Reactive polyurethane hot melt adhesive composition and its use for edge banding
The reactive polyurethane hot melt adhesive composition, combining specific polyols and vinyl acetate with polyisocyanate and fillers, addresses phase separation issues, ensuring suitable viscosity and setting time for industrial applications with enhanced mechanical performance.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- WO · WO
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- HENKEL KGAA
- Filing Date
- 2024-11-18
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-21
AI Technical Summary
Existing polyurethane hot melt adhesives with poly(vinyl acetate) and fillers suffer from phase separation, leading to unsuitable melt viscosity and setting time, which affects mechanical performance in industrial applications.
A reactive polyurethane hot melt adhesive composition comprising a polyol mixture of liquid, crystalline, and amorphous polyester polyols, vinyl acetate polymer, and polyisocyanate, with a filler, which is prepared by mixing and reacting specific components to avoid phase separation and achieve suitable viscosity and setting time.
The composition exhibits good mechanical performance, including tensile strength, modulus, and elongation, with no phase separation, suitable melt viscosity, and setting time for industrial applications.
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Reactive polyurethane hot melt adhesive composition and its use for edge bandingTechnical field
[0001] The present invention relates to a reactive polyurethane hot melt adhesive composition, a process for preparing the composition, a cured product of the composition, an article comprising the cured product, and a use of the composition for edge banding.Background of the invention
[0002] Polyurethane hot melt adhesives are long-established and widespread. In the context of industrial applications, polyurethane hot melt adhesives can be solid at room temperature, melt to a viscous liquid when heated to a moderate temperature, and applied to substrate to be bonded. The molten adhesive composition then cools and solidifies to form initial bond to the substrate. It can further react with moisture to form crosslinking structure and achieve high final strength. Such adhesives may consist of a polyol component and an isocyanate component with a functionality of two or more.
[0003] For numerous applications these adhesives are preferred over other adhesives since the adhesive bonds produced using them are of good bond strength, flexibility, and resistance to shock and fatigue. Nowadays moisture-curable polyurethane hot melt adhesives mixing with resins such as acrylic, ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA) and thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) resins is common in the industry to improve the inherent cohesion and initial bonding strength of the adhesive to different materials. Poly (vinyl acetate) (PVAc) has long been used for various applications in different technical fields due to its good bonding strength to various substrates and low odor. Moreover, for edge banding application, more fillers are needed to be introduced into the adhesives. However, introducing fillers into existing hot melt adhesives containing both poly (vinyl acetate) and polyurethane, especially when the polyol component comprising crystalline polyesters, leads to phase separation, which is unacceptable.
[0004] In view of the above, it would be desirable to provide a reactive polyurethane hot melt adhesive composition containing both a poly (vinyl acetate) and a filler, which has no phase separation, possesses a suitable melt viscosity and a suitable setting time for industrial application, and exhibits good mechanical performances including tensile strength, modulus and elongation.Summary of the invention
[0005] The present invention provides a reactive polyurethane hot melt adhesive composition comprising:
[0006] (A) at least one polyurethane prepolymer obtained by reacting a reactant mixture comprising (A1) a polyol mixture comprising:
[0007] (a) at least one liquid polyester polyol,
[0008] (b) at least one crystalline polyester polyol, and
[0009] (c) at least one amorphous polyester polyol,
[0010] (A2) at least one polyisocyanate having at least two isocyanate groups in one molecule;
[0011] (B) at least one vinyl acetate polymer;
[0012] (C) at least one hydroxyl-terminated polyurethane polymer obtained by reacting a reactant mixture comprising
[0013] (d) at least one polyester polyol obtained by reacting at least one polyacid with at least one polyol having more than 4 carbon atoms, wherein the weight molecular weight (Mw) of the polyester polyol is equal to or higher than 1000 g / mol, and
[0014] (e) at least one polyisocyanate having at least two isocyanate groups in one molecule; and
[0015] (D) at least one filler.
[0016] The present invention also provides a process for preparing the reactive polyurethane hot melt adhesive composition according to the present invention, comprising:
[0017] (i) providing the component (C) ,
[0018] (ii) mixing the component (C) with the components (A1) , (B) and (D) to obtain a mixture, and
[0019] (iii) reacting the mixture with the component (A2) .
[0020] Moreover, the present invention provides a cured product of the reactive polyurethane hot melt adhesive composition according to the present invention or prepared by the process according to the present invention.
[0021] Furthermore, the present invention provides an article comprising two substrates bonded with the cured product according to the present invention.
[0022] In addition, the present invention provides a consumer good, an automotive part, an electronic device, or a househould appliance comprising the article according to the present invention.
[0023] Additionally, the present invention provides a use of the reactive polyurethane hot melt adhesive composition according to the present invention for edge banding.
[0024] All of the reactive polyurethane hot melt adhesive composition, process for preparing the composition, cured product of the composition, article comprising the cured product, and use according to the present invention are based on the following surprising discoveries of the inventors: the composition according to the present invention, especially the specific combination of components (A) to (D) according to the present invention, has no phase separation, possesses a suitable melt viscosity and a suitable setting time for industrial application, and exhibits good mechanical performances including tensile strength, modulus and elongation.Detailed description of the invention
[0025] It is to be understood by one of ordinary skill in the art that the present discussion is a description of exemplary embodiments only, and is not intended as limiting the broader aspects of the present invention. Each aspect so described may be combined with any other aspect or aspects unless clearly indicated to the contrary. In particular, any feature indicated as being preferred or advantageous may be combined with any other feature or features indicated as being preferred or advantageous.
[0026] Unless specified otherwise, as used herein, the terms “a” , “an” and “the” include both singular and plural referents.
[0027] As used herein, the term “at least one” means one or more, i.e., 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 or more. “At least one” , as used herein in relation to any component, refers to the number of chemically different molecules, i.e., to the number of different types of the referenced species, but not to the total number of molecules.
[0028] The terms “comprising” and “comprises” as used herein are synonymous with “including” , “includes” , “containing” or “contains” , and are inclusive or open-ended and do not exclude additional, non-recited members, elements, or process steps.
[0029] Unless specified otherwise, the recitation of numerical end points includes all numbers and fractions subsumed within the respective ranges, as well as the recited end points.
