Abstract:
The present invention provides a method for preparing a foam that includes a polyurethaneurea dispersion. These foams have enhanced flexibility and resistance to compressibility compared to convention polyurethane foam. These foams may also be made by a reaction injection molding process. The method includes preparing a shaped polyurethane foam article by: (a) providing a first composition comprising at least one polyol, a chain extender composition and a blowing agent; (b) providing a second composition comprising at least one of a diisocyanate, a capped glycol, and combinations thereof; (c) mixing the first composition and the second composition to form a reaction mixture into a heated mold; and (d) allowing the reaction mixture to form a polyurethane foam; wherein the first composition includes one of: (i) the chain extender composition includes at least one amine compound; (ii) the blowing agent includes a polyurethaneurea aqueous dispersion; and (iii) combinations of (i) and (ii).
Abstract:
An oil and grease repellent aqueous dispersion for treating various papers, paperboard, and cellulose fiber products is disclosed. The dispersion provides superior oil and grease resistance when compared to known fluorochemical, waxes, and silicone treatments. The dispersion comprises clay nanoparticle components and fluorochemicals that can be applied to the paper, paperboard, and cellulose products using known methods.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a process for hydrocyanating 3-pentene¬ nitrile. The process can include feeding 3-pentenenitrile and HCN to a hydrocyanation reaction zone that includes a Lewis acid promoter, nickel, and a phosphorus-containing ligand. In various embodiments, the process can also include controlling water concentration within the hydrocyanation reaction zone sufficient to maintain a high activity of the ligand catalyst complex while recycling at least a portion of the ligand catalyst complex.
Abstract:
Disclosed are processes for applying dyes, stain blocker and anti-soil compositions on BCF yarns during cable or air twisting processes, or heat setting processes, prior to weaving, knitting or tufting. Further discloses are process for applying dyes, stain blocker and anti-soil compositions on BCF yarns prior to heat setting. The processes forego the need to dye and otherwise treat carpets and other textiles made from the BCF yarn using current methods. Also disclosed are systems, BCF yarns, and carpets made from the BCF yarn treated by the disclosed process.
Abstract:
As described herein, nickel treated with sulfur provides a surprisingly effective source of nickel atoms for generating nickel-phosphorus-containing ligand complexes useful as hydrocyanation catalysts.
Abstract:
These disclosures relate to a composition comprising a combination of chemicals and to a process for using the same composition. This process provides a means to use the composition in cleaning floors and surfaces previously coated with a wax coating for protection of the surface. The composition can include a combination of chemicals selected from microemulsion concentrates based on benzyl alcohol in combination with aqueous ammonia solution.
Abstract:
Adiponitrile is made by reacting 3-pentenenitrile with hydrogen cyanide. The 3-pentenenitrile is made by reacting 1,3-butadiene with hydrogen cyanide and by isomerizing 2-methyl-3-butenenitrile. The reaction of 1,3-butadiene with hydrogen cyanide to produce 3-pentenenitrile also produces small amounts of dinitrile compounds, including adiponitrile (ADN) and methylglutaronitrile (MGN). Methylglutaronitrile is removed to provide an adiponitrile-enriched stream, which is used in a catalyst purification step.
Abstract:
Disclosed is an ionic liquid formula (I): wherein: n is 1 or 2; R 1 is selected from H and (C 1 -C 6 )alkyl; R 2 is selected from -(CH 2 ) w O[(CH 2 ) x O(CH 2 )y] m (CH 2 )zCH 3 and wherein w is 1 to 6, x is 1 to 6, y is 0 to 6, z is 0 to 6, m is 0 to 3 and [w + m(x + y) + z] is less than or equal to 12; and R 3 is selected from H and methyl, wherein if n is 1 then R 3 is methyl, and if n is 2 then R 3 is H. Also disclosed are electrochemical devices and devices employing such electrochemical devices as energy sources.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to an improved process for manufacturing polyether and copolyether glycols by polymerization of a reaction mixture comprising at least one tetrahydrofuran or at least one tetrahydrofuran and at least one other cyclic ether, for example, an alkylene oxide, in the presence of a particular perfluorosulfonic acid resin catalyst comprising a copolymer of tetrafluoroethylene (TFE) or chlorotrifluoroethylene (CTFE) and a monomer of the formula CF 2 = CF - O - CF 2 - CF 2 - SO 2 F.
Abstract:
The disclosures herein relate to a polymer such as nylon 66, having low yellowness and excellent whiteness retention for applications in melt extrusion and injection molding where an increase in molecular weight is not desirable. The polymer is prepared with a phosphorus compound content, e.g., a sodium hypophosphite (SHP) content, in an amount of 150 to 300 ppm by weight. The presence of an "end cap" additive such as one selected from acetic acid, propionic acid, benzoic acid, or succinic acid, added at the start of polymerization, effectively mitigates undesired molecular weight gain.