Abstract: Prepolymers, which are accessible from formamides of low molecular weight di- or triamines (formamide-terminated low molecular weight compounds) and di- or polyisocyanates, of the general formula (II): X—[—N(CHO)—CO—NH—R1—NCO]n ??(II) wherein X represents a linear or branched aliphatic, cycloaliphatic, heterocyclic and/or aromatic structural unit having 2 to 40 carbon atoms, and which is optionally further substituted and/or optionally comprises one or more heteroatoms, wherein R1 represents an organic radical which may optionally contain one or more heteroatoms and which may further contain one or more additional free isocyanate groups and/or one or more urethane, biuret, carbodiimide, isocyanurate, allophanate, iminooxadiazinedione and/or uretdione structural units, and wherein n?2; processes for making the same; compositions containing the same; and uses thereof

Abstract: The invention relates to sun protection compositions for applying to the skin, containing special polyurethanes and to the use of the above-mentioned polyurethanes for producing sun-protection products.

Abstract: Aromatic dicyanate compounds which comprise aliphatic moieties having at least about six carbon atoms and resins and thermoset products based on these compounds.

Abstract: Compositions and methods of making urethane based nonionic associative thickeners are described herein. Uses of the nonionic associative thickeners are also described.

Abstract: The invention relates to alcohol-modified glycidyl carbamate resins wherein at least some of the glycidol groups in the resin have been replaced with an alcohol. The invention also relates to coating compositions containing the resins.

Abstract: An oligomer may be made by capping a uretdione compound of structure (I) wherein each R1 is independently selected from alkylene groups having 1 to 12 carbon atoms, arylene groups having 5 to 12 carbon atoms, and arylalkylene and alkylarylene groups having 6 to 15 carbon atoms, wherein alkylene groups, alkylene portions of arylakylene groups, and alkyl portions of alkylarylene groups may be linear, branched, or cyclic with a compound having an active hydrogen and having a carbamate group or cyclic carbonate group the reaction being carried out under conditions in which the isocyanate groups but not the uretdione group of compound (I) react to form a compound (III), the compound (III) then being reacted with a reactant having at least two active hydrogens selected from polyols, polyamines having at least two amine groups selected from primary and secondary amine groups, and aminoalcohols having at least one amine group that is a primary or secondary amine group to form a product that is an oligomer.

Abstract: The present invention aims to provide a resin composition for toners which enables to obtain a toner having excellent low temperature fixability and high temperature offset resistance, and a toner. The resin composition for toners is obtained by reacting a mixture of a branched polyester (A) having a number average molecular weight of 2,000 to 7,000 and a hydroxyl value of 20 to 80, and a low molecular weight linear polyester (B) having a number average molecular weight of 2,000 to 5,000 and a hydroxyl number of 20 to 55, with an isocyanate compound containing two or more isocyanate groups in one molecule, which comprises a crosslinked structure of said branched polyester (A), a structure in which said branched polyester (A) and said low molecular weight linear polyester (B) are bonded by said isocyanate compound, and an unreacted portion of said low molecular weight linear polyester (B).

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of compositions containing a polyaldimine ALD of formula (I) as primers for adhesives or sealants. It turned out that said primers accelerate adhesion especially in winter weather without reducing the open time of the primer. Said accelerated adhesion is particularly important for fast-curing polyurethane adhesives or sealants.

Abstract: Epoxy curing agents comprising imidazole-isocyanate adducts, including 1-(aminoalkyl)imidazole-isocyanate adducts and especially 1-(3-aminopropyl)imidazole-isocyanate adducts, and their use as curing agents in heat curable one-component epoxy resin compositions. Epoxy curing agents comprising imidazole-isocyanate adducts comprising the reaction product of at least one imidazole, at least one polyisocyanate and at least one diamine.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polyfunctional nitrones (optionally in the form of nitrone-terminated polymers) and to their use as crosslinking agents and matting agents, preferably for producing stable molding compounds, knifing fillers, and use thereof in inks, coatings, and adhesives. Low crosslinking temperatures characterize the invention. Through the use of polyfunctional nitrones it is possible for all unsaturated polymers to be cured, solidified and/or structured at low temperatures, preferably without use of a catalyst. Depending on the amount of nitrone-terminated polymers and/or low molecular mass polyfunctional nitrone used it is possible to exert a strong influence over the optical and the mechanical properties of the coated surfaces. By optical properties are meant, among others, the gloss of the coating systems and the surface structuring, e.g., the matt effect.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new, urethane-group-containing polyisocyanates based on isophorone diisocyanate and to their use.