[0030] Unless otherwise defined, all terms used in disclosing the invention, including technical and scientific terms, have the meaning as commonly understood by one of the ordinary skill in the art to which this invention belongs.
[0031] Unless specified otherwise, the term “room temperature” as used herein refers to a temperature of about 20 ℃ to about 25 ℃, preferably about 25 ℃.
[0032] The term “polymer” is used herein consistent with its common usage in chemistry. Polymers are composed of many repeated subunits. The term “polymer” is used to describe the resultant material formed from a polymerization reaction. Polymers can have a degree of polymerization of about 20 to about 25000. As used herein polymer includes oligomers and polymers.
[0033] The term “polyester” refers to polymers which contain multiple ester linkages. A polyester can be either linear or branched.
[0034] The term “polyol” refers to molecules comprising two or more -OH groups.
[0035] The term “amorphous” used herein means having no melt transition when measured using Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) .
[0036] The term “crystalline” used herein means having a melt transition when measured using Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) .
[0037] The term “curing” for hot melt adhesive used herein includes two curing steps, physical curing, and chemical curing. Hot melt adhesive is in solid phase at room temperature, and it turns to liquid phase when it is heated to about 120℃. After a hot melt adhesive is dispensed or sprayed onto a substrate, its temperature decreases to room temperature and quickly generates initial adhesion, which can fix and position the substrates to be bonded. This process is called physical curing / setting. Moreover, the hot melt adhesive will continue to react with moisture in the air or trace amounts of moisture on the substrate to achieve chemical crosslinking and chain extension at room temperature, which is called as chemical curing. After the curing steps, a high-molecular polymer with high cohesion is formed.
[0038] Unless otherwise defined, all the weight average molecular weight (Mw) and number average molecular weight (Mn) used herein are determined by gel permeation chromatography (GPC) against a polystyrene standard, e.g., according to DIN 55672.
[0039] The term "softening point" as used herein refers to the temperature at which a material, such as a amorphous polymer, loses its solid characteristics and becomes relatively fluid. A material's softening point as given herein is the temperature measured using the standard ball and ring method according to ASTM E28. For crystalline polymers, it refers to the temperature at which the three-dimensional long-range ordered state of the macromolecular chain structure transforms into a disordered viscous flow state, also known as the “melting point” .
[0040] As used herein, the glass transition temperature (Tg) is determined by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) employing a 20 K / min ramp rate and midpoint measurement in accordance with DIN 53 765.
[0041] The term “setting time” as used herein refers to the positioning time of the hot melt adhesive, and the time required for the adhesive to generate a certain strength within the curing time.
[0042] According to the present invention, surprisingly, the inventors of the present invention found that the composition according to the present invention, especially the specific combination of components (A) to (D) according to the present invention, has no phase separation, possesses a suitable melt viscosity and a suitable setting time for industrial application, and exhibits good mechanical performances including tensile strength, modulus and elongation.
[0043] In a first aspect, the present disclosure is generally directed to a reactive polyurethane hot melt adhesive composition comprising:
[0044] (A) at least one polyurethane prepolymer obtained by reacting a reactant mixture comprising
[0045] (A1) a polyol mixture comprising:
[0046] (a) at least one liquid polyester polyol,
[0047] (b) at least one crystalline polyester polyol, and
[0048] (c) at least one amorphous polyester polyol,
[0049] (A2) at least one polyisocyanate having at least two isocyanate groups in one molecule;
[0050] (B) at least one vinyl acetate polymer;
[0051] (C) at least one hydroxyl-terminated polyurethane polymer obtained by reacting a reactant mixture comprising
[0052] (d) at least one polyester polyol obtained by reacting at least one polyacid with at least one polyol having more than 4 carbon atoms, wherein the weight molecular weight (Mw) of the polyester polyol is equal to or higher than 1000 g / mol, and
[0053] (e) at least one polyisocyanate having at least two isocyanate groups in one molecule; and
[0054] (D) at least one filler.
[0055] (A) Polyurethane prepolymer
[0056] According to the present invention, the reactive polyurethane hot melt adhesive composition is a hybrid system, which comprises (A) at least one reactive polyurethane prepolymer obtained by reacting a reactant mixture comprising (A1) a polyol mixture, and (A2) at least one polyisocyanate having at least two isocyanate groups in one molecule. In some embodiments of the present invention, the reactive polyurethane prepolymer has a number average molecular weight (Mn) of from 5,000 to 30,000 g / mol, and preferably from 8,000 to 20,000 g / mol.
[0057] In some embodiments of the present invention, the polyurethane prepolymer (A) is present in an amount of from greater than 30%to 90%by weight, preferably from 35%to 70%by weight, more preferably from 40%to 65%by weight, and even more preferably from 45%to 60%by weight, based on the total weight of the reactive polyurethane hot melt adhesive composition.
[0058] <(A1) Polyol mixture>
[0059] In the present invention, the polyol mixture (A1) comprises (a) at least one liquid polyester polyol, (b) at least one crystalline polyester polyol, and (c) at least one amorphous polyester polyol.
[0060] <(a) Liquid polyester polyol>
[0061] The term “liquid polyester polyol” used herein refers to a polyester polyol which is liquid at room temperature. In the present invention, the liquid polyester polyol (a) provides wetting properties to the hot melt adhesive composition and impact resistance to the adhesive product. Accordingly, the liquid polyester polyol (a) in the present invention preferably has a glass transition temperature (Tg) of no larger than 0℃. If the Tg of the liquid polyester polyol (a) in the present invention is too high, it is more difficult to be in liquid state at room temperature.
[0062] Preferably, the liquid polyester polyol (a) used in the present invention has a weight average molecular weight (Mw) of 800 to 20,000 g / mol, preferably from 1,000 to 10,000 g / mol, and more preferably from 1,000 to 5,000 g / mol.
[0063] Examples of suitable liquid polyester polyols (a) in the present invention can be obtained by ring opening polymerization of a lactone such as ε-caprolactone and / or be derived from diols and diacids. Examples of diols useful in preparing preferred polyester polyols include ethylene glycol, diethylene glycol, 1, 3-propylene glycol, 1, 4-butanediol, 1, 5-pentanediol, 1, 6-hexanediol, 1, 8-octanediol, 1, 10-decanediol, and combinations thereof. Examples of diacids useful in preparing preferred polyester polyols include succinic acid, glutaric acid, adipic acid, suberic acid, azelaic acid, sebacic acid, and 1, 12-dodecanedioic acid, dimer acid, and combinations thereof. Included within the scope of useful diacids are various diacid derivatives such as carboxylate esters (especially the methyl and ethyl esters) , acid halides (such as acid chlorides) , acid anhydrides, and combinations thereof.
