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Non-burning, non-dripping instant set microcellular polyurethanes
Assignee: Wegner Development Co
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Filing: 1983-09-06
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Granted: 1985-07-02
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Expires: 2003-09-06
Abstract
Abstract Non-burning, non-dripping instant set microcellular polyurethanes involving an isocyanate-terminated reaction product of polyisocyanate with low molecular weight polyether polyol or polyol blends in the presence of other ingredients such as inert liquids with boiling points above about 150° Celsius and accelerating agents for urethane formation. Specifically, this invention provides an improved mode for flame retarding polyurethane compositions by incorporating a mixture of dibromoneopentyl glycol (DBNG) or its esters and a non-reactive flame retardant plasticizer when dissolved or dispersed into the urethane polymer. Molecular sieves are included, which enhance char formation. The compositions have applications with stringent fire retardancy standards, such as electrical insulators, industrial housings, annular spacers, decorative objects, furniture or furniture components, gear and machine components, agricultural components and other related areas.
Inventors
- 👤 Gunter H. Wegner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 04:02
CPC Classifications
C; C08; C08G; C08G18/00; C08G18/06; C08G18/28; C08G18/30; C08G18/38; C08G18/3802; C08G18/3804; C08G18/3806; C08G18/381; C08K; C08K5/00; C08K5/04; C08K5/05; C08K5/053; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S260/00; Y10S260/24; Y10S260/33
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 21
Claim 1
Independent Claim
55 words
A non-burning, non-dripping instant set microcellular polyurethane comprising a polyisocyanate or polyisocyanate prepolymer reacted with a low molecular weight polyether polyol that has been blended with a non-reactive liquid modifier, and a flame retardant blend of an organophosphorus plasticizer and a polybrominated polyol in a sufficient quantity to provide desired flame retardancy in said polyurethane.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
55 words
A non-burning, non-dripping instant set microcellular polyurethane comprising a polyisocyanate or polyisocyanate prepolymer reacted with a low molecular weight polyether polyol that has been blended with a non-reactive liquid modifier, and a flame retardant blend of an organophosphorus plasticizer and a polybrominated polyol in a sufficient quantity to provide desired flame retardancy in said polyurethane.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
A non-burning, non-dripping instant set microcellular polyurethane according to claim 1 and characterized further in that said organophosphorus plasticizer comprises a halogenated phosphate ester or a halogenated phosphonate ester.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
46 words
A non-burning, non-dripping instant set microcellular polyurethane according to claim 1 and characterized further in that said organophosphorus plasticizer is selected from the group consisting of tris(2,3-dibromopropyl)phosphate, tris(2,3-dichloroproply)phosphate, dimethyl methylphosphonate, tris(β-chloropropyl)phosphate, tris(β-chloroethyl)phosphate, tetrakis(2-chloroethyl)ethylene disphosphate, triethyl phosphate, tricresyl phosphate, diethyl[bis(2-hydroxyethyl)amino]methane phosphonate, diethyl methylphosphonate, diol-phosphonates and mixtures thereof.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
A non-burning, non-dripping instant set microcellular polyurethane according to claim 1 and characterized further in that said polybrominated polyol is dibromoneopentyl glycol or an ester of dibromoneopentyl glycol.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
34 words
A non-burning, non-dripping instant set microcellular polyurethane according to claim 1 and characterized further in that the weight ratio of said plasticizer to said polybrominated polyol is in the range of 75/25 to 25/75.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
34 words
A non-burning, non-dripping instant set microcellular polyurethane according to claim 1 and characterized further in that the weight ratio of said plasticizer to said polybrominated polyol is in the range of 65/35 to 50/50.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
41 words
A non-burning, non-dripping instant set microcellular polyurethane according to claim 1 and characterized further in that said flame retardant blend is in an amount of at least about 20% by weight of the combined weight of the reactants and liquid modifier.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
67 words
A non-burning, non-dripping instant set microcellular polyurethane according to claim 1 and characterized further in that said organophosphorus plasticizer is selected from the group consisting of tris(2,3-dibromopropyl)phosphate, tris(2,3-dichloropropyl)phosphate, dimethyl methylphosphonate, tris(β-chloropropyl)phosphate, tris(β-chloroethyl)phosphate, tetrakis(2-chloroethyl)ethylene diphosphate, triethyl phosphate, tricresyl phosphate, diethyl[bis(2-hydroxyethyl)amino]methane phosphonate, diethyl methylphosphonate, diol-phosphonates and mixtures thereof, and in that the weight ratio of said plasticizer to said polybrominated polyol is in the range of 75/25 to 25/75.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
74 words