Abstract: Polyethers of 1,3-propane diol are terminated with polyisocyanates. The isocyanate terminated polytrimethylene ether polyols provide crosslinking agents that provide coating compositions having short dry time, excellent appearance, and resistance to chipping damage.

Abstract: Polyurethane-based polymer compositions that include diacetylene segments are provided.

Abstract: [Solution to Problem] The laminating adhesive of the present invention includes a polyisocyanate component (A) and a polyol component (B), wherein the polyisocyanate component (A) contains a polyisocyanate (A1) that does not contain an aromatic ring, and the polyol component (B) contains a macropolyol (B1) that does not contain an aromatic ring but contains a cyclohexane ring.

Abstract: A resin composition comprising oligomers having a molar ratio of isocyanurate to oxazolidinone greater than 1:1, wherein the weight average molecular weight of the oligomers is less than or equal to 3000, as measured by gel permeation chromatography. Such resin compositions may be combined with a hardener to form a curable composition. Also disclosed is a process for forming a resin composition, including: reacting diisocyanates to form isocyanurates; reacting isocyanate groups in the isocyanurates and unreacted diisocyanates with an epoxy precursor to form a resin composition comprising oligomers having: a molar ratio of isocyanurate to oxazolidinone greater than 1:1; wherein the weight average molecular weight of the oligomers is less than or equal to 3000, as measured by gel permeation chromatography. Such compositions may be useful in prepregs and laminates.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for producing an isocyanate-based polymeric material by polymerizing a reaction mixture which comprises different reaction components, including at least one polyisocyanate component and at least one component which is reactive towards said polyisocyanate component. The reaction components comprise at least one anchor component which has at least one anchor group which enables to bond a functional component covalently to the polymeric material. The anchor group is a reactive unsaturated group which does not react during the polymerisation process so that the polymerisation process is not interfered. The anchor group is selected to that it can bind the functional component by a click chemistry reaction to the polymeric material.

Abstract: The use is described of aqueous dispersions in combination with fluoropolymers for oil- and water-repellent finishing of fiber materials. These dispersions have a long shelf life and contain a composition which is preparable by reaction of polyfunctional isocyanates with a deficiency of comparatively long-chain monohydric alcohols, subsequent reaction with a deficiency of a ketone oxime and final reaction with polyhydric alcohols or amino alcohols.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polyacylurethane having the following general formula (I) and a process for the preparation of such polyacylurethane. Preferred embodiments of the polyacylurethanes according to the invention have elastomeric properties. The polyacylurethanes can suitable be used in biodegradable, biocompatible and/or biomedical devices.

Abstract: Disclosed is a polyurethane resin which is obtained by a reaction between a polyisocyanate component, which contains 1,4-bis(isocyanatomethyl)cyclohexane including not less than 80% by mole of trans isomers, and an active hydrogen compound component.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a UV curable photochromic composition comprising a photochromic dye and an acrylate-based prepolymer having a polyol structure in which an acrylate-based functional group is introduced by using an iso-cyanate-based compound having two or more isocyanate functional groups as a linker, and to products formed by using the same.

Abstract: The present invention relates to reactive polyurethane compositions having only small amounts of free, low molecular weight diisocyanates before and after crosslinking, and to the production thereof and the use thereof in reactive one- and two-component adhesives/sealants, bonding foams, encapsulating compounds and in flexible, rigid and integral foams.