[0064] In some embodiments of the present invention, the reactive hot melt adhesive composition comprises a liquid polyester polyol (a) obtained by condensation polymerization of a diacid and a diol, the diacid being one or more selected from the group consisting of succinic acid, adipic acid, phthalic acid, isophthalic acid and terephthalic acid, and the diol being one or more selected from the group consisting of ethylene glycol, 3-propylene glycol, butylene glycol alcohol, diethylene glycol, neopentyl glycol and their derivatives.
[0065] Specific examples of suitable liquid polyester polyols (a) used in the present invention include poly (ethylene glycol butanediol adipate) polyol, poly (diethylene glycol adipate) polyol, poly (glycol diethylene glycol adipate) polyol, poly (neopentyl adipate) polyol, poly (2-methyl-1, 3-propylene glycol adipate) polyol, poly (diethylene glycol phthalate) polyol, and poly (hexadiol phthalate) polyol.
[0066] Examples of commercially available liquid polyester polyol (a) used in the present invention include, but are not limited to: DYNACOLL 7200 series (including DYNACOLL 7210, 7230, 7231 and 7250) available from Evonik Industries AG, Stepan PDP 70 available from Stepan Corporation, and XCP 2000D, available from Xuchuan Chemical.
[0067] In a preferable embodiment of the present invention, the amount of the liquid polyester polyol (a) is in the range of from 5 to 30%by weight, preferably in the range of from 10 to 25%by weight, and more preferably in the range of from 11 to 18%by weight, based on the total weight of the reactive polyurethane hot melt adhesive composition.
[0068] <(b) Crystalline polyester polyol>
[0069] In the present invention, the crystalline polyester polyol (b) can offer good adhesion strength to the hot melt adhesive composition. Examples of such crystalline polyester polyols can be obtained by ring opening polymerization of a lactone such as ε-caprolactone and / or be derived from diols and diacids. Examples of diols useful in preparing preferred polyester polyols include ethylene glycol, diethylene glycol, 1, 3-propylene glycol, 1, 4-butanediol, 1, 5-pentanediol, 1, 6-hexanediol, 1, 8-octanediol, 1, 10-decanediol, and combinations thereof. Examples of diacids useful in preparing preferred polyester polyols include succinic acid, glutaric acid, adipic acid, suberic acid, azelaic acid, sebacic acid, and 1, 12-dodecanedioic acid, dimer acid, and combinations thereof. Included within the scope of useful diacids are various diacid derivatives such as carboxylate esters (especially the methyl and ethyl esters) , acid halides (such as acid chlorides) and acid anhydrides, and combinations thereof.
[0070] In some embodiments of the present invention, the reactive hot melt adhesive composition comprises a crystalline polyester polyol (b) obtained by condensation polymerization of a diacid and a diol, the diol being one or more selected from ethylene glycol, diethylene glycol, 1, 4-butanediol, 1, 6-hexanediol, 1, 8-octanediol, 1, 10-decanediol, the diacid being one or more selected from the group consisting of succinic acid, adipic acid, suberic acid, azelaic acid, sebacic acid, 1, 12-dodecanedioic acid and their derivatives. The derivatives comprise carboxylate esters (especially the methyl and ethyl esters) , acid halides (such as acid chlorides) , acid anhydrides, and combinations thereof.
[0071] Examples of suitable crystalline polyester polyols (b) in the present invention include poly (hexanediol adipate) polyol, poly (butanediol adipate) polyol, poly-epsilon-caprolactone polyol, poly (hexanediol dodecanedioate) polyol, poly (hexanediol adipic acid terephthalate) polyol, and combinations thereof.
[0072] Examples of commercially available crystalline polyester polyol (b) used in the present invention include, but are not limited to: DYNACOLL 7300 series (including DYNACOLL 7330, 7320, 7360, 7361, 7362, 7363, 7380, 7381, and 7390) available from Evonik Industries AG, and CAPA series (including CAPA 2201, 2205, 2209, 2302, 2304, and 2402) available from Perstorp Polyols Inc..
[0073] In a preferable embodiment of the present invention, the amount of the crystalline polyester polyol (b) is in the range of from 10 to 45%by weight, preferably in the range of from 15 to 40%by weight, and more preferably in the range of from 20 to 35%by weight, based on the total weight of the reactive polyurethane hot melt adhesive composition.
[0074] <(c) Amorphous polyester polyol>
[0075] In the present invention, the amorphous polyester polyol (c) preferably includes the reaction product of a polyacid component (e.g., polyacid, polyacid anhydride, polyacid ester and polyacid halide) , and a stoichiometric excess of polyol. At least one of the polyacid component and the polyol preferably includes an aromatic group. Suitable polyacids used here include, e.g., diacids (e.g., dicarboxylic acids) , triacids (e.g., tricarboxylic acids) , and higher order acids, examples of which include aromatic dicarboxylic acids, anhydrides and esters thereof (e.g. terephthalic acid, isophthalic acid, dimethyl terephthalate, diethyl terephthalate, phthalic acid, phthalic anhydride, methyl-hexahydrophthalic acid, methyl-hexahydrophthalic anhydride, methyl-tetrahydrophthalic acid, methyl-tetrahydrophthalic anhydride, hexahydrophthalic acid, hexahydrophthalic anhydride, and tetrahydrophthalic acid) , aliphatic dicarboxylic acids and anhydrides thereof (e.g. maleic acid, maleic anhydride, succinic acid, succinic anhydride, glutaric acid, glutaric anhydride, adipic acid, pimelic acid, suberic acid, azelaic acid, sebacic acid, chlorendic acid, 1, 2, 4-butane-tricarboxylic acid, decanedicarboxylic acid, octadecanedicarboxylic acid, dimeric acid, dimerized fatty acids, trimeric fatty acids, and fumaric acid) , and alicyclic dicarboxylic acids (e.g. 1, 3-cyclohexanedicarboxylic acid, and 1, 4-cyclohexanedicarboxylic acid) , and mixtures thereof. Examples of suitable polyols used here include aliphatic polyols, e.g., ethylene glycols, propane diols (e.g., 1, 2-propanediol and 1, 3-propanediol) , butanediols (e.g., 1, 3-butanediol, 1, 4-butanediol, and 1, 2-butanediol) , 1, 3-butenediol, 1, 4-butenediol, 1, 4-butynediol, pentane diols (e.g., 1, 5-pentanediol) , pentenediols, pentynediols, 1, 6-hexanediol, 1, 8-octanediol, 1, 10-decanediol, neopentyl glycol, diethylene glycol, triethylene glycol, tetraethylene glycol, polyethylene glycols, propylene glycol, polypropylene glycols (e.g., dipropylene glycol and tripropylene glycol) , 1, 4-cyclohexanedimethanol, 1, 4-cyclohexanediol, dimer diols, bisphenol A, bisphenol F, hydrogenated bisphenol A, hydrogenated bisphenol F, glycerol, tetramethylene glycol, polytetramethylene glycol, 3-methyl-1, 5-pentanediol, 1, 9-nonanediol, 2-methyl-1, 8-octanediol, trimethylolpropane, pentaerythritol, sorbitol, glucose, and combinations thereof.
