A moisture-curing polyurethane composition including (i) at least one linear polymer P1 containing isocyanate groups and having an NCO content in range from 0.3%-3.3% by weight, obtained from reaction of at least one monomeric aromatic diisocyanate and polyether diol having an OH number in range from 5-37 mg KOH/g, (ii) at least one branched polymer P2 containing isocyanate groups and having an NCO content in range from 1%-10% by weight, obtained from reaction of at least one monomeric aromatic diisocyanate and at least one polyether triol having an average OH functionality of at least 2.2 and OH number in range from 16-380 mg KOH/g, (iii) and a content of plasticizers of not more than 15% by weight, based on overall composition, wherein polymers P1 and P2 are present in weight ratio in range from 80/20-95/5, and to the use of composition as elastic adhesive or elastic sealant or elastic coating.

A moisture-curing polyurethane composition including (i) at least one linear polymer P1 containing isocyanate groups and having an NCO content in range from 0.3%-3.3% by weight, obtained from reaction of at least one monomeric aromatic diisocyanate and polyether diol having an OH number in range from 5-37 mg KOH/g, (ii) at least one branched polymer P2 containing isocyanate groups and having an NCO content in range from 1%-10% by weight, obtained from reaction of at least one monomeric aromatic diisocyanate and at least one polyether triol having an average OH functionality of at least 2.2 and OH number in range from 16-380 mg KOH/g, (iii) and a content of plasticizers of not more than 15% by weight, based on overall composition, wherein polymers P1 and P2 are present in weight ratio in range from 80/20-95/5, and to the use of composition as elastic adhesive or elastic sealant or elastic coating.

The application discloses a tape for stitchless joining of fabric sections. In some embodiments the tape is heat activated and includes a thermostable liner and a layer of dry latex of polyurethane with a crosslinker. Methods of manufacturing and using the tape are also disclosed.

The disclosed technology provides thermoplastic polyurethane compositions having antimicrobial properties while still maintaining good physical properties and good non-fouling properties, methods of making the same, and articles, including medical devices, made from such compositions. The disclosed technology includes a process of making an antimicrobial polymer composition, where the process includes mixing an antimicrobial additive into a base polymer and further includes mixing in a non-fouling additive, where the antimicrobial additive is chemically held in the composition and the antimicrobial and non-fouling additives do not negatively impact each other's effectiveness.

The disclosed technology provides thermoplastic polyurethane compositions having antimicrobial properties while still maintaining good physical properties and good non-fouling properties, methods of making the same, and articles, including medical devices, made from such compositions. The disclosed technology includes a process of making an antimicrobial polymer composition, where the process includes mixing an antimicrobial additive into a base polymer and further includes mixing in a non-fouling additive, where the antimicrobial additive is chemically held in the composition and the antimicrobial and non-fouling additives do not negatively impact each other's effectiveness.

The disclosed technology provides thermoplastic polyurethane compositions having antimicrobial properties while still maintaining good physical properties and good non-fouling properties, methods of making the same, and articles, including medical devices, made from such compositions. The disclosed technology includes a process of making an antimicrobial polymer composition, where the process includes mixing an antimicrobial additive into a base polymer and further includes mixing in a non-fouling additive, where the antimicrobial additive is chemically held in the composition and the antimicrobial and non-fouling additives do not negatively impact each other's effectiveness.

Methods of passively sampling PFAS in the environment, PFAS sorbents, apparatus and systems (apparatus plus conditions) for sampling groundwater, porewater, and surface water are described.

Methods of passively sampling PFAS in the environment, PFAS sorbents, apparatus and systems (apparatus plus conditions) for sampling groundwater, porewater, and surface water are described.

A water repellent composition includes a polyurethane resin compound, a non-fluorine water repellent compound, a surfactant, and a liquid medium. The polyurethane resin compound includes at least one kind selected from the group consisting of a first polyurethane resin compound, a second polyurethane resin compound, and a third polyurethane resin compound:

A water repellent composition includes a polyurethane resin compound, a non-fluorine water repellent compound, a surfactant, and a liquid medium. The polyurethane resin compound includes at least one kind selected from the group consisting of a first polyurethane resin compound, a second polyurethane resin compound, and a third polyurethane resin compound: