Abstract: A golf ball comprises a core and a cover enclosing the core. The cover resin is composed mainly of a thermoplastic polyurethane elastomer having an aliphatic diisocyanate component and exhibiting a tan .delta. peak temperature of not higher than -20.degree. C. in viscoelasticity measurement.

Abstract: A polyurethane prepared from a functionalized polyol has superior hydrolytic stability and dispersive capacity which makes it useful as a binder for magnetic particles in a magnetic recording medium. The functionalized polyol may be one of the group consisting of a polyesterdiol, a polyetherdiol, a polycaprolactone diol and a polycarbonate diol, each of which which incorporates a functional group having the formula: ##STR1## wherein M is a methylene group or nitrogen, R and R.sup.1 are the same or different alkylene groups having from 1 to 7 carbon atoms, R.sup.2 is an alkylene group having from 1 to 7 carbon atoms, and R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are the same or different alkyl groups having from 1 to 7 carbon atoms, and X is an anion of a Br.o slashed.nsted acid in an amount such that the polyurethane contains from about 8 to about 32 gram moles of the functional group per 1.times.10.sup.6 grams of the polyurethane. The polyurethane may be made by heating a mixture of a Br.o slashed.

Abstract: A coating composition that forms a finish that is soil resistant and easily cleaned having a binder of(A) an acrylic polymer of polymerized hydroxyl containing monomers of hydroxy alkyl (meth)acrylates having 1-4 carbon atoms in the alkyl groups and polymerized monomers from the group of alkyl (meth)acrylates having 1-18 carbon atoms in the alkyl groups, styrene or any mixtures of the above and the acrylic polymer has a weight average molecular weight of about 2,000-20,000 determined by gel permeation chromatography,(B) an acrylic polymeric additive of polymerized hydroxyl containing monomers of hydroxy alkyl (meth)acrylates having 1-4 carbon atoms in the alkyl groups, polymerized monomers from the group of alkyl (meth)acrylates having 1-18 carbon atoms in the alkyl groups, styrene or any mixtures of the above and polymerized fluoro alkyl containing monomer represented by the formula ##STR1## where R is selected from the group of hydrogen or an alkyl group having 1-2 carbon atoms, X is a divalent radical and

Abstract: Low VOC compositions for coating, staining and protecting porous substrates such as wood, concrete, cement, brick and the like, comprising aqueous dispersions of polyurethane-ureas.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polyurethane hot melt adhesive that are hardened by the action of moisture and which contain at least one reaction product from a component that contains NCO groups and an essentially linear hydroxypolyester, hydroxypolyether, and/or hydroxypolyetherester component. In addition, the present invention relates to a procedure for manufacturing a material that is permeable to water only in vapor form, this being in the form of a fiber material, in particular in the form of a web, which is joined to a polyurethane film, in which the fiber material is coated with a polyurethane material and subsequently the polyurethane material is hardened to form a water-vapor permeable film. The present invention also relates to a material that is permeable to water only in vapor form and which is in the form of a fiber material, in particular in the form of a web, that is bonded to a polyurethane film.

Abstract: The invention relates to polyurethane compositions with a low content of monomeric diisocyanates. Trifunctional isocyanates optionally reduced in their functionality to 3.0.+-.0.7 with a monofunctional terminator are preferably used for this purpose. In this way, the compositions contain considerably smaller quantities of readily volatile isocyanates. The compositions are suitable for use as reactive hotmelt adhesives, lamination adhesives, adhesive/sealing compounds, primers and for the production of foam plastics from non-reusable pressurized containers (aerosol cans). The low content of volatile monomeric diisocyanates enables the need for safety measures in the workplace to be significantly reduced, in addition to which the disposal of residues remaining in the containers is made considerably easier.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a mixture of polyols for use in the preparation of polyurethane foam comprising:(i) 80-99% by weight of at least one polyether polyol and/or at least one polyester polyol; and(ii) 1-20% by weight of at least one polyolefin polyol.The invention further relates to a process for preparing polyurethane foams, using the said mixture of polyols; to polyurethane foams obtainable by such process; and to articles and composites containing the said polyurethane foams.

Abstract: This invention relates to a hot melt moisture cure polyurethane composition which is the reaction product of a) a polyether polyol formed from a compound selected from the group consisting of ethylene oxide, propylene oxide, 1,2-butylene oxide, 1,4-butylene oxide and mixtures thereof; b) a crystalline polyester polyol having a melting point from about 40.degree. C. to about 120.degree. C.; and c) and at least one polyfunctional isocyanate component.

Abstract: The present invention provides a blend composition comprising a thermoplastic polyurethane and an acrylic acid copolymer wherein the thermoplastic polyurethane forms the discontinuous phase of the blend. The blend can be used in films or made into fibers for personal care products such as ostomy bags and diapers. Moreover, such materials are also useful for packaging products such as garbage bags.

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: Novel melt-spun elastomeric fibers and methods for their preparation. Embodiments are provided in which fibers are melt-spun from a melt-spinnable elastomeric polymer comprising a diisocyanate-capped polyol prepolymer which is chain-extended with an aromatic dihydroxy compound. Also provided are melt-spinnable elastomeric polymers and prepolymers therefor. The fibers may be knit or woven into textile articles including, inter alia, hosiery and pantyhose.

Abstract: An adhesive for solvent-free use consists of at least one polyurethane containing --OH or --NCO end groups modified by a (meth)acrylate- or vinyl- homo- or copolymer which may contain hydroxy functions, in which the polyurethane is the product of the reaction between a polyether polyol or dialcohol and/or a polyester polyol with an isocyanate monomer containing 1 to 4 --NCO groups and/or a polyisocyanate and/or a polyurethane prepolymer containing NCO end groups or --OH end groups.

Abstract: A laminate comprising a layer formed by melt molding a thermoplastic polyurethane and a fibrous base layer, a film or sheet melt molded from the thermoplastic polyurethane, and a thermoplastic polyurethane composition comprising the thermoplastic polyurethane and tin compound in an amount of 0.3 to 15 ppm (in terms of tin atom) based on the thermoplastic polyurethane; the thermoplastic polyurethane being a thermoplastic polyurethane obtained from a polymeric diol (a) having a number average molecular weight of 1,500 to 4,000, an organic diisocyanate (b) and a chain extender (c) and having an inherent viscosity of at least 0.9 dl/g and a retention of long-chain hard segments when heat melted of at least 80%, the polymeric diol (a) having a crystallization enthalpy (.DELTA.H) of not more than 70 J/g and having low molecular diol units comprising at least 30 mole % of 1,9-nonanediol units.

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: The present invention relates to the use of dimerdiols and/or trimertriols along with other polyols in the making of polyurethane moldings.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of moisture-curing PU hotmelt adhesives as molding compounds for the production of moldings, the PU hotmelt adhesives having a melt viscosity of less than 100 Pa.multidot.s at the processing temperature of 70.degree. to 190.degree. C. To produce the moldings, the molding compound is melted at temperatures of 70.degree. to 200.degree. C., the melt is injected into closed molds under an excess pressure of 1 to 50 bar, the cooled moldings are removed from the mold after a short time and are then cured with atmospheric moisture. Economic and technical advantages include distinctly lower processing pressures, expense on machinery and tooling and firm adhesion to various substrates. The moldings are heat-resistant and adhere to various substrates. They are particularly suitable for the production of electrical components.

Abstract: A modified acrylic urethane prepolymer composition and an unsaturated polyester resin composition to which the prepolymer has been added. The prepolymer composition includes an acrylic urethane prepolymer prepared by the reaction of diisocyanate, like MDI, with an hydroxyl-containing acrylate monomer, such as a pentaerythritol triacrylate, which prepolymer composition may contain a styrene monomer and an inhibitor, such as benzoquinone, to retard the reaction of the prepolymer and styrene monomer prior to the addition of the prepolymer composition into the polyester resin composition. The employment of the modified urethane prepolymer composition provides for the reduction in the amount of styrene monomer used in the unsaturated resin composition and also provides for improved chemical and physical properties of the cured, unsaturated resin composition, such as a reduction in glass roll-out when the resin composition is employed with fiberglass.