[0076] In some embodiments of the present invention, the amorphous polyester polyol (c) comprises a polyester polyol obtained by condensation polymerization of a diacid and a diol. Preferably, examples of the diacid comprises, e.g., terephthalic acid, isophthalic acid, phthalic acid, phthalic anhydride, and alicyclic dicarboxylic acids (e.g., 1, 3-cyclohexanedicarboxylic acid, and 1, 4-cyclohexanedicarboxylic acid) , and mixtures thereof. Preferably, examples of the diols include aliphatic polyols, e.g., ethylene glycols, propane diols (e.g., 1, 2-propanediol and 1, 3-propanediol) , butanediols (e.g., 1, 3-butanediol, 1, 4-butanediol, and 1, 2-butanediol) , 1, 3-butenediol, 1, 4-butenediol, 1, 4-butynediol, pentane diols (e.g., 1, 5-pentanediol, neopentyl glycol) , hexane diols (e.g., 1, 6-hexanediol, 1, 2-hexanediol) , diethylene glycol, triethylene glycol, tetraethylene glycol, polyethylene glycols, propylene glycol, polypropylene glycols, 1, 4-cyclohexanedimethanol, 1, 4-cyclohexanediol, 3-methyl-1, 5-pentanediol and combinations thereof.
[0077] Specific examples of useful amorphous polyester polyols (c) in the present invention include poly (hexanediol phthalate) polyol, poly (neopentyl glycol adipate) polyol, poly (neopentyl glycol phthalate) polyol, poly (neopentyl glycol hexanediol phthalate) polyol, poly (diethylene glycol phthalate) polyol, poly (ethylene glycol adipic acid terephthalate) polyol, polyethylene terephthalate polyols, random copolymer diols of ethylene glycol, hexane diol, neopentyl glycol, adipic acid and terephthalic acid, and combinations thereof.
[0078] Examples of commercially available amorphous polyester polyol (c) used in the present invention include, but are not limited to: DYNACOLL 7110, 7130, 7140 and 7150 available from Evonik Industries AG, FLP PA-1000N available from Xuchuan Chemical (Suzhou) Co., Ltd., and HDPOL-320P available from Huide Science &Technology.
[0079] In a preferable embodiment of the present invention, the amount of the amorphous polyester polyol (c) is in the range of from 2 to 25%by weight, preferably in the range of from 4 to 20%by weight, and more preferably in the range of from 5 to 15%by weight, based on the total weight of the reactive polyurethane hot melt adhesive composition.
[0080] <(A2) Polyisocyanate>
[0081] The polyisocyanate (A2) used in the present invention may be any suitable isocyanate having at least two isocyanate groups in one molecule including, e.g., aliphatic, cyclopaliphatic, araliphatic, arylalkyl, and aromatic isocyanates, and combinations thereof. As the component (A2) in the present invention, preferred polyisocyanates comprise 4, 4’-diphenylmethane diisocyanate (MDI) , hydrogenated MDI (H12MDI) , partly hydrogenated MDI (H6MDI) , xylylene diisocyanate (XDI) , tetramethylxylylene diisocyanate (TMXDI) , 4, 4’-diphenyldimethylmethane diisocyanate, dialkylenediphenylmethane diisocyanate, tetraalkylenediphenylmethane diisocyanate, 4, 4’-dibenzyl diisocyanate, 1, 3-phenylene diisocyanate, 1, 4-phenylene diisocyanate, the isomers of toluylene diisocyanate (TDI) , 1-methyl-2, 4-diisocyanatocyclohexane, 1, 6-diisocyanato-2, 2, 4-trimethylhexane, 1, 6-diisocyanato-2, 4, 4-trimethylhexane, isophorone diisocyanate (IPDI) , tetramethoxybutane-1, 4-diisocyanate, naphthalene-1, 5-diisocyanate (NDI) , butane-1, 4-diisocyanate, hexane-1, 6-diisocyanate (HDI) , dicyclohexylmethane diisocyanate, 2, 2, 4-trimethylhexane-2, 3, 3-trimethylhexamethylene diisocyanate, cyclohexane-1, 4-diisocyanate, ethylene diisocyanate, methylenetriphenyltriisocyanate (MIT) , phthalic acid bisisocyanatoethyl ester, trimethylhexamethylene diisocyanate, 1, 4-diisocyanatobutane, 1, 12-diisocyanatododecane, dimer fatty acid diisocyanate, lysine ester diisocyanate, 4, 4’-dicyclohexylmethane diisocyanate, 1, 3-cyclohexane or 1, 4-cyclohexane diisocyanate, and combinations thereof. As the component (A2) in the present invention, more preferred polyisocyanate is selected from the group consisting of 4, 4’-diphenylmethane diisocyanate (MDI) and its isomers, chain-extended MDI, and combinations thereof. As the component (A2) in the present invention, most preferred polyisocyanate is 4, 4’-diphenylmethane diisocyanate (MDI) .
