Abstract: The invention relates to highly functionalized polyurethanes which are synthesized from molecules containing the functional groups A(B).sub.n, where A is an NCO group or a group reactive with an NCO group, B is an NCO group or a group reactive with an NCO group, A is reactive with B and n is a positive number and is at least equal to 2.

Abstract: A coating composition comprising a solution in a volatile organic solvent of: a polyisocyanate, a reactive diluent having amine groups or blocked amine groups, and a hydroxyl functional compound which is a polyester having secondary hydroxyl groups.

Abstract: The hotmelt adhesive according to the invention containsA) at least one polyurethane prepolymer ofa) at least one polyisocyanate, more particularly toluene diisocyanate and/or MDI,b) at least one polyalkylene glycol in a concentration of more than 10% by weight, based on the hotmelt adhesive as a whole, more particularly polypropylene glycol,c) at least one polyester glycol, preferably at least two polyester glycols with different glass transition temperatures andd) at least one chain extender andB) optionally additives, such ase) a resin, more particularly a hydrocarbon resin, andf) a stabilizer, more particularly toluene sulfonyl isocyanate.The hotmelt adhesive preferably has a melt viscosity of 4 to 100 Pa.cndot.s at 170.degree. C. The PU prepolymer has only one Tg in the DSC curve. The hotmelt adhesive is distinguished by high creep resistance and high early and ultimate strengths.

Abstract: The present invention is an optically clear impact resistant polyurethane which provides exceptionally high heat distortion temperatures and excellent chemical resistance. The invention is particularly useful for transparency applications that require excellent impact resistance coupled with high heat distortion temperatures, such as glazings for buildings, vehicles, riot shields, aircraft canopies, and face masks.

Abstract: Spray polyurea elastomer systems have improved adhesion to a substrate with the incorporation of a functional alkoxy silane and water. Such systems typically also include a quasi-prepolymer of an isocyanate and an active hydrogen-containing material, and at least one amine resin, and preferably an amine-terminated chain extender. The system may also benefit from the incorporation of a higher than usual proportion of 2,4'-isomer methylene diisocyanate (MDI). The viscosity of the various components, as well as various processing characteristics, may be improved by the addition of an alkylene carbonate. The spray polyurea elastomer systems of this invention also have improved abrasion and impact resistance.

Abstract: Moisture-crosslinking PU hot-melt adhesives produced by reacting an --NCO containing prepolymer and a sterically hindered polyamine which have a very high initial strength.

Abstract: The invention relates to adhesive compositions based on polyurethane and on a polyamine suspension, characterized in that the free isocyanate functional group content is between 2 and 9% by weight and the polyamine is in the form of particles of mean diameter between 30 and 60 .mu.m. Its subject-matter is also a process for the preparation of the said compositions which consists in reacting a polyol and a polyisocyanate to form a polyurethane prepolymer, which prepolymer is mixed with the polyamine suspension.Such compositions can be employed for the adhesive bonding of materials especially for motor vehicles.

Abstract: New polyurethaneurea polymers and spandex made therefrom, based on certain glycols, MDI and a diamine chain extender mixture containing high proportions of 2-methyl-1,5-pentanediamine and prepared at selected capping ratios, are provided.

