Abstract: Processes are provided for making polycarbodiimides with high carbodiimide contents from isocyanates, and for selectively making mixed aryl-tertiary carbodiimides from isocyanates. Also provided are carbodiimides containing alpha-methylstyryl groups, and polymers made therefrom. All of these polymers and compounds are useful in coatings, and for other applications.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of substantially closed-cell rigid foams containing urethane, urea, biuret, and isocyanurate groups comprising reacting, at an index of greater than 110, organic polyisocyanates with relatively high molecular weight polyots consisting of mixtures of (i) polyesters containing at least two hydroxyl groups and having an OH value of greater than 150 and/or polyethers containing at least two hydroxyl groups and having an OH value of greater than 200, and (ii) polyoxyalkylene polyethers containing ethylene oxide residues and least two hydroxyl groups and having an OH value of less than 100, in the presence of isocyanate trimerization catalysts and water as blowing agent. The foams of the invention can optionally be prepared optionally, in the further presence chain-extending and/or crosslinking agents and auxiliaries. and/or additives.

Abstract: A urethane polymer having free acidic groups on the backbone of the polymer and terminal (meth)acrylate groups is prepared by (1) reacting a mixture comprising an aliphatic diol and a diol having acidic functionality with an excess of an aliphatic, cycloaliphatic or aromatic diisocyanate in the presence of a catalyst to produce an isocyanate-terminated urethane polymer and (2) reacting the terminal isocyanate groups of the product of step (1) with a mono- or dihydroxy (meth)acrylate. The diol comprises greater than 50% of the reaction mixture, based on the total weight of reactants. The polymer can be used in photopolymerizable compositions for making low tack flexographic printing plates and photopolymer masters.

Abstract: A process for producing a high-molecular weight polycarbodiimide solution by subjecting isophorone diisocyanate, 4,4'-dicyclohexylmethane diisocyanate, tetramethylxylylene diisocyanate or a mixture thereof to decarboxylation and condensation reaction in the presence of a carbodiimidization catalyst, in which process tetrachloroethylene, trichloroethylene, tetrachloroethane, trichloroethane or a mixture thereof is used as the polymerization solvent, the monomer concentration is 18% by weight or less, and the reaction temperature is 80.degree. C. or above.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved process for preparing foams comprising reacting polyisocyanates with an in situ produced stable low solids dispersion of polyureas and/or polyhydrazodicarbonamides in a hydroxyl-group-containing material as a dispersing agent by reacting:(a) organic polyisocyanates with(b) a member selected from the group consisting of (i) polyamines containing primary and/or secondary amino groups, (ii) hydrazines, (iii) hydrazides, or (iv) mixtures thereof, in(c) said hydroxyl-group-containing material.

Abstract: A blocked highly functional polyisocyanate adduct is described with a melting point of <128.degree. C., preferably 80.degree.-110.degree. C., which is characterized in that the blocked polyisocyanate adduct with a functionality >2 contains 1.1-2 mol of blocking agent per blocked NCO group.

Abstract: A polyurethane particulate liquid absorbent, optionally containing microspheres, and a process for its preparation. The absorbent is suitable for use in cleaning up spilled liquids ranging from mobile ones, such as gasoline, to visconsones, such as crude oil. The absorbent and absorbed liquid are readily separated by a centrifugation step, thus providing recovered liquid, and liquid-free absorbent for re-use.

Abstract: In an active hydrogen-containing B-side composition for reaction with a polyisocyanate-containing A-side composition to make a polyurethane, polyurethaneurea or polyurea elastomer by reaction injection molding, the improvement which comprises a mold release composition consisting essentially of (1) the reaction product of a mixture of a phenol compound, a tertiary amine, and a reactive epoxide and (2) a carboxy functional siloxane.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a stable, liquid MDI prepolymer containing an allophanate-modified MDI, having an NCO content of 12 to 32.5% comprising a reaction product of an aliphatic alcohol and diphenylmethane diisocyanate comprising about 2 to 60% by weight 2,4'-diphenylmethane diisocyanate and less than 6% by weight of the 2,2'-diphenylmethane diisocyanate, and the rest being 4,4'-diphenylmethane diisocyanate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the production of a allophanate-modified MDI which is a storage stable liquid at 25.degree. C. comprising (A) reacting (i) one equivalent of a diisocyanate and (ii) one equivalent of an aliphatic alcohol containing from 1 to about 36 carbon atoms or aromatic alcohol containing from 6 to 18 carbon atoms to form a diurethane of the diisocyanate, (B) reacting the product of (A) with 4,4'-diphenylmethane diisocyanate containing from 2 to 60% by weight 2,4'-MDI and less than 6% by weight of the 2,2'-MDI, in an amount sufficient to provide an allophanate having an isocyanate group content of about 12.0 to 30.0%.

Abstract: Oxidatively crosslinking essentially isocyanate-free urethane resins, obtainable by reactingA) 100 parts by weight of an ester of(a.sub.1) an aliphatic C.sub.3 -C.sub.8 -alcohol having three or more hydroxyl groups and(a.sub.2) an unsaturated C.sub.8 -C.sub.40 -fatty acid and(a.sub.3) if required, an aliphatic or aromatic polycarboxylic acid of 4 to 20 carbon atoms or an anhydride thereof, in amounts of up to 60% by weight, based on the fatty acid a.sub.2),the ester containing sufficient free hydroxyl groups to correspond to an OH number of 50-150 mg of KOH/g, withB)(b.sub.1) 3-120 parts by weight of C.sub.5 -C.sub.15 -polyhydroxycarboxylic acids having two or more hydroxyl groups and(b.sub.2) 10-100 parts by weight of an aliphatic or cycloaliphatic polyisocyanate or a mixture thereof,at 50.degree.-150.degree. C. in the presence of a nonpolar solvent which is inert to isocyanates, are suitable for use as printing ink components.

Abstract: In an active hydrogen-containing B-side composition for reaction with a polyisocyanate-containing A-side composition to make a polyurethane or polyurethane/urea elastomer by reaction injected molding, the improvement which comprises a mold release composition which is the reaction product of a C.sub.12 -C.sub.36 fatty acid, a tertiary amine having at least one C.sub.12 -C.sub.18 alkyl substituent and a C.sub.2 -C.sub.21 reactive epoxide.

Abstract: The invention relates to a new three-part process, which can also be employed on a large industrial scale, for the preparation of polyurea lubricating greases, which is characterised(a) in that polyureas which carry oleophilic groups are prepared by reaction of diisocyanates with amines either in the absence of a solvent on a reaction screw at 80.degree.-120.degree. C., preferably at 85.degree.-95.degree. C., (variant A) or in a toluene medium at 20.degree.-80.degree. C., preferably at 30.degree.-60.degree. C., (variant B),(b) in that, after complete reaction, the polyureas prepared according to (a) are ground in the solid, dry state to give powders (at least 70% by weight of the powder having particle sizes of about 100-400.mu.) and(c) in that the ground crude product, after being made into a "paste" (wetted) at elevated temperature in the base oil employed (10-30 minutes at 140.degree.-180.degree. C.

Abstract: In an active hydrogen-containing B-side composition for reaction with a polyisocyanate-containing A-side composition to make a polyurethane or polyurethaneurea elastomer by reaction injection molding, the improvement which comprises a mold release composition consisting essentially of (1) the reaction product of a mixture of a carboxylic acid, a tertiary amine, and a reactive epoxide and (2) a carboxy functional siloxane.

Abstract: A plural liquid pack type heat curable resin compound useful for producing a shaped resin article having an enhanced resistance to heat and chemicals, and excellent mechanical and electrical properties, comprises a first individual liquid component (A) comprising a polyisocyanate compound (a) and a second individual liquid component (B) comprising a glycidyl acrylate compound (b) having ##STR1## groups in which R' and R" respectively and independently represent a --H or --CH.sub.3, a cyclization catalyst (c) and optionally at least one of polyol compounds (e) and polyepoxy compounds (f), the first and/or second individual liquid components (A) and/or (B) comprising a radical curing catalyst (d).

Abstract: A method of decontaminating waste contaminated polystyrene involves dissolving the contaminated product in liquid styrene monomer at about room temperature and recovering the contaminant-free solution. The solution can be used as part of styrene feed stock for polymerization of styrene.

Abstract: The present invention is intended to provide a polycarbodiimide pulp improved in heat resistance, etc. and a process allowing for easy production of said polycarbodiimide pulp.The polycarbodiimide pulp of the present invention consists substantially of a polycarbodiimide represented by one of the following formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 each represent a lower alkyl group or a lower alkoxy group, R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 each represent a hydrogen atom, a lower alkyl group or a lower alkoxy group, and X represents an oxygen atom or a methylene group.

Abstract: A polyisocyanate composition comprising 0.1% by weight or more and less than 10% by weight of a silicate compound dissolved or dispersed into at least one kind of polyisocyanate compound selected from the group consisting of diphenylmethane diisocyanate oligomers containing 20 to 60% by weight of diphenylmethane diisocyanate and the derivatives thereof. This composition has an excellent low temperature storage stability.

Abstract: The invention comprises curing polyamic acid solutions into polyimide solutions by adding a hydrophilic reagent to a polyamic acid solution. The hydrophilic reagent is selected to have little or no reactivity with amines or carboxylic acids, and is of the type that will react with water to form by-products that shift the equilibrium between polyamic acid as a reactant and polyimide and water as products toward the production of polyimide.

Abstract: This invention relates to a polyisocyanate composition which contains a specific amount of denatured silicon oil being inactive to polyisocyanate compound comprising a specific diphenylmethane diisocyanate oligomer and/or its derivatives. The polyisocyanate composition of this invention has excellent storage stability at low temperature.

Abstract: A plural liquid pack type resin composition useful for producing a shaped resin article having an enhanced heat resistance, mechanical strength and machinability, comprises a first resinous individual component (A) comprising a polyisocyanate compound and a second resinous individual component (B) comprising a mixture of a polyol compound with a polyepoxy compound and a curing agent, or an individual sub-component (i) comprising a mixture of a polyol compound and a polyepoxy compounds and another individual sub-component (ii) comprising a mixture of the polyol compound with a curing agent, in which composition the polyol compound is contained in an amount of 10 to 40 equivalents of the hydroxyl group, the polyepoxy compound is contained in an amount of 5 to 20 equivalents of the epoxy group, and the total equivalent amount of the hydroxyl group and the epoxy groups is 15 to 45 equivalents per 100 equivalents of the isocyanate groups of the polyisocyanate compounds.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for preparing a trimer by the steps of: (a) cyclotrimerizing a polyisocyanate in the presence a polymer-bound trimerization catalyst by contacting said polyisocyanate with said catalyst at a temperature of between about 20.degree. and about 135.degree. C. in a reaction to form an isocyanurate-containing cyclotrimerized isocyanate wherein a portion of the isocyanate moieties comprising said polyisocyanate are converted to isocyanurate groups, and (b) separating said catalyst from said cyclotrimerized isocyanate in order to stop said reaction after a desired amount of isocyanate moieties in said polyisocyanate have been converted to isocyanurate moieties.

Abstract: 6-chromanol derivatives are used as antioxidants in polyethers. These, particularly in conjunction with other antioxidants, provide excellent protection against oxidation at very low levels of use. They are particularly useful in polyethers for preparing polyurethane slabstock foam.

Abstract: Reactive systems consisting of organic polyisocyanates, organic polyepoxides, polymer modifiers, special catalysts and optionally other auxiliary agents and additives.

Abstract: At least some of the isocyanate groups in the cured polyurethane sealant of this invention have the isocyanurate structure. A moisture-curing sealant composition of the invention comprises an active isocyanato-terminated isocyanate prepolymer containing a polyol component with a molecular weight of 2,000 to 20,000 and an isocyanurating agent. The sealant composition of the present invention is particularly excellent in initial bond strength due to sharp viscosity buildup.