[0082] Examples of commercially available polyisocyanate used as the component (A2) in the present invention include, but are not limited to: DESMODUR 44 C FUSED, Desmodur 0118 I and Desmodur 44M liquid available from Coverstro, Vannate MDI 100F available from Wanhua Chemicals, and Supresec 1809 available from HUNTSMAN.
[0083] In a preferable embodiment of the present invention, the amount of the polyisocyanate (A2) is in the range of from 2 to 25%by weight, preferably in the range of from 4 to 20%by weight, and more preferably in the range of from 5 to 15%by weight, based on the total weight of the reactive polyurethane hot melt adhesive composition.
[0084] (B) Vinyl acetate polymer
[0085] According to the present invention, the reactive polyurethane hot melt adhesive composition comprises (B) at least one vinyl acetate polymer. Preferably, the vinyl acetate polymer (B) used in the present invention has a weight average molecular weight (Mw) in the range of from 15,000 to less than 100,000 g / mol, preferably from 30,000 to 80,000 g / mol, and more preferably from 45,000 to 75,000 g / mol.
[0086] Suitable vinyl acetate polymers in the present invention can generally be prepared by polymerization techniques wherein typically small quantities of polymerization initiator and a molecular weight regulator may be included in addition to vinyl acetate monomer and / or solvent.
[0087] Suitable vinyl acetate polymers in the present invention comprise homopolymers and copolymers like carboxylated PVAc, such as copolymer of vinyl acetate and crotonic acid and copolymer of vinyl acetate and vinyl laurate.
[0088] Examples of commercially available vinyl acetate polymers in the present invention include, but are not limited to: Vinnapas N 1.5 SP, Vinnapas N 17 SP, Vinnapas N 30 SP, Vinnapas N 60 SP, Vinnapas UW 1 FS, and Vinnapas B 100 / 20 VLE available from Wacker Chemicals (China) Co., Ltd.
[0089] In a preferable embodiment of the present invention, the amount of the vinyl acetate polymer (B) is in the range of from 2 to 32%by weight, preferably in the range of from 4 to 30%by weight, more preferably in the range of from 5 to 15%by weight, and even more preferably in the range of from 9 to 11%by weight, based on the total weight of the reactive polyurethane hot melt adhesive composition.
[0090] (C) Hydroxyl-terminated polyurethane polymer
[0091] According to the present invention, the reactive polyurethane hot melt adhesive composition comprises (C) at least one hydroxyl-terminated polyurethane polymer obtained by reacting a reactant mixture comprising
[0092] (d) at least one polyester polyol obtained by reacting at least one polyacid with at least one polyol having more than 4 carbon atoms, wherein the weight molecular weight (Mw) of the polyester polyol is equal to or higher than 1000 g / mol, and
[0093] (e) at least one polyisocyanate having at least two isocyanate groups in one molecule.
[0094] In preferable embodiments of the present invention, the component (C) is present in an amount of from greater than 2%to 25%by weight, preferably from 4%to 20%by weight, more preferably from 7%to 18%by weight, and most preferably 10%to 15%by weight, based on the total weight of the reactive polyurethane hot melt adhesive composition.
[0095] <(d) polyester polyol>
[0096] In the present invention, the polyester polyol (d) may be the same as or different from the components (a) , (b) or (c) . Preferably, the polyester polyol (d) in the present invention is obtained by reacting at least one polyacid having from 2 to 12 carbon atoms with at least one polyol having from 6 to 12 carbon atoms. More preferably, the polyester polyol (d) in the present invention is obtained by reacting at least one polyacid having from 4 to 10 carbon atoms with at least one polyol having from 6 to 10 carbon atoms. Further preferably, the polyester polyol (d) in the present invention is obtained by reacting at least one polyacid having from 6 to 10 carbon atoms with at least one polyol having from 6 to 8 carbon atoms. Most preferably, the polyester polyol (d) in the present invention is obtained by reacting at least one polyacid having 6 carbon atoms with at least one polyol having 6 carbon atoms.
[0097] Alternatively or additionally, the polyester polyol (d) in the present invention preferably has a weight average molecular weight (Mw) in the range of from 1000 to 12000 g / mol, more preferably from 1500 to 10000 g / mol, and most preferably from 2000 to 8500 g / mol.
[0098] Alternatively or additionally, the polyester polyol (d) in the present invention is obtained preferably by reacting at least one diacid with at least one diol having more than 4 carbon atoms, more preferably by reacting adipic acid (AA) and / or sebacic acid (SA) with hexylene glycol (HG) , and most preferably by reacting adipic acid (AA) with hexylene glycol (HG) .
[0099] <(e) polyisocyanate>
[0100] In the present invention, the polyisocyanate (e) may be the same as or different from the component (A2) . Preferably, the polyisocyanate (e) in the present invention is selected from the group consisting of aliphatic isocyanates, cycloaliphatic isocyanates, araliphatic isocyanates, arylalkyl isocyanates, aromatic isocyanates and any combinations thereof. More preferably, the polyisocyanate (e) in the present invention is selected from the group consisting of 4, 4’-diphenylmethane diisocyanate (MDI) and its isomers, chain-extended MDI, hydrogenated MDI (H12MDI) , partly hydrogenated MDI (H6MDI) , isophorone diisocyanate (IPDI) , butane-1, 4-diisocyanate, hexane-1, 6-diisocyanate (HDI) , and any combinations thereof. Most preferably, the polyisocyanate (e) in the present invention is 4, 4’-diphenylmethane diisocyanate (MDI) .
[0101] In a preferable embodiment of the present invention, the reactant mixture for obtaining the component (C) contains
[0102] from 60%to 98%by weight, preferably from 80%to 95%by weight, and more preferably 90%by weight of (d) at least one polyester polyol, and
[0103] from 2%to 40%by weight, preferably from 5%to 20%by weight, and more preferably 10%by weight of (e) at least one polyisocyanate,
[0104] based on the total weight of the reactant mixture.
[0105] (D) Filler
[0106] According to the present invention, the reactive polyurethane hot melt adhesive composition comprises (D) at least one filler.
[0107] Preferably, the filler (D) in the present invention is selected from the group consisting of calcium carbonate, barium sulfate, calcium silicate and any combinations thereof. More preferably, the filler (D) is calcium carbonate.
[0108] Examples of commercially available filler in the present invention include, but are not limited to: Omya CARB O5, a calcium carbonate filler, available from Omya group.