Abstract: Polyurethane rubbers are disclosed vulcanizable by peroxide and/or sulphur, the vulcanized rubber having improved low temperature compression set properties and low gas permeability. The vulcanizable polyurethane rubbers are made by mixing(A) 1.0 mol of polyester glycol having a molecular weight of 1500 to 7000 consisting of adipic acid and 2-methylpropanediol-1,3 in combination with cyclohexyldimethanol and/or propanediol. The mol ratio of methylpropanediol to cyclohexyldimethanol and/or propanediol can vary from 70 to 30 to 30 to 70%.(B) 0 to 2.5 mols of a diol having a molecular wright of 60 to 200; and(C) 0.95 to 3.5 mols of diisocyanate with a molar ratio of isocyanate group in (C) to the isocyanate-reactive groups in (A) and (B) of 0.95 to 1.02.

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: This invention relates to polyurethane elastomers produced by the reaction of polyisocyanates with polyesterpolyether polyols (diester-polyether diols) using the reaction injection molding process (RIM).

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 resin composition for automobile constant velocity joint boots having a surface hardness (Shore-D) of 34.about.44, and obtainable by melt mixing as essential components: 100 parts by weight of polyester elastomer (A); and, for every 100 parts by weight of said polyester elastomer (A), 0.05.about.7.0 parts by weight of organic polyisocyanate compound (B); and 0.1.about.5.0 parts by weight of silicone compound (C). A molded automobile constant velocity joint boot molded therefrom is superior in abrasion resistance, and flexibility.

Abstract: This invention relates to solid elastomeric polyurethanes prepared by reacting, in an open mold at an isocyanate index of 80 to 120,(a) an isocyanate prepolymer having an isocyanate content of 3 to 15% by weight and a number average molecular weight of 550 to 20,000 prepared by the reaction of(1) organic polyisocyanates having 2 to 3 NCO groups, and(2) isocyanate-reactive polyester polyols having two to three isocyanate-reactive hydroxyl groups and a number average molecular weight of 400 to 10,000 and prepared in the presence of an esterification catalyst, and optionally containing other isocyanate-reactive compounds,wherein the equivalent ratio of isocyanate groups to isocyanate-reactive groups is 1.2:1 to 34:1;(b) a diol chain extender, optionally in admixture with a crosslinker and/or an amino-containing chain extender and/or crosslinker;(c) 0.001 to 10% by weight, based on the weight of the isocyanate prepolymer, of a catalyst; and(d) 0.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cathodic electro-dipping process, which comprises a procedure in which the electro-dipping primer used contains an adduct containing urethane groups which is obtainable by reacting with one another a polyester-polyol or polyether-polyol, a polyisocyanate and a compound which contains a hydroxyl group and at least one ketimine group in the molecule.

Abstract: A thermoplastic polyurethane composition comprises a thermoplastic polyurethane and a tin compound. The tin compound is contained in an amount of 0.3 to 15 ppm as converted into tin atom based on the thermoplastic polyurethane. The thermoplastic polyurethane composition has a retention ratio of long-chain hard segments when melt treated at 220.degree. C. for 60 minutes of at least 85%. The thermoplastic polyurethane composition also has a retention ratio of inherent viscosity when melt treated at 220.degree. C. for 6 minutes and then melt extruded and, thereafter, allowed to stand at 20.degree. C., 60% RH (relative humidity) for 24 hours of at least 85%. The thermoplastic polyurethane composition has excellent mold-ability and gives molded products being excellent in tensile strength and elongation, heat resistance, compression set, resistance to hydrolysis and like properties, and are hence useful as a raw material for various items.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polyurethane having excellent hydrolysis resistance, weatherability, alkali resistance, etc. Said polyurethane is useful as a material for extrusion molding products such as hoses, tubes, films, sheets, belts, and rolls, a material for injection molding products such as packing materials, mechanical parts, and automobile parts, a material for artificial leathers, and coating materials such as paints, etc.

Abstract: This invention relates to thermoformable polyurethanes prepared by the reaction, at a isocyanate ratio of from 0.8:1 to 1.5:1, of(a) aliphatic or cycloaliphatic polyisocyanates,(b) 45 to 95 equivalent percent, relative to component (a), of a polyester, polycarbonate, and/or polyester carbonate diol having a molecular weight of from 2000 to 5000,(c) 5 to 40 equivalent percent, relative to component (a), of one or more diols having an average molecular weight of from 90 to 530,(d) optional catalysts, and(e) optional fillers,wherein the thermoformable polyurethane is hard, flexible, and opaque at room temperature but softens and becomes formable and, if free of opaque fillers, clear upon heating to a temperature of less than 100.degree. C.

