A waterborne polyurethane dispersion is provided. The waterborne polyurethane dispersion comprises residual moiety of a hydroxy-terminated siloxane compound in the main chain and exhibits good anti-stickiness while retaining superior mechanical properties. A laminated synthetic leather article prepared with said waterborne polyurethane dispersion as well the method for preparing the synthetic leather article are also provided.

The present invention relates to a rigid polyurethane foam and use thereof in automotive interiors. The polyurethane foam is prepared from a reaction system comprising the reaction components of polyisocyanate, polyether polyol, catalyst and water, in which the catalyst is N,N-dimethyl-N′,N′-di(2-hydroxypropyl)-1,3-propanediamine. The rigid polyurethane foam according to the present invention has a desired low odor, while ensuring good physical properties, such as good mechanical strength and tensile strength.

A self-crosslinkable polyurethane or polyurethane-urea aqueous dispersion, a preparation method therefor, and a use thereof. Side chains of the polyurethane or polyurethane-urea contain non-sterically-hindered siloxy groups. During the drying and activation of the aqueous dispersion, the siloxys in the side chains are hydrolyzed and crosslinked with each other to increase the cross-linking density, significantly improving the heat resistance, the humidity resistance, and other properties of an adhesive obtained therefrom. The aqueous dispersion itself has a good stability. In addition, an application system based thereon has an excellent stability and a long storage time. The aqueous dispersion is suitable for the preparation of high quality paints and sealants, especially adhesives.

The present invention relates to a coating composition, a coating system comprising the coating composition, a coating method and application of the coating system, and a product coated with the coating system. The coating composition comprises: (A) at least one aqueous polyurethane dispersion and/or one aqueous polyacrylate dispersion, wherein the aqueous polyurethane dispersion comprises at least one polyurethane polymer (a), wherein the polyurethane polymer (a) is obtained by a reaction comprising at least one polyurethane prepolymer (a1) and at least one isocyanate-reactive component (a2), wherein the polyurethane prepolymer (a1) is obtained by a reaction comprising the following components: (a1-1) at least one polyisocyanate having an isocyanate functionality of no less than 2, and (a1-2) at least one polyfunctional polyether polyol having a hydroxyl functionality of no less than 3, wherein the polyfunctional polyether polyol has an amount of 1 wt % to 20 wt %, based on the amount of the components for preparing the polyurethane prepolymer being 100 wt %, and (B) at least one crosslinking agent.

Polycarbamide coating compositions and secondary diamine curing agents used to produce the coating compositions are disclosed. Curing agent compositions comprising: (a) the reaction product of bis(4-aminocyclohexyl) methane and ethyl ester of 2-butendioc acid; and (b) the reaction product of bis(4-amino-3-methylcyclohexyl)methane and ethyl ester of 2-butendioic acid; and (c) at least one polyol are also disclosed. One aspect of the disclosure relates to a non-aqueous coating composition comprising the disclosed amine curing agents with a polyisocyanate resin. The coating compositions are suitable for use as direct to metal coatings or top coats. Methods of producing the curing agents and the coating compositions are also disclosed.

The process for producing a photochromic eyewear lens by forming at least a layer of modified photochromic poly(urea-urethane) by combining photochromic material and the reaction product of a polyurethane pre-polymer and a mixture of diethyltoluene diamine and one or more polyols, plus catalyst. The mixture comprises both NH.sub.2 and OH reactive groups, with at least 0.04 equivalent weights of OH reactive species available for reaction with each 1.0 equivalent weight of excess NCO reactive species available in the pre-polymer. The lens comprising the modified photochromic poly(urea-urethane) can exhibit faster fade-back rates and better photochromic performance than lenses with non-modified poly(urea-urethane).

A polymer composition includes: a first proportion of an aliphatic-diisocyanate terminated polyol; a second proportion of an aromatic diisocyanate; a third proportion of an aromatic diamine curative configured to extend a chain length of the aliphatic-diisocyanate-terminated polyol and the aromatic diisocyanate; a fourth proportion of a polyester polyol configured to polymerize with the aliphatic-diisocyanate-terminated polyol; and a fifth proportion of a high functionality dendrimer configured to crosslink polymer chains of the aliphatic-diisocyanate-terminated polyol. Further, the hybrid copolymer can be configured to form a protective film layer in a foldable electronic display, the foldable electronic display including: a cover layer arranged over the protective film layer; and an array of organic light-emitting diodes arranged beneath the protective film layer.

A polymer composition includes: a first proportion of an aliphatic-diisocyanate terminated polyol; a second proportion of an aromatic diisocyanate; a third proportion of an aromatic diamine curative configured to extend a chain length of the aliphatic-diisocyanate-terminated polyol and the aromatic diisocyanate; a fourth proportion of a polyester polyol configured to polymerize with the aliphatic-diisocyanate-terminated polyol; and a fifth proportion of a high functionality dendrimer configured to crosslink polymer chains of the aliphatic-diisocyanate-terminated polyol. Further, the hybrid copolymer can be configured to form a protective film layer in a foldable electronic display, the foldable electronic display including: a cover layer arranged over the protective film layer; and an array of organic light-emitting diodes arranged beneath the protective film layer.

The present invention relates to a melt processable thermoplastic polyurethane-urea composition formed by a continuous bulk process without the presence of solvent using a polyol component, an isocyanate component, and chain extender component comprising a hindered aromatic diamine.

The invention relates to a process for producing polyurethane/polyisocyanurate rigid foams by reacting a specific reaction mixture in the presence of a catalyst component containing potassium formate and to the polyurethane/polyisocyanurate rigid foams produced according to said method.