[0109] In preferable embodiments of the present invention, the component (D) is present in an amount of from 5%to 45%by weight, preferably from 8%to 30%by weight, more preferably from 15%to 25%by weight, and most preferably 18.5%to 21%by weight, based on the total weight of the reactive polyurethane hot melt adhesive composition.
[0110] Optional additives
[0111] In some embodiments, the reactive polyurethane hot melt adhesive composition according to the present invention may further optionally comprise an additive selected from the group consisting of colorant, antioxidants, leveling agent, anti-yellowing additive, and combinations thereof, as long as it does not negatively affect the purpose of the present invention.
[0112] Examples of colorants include pigments which may be selected from the groups consisting of metal oxide pigments, titanium dioxide, optionally surface-treated, zirconium oxide or cerium oxide, zinc oxide, iron oxide (black, yellow or red) , chromium oxide, manganese, and combinations thereof.
[0113] Examples of antioxidants include phenolic types such as BHT (butylated hydroxytoluene) , octadecyl-3,5-bis (1, 1-dimethyl) -4-hydroxybenzene-propanoate, and pyrogallol; phosphites such as triphenyl phosphite, tris (nonylphenyl) phosphite; or thioesters such as dilauryl thiodipropionate, and combinations thereof.
[0114] The presence, and the specific type and amount of the additive (s) used in the reactive polyurethane hot melt adhesive composition according to the present invention may be determined by a person skilled in the art as required.
[0115] Preparation Process
[0116] In a second aspect, the present disclosure is directed to a process for preparing the reactive polyurethane hot melt adhesive composition according to the present invention, comprising:
[0117] (i) providing the component (C) ,
[0118] (ii) mixing the component (C) with the components (A1) , (B) and (D) to obtain a mixture, and
[0119] (iii) reacting the mixture with the component (A2) .
[0120] The reactive polyurethane hot melt adhesive composition according to the present invention is prepared by a process comprising the following steps:
[0121] (i) providing the component (C) ,
[0122] (ii) mixing the component (C) with the components (A1) , (B) and (D) to obtain a mixture, and
[0123] (iii) reacting the mixture with the component (A2) .
[0124] In some embodiments of the present invention, the step (i) is carried out by reacting the component (d) with the component (e) .
[0125] In other words, the component (C) used in the present invention may be a commercially available product, and / or may be prepared just before mixing with other components in the reactive polyurethane hot melt adhesive composition according to the present invention.
[0126] Preferably, the reactive polyurethane hot melt adhesive composition according to the present invention is prepared by a process comprising the following steps:
[0127] (i) mixing the components (a) and (c) , and the components (B) , (C) and (D) at a temperature from 125℃ to 150℃ and then vacuuming;
[0128] (ii) reducing the temperature of the mixture to 100℃ to 120℃, adding the component (b) , and mixing them under vacuum; and
[0129] (iii) adding the component (A2) and controlling the reaction temperature from 120℃ to 130℃, and mixing the mixture under vacuum and then discharging.
[0130] The apparatuses used in preparing the reactive polyurethane hot melt adhesive composition according to the present invention can be any common ones for mixing, stirring, vacuuming, heating and cooling in the art, and are not particularly limited. Their examples include, but are not limited to: an automated mortar, a Henschel mixer, a three-roll mill, a ball mill, a planetary mixer, a bead mill, and the like which are equipped with a stirrer and a heater. Also, an appropriate combination of these apparatuses may be used.
[0131] Cured product
[0132] In a third aspect, the present disclosure is directed to a cured product of the reactive polyurethane hot melt adhesive composition according to the present invention or prepared by the process according to the present invention.
[0133] The reactive polyurethane hot melt adhesive composition according to the present invention can cure from 15 ℃ to 35 ℃, preferably from 20 ℃ to 30 ℃, more preferably at 23 ℃ to 27 ℃, and 50%relative humidity for from 1 to 7 days.
[0134] As will be understood, the time and temperature curing profile for each reactive polyurethane hot melt adhesive composition will vary, and different compositions can be designed to provide the curing profile that will be suited to the particularly industrial manufacturing process.
[0135] Article
[0136] In a fourth aspect, the present disclosure is directed to an article comprising two substrates bonded with the cured product according to the present invention. Each of the substrates may be of a single material and a single layer, and may include multiple layers of the same or different material (s) . The layers may be continuous or discontinuous.
[0137] There is no particular intention to limit the substrates to which the reactive polyurethane hot melt adhesive composition according to the present invention is to be applied. Preferably, the two substrates are independently of each other selected from the group consisting of a glass, a resin, a textile, a wood, a metal, and any combinations thereof.
[0138] The substrates of the article can be in a variety of forms including, e.g., fibers, threads, yarns, wovens, nonwovens, films (e.g., polymer film, metallized polymer film, continuous films, discontinuous films, and combinations thereof) , foils (e.g., metal foil) , sheets (e.g., metal sheet, polymer sheet, continuous sheets, discontinuous sheets, and combinations thereof) , and combinations thereof.
[0139] Application
[0140] The reactive polyurethane hot melt adhesive composition according to the present invention may be applied to a substrate using any suitable application method including, e.g., automatic fine line dispensing, jet dispensing, slot die coating, roll coating, gravure coating, transfer coating, pattern coating, screen printing, spray coating, filament coating, by extrusion, air knife, trailing blade, brushing, dipping, doctor blade, offset gravure coating, rotogravure coating, and combinations thereof. The reactive polyurethane hot melt adhesive composition according to the present invention may be applied as a continuous or discontinuous coating, in a single or multiple layers and combinations thereof.
[0141] In many instances, the compositions may be applied to a wet film thickness of from 50um to 100um.
[0142] The application of thinner layers within this range is more economical and provides for a reduced likelihood of deleterious thick cured regions. However, great control must be exercised in applying thinner coatings or layers so as to avoid the formation of discontinuous cured films.
[0143] Use
[0144] In a fifth aspect, the present disclosure is directed to a consumer good, an automotive part, an electronic device, or a househould appliance, preferably a furniture, comprising the article according to the present invention.
[0145] In a sixth aspect, the present disclosure is directed to a use of the reactive polyurethane hot melt adhesive composition according to the present invention or the reactive polyurethane hot melt adhesive composition prepared by the process according to the present invention for edge banding, preferably in a furniture.
