H.b. Fuller Licensing & Financing Inc.

Youlu Duan

Sonja E Stammler

Yuduo Zhu

Yi Wei

Brian L Marty

Michael J Maksymkiw

Lowell G Lindquist

Douglas Ulen Gwost

Scott W Rhein

Michael J Dochniak

Peter A Voss

Thomas E Rolando

Gary J Haider

Ronald R Davies

Michael J Dockniak

Jillian H Ierien

A method for the preparation of sulfonated polymer compositions wherein water dispersible isocyanate-terminated polyurethane prepolymers are reacted in the presence of aqueous polyvinyl dispersions which may contain active hydrogen atoms. The invention is further directed to a water-based sulfonated polyurethane polyvinyl hybrid latex wherein a sulfonated polyurethane is used as a seed for the polymerization of ethylenically unsaturated monomers and a method for preparing the same. The inventive compositions develop interpenetrating polymer networks or may form core-shell type structures, and are characterized as having enhanced mechanical and adhesion properties.

Water-based sulfonated polymer compositions

The present invention discloses a stable aqueous polyurethane dispersions comprising a reaction product of a water dispersible isocyanate-terminated polyurethane prepolymer (A), an aqueous polyurethane dispersion (B) and water, and a method wherein a water dispersible isocyanate-terminated polyurethane prepolymer (A) is dispersed in at least one aqueous polyurethane dispersion (B) and water, and reacted at about 35.degree. C. to about 95.degree. C. until substantially free of isocyanate. The inventive dispersions are useful in adhesives, coatings, binders, primers and sizers.

Stable aqueous polyurethane dispersions

The present invention is directed to aqueous polyurethane dispersions and aqueous polyurethane-acrylic dispersions, especially polymer dispersions formed from norbornane diisocyanate. The dispersions, and the dried polymers therefrom, are useful adhesives that provide enhanced bond strength when subjected to increased thermal and mechanical stress. Additionally, the inventive dispersions form polymers having increased adhesion compared to similar polymers based on cycloaliphatic diisocyanates which are free of a methylene bridge.

Aqueous polyurethane dispersions formed from polyisocyanates having a

A water-based sulfonated polyurethane composition and footwear manufactured using the composition as as an adhesive, coating and primer. The sulfonated polyurethane is a reaction product of

Water-based polyurethanes for footwear

A process for the preparation of sulfonated polyurethane-urea polymers, which are useful film to film laminating adhesives for flexible packaging in which the urethane-urea polymer component has no amide linkages. The water-based sulfonated polyurethane prepolymers are processed at reduced temperatures and are substantially free of volatile and/or leachable contaminants.

Laminating adhesives for flexible packaging

A method for the preparation of sulfonated polymer compositions wherein water dispersible isocyanate-terminated polyurethane prepolymers are reacted in the presence of aqueous polyvinyl dispersions which may contain active hydrogen atoms. The inventive compositions develop interpenetrating polymer networks, which may form core-shell type structures, and are characterized as having enhanced mechanical and adhesion properties.

Sulfonated polyester polyols and mixtures of sulfonated polyester polyols and hydroxy carboxylic acids are used to prepare improved aqueous anionic poly(urethane/urea) dispersions with a high crystallization rate, low heat activation temperature, high green strength, stability at low pH, which show good compatibility with other water based polymers and with crosslinkers. The aqueous anionic poly(urethane/urea) dispersions have high heat resistance after curing or blending with a crosslinker.

Aqueous anionic poly (urethane/urea) dispersions

A process for preparing poly(urethane/urea) prepolymers and aqueous poly(urethane/urea) dispersions (PUDs) therefrom, the poly(urethane/urea) polymers having high heat resistance and good water resistance. The method employs a water soluble volatile organic solvent, such as acetone, at a level of 0.1-5%, based on final dispersion weight, a level which does not require removal for purposes of flash point considerations. The method includes the steps of reacting in the presence of a water soluble volatile organic solvent at a level corresponding to no more than 5% by weight of the final dispersion, a polyisocyanate component comprising a diisocyanate, with a polyol component to produce an isocyanate terminated polyurethane prepolymer the polyol component providing both carboxylate groups and sulfonate groups; dispersing the isocyanate terminated prepolymer in aqueous media; reacting said dispersed isocyanate terminated polyurethane prepolymer with at least one amine functional chain extender or chain terminator compound to thereby form said poly(urethane/urea) polymer; neutralizing the carboxylate and sulfonate groups of said isocyanate terminated prepolymer with an alkali hydroxide or a tertiary amine prior to, or simultaneous with, said reaction of said prepolymer and said amine functional chain extender or terminator; wherein the method is performed without a solvent distillation step.

Reduced solvent process for preparation of aqueous polyurethane

Aqueous dispersion adhesives of anionic polyurethanes which have high heat resistance and low activation temperature, even when employed without addition of a crosslinker. The polyurethane is the reaction product of an isocyanate terminated polyurethane prepolymer, and water. The polyurethane prepolymer is the reaction product of a polyol component and a diisocyanate component, the polyol component including:

Aqueous non-gelling, anionic polyurethane dispersions and process for

Aqueous dispersion adhesives of anionic polyurethanes which have high heat resistance and low activation temperature, even when employed without addition of a crosslinker. The polyurethane is the reaction product of an isocyanate terminated polyurethane prepolymer, and a chain extender. The polyurethane prepolymer is the reaction product of a polyol component and a diisocyanate component, the polyol component including:

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