Abstract: A power coating and a substrate coated with the coating are provided, wherein the coating contains a mixture ofA) a pulverulent polyisocyanate component which is a solid at temperatures of less than 50.degree. C. and a liquid at temperatures above 160.degree. C., of the formula I ##STR1## where R, R.sup.1 and n are as described herein, and B) a pulverulent, organic polyhydroxy component which is a solid at temperatures of less than 50.degree. C. and a liquid at temperatures above 160.degree. C. and having a ratio of secondary to primary OH groups of at least 3.1,wherein components A and B are present in a ratio of equivalents of NCO:OH groups of from 0.5:1 to 1.3:1,and wherein component B is selected from the group consisting of bisphenol A-containing epoxy resin, oligoamides containing secondary hydroxyl groups, and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: Disclosed is a polyurethaneurea elastic fiber composed of a polyurethaneurea obtained by a reaction of a polymer diol, organic diisocyanate, bifunctional amine mainly consisting of 75% or more of ethylenediamine and a monoamine; and incorporated therein a specific alkylsulfonate or sulfate having a specific hydrocarbon groups containing carbon atoms ranging from 6 to 20. The polyurethaneurea elastic fiber can exhibit a high breaking strength and high elongation at break, and therefore, can produce a fine denier polyurethaneurea elastic fiber. The fiber can provide a converting processing of elastic fiber under a high draft and at a higher processing speed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the continuous production of thermoplastically processable polyurethanes having improved processing behaviour, wherein in a multistep reactionA) one or more linear hydroxyl-terminated polyols a) having a molecular weight of from 500 to 5000 are mixed continuously with a proportion of an organic diisocyanate b) in an NCO:OH ratio of from 2.0:1 to 5.0:1, in a mixing unit at high shear energy,B) the mixture prepared in step A) is reacted continuously to form an isocyanate-terminated prepolymer in a reactor at temperatures of >120.degree. C., until a conversion of >90%, referred to component a), is achieved,C) the prepolymer prepared in step B) is mixed with the remainder of component b), an NCO:OH ratio of from 2.05:1 to 6:1 being established overall in steps A) to C) and an NCO:OH ratio of 0.9 to 1.1 being established when all the components of steps A) to F) are included,D) the mixture prepared in step C) is cooled to a temperature of <190.degree. C.

Abstract: A conductive quasi-solution useful for making a homogeneously conductive single-phase polyurethane, comprising a transition metal salt, a carrier solution, and a dispersing agent, wherein said conductive quasi-solution has a transition metal salt concentration between 10 and 30% by weight, and methods of making thermoset and thermoplastic polyurethane polymers therewith.

Abstract: A process for making polyurethaneureas using cryogenic mixing is provided. Such polyurethaneureas are useful for making spandex and, ultimately, various types of clothing. The process involves cooling an isocyanate prepolymer or the like to a temperature of less than about -100.degree. C., forming a powder from the isocyanate prepolymer, adding at least one chain extender and/or chain terminator, and warming the powder to at least about room temperature to produce a polyurethaneurea. Such polyurethaneureas are useful for making spandex and, ultimately, various types of clothing.

Abstract: An object of the invention is to provide a heat curable composition having both of an excellent storage stability and low-temperature curability. The heat curable composition of this invention comprises (A) a polyisocyanate compound and an urethane prepolymer having a terminal active isocyanate group which is prepared by reacting a polyol component with an excess amount of a polyisocyanate compound, which are used each alone or in a combination threof; and (B) a fine particles-coated amine which is prepared by coating an active amino group on the surface of a solid amine having a melting point of .gtoreq.50.degree. C. and a mean particle size of .ltoreq.20 .mu.m with fine particles having a mean particle size of .ltoreq.2 .mu.m in a ratio of the solid amine/the fine particles of 1/0.001 to 0.5 by weight.

Abstract: An erasable ink composition contains a water-insoluble polymeric dye obtained from the polymerization of at least two coreactive polyfunctional monomers with at least one of the monomers possessing a dye moiety covalently bonded thereto. The ink is intended for use in any of a variety of marking instruments, in particular, a ball-point pen.

Abstract: The invention relates to cold-curing, low-solvent or solvent-free 2-component polyurethane/polyurea compositions comprising a reaction product of:a) a diamine of the following composition ##STR1## where R is a linear, branched or cyclic alkylene radical having 2-16 carbon atoms which may be optionally substituted by C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, wherein in said alkylene radical 1-3 CH.sub.2 groups may optionally be replaced by ##STR2## groups; and b) one or more NCO prepolymers prepared from reaction of one or more linear, branched or cyclic aliphatic isocyanates and one or more branched polyetherpolyols or polyesterpolyols, wherein the NCO prepolymer has an NCO functionality .gtoreq.2;wherein reactants a) and b) are reacted in an NCO:NH equivalent ratio of (1.5-1):1 and their use as coatings and reaction coating materials.

Abstract: Spandex-type segmented polyurethane/urea elastomers having exceptional elongation, hysteresis, recovery, and other physical properties are prepared by the amine chain extension of an isocyanate-terminated prepolymer prepared by the reaction of a stoichiometric excess of isocyanate with a polyol blend comprising a low molecular weight diol having a molecular weight below 750 Da with a high molecular weight glycol which may be a 1500 Da to 20,000 Da molecular weight, ultra-low unsaturation polyoxypropylene glycol with an unsaturation of less than about 0.010 meq/g.

Abstract: Polyurethane elastic products prepared by a two-stage process are disclosed. In the first stage, polyols are reacted with diisocyanates to form prepolymers. The prepolymers are then reacted with diamine chain extenders which contain amide linkages, to form polyurethane elastic products.

Abstract: An improved light stable polyether/polyol based aliphatic urethane thermoplastic elastomer prepared from reacting inter alia a polyol having low terminal end unsaturation and an organic diisocyanate. The elastomer is characterized by ultraviolet stabilizer being present in a range of 0.25% to 2.0% at a total concentration of 1.0% to 2.0%, an antioxidant being present at a total concentration of 0.10% to 1.0%, and colorants/pigment being present in a total concentration in a range from 1.0% to 2.05% to produce an elastomer capable of withstanding Xenon arc artificial weathering with DE.ltoreq.3.00 after 2450 kilojoules of exposure.

Abstract: An extrudable urea-extended thermoplastic polyurethane elastomer is formed from at least one aliphatic diisocyanate, at least one polyester glycol or polyether glycol, and at least one diamine curing agent. At least one second diamine curing agent and/or at least one extrusion processing aid may be included. The polyurethane has high-temperature-resistance and is thus extrudable at high temperatures. The polyurethane is also strong and durable. The polyurethane can be liquid-cast, injection-molded, transfer-molded, sprayed, and extruded without changing either the chemistry or stoichiometry of the polyurethane. The polyurethane may be used for making vehicle air bags or other any application for thermoplastic urethanes which requires increased thermal stability.

Abstract: This invention relates to two-component, solvent-thinnable coating media based on a polyisocyanate component and a component which reacts with isocyanate. The coating media contain one or more hydroxy-functional copolymers, one or more secondary polyamines containing ester groups, one or more aliphatic and/or cycloaliphatic polyisocyanates containing allophanate groups, extenders and/or pigments and optionally one or more organic solvents and customary lacquer additives. 60 to 75% by weight of aluminium hydroxide and calcium magnesium carbonate are contained in total, with respect to the total amount of extenders and/or pigments.

Abstract: Thermoplastically processable polyurethane elastomers are produced by a process ofA) mixing one or more substantially linear macrodiols with a diisocyanate,B) reacting the resultant mixture in a reactor at temperatures of >100.degree. C. to form a prepolymer,C) mixing the prepolymer with one or more low molecular weight chain extenders, andD) reacting the mixture prepared in stage C) to complete conversion in a high-shear, high-viscosity reactor.

Abstract: The present invention relates to non-sagging, light stable polyurethane compositions. These non-sagging, light stable polyurethane compositions are the reaction product of a liquid hexamethylene diisocyanate adduct with a mixture of an organic compound containing hydroxyl groups, an aliphatic and/or alicyclic diamine, and an alkanolamine. It also relates to a process for producing these non-sagging, light stable compositions, and their use as seam sealants.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method of forming a gasket around a substrate from a novel polyurethane/urea composition via the RIM process. Window gaskets may be produced by this method. These novel polyurethane/urea compositions comprise the reaction product of a (cyclo)aliphatic polyisocyanate having a viscosity of less than about 25,000 mPa.multidot.s at 25.degree. C. and a NCO functionality of 2.0 to 4.0 with an isocyanate-reactive component comprising b1) a relatively high molecular weight organic compound containing hydroxyl groups, amine groups, or mixtures thereof; and b2) a low molecular weight chain extender selected from the group consisting of diols, primary amines, secondary amines, aminoalcohols, and mixtures thereof; in the presence of a catalyst. The isocyanate and isocyanate-reactive components are selected such that the crosslinking density of the resultant polyurethane/urea composition is at least 0.3 moles/kg.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel water-soluble or water-dispersible polyurethane compounds and to compositions that contain the novel compounds and are useful, for instance, as low adhesion backsize for adhesive tapes. The invention also relates to processes for preparing the novel compounds, compositions and tapes.