Abstract: A thermosensitive light-adjusting material is formed by reacting 18-84% polymer polyols and/or terminal hydroxyl-containing polymers which are formed by reacting polymer polyols and diisocyanate, with 15-80% terminal hydroxy-containing ethylenically unsaturated monomers through light or heat polymerization reaction. A process for preparing the thermosensitive light-adjusting material and an optical device comprising thereof. The light-adjusting ability is high, the light-adjusting range is broad, and mechanical capability is good. The preparation method is simple, short-circle, and high effective, so it can be applied in industry, furthermore, because of no organic solvents, the method's advantages are low cost and without pollution.

Abstract: A high-elasticity biodegradable polymer comprising PDC, which has excellent solubility in solvents and reactants, in their repeating unit structures is provided in an inexpensive manner. A polymer comprising a repeating unit represented by the following formula (I): wherein R1 and R2 each independently represent a divalent hydrocarbon residue with no active hydrogens in its structure and optionally containing a heteroatom; X represents O or NH; x represents an integer of at least 1; and m and n represent 0 or 1; and a process for their production.

Abstract: Absorbable polyurethanes, polyamides and polyester urethanes prepared from at least one compound selected from: or the diamines and diisocyanates thereof, wherein each X represents a member independently selected from —CH2COO— (glycolic acid moiety), —CH(CH3)COO— (lactic acid moiety), —CH2CH2OCH2COO— (dioxanone), —CH2CH2CH2CH2CH2COO— (caprolactone moiety), —(CH2)yCOO— where y is one of the numbers 2, 3, 4 or 6-24 inclusive, and —(CH2CH2O)z?CH2COO— where z? is an integer between 2 and 24, inclusive; each Y represents a member independently selected from —COCH2O— (glycolic ester moiety), —COCH(CH3)O— (lactic ester moiety), —COCH2OCH2CH2O— (dioxanone ester), —COCH2CH2CH2CH2CH2O— (caprolactone ester), —CO(CH2)mO— where m is an integer between 2, 3, 4 or 6-24 inclusive, —COCH2O(CH2CH2O)n— where n is an integer between 2 and 24, inclusive; R? is hydrogen, benzyl or an alkyl group, the alkyl group being either straight-chained or branched; p is an integer between 1 and 4, inclusive; and Rn represents one or more

Abstract: Provided is a polyurethane for printing ink binders excellent in solubility in a solvent having a low solvency, low viscosity and adhesion to films, and a method for producing the same. A method for producing urethane for printing ink binders, wherein a polyurethane is obtained by reacting a polyol (A), a polyisocyanate compound (B) and a chain extender (C), and the polyol (A) contains a polyesterether polyol (A1) which is obtained by copolymerizing a polycarboxylic acid anhydride (b) and an alkylene oxide (c) to an initiator (a) in the presence of a catalyst (x).

Abstract: The present invention provides a polyamideimide resin for flexible printed circuit boards that prior to curing exhibits an excellent solubility, processability, and handling characteristics, and that after curing exhibits flame retardancy, solder heat resistance, circuit embeddability, and flexibility and further has a high glass-transition temperature and is able to maintain a high adhesive strength. The present invention provides a polyamideimide resin for flexible printed circuit boards, which is obtained by the polymerization reaction of an acid component comprising at least a monoanhydride and an aromatic dicarboxylic acid with a diisocyanate compound or diamine compound in an approximately equimolar amount with respect to the total molar amount of the acid component, wherein the molar amount of the monoanhydride is 0.4 to 0.8 taking the total molar amount of the acid component as 1.

Abstract: A structured composition contains an organic phase containing a fragrance composition, wherein the organic phase is structured by a structuring polymer which contains fatty acid dimer/trimer containing moieties and urea and/or urethane linkages. The structured composition is particularly suitable for use as an air freshener or candle.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to polyisocyanate addition compounds which i) are substantially free from isocyanate groups and are prepared from one or more a) polyisocyanate adducts and/or b) NCO prepolymers, ii) contain urethane groups, iii) contain fluorine in an amount of 0.01 to 50% by weight, and iv) contain ethylenically unsaturated groups in an amount of 2 to 40% by weight, wherein the preceding percentages are based on the solids content of the polyisocyanate addition compounds. The fluorine is incorporated by reacting an isocyanate group with a compound containing two or more carbon atoms, one or more hydroxyl groups and one or more fluorine atoms to form urethane and optionally allophanate groups. More than 50 mole % of the groups that incorporate fluorine into the addition compounds are urethane groups. The polyisocyanate addition compounds are useful in coating compositions that are curable by free radical polymerization.