Abstract: (Cyclo)aliphatic polyisocyanates are provided which are completely or partially blocked with malonic esters, the malonic ester containing at least one tert-butyl group. The blocked polyisocyanates may be deblocked at a reduced temperature.

Abstract: Described herein is a one-part hot melt adhesive comprising the reaction product of: (a) a polyester polyol with an equivalent weight in the range of from about 250 to about 3,000; (b) a polyisocyanate; and (c) at least about 1 weight percent hydroquinone bis (2-hydroxyethyl) ether; wherein the isocyanate content of the resulting product is at least about 0.5 percent. Also described is a one-part hot melt adhesive comprising the reaction product of: (a) a polyether polyol; (b) a polyisocyanate; and (c) hydroquinone bis (2-hydroxyethyl) ether; wherein the isocyanate content of the resulting product is at least about 0.5 percent. It has been discovered that the compositions of the invention provide adhesives with increased resistance to softening at high temperatures (e.g., above about 70.degree. C.) after curing.

Abstract: New flexible polyurethane foams are described, suitable for use in the interior linings of cars, with a reduced fogging effect, whose content by weight of the cyclic adipate of diethylene glycol, 8,13-dioxo-1,4,7-trioxacyclotridecane, is less than 0.25% and preferably less than 0.17%. Also described are polyester polyols, suitable for preparing these polyurethane foams, whose content by weight of the cyclic adipate of diethylene glycol, 8,13-dioxo-1,4,7-trioxacyclotridecane, is less than 0.4% and preferably less than 0.25%.

Abstract: A polyurethane made of polyester diol units, organic diisocyanate units and units from a chain extender, wherein the polyester diol units contain dicarboxylic acid units and diol units, wherein at least 30 mole % of the dicarboxylic acid units are units derived from 3,8-dimethyldecanedioic acid, 3,7-dimethyldecanedioic acid or a mixture thereof, and wherein the polyester diol units have a number-average molecular weight in a range from 500 to 6000 is provided along with the polyester diol for preparing the polyurethane, polyurethane fibers prepared from the polyurethane, a molded article prepared from the polyurethane and processes for producing the polyurethane, polyester diol, dimethyldecanedioic acids and dimethyldecanedials used to prepare the dimethyldecanedioic acids; where the polyurethane and fibers produced therefrom are superior in various properties such as hydrolytic resistance, heat resistance, resistance to hot water, cold resistance, fungal resistance and mechanical performances e.g.

Abstract: Novel carbodiimides and/or oligomeric polycarbodiimides containing terminal isocyanate, urethane and/or urea groups are obtainable, for example, by condensation of 1,3-bis(1-methyl-1-isocyanatoethyl)benzene with elimination of carbon dioxide followed, if desired, by reaction of all or some of the free isocyanate groups of the resultant (poly)carbodiimides with aliphatic, cycloaliphatic or araliphatic amines, alcohols and/or alkoxypolyoxyalkylene alcohols, and are used as stabilizers against hydrolytic degradation of polyaddition and polycondensation products containing ester groups.

Abstract: This invention relates to a polymeric vehicle which reduces or eliminates VOCs in coating compositions by providing a formulated coating composition which does not require an organic solvent for application to a substrate. The polymeric vehicle of the invention comprises at least one linear oligoester diol effective for crosslinking with a crosslinker, and having a number average molecular weight within controlled limits of a polydispersity index effective for controlling the viscosity of the polymeric vehicle.

Abstract: A process for the production of olefinically unsaturated isocyanates by reacting a1) isophorone diisocyanate or mixtures of isophorone diisocyanate with a2) other organic polyisocyanates with b1.1) olefinically unsaturated carboxylic acids or mixtures thereof with b1.2) other monobasic or polybasic carboxylic acids, b2.1) olefinically unsaturated alcohols and/or b2.2) other monohydric or polyhydric alcohols, the unsaturated resulting isocyanates and their use as binders for one-component coating compositions which may be cured at room temperature.

