Bayer Antwerp, N.v.

Arco Chemical Technology, L.p.

Other

Robert D Duffy

Jeffrey L Robbins

Ulrich B Holeschovsky

David Gibala

Gary L Allen

Harry Stefanou

Leah J Langsdorf

George W Combs

Barry V Evangelist

Ulrich B Holechovsky

Improvements in tuft bind and/or elongation of tufted carpet may be achieved by selecting, as components of a tuft bind adhesive, one or more of: i) a polyol component comprising a low or ultra-low unsaturation polyoxypropylene polyol optionally containing up to 30 weight percent oxyethylene moieties, and ii) a chain extender component comprising 2-methyl-1,3-propanediol.

Polyurethane carpet backings with improved tuft bind

Laminated carpeting consisting of a secondary backing adhered to a greige good of yarn tufted into a primary backing are prepared from polyurethane adhesives by single puddle processes which allow for lowered use of polyurethane while producing carpets exhibiting excellent delamination strength. Preferably, a reactive polyurethane system is employed as a primary adhesive, and the secondary backing is skip-coated with a minor amount of a non-advancing skip coat.

Urethane adhesive-laminated carpeting

High quality, consistent polyurethane froth foams, both filled and unfilled, are prepared by directing polyol, isocyanate, and optionally other polyurethane-forming ingredients to a high pressure mix head prior to introducing the mixture to a froth foaming head. Changes in stoichiometry may be made rapidly without shut-down. An in-line blender incorporated filler into the polyol stream minimizing density differentials normally encountered in the holding tank, maintaining low and reproducible viscosity, and allowing for greater amounts of filler than otherwise possible.

Process for producing froth polyurethane foam

Flexible, slabstock polyurethane foam compositions useful for a rapid-cool process are disclosed. The foams are produced in the presence of a tetravalent tin catalyst, preferably at a relatively low isocyanate index, and preferably with a polyol that contains a non-volatile inhibitor. The foams of the invention eliminate or greatly reduce the amount of visible smoke produced in a rapid-cool process.

Flexible slabstock polyurethane foam formulation for a rapid-cool process

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West Chester, PA, United States of America

Robert D Duffy