Abstract: The present invention provides a non-aqueous composition containing a particulate solid, an organic medium and a polyurethane dispersant having an essentially linear backbone and laterally attached solvent-solubilising side chains of a polyester, a polyether, a polyacrylate or a polyolefin including mixtures of such side chains.

Abstract: Solvent free, moisture curable reactive hot melt adhesives are prepared using an oxazolidine functional prepolymer and a polyfunctional isocyanate.

Abstract: This invention relates to coating compositions and more particularly to highly productive coating compositions that quickly harden for sanding or buffing by incorporating therein a polyisocyanate adduct mixture into the coating composition as the crosslinking material. Such coatings are particularly useful for refinishing automobiles and trucks.

Abstract: A powder coating composition based on including at least one specific kind of the polyuretdione resin having a carboxyl value in the range of 20 to 300 mg KOH/g which exhibits higher crosslinking density in thin films, high flexibility, and excellent weather resistance.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a polyimide precursor composition solution that (i) uses no siloxane diamine, (ii) is curable at low temperature (not more than 250° C.) and (iii) has low viscosity regardless of its high concentration, and a photosensitive resin composition, photosensitive resin film, a thermosetting resin composition, a polyimide insulating film, and a printed wiring board with an insulating film, each of which has good physical properties and is obtained by use of the polyimide precursor composition solution. The foregoing object is attained by using a polyimide precursor composition solution which includes at least a (A) urethane imide oligomer having a terminal carboxylic acid group and a (B) diamino compound and/or isocyanate compound.

Abstract: The present invention is an adhesive suitable for use in the production of engineered wood products, said adhesive comprised of an aromatic diisocyanate (99.0-10.0 parts by mass) and an aromatic petroleum distillate (1.0-90.0 parts by mass) with low volatility. The adhesive composition may result in improved coverage or distribution on the outer surface of raw materials, such as strands, particles, flakes, fibers, or veneer.

Abstract: The present invention provides a crosslinked material of a propylene polymer (A) obtainable by crosslinking the propylene polymer (A) comprising a constitutional unit derived from propylene in an amount of not less than 50 mol %, and having a Shore D hardness of not more than 57 as measured in accordance with ASTM D 2240, and a thermal deformation of not more than 10% as measured at 180° C. under a load of 1.1 Kg in accordance with JIS C3005. The crosslinked material of the propylene polymer (A) having the above composition and physical properties has high flexibility, and excellent heat resistance and excellent scratch resistance.

Abstract: The present invention relates to color-stable curing agent compositions for polyurethane coating materials.

Abstract: The invention provides a process for isocyanate dimerization (uretdione formation) and a process for preparing polyisocyanates having a high content of uretdione groups, using specific phosphines as catalysts. The phosphines have one or two tertiary alkyl radicals bound directly to phosphorus.

Abstract: The invention relates to moisture-curing polyisocyanate mixtures, to a process for their preparation and to their use as binders in lacquers, coatings, adhesives and sealing materials.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing low-viscosity, allophanate-containing and NCO-free polyurethane prepolymers curable by actinic radiation, and to the products obtainable by this process. The prepolymers have residual monomer contents of less than 0.5% by weight and an NCO content of less than 1% by weight, and are prepared by a process in which A) diisocyanates, B) hydroxy-functional compounds containing groups which react with ethylenically unsaturated compounds on exposure to actinic radiation, and C) polyester, polyether or polycarbonate polyols having a functionality of at least 1.

