The present invention relates to a reactive polyurethane prepolymer composition, which can be used as a hot melt adhesive, comprising a first polyurethane prepolymer which is the reaction product of the reaction of methylene diphenyl diisocyanate (MDI) with poly(1,6-hexamethylene adipate) glycol (PHAG) with a molecular weight (Mw) of 500 g/mol to 10,000 g/mol and with an NCO content of 0.5 wt % to 7 wt %, preferably of 3 wt % to 7 wt % and more preferably of 5 wt % to 7 wt %, comprising less than 0.1 wt % free MDI monomer based on the total weight of the first polyurethane prepolymer, a second polyurethane prepolymer which is the reaction product of the reaction of methylene diphenyl diisocyanate with polypropylene glycol (PPG) or a succinic acid based polyester polyol with a molecular weight (Mw) of 250 g/mol to 4,000 g/mol and with an NCO content of 0.5 wt % to 12 wt %, preferably of 3 wt % to 11 wt % and more preferably of 5 wt % to 10 wt %, comprising less than 0.1 wt % free MDI monomer based on the total weight of the second polyurethane prepolymer, and optionally one or more catalysts, as well as a process for producing said reactive polyurethane prepolymer composition, a method for adhesively joining or sealing two substrates and the use as an hot melt adhesive.

Provided is a molding packaging material capable of sealing without causing sealing failure, significantly reducing cleaning frequency of a seal bar to improve productivity, and preventing occurrence of delamination. The molding packaging material includes a PBT terephthalate (PBT) layer 2, a heat fusible resin layer 3, and a metal foil layer 4 between the two layers. The PBT layer 2 and the metal foil layer 4 are bonded via an outer adhesive layer 5. The outer adhesive layer 5 is formed of a urethane adhesive cured film composed of a polyester polyol, a polyfunctional isocyanate compound, and polyhydric alcohol. The polyester polyol contains a dicarboxylic acid component, the dicarboxylic acid component includes an aromatic dicarboxylic acid. The dicarboxylic acid component contains an aromatic dicarboxylic acid. The content rate of the aromatic dicarboxylic acid in the dicarboxylic acid component is 40 mol % to 80 mol %. The Young's modulus of the cured film of the urethane adhesive is 70 MPa to 400 MPa. The PBT layer has tensile strength of 100 MPa to 300 MPa.

A coating composition including: an aqueous dispersion of self-crosslinkable core-shell particles, where the core-shell particles include (1) a polymeric core at least partially encapsulated by (2) a polymeric shell having urethane linkages, keto and/or aldo functional groups, and hydrazide functional groups, where the polymeric core is covalently bonded to at least a portion of the polymeric shell, and an acrylic polymer, where the acrylic polymer is non-reactive with the polymeric core and the polymeric shell. A substrate coated with a coating formed from the coating composition and a method of improving stain resistance of a substrate are also disclosed.

Solvent-based adhesive compositions are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, the solvent-based adhesive compositions include (A) an isocyanate component comprising an isocyanate curing agent and (B) a hydroxyl component comprising a polyester polyol, a polyether polyol, and a phosphate ester compound. The isocyanate curing agent of the isocyanate component (A) crosslinks the components of the hydroxyl component. In some embodiments, the phosphate ester compound has the structure (I): (I) wherein R1 is any organic group. Methods for preparing solvent-based adhesive compositions are also disclosed. The methods include providing an isocyanate component (A) comprising an isocyanate curing agent, providing a hydroxyl component (B) comprising a polyol blend, comprising a polyester polyol and a polyether polyol, and a phosphate ester compound, curing the hydroxyl component (B) with the isocyanate component (A) at a mix ratio ((A):(B), by weight) of from 100:8 to 100:15, thereby forming the solvent-based adhesive composition. ##STR00001##

A shape memory polymer hydrogel that is biodegradable, includes antimicrobial agents, and has a tunable drug delivery is used for wound healing internally and externally. The shape memory polymer is synthesized using a combination of hydrophilic precursors that are configured to have two to four functional end groups, with at least one component that has at least three functional groups. The synthesis route provides for a covalently crosslinked thermoset hydrogel. The chemistry can be tuned to provide desired transition temperatures for delivery (e.g. below 37° C.) and desired pore sizes for healing (e.g. 250-500 μm).

A reaction mixture and a process for making a polyisocyanurate comprising rigid foam having a density in the range 50-500 kg/m.sup.3 is disclosed, said process having a cream time >35 seconds and a snap cure behaviour.

A coating composition includes: an aqueous dispersion of self-crosslinkable core-shell particles, where the corm-shell particles include (1) a polymeric core at least partially encapsulated by (2) a polymeric shell having urethane linkages, keto and/or aldo functional groups, and hydrazide functional groups, where the polymeric core is covalently bonded to at least a portion of the polymeric shell, and a hydrophobic additive including a wax and/or a silicon-containing compound, where the hydrophobic additive is non-reactive with the polymeric core and the polymeric shell. A substrate coated with a coating formed from the coating composition and a method for improving stain resistance of a substrate are also disclosed.

Provided is a polyester polyol that can be used for forming a polyurethane excelling in durability and solvent resistance.

A polyester polyol of the present invention is represented by Formula (1) and has a molecular weight distribution of less than 1.2: In Formula (1), R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 represent, identically or differently a divalent hydrocarbon group, and n is an integer. R.sup.3 to R.sup.7 represent, identically or differently a hydrogen atom, a monovalent hydrocarbon group, or a group represented by Formula (2): In Formula (2), m and s represent, identically or differently an integer of 1 or greater. 2m occurrences of R.sup.8 represent, identically or differently a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, or an alkoxy group. Note that at least two of the groups represented by R.sup.3 to R.sup.7 are represented by Formula (2):

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The present invention addresses the problem of providing a surface protective film which is resistant to discoloration, expansion and the like caused by the penetration of a plasticizer. A surface protective film having, on the outermost surface thereof, a protective layer made of polycarbonate type polyurethane is provided as the solution of the problem.

This disclosure provides methods for the chemical modification of triglycerides that are highly enriched in specific fatty acids and subsequent use thereof for producing functionally versatile polymers.