NPE-free emulsifiers for water-blown polyurethane spray foam
US9290604B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 10, 2011 |
| Grant date | Mar 22, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 29, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC08G2110/005
- WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Alkylethoxylate alcohols or mixtures of alkyl alcohol ethoxylate with an average HLB value between 10 and 15 as compatibilizers for water blown polyurethane foam formulations that are substantially free of nonylphenol ethoxylates are disclosed. The HLB is defined as the mass percent of average structure of the compatibilizer that is hydrophilic, divided by 5. The compatibilizer is mixed into the B-side of the polyurethane formulation. The B-side of the spray foam formulations comprise polyol, water, amine catalyst, and the compatibilizer of the invention such that the water is present at about 2% to about 30% by weight of the B-side formulation, and the compatibilizer is present at about 1% to about 30% by weight of the B-side formulation. The B-side of the formulation may further comprise metal catalysts, flame retardants, silicone surfactants, cell openers, antioxidants, as well as other additives.
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