Abstract: A composite article and method for manufacturing the same are disclosed. In one embodiment, a polyurethane-polyurea layer is disposed on a substrate. The polyurethane-polyurea layer includes a reaction product of an isocyanate component having from about 10% to about 90% of a toluene diisocyanate, by weight of the isocyanate component, and an isocyanate-reactive component having amine-terminated and/or hydroxyl-terminated compounds. The polyurethane-polyurea layer provides blast and fragment protection from explosive devices as well as ballistic mitigation.

Abstract: Process for preparing a moulded elastomeric polyurethane material having an overall density of 200-1000 kg/m3, preferably of 200-500 kg/m3, and a compression load at 40% deflection of at least 25 kPa by reacting in a closed mould an isocyanate terminated prepolymer, having an NCO-value of 5-15% by weight and which is the reaction product of a polyisocyanate and a polyether polyol having an average nominal functionality of 2-6, an average equivalent weight of 500-5000 and an oxyethylene content of 50-90% by weight, and water. The elastomer obtained is claimed as well.

Abstract: A water-based polyurethane dispersion comprising the reaction product of a polyol component and a polyisocyanate component, wherein the polyol component comprises at least some biomass derived polyol is disclosed. A coating comprising this dispersion is also disclosed, as are substrates coated with the coating.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for preparing binders which contain 1) allophanate groups, 2) groups that react with ethylenically unsaturated compounds with polymerization on exposure to actinic radiation (radiation-curing groups) and 3) optionally NCO-reactive groups, by reacting at temperatures ?130° C. A) one or more NCO-functional compounds containing uretdione groups with B) one or more compounds that contain isocyanate-reactive groups and groups that react with ethylenically unsaturated compounds with polymerization on exposure to actinic radiation (radiation-curing groups), and then C) with one or more saturated, hydroxyl-containing compounds other than B), at least one of these compounds having an OH functionality of ?2, in the presence of D) a catalyst containing one or more ammonium salts or phosphonium salts of aliphatic or cycloaliphatic carboxylic acids, the reaction with compounds C) taking place at least proportionally with the formation of allophanate groups.

Abstract: An isocyanate-reactive component is disclosed that reacts with a liquid polyisocyanate or polyisocyanate prepolymer in the preparation of a polyurethane-polyurea polymer. In one embodiment, a polyisocyanate component is reacted with an isocyanate-reactive component. The polyisocyanate component has an NCO group content of about 3% to about 50% and an average functionality of about 2 to about 3. The isocyanate-reactive component includes from about 20% to about 90% by weight, based on 100% by weight of the isocyanate-reactive component, of at least one organic compound having a mercaptan functional moiety.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a rheology control agent for coating compositions. The rheology control agent includes a compound having the Formula (II) including isomers or mixtures of isomers thereof: wherein R, R9, R10, m and n are described in the specification. The coating compositions containing the rheology control agent have improved rheology control on application and are useful for OEM, refinishing or repainting the exterior of automobile and truck bodies and parts thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to the isocyanate- and aldimine group-carrying compounds VB of formula (I), to their compositions and to uses thereof. The moisture cross-linking polyurethane compositions are characterized by a surprisingly low content in monomeric isocyanates and are therefore especially suitable as hot-melt adhesives.

Abstract: The present invention relates to innovative amorphous polyurethane polymers of the formula (I) and also to hotmelt adhesive compositions based on them. The compositions are notable for greatly improved dimensional stability after application, and are ideally suited to the adhesive bonding of transparent substrates. The polymers are notable for rapid, bubble-free curing.

Abstract: Reactive hot melt adhesives compositions with long open time and/or high green strength are prepared by the use of urethane diols. These results are achievable at moderate/low application viscosity or low application temperature.

Abstract: According to the present invention, a resin compound for optical material, comprising (a) an episulfide compound represented by a specific structural formula, (b) a xylylenedithiol compound and (c) a xylylenediisocyanate compound can be provided. In a preferable embodiment of the present invention, a resin compound for optical material having superb optical properties, a high density and a high thermal resistance can be provided. Also according to the present invention, an optical material obtained by curing the above-described resin compound can be provided.

Abstract: Compositions and methods of making urethane based nonionic associative thickeners are described herein. Uses of the nonionic associative thickeners are also described.