Abstract: An impact-resistant composition is disclosed, comprising(A) a modified polyisocyanate in which the active isocyanate groups have been blocked, obtained from a polycaprolactone-modified diol and an isocyanate compound, and(B) a hydroxyl group-containing resin containing two or more hydroxyl groups per molecule. The composition is useful as a coating composition for forming a chipping-resistant coated film.

Abstract: Polylactide of the general structure I(R.sup.1 --OCONH).sub.n --R.sup.2 (I)whereR.sup.1 is a polylactide residue with a molecular weight of from 500 to 500,000 or a degree of polymerization, based on lactic acid units, of about 5 to 5500 andR.sup.2 is the n-functional radical of a tri-, tetra- or polyisocyanate.

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: A method whereby the properties, particularly the recrystallisation temperature, of thermoplastic polyurethane elastomers, particularly those suitable for processing by extrusion, are kept constant during continuous manufacture in screw-type extruding machines by continuously adding substantially straight-chain hydroxyl-terminated polyols having a molecular weight of 500 to 5000, organic diisoicyanates and diol and optionally triol chain-lengthening agents having a molecular weight of 62 to 500, the molar ratio of polyols to chain-lengthening agents being 1:1 to 1:5, and by continuous addition of a catalyst, wherein the recrystallisation temperature is set at a value at least 2.degree. C.

Abstract: Disclosed is a polyurethane resin which is a reaction product of a high molecular weight polyol compound having a molecular weight of 3,000 to 10,000, a low molecular weight polyol compound having a molecular weight of not more than 200, an organic diisocyanate compound, a chain extender, and optionally a reaction terminating agent, wherein the whole of the high molecular weight polyol compound and the low molecular weight polyol compound has an average molecular weight of 1,500 to 2,700; the isocyanate index (I.I.) of the organic diisocyanate compound to the high molecular weight polyol compound satisfies the following condition: I.I.>2.0; and the nitrogen content of the polyurethane resin derived from the isocyanate group of the organic diisocyanate compound is from 1.30 to 1.95% by weight.

Abstract: The present invention concerns blocked isocyanate crosslinkers based on pentaerythritol for use in thermosetting coatings. More particularly, the invention pertains to thermosetting protective coatings containing a coreactive binder polymer comprising a hydroxyl functional matrix polymer adapted to coreact with a blocked isocyanate comprising pentaerythritol reacted with excess equivalents of isocyanate where excess isocyanate groups are blocked with a blocking agent. Pentaerythritol comprises between about 20% and 100% by weight of the polyol reactants reacted with excess isocyanate groups while the blocked crosslinker comprises between about 10% and 50% by weight of the thermosetting binder components. The preferred thermosetting coating is powder coating.

Abstract: Thermoplastically processable polyurethane elastomers are prepared by A) mixing one or more substantially linear polyols with a diisocyanate, B) reacting the resultant mixture substantially completely in a reactor at temperatures of >100.degree. C. to form a prepolymer, C) mixing the prepolymer with low molecular weight chain extenders, D) applying the reaction mixture prepared in stage C) to a support and allowing the mixture to react thereon to solidification.

Abstract: Process for the preparation of polyester-polyurethane flexible foams which do not give rise to the formation of misting, in which at least one polyisocyanate is reacted with at least one polyester pretreated by distillation and water and/or highly volatile organic compounds as blowing agent, characterized in that, in order to obtain the pretreated polyester which is used in the reaction with the polyisocyanate, in a first stage a starting polyester is manufactured which has a hydroxyl value (HV) higher by 4 to 12 mg KOH/g in relation to the HV of the desired pretreated polyester and which has a viscosity, measured at 25.degree. C. with a Brookfield RVT viscometer, lower by 2 to 5 Pa s in relation to that of the desired pretreated polyester and, in a second stage, the said starting polyester is subjected to a distillation for a treatment period of between 2 and 300 seconds, in temperature and pressure conditions making it possible to extract at least 85% of the cyclic diester present in the starting polyester.