Abstract: A method for the anionic polymerization of a lactam which produces an nylon having a surface resistivity of between about 10.sup.6 to about 10.sup.12 .OMEGA./.quadrature.. Miscible antistatic agents are mixed with the lactam and the moisture concentration in the lactam is adjusted to about 0.4 wt %. When required to complete the polymerization, the initiator concentration in the lactam is adjusted to about 1 wt %.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for adjusting the viscosity of highly concentrated elastane solutions by reaction of the solution with secondary aromatic amines in order to produce spinning solutions for the dry or wet spinning of elastane fibres.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for the production of polyurethane/urea elastomers from a reaction injection molding process of a reaction mixture on the presence of a catalyst via the one-shot process. The isocyanate component of this invention is a prepolymer based on a cycloaliphatic diisocyanate, and having an NCO content of 12-27%, an average isocyanate functionality of less than 2.3, a monomer content of greater than about 25% by weight, and containing urethane or urea groups. The isocyanate-reactive blend comprises a high molecular weight polyether polyol and a low molecular weight chain extender wherein the equivalent ratio of hydroxyl groups to amine groups of the chain extender is from 1:2 to 20:1. This invention also relates to the polyurethane/urea molded article produced by the above process.

Abstract: Spray polyurea elastomer systems have improved adhesion to a substrate with the incorporation of a functional alkoxy silane and water. Such systems typically also include a quasi-prepolymer of an isocyanate and an active hydrogen-containing material, and at least one amine resin, and preferably an amine-terminated chain extender. The system may also benefit from the incorporation of a higher than usual proportion of 2,4'-isomer methylene diisocyanate (MDI). The viscosity of the various components, as well as various processing characteristics, may be improved by the addition of an alkylene carbonate. The spray polyurea elastomer systems of this invention also have improved abrasion and impact resistance.

Abstract: Certain polyester-based polyurethaneureas in solutions of organic solvent at a 12 to 20% concentration are particularly suited for use in a mandrel-dipping process for producing thin-walled elastic articles, such as surgical gloves, which are more resistant to puncture and tear than conventional surgical gloves made from rubber latex.

Abstract: Spandex-type polyurethane/urea segmented elastomers with exceptional physical properties may be prepared by the aliphatic and/or cycloaliphatic diamine chain extension of a solution of isocyanate-terminated polyoxypropylene diol-derived prepolymer wherein the diol component comprises in major part an ultra-low unsaturation polyoxypropylene diol having an unsaturation of less than about 0.010 meq/g and a number average molecular weight greater than 2000 Da. The spandex polymers have commercially desirable percent set and are capable of exceeding the properties of the industry standard PTMEG elastomers in many respects, particularly in elongation and hysteresis.

Abstract: This invention relates to a low-viscosity two-component unfilled polyurethane adhesive having a urethane content of from 10 to 18 percent by weight, based on the weight of nonfilled polyurethane polymer, based on(a) a low-viscosity isocyanate component comprising an organic polyisocyanate in a quantity sufficient to provide an isocyanate index of about 100 to about 150; and(b) a low-viscosity phase-stable curative component comprising(i) 5 to 50 equivalent percent of a polyether polyol and/or a polyether terminated by aromatic amino groups having an equivalent weight greater than 500,(ii) 30 to 95 equivalent percent of 2-methyl-1,3-propanediol, and(iii) 0 to 35 equivalent percent of a chain extender and/or crosslinker other than 2-methyl-1,3-propanediol, with the proviso that the equivalent ratio of component (b)(iii) to component (b)(ii) is no more than about 0.6.

Abstract: Spandex-type segmented polyurethane/urea elastomers having exceptional elongation, hysteresis, recovery, and other physical properties are prepared by the amine chain extension of an isocyanate-terminated prepolymer prepared by the reaction of a stoichiometric excess of isocyanate with a polyol blend comprising a low molecular weight diol having a molecular weight below 750 Da with a high molecular weight glycol which may be a 1500 Da to 20,000 Da molecular weight, ultra-low unsaturation polyoxypropylene glycol with an unsaturation of less than about 0.010 meq/g.