Abstract: A water reaction synthesis with polyoxyethylene diol, diisocyanate and dibutyltin bis lauryl mercaptide produces a high molecular weight thermoplastic polyurethane-urea linear polymer with surface resistivity 10.sup.11 -10.sup.6 ohm/sq. Thermoplastic and/or elastomeric antistatic compositions containing other melt processable polymers and/or filler, and the polymer exhibit permanent protection. Antistatic protection can be increased when the polymer complexes with a metal salt such as lithium chloride, or lithium acetate. The composition is useful in the manufacture of antistatic floor coverings and textile texturing and drafting elements such as cots and aprons.

Abstract: In this process, cyclic polyimino ethers with a .DELTA..sup.2 -oxazoline or .DELTA..sup.2 -5,6-dihydro-4H-1,3-oxazine structure are polymerized by heating them alone or together with cyclic monoimino ethers of the same type, or with lactones, plus cationic polymerization catalysts. The new polymers are suitable for use as raw materials, foil materials, molding materials and hot-setting adhesives.

Abstract: A process for the production of expanded polyurea elastomers which comprises reacting:a) an aliphatic polyetheramine having primary amino functions and essentially no free hydroxyl groups;b) carbon dioxide in the form of carbamate, obtained by reacting carbon dioxide with a portion of the aliphatic polyetheramines;c) a polyisocyanate;d) water; ande) a catalyst having a tertiary amino group;in the presence off) an inert, halogen-free blowing agent.

Abstract: The invention relates to transparent, substantially compact polyurethane casting compositions, sterilizable with superheated steam, which are prepared by the reaction of:A) modified diphenylmethane diisocyanates (A) that are liquid at 23.degree. C. and are in turn are obtained by the reaction of1) a diphenylmethane diisocyanate isomer mixture, which in terms of 100 parts by weight comprises 60 to 90 parts by weight of 4,4'-diphenylmethane diisocyanate, 40 to 8 parts by weight of 2,4'-diphenylmethane diisocyanate, and 0 to 5 parts by weight of 2,2'-diphenylmethane diisocyanate with2) at least one polyoxypropylene polyol initiated with glycerine and/or trimethylol propane, having a molecular weight of 350 to 800 with a ratio of NCO:OH groups of 2.5:1 to 15:1, withB) at least one compound having at least two reactive hydrogen atoms in the presence or absence ofC) catalysts,as well as to a process for preparing the polyurethane casting compounds and their use for medical-technical articles.

Abstract: Addition of minor quantities of mono- or dicarboxylic acids to polyurethane foam formulations which employ polyisocyanate polyaddition polymer polyol dispersions prevents shrinkage and tightness in polyurethane foams prepared therefrom. If acid addition is made directly after dispersion preparation, reduction of polyol viscosity and more rapid stabilization against viscosity change is observed.

Abstract: A class of hydrophilic prepolymers and hydrated polymer gels are disclosed which are characterized by their transparency, biocompatibility and resistance to nonspecific protein adsorption. At least 75%, preferably at least 90%, of the prepolymers are isocyanate-capped oxyethylene-based diols or polyols having molecular weight of about 7000-30,000. Essentially all of the hydroxyl groups of the diols or polyols are capped with polyisocyanate prior to formation of the hydrated polymer.

Abstract: A two-component polyurethane composition has good shelf stability and the adhesive made by curing the same has good high temperature stability and no adhesion loss after high temperture bake. The base or prepolymer component containing a primary hydroxyl intermediate also has a sufficiently large excess of free isocyanate so that the ratio of free NCO groups in the prepolymer component to OH curative groups plus any amine groups in the curative component is generally from about 1.2 to about 2.0. The curative component contains a trimerization catalyst so that upon cure, isocyanurate units are produced. The system also contains molecular sieves, as well as phosphorous-type adhesion promoters.