A non-burning, non-dripping instant set microcellular polyurethane according to claim 1 and characterized further in that said organophosphorus plasticizer is selected from the group consisting of tris(2,3-dibromopropyl)phosphate, tris(2,3-dichloropropyl)phosphate, dimethyl methylphosphonate, tris(β-chloropropyl)phosphate, tris(β-chloroethyl)phosphate, tetrakis(2-chloroethyl)ethylene diphosphate, triethyl phosphate, tricresyl phosphate, diethyl[bis(2-hydroxyethyl)amino]methane phosphonate, diethyl methylphosphonate, diol-phosphonates and mixtures thereof, and in that said flame retardant blend is in an amount of at least about 20% by weight of the combined weight of the reactants and liquid modifier.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
50 words
A non-burning, non-dripping instant set microcellular polyurethane according to claim 1 and characterized further in that said polybrominated polyol is dibromoneopentyl glycol, and in that said flame retardant blend is in an amount of at least about 20% by weight of the combined weight of the reactants and liquid modifier.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
94 words
A non-burning, non-dripping instant set microcellular polyurethane comprising a polyisocyanate or polyisocyanate prepolymer reacted with a low molecular weight polyether polyol that has been blended with a non-reactive liquid modifier, and a flame retardant blend of an organophosphorus plasticizer and a polybrominated polyol in a sufficient quantity to provide desired flame retardancy in said polyurethane and characterized further by a minor amount of an adsorbent molecular sieve made from natural or synthetic crystalline alkali-metal alumino-silicates of the zeolite type, which is added in a sufficient quantity to impart effective char formation in said polyurethane.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
94 words
A non-burning, non-dripping instant set microcellular polyurethane comprising a polyisocyanate or polyisocyanate prepolymer reacted with a low molecular weight polyether polyol that has been blended with a non-reactive liquid modifier, and a flame retardant blend of an organophosphorus plasticizer and a polybrominated polyol in a sufficient quantity to provide desired flame retardancy in said polyurethane and characterized further by a minor amount of an adsorbent molecular sieve made from natural or synthetic crystalline alkali-metal alumino-silicates of the zeolite type, which is added in a sufficient quantity to impart effective char formation in said polyurethane.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
41 words
A non-burning, non-dripping instant set microcellular polyurethane according to claim 11 and characterized further in that said absorbent molecular sieve is in an amount of at least about 0.6% by weight of the combined weight of the reactants and liquid modifier.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
56 words
A non-burning, non-dripping instant set microcellular polyurethane comprising a polyisocyanate or polyisocyanate prepolymer reacted with a low molecular weight polyether polyol that has been blended with a non-reactive liquid modifier, a flame retardant organophosphorus plasticizer, and a minor amount of an adsorbent molecular sieve made from natural or synthetic crystalline alkali-metal alumino-silicates of the zeolite type.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
56 words
A non-burning, non-dripping instant set microcellular polyurethane comprising a polyisocyanate or polyisocyanate prepolymer reacted with a low molecular weight polyether polyol that has been blended with a non-reactive liquid modifier, a flame retardant organophosphorus plasticizer, and a minor amount of an adsorbent molecular sieve made from natural or synthetic crystalline alkali-metal alumino-silicates of the zeolite type.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
41 words
A non-burning, non-dripping instant set microcellular polyurethane according to claim 13 and characterized further in that said adsorbent molecular sieve is in an amount of at least about 0.6% by weight of the combined weight of the reactants and liquid modifier.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
29 words
A non-burning, non-dripping instant set microcellular polyurethane according to claim 13 and characterized further in that said organophosphorus plasticizer comprises a halogenated phosphate ester or a halogenated phosphonate ester.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
41 words
A non-burning, non-dripping instant set microcellular polyurethane according to claim 15 and characterized further in that said adsorbent molecular sieve is in an amount of at least about 0.6% by weight of the combined weight of the reactants and liquid modifier.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
46 words
A non-burning, non-dripping instant set microcellular polyurethane according to claim 13 and characterized further in that said organophosphorus plasticizer is selected from the group consisting of tris(2,3-dibromopropyl)phosphate, tris(2,3-dichloropropyl)phosphate, dimethyl methylphosphonate, tris(β-chloropropyl)phosphate, tris(β-chloroethyl)phosphate, tetrakis(2-chloroethyl)ethylene diphosphate, triethyl phosphate, tricresyl phosphate, diethyl[bis(2-hydroxyethyl)amino]methane phosphonate, diethyl methylphosphonate, diol-phosphonates and mixtures thereof.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
41 words
A non-burning, non-dripping instant set microcellular polyurethane according to claim 17 and characterized further in that said adsorbent molecular sieve is in an amount of at least about 0.6% by weight of the combined weight of the reactants and liquid modifier.
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