US4072634A
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Production of polyurethane foams from modified polyester polyol prepolymers
Assignee: Atlantic Richfield Co
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Filing: 1973-03-12
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Granted: 1978-02-07
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Expires: 1993-03-12
Abstract
Abstract A modified polyester polyol prepolymer having a hydroxyl functionality of between 2 and 3 is produced by reacting a cyclic nitrile carbonate such as adipodi(nitrile carbonate) with a polyester polyol having hydroxyl numbers of about 50 to about 450. The product has a viscosity preferably in the range of about 15,000 to 30,000 centipoise at about 25 DEG C. Novel urethane foams are prepared from the modified polyester polyol prepolymers by reacting the same with aromatic isocyanates to form urethane foams having improved stability to ultraviolet discoloration and improved hydrolytic stability.
Inventors
- 👤 Alfred E. Borchert
- 👤 Charles J. Kremer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 07:12
CPC Classifications
C; C08; C08G; C08G71/00; C08G71/04; C08G18/00; C08G18/06; C08G18/28; C08G18/40; C08G18/42; C08G18/46; C08G18/4615
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
136 words
A method of preparing a foam polyurethane composition having improved light and hydrolytic stability comprising: (a) Forming a modified polyester prepolymer having a hydroxyl functionality between 2 and 3 by reacting a cyclic nitrile carbonate having the structure: ##STR2## wherein R is a saturated aliphatic or alicyclic organic radical free of reactive hydrogens as determined by the Zerewitinoff Test having up to about 50 carbon atoms with a polyester polyol having a hydroxyl number of about 50 to about 450, the relative amounts of polyester polyol and cyclic nitrile carbonate being sufficient to provide a ratio of hydroxyl groups to cyclic nitrile groups of about 2 to 10:1, and (b) Reacting the modified polyester polyol with an aromatic polyisocyanate in the presence of an amount of water sufficient to produce a foam of the desired density.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
136 words
A method of preparing a foam polyurethane composition having improved light and hydrolytic stability comprising: (a) Forming a modified polyester prepolymer having a hydroxyl functionality between 2 and 3 by reacting a cyclic nitrile carbonate having the structure: ##STR2## wherein R is a saturated aliphatic or alicyclic organic radical free of reactive hydrogens as determined by the Zerewitinoff Test having up to about 50 carbon atoms with a polyester polyol having a hydroxyl number of about 50 to about 450, the relative amounts of polyester polyol and cyclic nitrile carbonate being sufficient to provide a ratio of hydroxyl groups to cyclic nitrile groups of about 2 to 10:1, and (b) Reacting the modified polyester polyol with an aromatic polyisocyanate in the presence of an amount of water sufficient to produce a foam of the desired density.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
The process of claim 1 wherein the reaction between the cyclic nitrile carbonate and the polyester polyol is carried out catalytically at a temperature of about 110° to 120° C.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
12 words
The process of claim 1 wherein the aromatic polyisocyanate is tolylene diisocyanate.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
14 words
The process of claim 1 wherein R contains about 2 to 12 carbon atoms.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
13 words
The process of claim 4 wherein the cyclic nitrile carbonate is adipodi(nitrile carbonate).
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1981-02-06 | 1981-08-08 | 1982-02-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-02-06 | 1985-08-08 | 1986-02-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-02-06 | 1989-08-08 | 1990-02-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |