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Open celled polyurethane foams

US4826882A · kind A · utility

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13Claims
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Filing dateApr 15, 1988
Grant dateMay 2, 1989
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Expiry dateApr 15, 2008

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08G2340/00
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Improved, flexible, open celled polyurethane foams are described. The foams are formed in situ from the reaction of a polyisocyanate, a conventional polyester polyol, a polyether polyol, a high hydroxyl polyester polyol and a blowing agent in the presence of a catalyst. A polyether foam stabilizer is normally also included. A small amount of a destabilizing silicone ingredient can also be included. Useful high hydroxyl number polyester polyols have hydroxyl numbers in the range 300-600, and preferably 400-450. The average equivalent weight of the useful high hydroxyl number polyester polyol is normally in the range 100-200. The compositions of the invention are useful as filter media and are especially suitable for outdoor seating applications.

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