Abstract: A thermoplastic sinterable powder for manufacturing grained, sintered plastic sheet is described, which is comprised 100 party by weight of an exclusively linear, aliphatic polyol mixture composed of 60 to 80 parts by weight of polycarbonate diol, having an MW of 2000 and a hydroxyl value of 56 based on adipic acid, hexane diol and neopentyl glycol, having an MW of 2000 and a hydroxyl value of 56. Also included is 1,6-hexamethylene diisocyanate in an equivalence ratio of about 2.8:1.0 to 4.2:1.0, with respect to the total polyol, with the exception of 1,4-butane diol which is added as a chain lengthener. The coefficient of the molding compound, calculated from the quotient of the equivalence ratios of the isocyanate groups multiplied by 100 and the sum of the hydroxyl groups of polyols and chain lengtheners is in the range of about 97 to 99.

Abstract: A coating composition having a good balance between solids content at a given viscosity and hardness in the final coating comprising a solution in a volatile organic solvent of;i) a hydroxyl functional polymerii) a crosslinker for the polymer,characterised in that the composition also comprises iii) 1,4-cyclohexane dimethanol.

Abstract: A composite element which comprisesA) at least one top layer of polyvinyl chloride or a polyvinyl chloride-containing polymer mixture, andB) a preferably semirigid or rigid polyurethane foam, the top layer (A) or the polyurethane foam (B) or the two constituents (A) and (B) containing units of an .alpha.,.beta.-olefinically unsaturated polyester having a molecular weight factor per double bond of from 150 to 3000,a process for the production of composite elements of this type, and liquid, urethane-containing polyisocyanate mixtures based on diphenylmethane diisocyanates and higher homologs thereof and .alpha.,.beta.-olefinically unsaturated polyesters for the preparation of the polyurethane foam (B) are described.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the production of plastics containing amide groups with elimination of CO.sub.2 by reaction of polyfunctional isocyanates, carboxylic acids and, optionally, alcohols in the presence of tertiary amines, more particularly heteroaromatic amines. The heteroaromatic amines preferably contain another heteroatom and/or substituents having +I and/or +M effects. The reaction preferably starts at room temperature. Fine-cell foams having an acid value of less than 40 and a density of at most 150 g/l can be produced in short reaction times at room temperature without any need for additional blowing agents.

Abstract: A laminate for flexible packaging and a process for preparing the same. The laminate for flexible packaging is obtained by joining a plurality of flexible blanks via layers of an adhesive agent, wherein the layers of said adhesive agent are layers of an isocyanate-terminated polyurethane type hot-melt resin that is crosslinked with the moisture, the residual amount of an organic solvent in said laminate is 10 .mu.g/m.sup.2 or smaller per a unit inner surface, the peeling strength at 25.degree. C. is 250 g/15 mm of width or greater, and a peeling strength retentivity at 80.degree. C. is 30% or greater of the peeling strength at 25.degree. C.

Abstract: This invention provides a method of forming a joint in an abrasive belt using a novel joint adhesive comprising a polyesterurethane, a cross-linking agent and a reactive polyol solvent.

Abstract: A method for preparing a polyamide-imide-modified polyurethane varnish composition for coating a conductive wire to form a varnished wire. The method comprises the steps of: (a) preparing a first intermediate reaction product, which is an isocyanate compound, (b) preparing a second intermediate reaction product, which is a hydroxy compound, and (c) mixing the first and second intermediate reaction products with a diluent to form the polyamide-imide-modified polyurethane varnish composition. The first intermediate reaction comprises the steps of: (I) preparing a first reaction mixture containing a phenol or a derivative of phenol, a diisocyanate, and a dihydroxy compound in a first organic solvent, and reacting the first reaction mixture at room temperature; (ii) adding a diacid compound or trimellitic anhydride or mixture thereof to the first reaction mixture, and reacting at 100.degree..about.140.degree. C.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polyurethane fusion adhesives that are hardened by the action of moisture and which contain at least one reaction product from a component that contains NCO groups and an essentially linear hydroxypolyester, hydroxypolyether, and/or hydroxypolyetherester component. In addition, the present invention relates to a procedure for manufacturing a material that is permeable to water only in vapor form, this being in the form of a fiber material, in particular in the form of a web, which is joined to a polyurethane film, in which the fiber material is coated with a polyurethane material and subsequently the polyurethane material is hardened to form a water-vapor permeable film. The present invention also relates to a material that is permeable to water only in vapor form and which is in the form of a fiber material, in particular in the form of a web, that is bonded to a polyurethane film.