Abstract: A rubber composition comprises a particular copolymer containing isobutylene unit, a paramethylstyrene unit and a parabromomethylstyrene unit; natural rubber and/or diene synthetic rubber; carbon black; and at least one hydrazide compound, and has a low value of tan .delta. at 60.degree. C. with maintaining tan .delta. at 0.degree. C. at a high level.

Abstract: Elastomers with improved physical properties, particularly hardness and rebound, may be prepared by the diamine chain extension or moisture cure of low isocyanate group content, toluene diisocyanate-based prepolymers prepared from a polyol component comprising a high molecular weight, low unsaturation polyoxypropylene diol and a low molecular weight diol. The elastomers are useful for applications such as rollers and other applications where hardness and rebound are important.

Abstract: Substitution of from 5 to 50 equivalent percent of an ultra-low unsaturation polyoxypropylene diol for PTMEG in isocyanate-terminated prepolymers used in spandex production is found to lower considerably both prepolymer viscosity and hysteresis while substantially retaining other desirable physical properties. Such products may offer higher fiber production rates than are possible while employing an all PTMEG-derived polymer.

Abstract: A water dispersible polymeric composition comprises at least one sulfo group containing segment, which group comprises at least one urethane or urea connecting group, said composition also comprising at least one hydrophobic segment, which segment comprises at least one urethane or urea connecting group. The composition when dried can provide a coating on a substrate or an article having low surface energy and preferably ink receptive properties. The article can provide release capabilities towards adhesives, particularly pressure sensitive adhesives.

Abstract: Disclosed as a particular isocyanate prepolymer composition particularly suitable for use in polyurethane compositions having particular applicability for producing microcellular molded polyurethane articles particularly suitable for use as sealing devices. In particular, the isocyanate prepolymer composition is the result of reacting an isocyanate blend (a) having(i) 0 to 10 pbw 2,4'-diphenylmethane diisocyanate;(ii) 30 to 80 pbw 4,4'-diphenylmethane diisocyanate;(iii) 1 to 10 pbw of a mixture of uretonimine with from 10 to 70 parts by weight of a polyol (b) having a number average molecular weight of between 1000 and 10,000, and a hydroxyl number of between 10 to 75. The resulting isocyanate prepolymer (I) has a free NCO of less than 20 and a viscosity of from 200 to 1000 cPs.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for the production of polyurethane/urea moldings which exhibit both high flexural modulus and high impact strength. The process comprises reaction injection molding of a reaction mixture in the presence of a catalyst via the one-shot process. The isocyanate component of this invention is a prepolymer of methylenebis(cyclohexyl isocyanate) having an NCO content of 12-27%, an average isocyanate functionality of less than 2.3, a monomer content of greater than about 25% by weight, and containing urethane or urea groups. The isocyanate-reactive blend comprises a high molecular weight polyether polyol and a low molecular weight chain extender, wherein the isocyanate-reactive blend has an OH:NH equivalent ratio of from 1:1 to 15:1. This invention also relates to the polyurethane/urea molded article produced by the above process.

Abstract: A coating composition based on amines, aldimines and isocyanates which forms a polyurea coating or film. These coating compositions are especially useful in the automotive refinish industry due to the cure rate at ambient conditions. The coatings of these compositions can be useful for obtaining low VOC (Volatile Organic Content) levels.

Abstract: A two-component polyurethane sealant composition comprising a diisocyanate-based prepolymer as a first component and a polyol composition as a second component reactable with said first component, when said two components are admixed, to form a thermoset curable polyurethane, said polyol composition comprising a polyol capable of reacting with said diisocyanate-based prepolymer to form a polyurethane a catalyst, comprising a mixture of cobalt and vanadium alkanoates and a ketimine, and the method of making an architectural seal utilizing the same.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process of producing a polymer suitable for manufacturing spandex filament having remarkable elastic recovery rate and heat-setting efficiency wherein the process comprises: stirring a mixture of a glycol and a diisocyante, where the molar ratio of diisocyanate to glycol is 1.5 to 1.64, in a homogenizer at about 40.degree. to about 50.degree. C. and reacting said mixture to give a first polymer containing less than 4 mole % of unreacted diisocyanate; then, reacting said polymer with a chain-extender mixture containing ethylenediamine, 1,2-diaminopropane, and diethylenetriamine, preferably, about 74 to about 80 mole % of ethylenediamine, about 19 to about 25 mole % of 1,2-diaminopropane and about 0.2 to about 0.8 mole % of diethylenetriamine. Elastic polyurethaneurea-based spandex filament is produced by dry-spinning the polymer.

