reaction product in which the antioxidant is uniformly distributed.

Abstract: An electrodepositable coating composition is provided comprising (a) an active hydrogen-containing, cationic salt group-containing resin electrodepositable on a cathode; (b) a curing agent for transurethanation, transamidation or transesterification curing like at least a partially capped polyisocyanate curing agent; and (c) a catalytic mixture of bismuth and an amino acid or amino acid precursor. Optionally, an auxiliary acid may be present to increase the effectiveness of the amino acid in the mixture with bismuth.

Abstract: Disclosed is an aromatic diisocyanate prepolymer combined with a dibasic ester, preferably a mixed dialkyl ester of adipic, glutaric and succinic acids, which when used with amine or polyol curatives to make solid, non-foamed elastomeric polyurethane and/or polyurethane/urea products reduces viscosity and improves wettability of the castable polyurethane prepolymer without loss of cured physical properties. This improved wettability of the liquid prepolymer is useful for impregnation of fabrics, preferably polyesters, during the manufacture of a polyurethane coated fabric type belting.

Abstract: A polyisocyanate prepolymer composition which comprises the reaction product of a) diphenylmethane diisocyanate composition and b) an active hydrogen containing compound having a number average molecular weight of at least about 2000 wherein the reaction is carried out in the presence of a diluent capable of maintaining the average viscosity of the resulting prepolymer below about 500 cps at 25.degree. C. The prepolymer may be reacted with a resin composition to prepare soft elastomers.

Abstract: Urethane-modified novolaks which are prepared by simultaneous reaction of a monohydric or polyhydric phenol (A) with an oxo compound (aldehyde or ketone) (B) and a urethane (C) in the presence of an acidic catalyst (D) at an elevated temperature of 60.degree. to 200.degree. C. and contain no interfering amounts of free starting phenol, and their use as adhesion improvers in rubbers, in particular rubbers containing reinforcing media such as steel cord or textile fibers.

Abstract: Disclosed is a blocked polyisocyanate composition comprising: a blocked polyisocyanate obtained by blocking the terminal isocyanate groups of a two or more terminal isocyanate groups-containing polyisocyanate derived from at least one diisocyanate selected from an aliphatic diisocyanate and an alicyclic diisocyanate with a blocking agent comprising at least one active methylene compound selected from a malonic diester and an acetoacetic ester; and a salt of a basic compound with an acidic compound, or a mixture of the salt with the basic compound or the acidic compound, the composition having a pH value of from 1 to 8.5. The blocked polyisocyanate composition of the present invention not only exhibits high stability even under high temperature conditions, but also is capable of maintaining such high stability for a prolonged period of time.

Abstract: Reaction system for preparing microcellular elastomers comprising an isocyanate-terminated prepolymer, a polyol and water.

Abstract: An energy-polymerizable composition derived from ingredients comprising: a cyanate ester monomer or oligomer comprising an organic radical bonded through aromatic carbon atoms to at least two --OCN groups; a low molecular weight polyalkylene glycol; and an organometallic compound in which at least one carbon atom of an organic group is bonded to a metal atom. The composition can be cured by at least one of thermal energy, radiation, and accelerated particles, to produce a cured, homogeneous composition.

Abstract: Distortion control additives are disclosed which comprise a polyisocyanate, a polyol or polyol blend having a hydroxyl functionality of 2 to 3 hydroxyl groups per molecule and an average molecular weight of at least about 500 grams per gram mole, a diol chain extender having from about 2 to 35 carbon atoms per molecule and an acrylate or methacrylate having an acrylate functionality of from 1 to 5 acrylate groups per molecule. Ultraviolet-curable liquid compositions comprising an unsaturated polymeric resin, a monomer and the distortion control additives of the present invention are also disclosed. The distortion control additives can provide substantial reductions in distortion, e.g., shrinkage, of objects produced by ultraviolet curing, eg., stereolithography.

Abstract: This invention relates to mixtures of urethane prepolymers of allophanate-modified diphenylmethane diisocyanates with epoxides. The addition of the epoxide increases the reactivity of these prepolymers. It is now possible to form polyurethanes from these mixtures based on prepolymers of diphenylmethane diisocyanates wherein less catalyst is necessary.