18549509. PROCESS FOR PRODUCING OPEN-CELL RIGID POLYURETHANE FOAMS simplified abstract (BASF SE)

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PROCESS FOR PRODUCING OPEN-CELL RIGID POLYURETHANE FOAMS

Organization Name

BASF SE

Inventor(s)

Hendrik Wagner of Lemfoerde (DE)

Tobias Kaluschke of Lemfoerde (DE)

Johann Klassen of Lemfoerde (DE)

PROCESS FOR PRODUCING OPEN-CELL RIGID POLYURETHANE FOAMS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18549509 titled 'PROCESS FOR PRODUCING OPEN-CELL RIGID POLYURETHANE FOAMS

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes a process for producing an open-cell rigid polyurethane foam using specific components in the polyol composition.

  • The polyol composition includes polyether polyols derived from monosaccharides, oligosaccharides, polysaccharides, and/or sugar alcohols.
  • The polyol composition also contains water and polyether polyols with different functionalities and OH numbers.
  • The isocyanate index is kept below 160 for the reaction.
  • The concentrations of the polyether polyols and water are based on the total amount of the components in the polyol composition.

Potential Applications

This technology can be applied in the production of insulation materials, packaging materials, and structural components in various industries.

Problems Solved

This technology addresses the need for a process to produce open-cell rigid polyurethane foam with specific properties and characteristics.

Benefits

The benefits of this technology include improved thermal insulation, enhanced mechanical properties, and potential cost savings in production processes.

Potential Commercial Applications

Potential commercial applications of this technology include manufacturing of insulation panels, packaging materials, and construction materials.

Possible Prior Art

One possible prior art could be the use of different polyol compositions in the production of polyurethane foams to achieve specific properties and characteristics.

Unanswered Questions

How does this technology compare to existing methods for producing open-cell rigid polyurethane foam?

This technology offers a specific composition and process for producing open-cell rigid polyurethane foam, but it would be helpful to know how it compares in terms of efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and performance to existing methods.

What are the environmental implications of using the components described in this patent application?

While the patent application provides details on the components used in the polyol composition, it would be important to understand the environmental impact of these components and the foam produced using this technology.


Original Abstract Submitted

A process for producing an open-cell rigid polyurethane foam involves reacting at least the components of at least one polyisocyanate, a polyol composition, and a cell opening agent. The polyol composition contains at least 30% to 75% by weight of at least one polyether polyol (b-1) having a functionality in the range of 5.0 to 7.9 and containing monomeric units derived from monosaccharides, oligosaccharides, polysaccharides, and/or sugar alcohols; >0% to 69.5% by weight of at least one polyether polyol (b-2) having an OH number in the range of >0 to 250 mg KOH/g; and at least 0.5% by weight of water. The isocyanate index is below 160 and the concentrations in % by weight for (b-1), (b-2), and water are based on the total amount of the components of the polyol composition.