Abstract: This invention relates to coating compositions containing (A) a polyurethane system containing either a polyurethane containing ionic groups and polyethylene oxide units or a precursor thereof prepared from a blocked isocyanate prepolymer and a cross-linking agent and, optionally, (B) organic solvents. This invention further relates to the use of such coating compositions to prepare coatings that are permeable to water vapor.

Abstract: A thermosetting polyurethane-urea elastic yarn having a thermosetting ratio of 45-65%, which is obtained by reacting a polyglycol which has a number average molecular weight of 600-6,000 and which has hydroxy at both terminals, with a molar excess of a diisocyanate compound to give an isocyanate-terminated polymeric intermediate, reacting the isocyanate-terminated polymeric intermediate with a diamine compound to give a segmented polyurethane-urea elastomer, and subjecting the obtained elastomer to a spinning step. The thermosetting polyurethane-urea elastic yarn of the present invention has superior mechanical properties and high thermosetting ratios. When applied to knit fabric, particularly to thin knit fabric for panty hose, superior appearance of the knit fabric can be achieved.

Abstract: A continuous solventless process for preparing elastomeric polyurethane/urea filaments and fibers in a vertical spinning tower and product prepared therefrom.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for adjusting the viscosity of highly concentrated elastane solutions by reaction of the solution with secondary aromatic amines in order to produce spinning solutions for the dry or wet spinning of elastane fibers.

Abstract: A polyurethane and/or polyurethane urea elastomer in the form of a thermostable processable melt, which is immediately processable or which, after cooling and storing, can be remelted and processed. The elastomer is produced by a polyaddition or build-up reaction of longer chain diols with diisocyanate, chain extenders and a polar gelling and/or melting aid for the formation of the thermostable processable melt. A method for manufacturing a polyurethane and/or polyurethane-urea elastomer in the form of a thermally stable processable melt which may be processed immediately or after cooling and storage, being remeltable and reprocessable. The method comprises the steps of: converting n-Mol of a polymeric diol to form a prepolymer with about 1.1 to about 10.0 n-Mol of a diisocyanate at about 50.degree. C. to about 150.degree. C.

Abstract: Water-emulsifiable polyisocyanates, containinga) aliphatic, cycloaliphatic or aromatic polyisocyanates andb) reaction products of the abovementioned polyisocyanates with compounds which contain at least one group ##STR1## in short called a sulfo group, and at least one isocyanate-reactive group.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a heat curable, one-component polyurethane reactive compositions containingA) surface-modified, finely divided polyisocyanates in which 0.1 to 25 equivalent percent, based on the total number of NCO groups, of the NCO groups are deactivated andB) a mixture of relatively high molecular weight compounds having isocyanate-reactive groups containing1) 5 to 40 wt. %, based on the weight of component B), of one or more aliphatic polyether polyamines and2) 60 to 95 wt. %, based on the weight of component B), of a polyol mixture containingi) 10 to 60 wt. %, based on the weight of component B2), of at least one polyester polyol andii) 40 to 90 wt. %, based on the weight of component B2), of at least one polyether polyol with predominantly primary hydroxyl groups.The present invention also relates to use of the heat curable, one-component polyurethane reactive compositions to prepare coatings, adhesives, anti-drumming products and sealants, especially seam sealants.

Abstract: Fine polyurethane particles or fine polyurethane gel particles, which have been surface-covered with colloidal polyurea particles, are provided. They are produced by emulsion polymerization of a polyisocyanate compound and an active-hydrogen-containing compound in an inert liquid while using colloidal polyurea particles as an emulsifier.