A process and composition is described for the inclusion of polyether polyols in concentrations greater than 10% loading on the B-side formulation with a catalyst package less than 1% loading on the B-side formulation. In one specific example, the use of glycerin as a fluorine ion scavenger is utilized to improve performance of the polyurethane systems through a twelve-month shelf life.

Formulated polyol compositions contain a terephthalic acid-based polyester polyol, a C4-7 hydrocarbon blowing agent, and a nonionic surfactant that has a hydrophilic-lipophilic balance of greater than 13 to 18.5. The formulated polyol compositions exhibit surprisingly good storage stability and resist stratifying into layers. The compositions are useful to make rigid polyurethane and/or polyisocyanurate foams. The good compatibility of the blowing agent leads to improved cell structure in the foams.

Thermoplastic polymer compositions having enhanced properties, as well as methods of making and using the same, are provided. Thermoplastic polymers according to some aspects of the present invention may be rigid, but may also be suitable for use in applications requiring a thermoplastic polymer resin. Thermoplastic polymers according to various aspects of the present invention may be useful in preparing shaped articles such as, for example, sheets, films, tubes, preforms, bottles, profiles, and other similar articles.

This disclosure provides for new polyisocyanurate (PIR) foams that exhibit improved flame retardant properties and thermal barrier properties, and which can pass certain thermal barrier tests in the absence of a protective covering such as specified in the thermal barriers codes. In an aspect, it has been unexpectedly discovered that when a relatively high viscosity and high functionality polyisocyanate is used with a high aromatic content polyester polyol and an HFO and/or HCFO blowing agent, and a flame retardant compound, unexpectedly good flame retardant polyisocyanurate foams can be generated, for example, when a high A-side:B-side volume ratio (v:v) and a relatively high Isocyanate Index (ISO Index) are used in the process.

The present invention relates to a polyol composition for obtaining a polyurethane foam through a reaction with a polyisocyanate compound. The polyol composition comprises a polyol, a catalyst, a foam stabilizer, a foaming agent, and ammonium carboxylate, wherein the ammonium carboxylate has a quaternary ammonium cation as a cationic moiety, and a carboxylic acid anion represented by formula (1) as an anionic moiety.

The present invention relates to a thermosetting composition characterized in that it contains (A) a polyester resin of number average molecular weight 1,000-10,000, hydroxyl value 5-200 mg KOH/g and, (B) 0.5-2.0 equivalents relative to the hydroxyl groups of the aforesaid component (A) of a compound (B) which is a blocked aliphatic isocyanate compound having reactivity with the hydroxyl groups of component (A), wherein the blocking is with methyl ethyl ketoxime and/or ε-caprolactam, (C) 0.05-5 parts by weight of a bismuth compound, per 100 parts by weight of total resin solids of component (A) and component (B), and (D) 0.5-50 parts by weight of an organosilicate represented by the following general formula (I) and/or a condensation product thereof, relative to 100 parts by weight of total resin solids of component (A) and component (B) wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 in the formula each mean hydrogen atom or 1-10 carbon organic group, and can be the same or different, n is 1. By using the thermosetting, not only does stain resistance appear a short time after painting, but also excellent stain resistance is maintained for a long period, which fulfil the paint film performance requirements for painted steel sheet such as water resistance and bending workability and which have high environmental protection qualities and safety. ##STR00001##

The invention relates to flame-retardant polyurethane foam materials or polyurethane/polyisocyanurate foam materials (also referred to individually or collectively as “PUR/PIR foam materials” below) and to methods for producing PUR/PIR foam materials by reacting a reaction mixture containing A1 an isocyanate-reactive component, A2 a propellant, A3 a catalyst, A4 optionally an additive, and A5 a flame retardant with B an isocyanate component, wherein the production is carried out using an index of 80 to 600. The invention is characterized in that the flame retardant A5 contains (hydroxymethyl)phosphonate and optionally the dimer thereof as component A5.1.

A process for producing rigid PUR/PIR foams comprising A1 an isocyanate-reactive component, A2 a flame retardant, A3 a blowing agent, A4 a catalyst, A5 optionally auxiliaries and additives, and B an organic polyisocyanate component. Component A1 comprises a triurethane triol A1.1 and a compound A1.2 selected from the group consisting of polyether polyol, polyester polyol, polyether carbonate polyol, and polyether ester polyol. Also disclosed is a rigid PUR/PIR foam, an insulating material, a composite element, and a mixture.

A urethane resin composition having properties suitable for forming a building insulation layer without adding a foam stabilizer in a urethane resin composition having at least quasi-incombustibility. A urethane resin composition for forming a foam that constitutes a insulation material for a building includes a foam having at least quasi-incombustibility in a heat-release test complying with ISO-5660, the urethane resin composition containing at least a polyisocyanate compound, an ester polyol compound, a trimerization catalyst, an additive, and a non-silicon surface adjuster, and by not containing a foam stabilizer, the additive including red phosphorus as an essential component and being combined with a phosphate-containing flame retardant and/or a chlorine-containing flame retardant.

The objective of the present invention is to provide a liquid composition which is for a fiber reinforced plastic intermediate base material, and which imparts excellent FRP mechanical properties and can suppress voids as much as possible.

The liquid composition for a fiber reinforced plastic intermediate base material according to the present invention is characterized by being obtained by mixing (A) and (B). (A): a composition including a compound (a) having at least two isocyanate groups, and (B): a composition which includes (b1) as an essential component and may include (b2) and (b3).

(b1): a monoalcohol compound having an ethylenically unsaturated group,

(b2): a compound having at least two reactive groups with isocyanate groups

, and (b3): a polymerization inhibitor.