Abstract: Polymer-coated medical and laboratory devices are disclosed which are characterized by their biocompatibility and resistance to nonspecific protein adsorption. The polyurea-polyurethane coatings of this invention are prepared from high molecular weight isocyanate end-capped prepolymers substantially or exclusively comprised of ethylene oxide units. At least 75%, preferably at least 90%, of the prepolymer units are oxyethylene-based diols or polyols having molecular weights of about 7000-30,000, with essentially all of the hydroxyl groups capped with polyisocyanate prior to formation of the hydrated polymer coating.

Abstract: A substantially solvent-free two-part polyurethaneurea composition having excellent adhesion to elastomeric substrates, comprising the reaction product of a macrodiol endcapped with an oligomeric aromatic amine and a polyisocyanate or prepolymer. With selected compositions, curing can be effected in moist conditions, or even under water. The composition provides an excellent sealant or repair for elastomeric/rubberized articles such as waders, etc.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a novel internal release agent, a mixture of isocyanate reactive materials containing the release agent and a RIM process using the release agent. The novel release agent is a reaction product of 1) a polyester prepared by reacting (a) a polymerized fatty acid with (b) a relatively low molecular weight hydroxy group containing compound, and 2) a saturated monocarboxylic acid.

Abstract: A process for preparing polyurea or polyurethane/urea foams from a polyamine or aminated polyether polyol is provided. The process comprises reacting the above component with a polyisocyanate (e.g. TDI, MDI etc.), a blowing agent (e.g. water) and a carboxylic acid or carboxylate acid salt. The function of the carboxylic acid or carboxylic acid salt is to slow down the reaction between the amine and the isocyanate so that effective foaming can take place before the reaction is completed.

Abstract: The invention provides a shaped resin article for optical use which is a three-dimensional reaction product cast from a molding composition essentially comprising a tetrahalobisphenol A epichlorohydrin polycondensate-(meth)acrylic acid adduct (A) and a polyisocyanate compound (B). In another aspect of the invention, the resin article is cast from a composition containing a styrenic or ester monomer (C) in addition to (A) and (B). In still another aspect, the resin article is cast from a composition containing a phenolic compound (D) in addition to (A), (B) and (C).

Abstract: A process for producing polyurethane useful as coating material, which comprises preparing dialkyl carbonate, substantially without using phosgene, reacting the carbonate with a diamine to give a urethane, thermally decomposing the urethane into a diisocyanate, and converting the diisocyanate into a polyurethane in the presence of a Lewis acid and/or a protonic acid. The reaction of a diisocyanate compound containing a reduced amount of chlorine is promoted by a Lewis acid and/or a protonic acid.

Abstract: Improved two-component polyurethane adhesives contain an isocyanate and a stabilized epoxide and at least one isocyanate-reactive compound.

Abstract: An amine-boron composition for catalyzing the urethane reaction, particularly in preparing a polyurethane foam, consisting essentially of the addition product of a tertiary amine and a boron compound of the formula R.sub.n B(OH).sub.3-nwheren=0 or 1, andR=C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkyl, C.sub.5 -C.sub.8 cycloalkyl or C.sub.6 -C.sub.10 aryl.Preferred catalysts are prepared by mixing triethylenediamine with boric acid.

Abstract: Improved methods for forming urethane elastomers and corresponding urethane prepolymers are disclosed wherein diisocyanate and a low molecular weight diol are simultaneously mixed and reacted to form a hard segment which is subsequently reacted with a long chain diol to form the elastomer. Aliphatic diisocyanates are particularly desirable for the manufacture of contact lenses from the urethane prepolymers of this invention.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a process for producing a molded product by a) reacting i) an organic polyisocyanate, ii) an hydroxyl group containing component having an average hydroxyl number of 300 or more, an average hydroxyl functionality of from 2 to 8, and an average molecular weight of no more than about 500, and iii) a carboxylic acid, in a closed mold, b) allowing the components to react, and c) removing the product from the mold.