[0146] Surprisingly, the inventors of the present invention found that the composition according to the present invention, especially the specific combination of components (A) to (D) according to the present invention, has no phase separation, possesses a suitable melt viscosity and a suitable setting time for industrial application, and exhibits good mechanical performances including tensile strength, modulus and elongation; and thus, it is very suitable for edge banding, especially in a furniture.
[0147] Examples
[0148] The following examples are intended to assist one skilled in the art to better understand and practice the present disclosure. The scope of the invention is not limited by the examples but is defined in the appended claims. All parts and percentages herein are based on weight unless otherwise stated.
[0149] Raw Materials:
[0150] Component (A) :
[0151] Component (A1) :
[0152] Component a-1: XCP 2000D, a liquid polyester polyol (Mw= 2000 g / mol) , available from Xuchuan Chemical.
[0153] Component b-1: Dynacoll 7380, a crystalline polyester polyol (Mw= 3500 g / mol) , available from Evonik Chemical.
[0154] Component b-2: Dynacoll 7360, a crystalline polyester polyol (Mw= 3500 g / mol) , available from Evonik Chemical.
[0155] Component c-1: HDPOL-320P, an amorphous polyester polyol (Mw= 2000 g / mol) , available from Huide Science &Tech.
[0156] Component (A2) :
[0157] Component A2-1: Desmodur 44 M liquid, 4, 4’-diphenylmethane diisocyanate (MDI) , available from Coverstro Tech.
[0158] Component (B) :
[0159] Component B-1: Vinnapas N 17 SP, a vinyl acetate homopolymer (Mw = 45,000 g / mol) , available from Wacker Tech.
[0160] Component B-2: Vinnapas N 30 SP, a vinyl acetate homopolymer (Mw = 55,000 g / mol) , available from Wacker Tech.
[0161] Component B-3: Vinnapas N 60 SP, a vinyl acetate homopolymer (Mw = 70,000 g / mol) , available from Wacker Tech.
[0162] Component (C) :
[0163] Component C-1: Prepolymer 1, which was obtained by reacting 90%by weight of Dynacoll 7360 (apolyester diol having Mw of 3500 g / mol, obtained by reacting adipic acid with hexylene glycol, available from Evonik Chemical) with 10%by weight of Desmodur 44 M liquid (4, 4’-diphenylmethane diisocyanate (MDI) , available from Coverstro Tech) , based on the total weight of the reactant mixture. In particular, the Dynacoll 7360 was melt at 175℃ for 1 hour under stirring at 90 rpm, and then it was reacted with the MDI at 175℃ for 3 hours under stirring at 30 rpm.
[0164] Component C-2: Prepolymer 2, which was obtained by reacting 90%by weight of Dynacoll 7360 (apolyester diol having Mw of 3500 g / mol, obtained by reacting adipic acid with hexylene glycol, available from Evonik Chemical) with 10%by weight of Desmodur 44 M liquid (4, 4’-diphenylmethane diisocyanate (MDI) , available from Coverstro Tech) , based on the total weight of the reactant mixture. In particular, the Dynacoll 7360 was melt at 175℃ for 1 hour under stirring at 90 rpm, and then it was reacted with the MDI at 175℃ for 3 hours under stirring at 30 rpm.
[0165] Component C-3: Prepolymer 3, which was obtained by reacting 90%by weight of Dynacoll 7361 (apolyester diol having Mw of 8500 g / mol, obtained by reacting adipic acid with hexylene glycol, available from Evonik Chemical) with 10%by weight of Desmodur 44 M liquid (4, 4’-diphenylmethane diisocyanate (MDI) , available from Coverstro Tech) , based on the total weight of the reactant mixture. In particular, the Dynacoll 7361 was melt at 175℃ for 1 hour under stirring at 90 rpm, and then it was reacted with the MDI at 175℃ for 3 hours under stirring at 30 rpm.
[0166] Component C-4’: Prepolymer 4, which was obtained by reacting 90%by weight of XCP-44 (apolyester diol having Mw of 2000 g / mol, obtained by reacting adipic acid with butylene glycol, available from Xuchuan Chemical) with 10%by weight of Desmodur 44 M liquid (4, 4’-diphenylmethane diisocyanate (MDI) , available from Coverstro Tech) , based on the total weight of the reactant mixture. In particular, the XCP-44 was melt at 175℃ for 1 hour under stirring at 90 rpm, and then it was reacted with the MDI at 175℃ for 3 hours under stirring at 30 rpm.
[0167] Component C-5: Prepolymer 5, which was obtained by reacting 90%by weight of Dynacoll 7381 (apolyester diol having Mw of 3500 g / mol, obtained by reacting sebacic acid with hexylene glycol, available from Evonik Chemical) with 10%by weight of Desmodur 44 M liquid (4, 4’-diphenylmethane diisocyanate (MDI) , available from Coverstro Tech) , based on the total weight of the reactant mixture. In particular, the Dynacoll 7381 was melt at 175℃ for 1 hour under stirring at 90 rpm, and then it was reacted with the MDI at 175℃ for 3 hours under stirring at 30 rpm.
[0168] Component C-6’: Prepolymer 6, which was obtained by reacting 90%by weight of 1418 (apolyester diol having Mw of 1800 g / mol, obtained by reacting sebacic acid with butylene glycol, available from Huide Science &Technology) with 10%by weight of Desmodur 44 M liquid (4, 4’-diphenylmethane diisocyanate (MDI) , available from Coverstro Tech) , based on the total weight of the reactant mixture. In particular, the 1418 was melt at 175℃ for 1 hour under stirring at 90 rpm, and then it was reacted with the MDI at 175℃ for 3 hours under stirring at 30 rpm.
[0169] Component C-7’: TPU 4003, which has a softening point of 95℃, available from Huafeng Group.
[0170] Component C-8’: TPU 95070, which has a melting index of 42 g / 10min as measured at 150℃ under a load of 2.16 kg in accordance with ASTM 1238, available from Xuchuan Chemical.
[0171] Component C-9’: TPU Pearlbond 521, a polycaprolactone-copolyester polyurethane (melting point: 63℃) , available from Lubrizol.
[0172] Component C-10’: TPU 8H95 AL-3, which has a softening point of 105℃, available from Huafeng Group.