Abstract: Products of the reaction of (a) a polyisocyanate, (b) a CH-active alkyl ester, (c) a polyoxyalkyleneamine and (d) if appropriate a further NH- and/or OH-reactive compound as the curing component for binders (B) which contain groups which are capable of amide and/or ester formation.Mixtures of (A) and (B), and where appropriate diluents (C) and additives (D), have a long shelf life, even in aqueous systems, and are particularly suitable for aqueous paint formulations.

Abstract: The invention is related to an adhesive comprising a stable, fine particle size aqueous dispersion of polyurethane-urea which is the reaction product of an isocyanate-terminated prepolymer with an amine-containing chain extending agent which is characterized in that the functionality of said agent is about 2.05 to about 2.50. The adhesive was surprisingly and unexpectedly found to exhibit an increased softening point temperature as compared to the corresponding temperature of related adhesives which contains no such chain extending agent.

Abstract: A binder for a magnetic recording medium comprising a hydroxy-group-terminated polyurethane resin prepared by reaction of a polycarbonate-polyol, a chain-extender, and an organic diisocyanate; (A) said polycarbonate-polyol comprising poly(cyclohexane-1,4-dimethanol carbonate)-polyol as a constituting component in an amount of from 20 to 80% by weight, and (B) said chain-extender being a compound having a molecular weight of not more than 1,000 and having two or more amino or hydroxyl groups in the molecule.

Abstract: In one aspect, this invention is a primer which comprises a solution of: (a) a polyester resin of a carboxylic acid and a glycol; and (b) a polymethylene poly(phenyl isocyanate), diphenylmethane diisocyanate, or mixture thereof; in a volatile solvent, wherein the weight ratio of (a):(b) is in the range of from about 0.25:1.0 to 2.0:1.0. In a second aspect, this invention is a primer which comprises a solution of: (a) 5-18 weight percent of a polyester resin of a carboxylic acid and a glycol; and (b) 6-17 weight percent of a polymethylene poly(phenyl isocyanate), diphenylmethane diisocyanate, or mixture thereof; in a volatile solvent. It has been discovered that the primer of the invention advantageously provides improved adhesion characteristics of metal-to-glass bonding when used to prime paint-coated metal substrates before the application of a urethane adhesive, particularly when used with a "fast cure" adhesive comprised of an isocyanate-functional prepolymer and dimorpholinediethyl ether.

Abstract: Stirrable reactive polyurethane adhesive compositions are packaged in a single container by separating the reactive components with a disperable barrier layer so as to delay reaction until the entire adhesive composition is stirred together.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a reactive polyurethane mixture comprising:A) at least one polyisocyanate,B) a polyol mixture comprising:B1) at least one polyol containing three or more hydroxyl groups and having a molecular weight in the range from 800 to 6,000,B2) at least one polyol containing three or more hydroxyl groups and having a molecular weight in the range from 400 to 799 andB3) at least one polyol containing three or more hydroxyl groups and having a molecular weight in the range from 92 to 399, andC) at least one polyamine.

Abstract: In a method for the production of a sealing and adhesive strip, particularly for the direct glazing of motor vheicles, using a moisture-hardening single-component polyurethane composition based on telechelic isocyanate prepolymers of aromatic diisocyanates in stoichiometric excess and polyols a composition is employed comprising a) a catalyst for the moisture-hardening and b) a blocked activatable cross-linking agent, and a solvent or solvent mixture is continually injected into the inside of the strip during the extrusion of the strip which liberate the cross-linking agent.For the implementation of the method an extrusion nozzle for the sealing and adhesive strip is used which comprises an injection needle for the solvent opening into the nozzle, the exit opening of which points in the extrusion direction and is located in the region of the center axis of the extrusion die forming the strip.

Abstract: The invention relates to new aromatic/aliphatic and/or alicyclic copolyester amides with high molecular weights, without crosslinking. A subsequent solid phase condensation is avoided or is greatly limited in time. The occurrence of thermal decomposition reactions, dark discolorations of the polymers as well as the formation of block structures are avoided.