[0173] Component (D) :
[0174] Component D-1: Omya CARB O5, a calcium carbonate filler, available from Omya group.
[0175] Component D-2’: 95070, which has a melting index of 42 g / 10min as measured at 150℃ under a load of 2.16 kg in accordance with ASTM 1238, available from Xuchuan Chemical.
[0176] Preparation of compositions of Examples 1-15 (Ex. 1 to Ex. 15) and Comparative Examples 1-8 (CEx. 1 to CEx. 8) :
[0177] The compositions of Examples 1-15 and Comparative Examples 1-8 were prepared with the amounts of the components as shown in Tables 1 to 5 by a process comprising the following steps:
[0178] (i) mixing the components a-1 and c-1, and the components (B) , (C) and (D) at a temperature from 125℃ to 150℃ and then vacuuming for about 1.5 to 2 hours;
[0179] (ii) reducing the temperature of the mixture to 120℃, adding the components b-1 and b-2, and mixing them for 1 hour under vacuum; and
[0180] (iii) adding the component A2-1 and controlling the reaction temperature from 120℃ to 130℃, and mixing the mixture for 1 to 2 hours under vacuum and then discharging.
[0181] Test methods:
[0182] <Phase Separation>
[0183] In order to test the phase separation states of the compositions of Ex. 1 to Ex. 15 and CEx. 1 to CEx. 8, each of the compositions was put inside a glass bottle, the bottles were put in an oven set at 130℃for 1 hour, and then they were taken out to visually observe whether there is phase separation or not. If there is phase separation, the corresponding composition was recorded as “Yes” ; whereas if there is no phase separation, the corresponding composition was recorded as “No” .
[0184] In the present invention, the phase separation test result recorded as “Yes” is unacceptable, whereas the phase separation test result recorded as “No” is acceptable.
[0185] <Melt Viscosity>
[0186] The melt viscosities of the compositions of Ex. 1 to Ex. 15 and CEx. 1 to CEx. 8 were measured at 150℃ with a Brookfield viscometer (digital Brookfield viscometer, DV-II+, available from BROOKFIELD, US) using a 27#spindle according to ASTM D1084-1997.
[0187] In the present invention, the melt viscosity of around 50000 cps is more desirable for industrial application.
[0188] <Setting time>
[0189] In order to measure the setting times of the compositions of Ex. 1 to Ex. 15 and CEx. 1 to CEx. 8, a bead of each composition measuring 5 cm by 0.2 cm was applied to a first substrate of a 3-layers composite corrugated board made of wastepaper and pulp (product name: K5 x S120X3 x K5, manufactured from Japan Tokan Package) using a MEC ASM-15N Hot Melt Bond Simulator. The temperature of the composition when it was applied to the substrate was referred to the application temperature. The application temperature was 160 ℃. Two seconds after the bead of adhesive was applied to the first substrate, the bead of adhesive was contacted with the second substrate of the same material as the first substrate, which was then pressed against the first substrate with a pressure of 0.2 MPa and for a period of time (referred to herein as the compression time) . The Bond Simulator timer was started when the substrates were compressed. After a pre-programmed compression time the instrument separates the two substrates by pulling on the second substrate in the Z direction and holding the first substrate in a fixed position and the force required to separate the substrates and the amount of fiber tear present on the adhesive composition was measured. Samples were run in triplicate at each compression time. Initially, the compression time was 0.5 seconds. If the three samples fail to exhibit greater than 75 %Fiber Tear for each sample, the compression time was increased by 0.5 second and the test method was repeated until greater than 75 %fiber tear is noted for all three samples. The setting time was recorded as the compression time at which the three samples achieve greater than 75%fiber tear immediately upon separation. The setting time was recorded in seconds.
[0190] In the present invention, the setting time of no more than 8 seconds is acceptable; and the setting time of from 2 to 5 seconds is more desirable for industrial application.
[0191] <Tensile Strength &Modulus &Elongation>
[0192] In order to test the tensile strength, modulus and elongation of the compositions of Ex. 1 to Ex. 15 and CEx. 1 to CEx. 8, 150 g of each of the compositions was put inside a glass bottle, the bottles were sealed with lids and put in an oven set at 150℃ for 2 hours, and then they were taken out. After that, they were pulled out with a release film at a thickness of 0.6mm, while the timing was started; and then, each of the adhesive layers was cut into a strip having a length of 11.5cm and a width of 0.65mm with a mold, and the release films were removed.
[0193] At 10min, the tensile strength, modulus and elongation of the adhesive layers obtained above were measured by INSTRON tensile tester with a test speed of 100mm / min.
[0194] The test results obtained above with the compositions of Ex. 1 to Ex. 15 and CEx. 1 to CEx. 8 were summarized in Tables 1 to 5 as below.
[0195] Table 1
[0196] Note: all the symbols “-” herein indicate that the corresponding component does not exist.
[0197] As can be seen from the data in Table 1, the composition according to the present invention (Ex. 1) , which contained the component C-1, had no phase separation, possessed a suitable melt viscosity and a suitable setting time for industrial application, and exhibited good mechanical performances including tensile strength, modulus and elongation. In contrast, the compositions containing the component C-7’, C-8’, C-9’ or C-10’ (none of them are hydroxyl-terminated polyurethane polymer used as the component (C) according to the present invention) (CEx. 1 to CEx. 4) had phase separation, which was unacceptable.
[0198] Table 2
[0199] As can be seen from the data in Table 2, the compositions according to the present invention (Ex. 2 to Ex. 5) , which contained the components C-1, C-2, C-3 or C-5 (in which the polyols used for preparing the component (C) according to the present invention had 6 carbon atoms) , had no phase separation, possessed a suitable melt viscosity and a suitable setting time for industrial application, and exhibited good mechanical performances including tensile strength, modulus and elongation. In contrast, the compositions containing the components C-4’ or C-6’ (in which the polyol used for preparing the polyurethane had 4 carbon atoms) (CEx. 5 to CEx. 6) had phase separation, which was unacceptable.
[0200] Moreover, it can also be seen that, the compositions of Ex. 2 to Ex. 4 (containing the components C-1, C-2 or C-3, in which the polyacid used for preparing the component (C) according to the present invention had 6 carbon atoms) possessed more desirable melt viscosity and setting time than the composition of Ex. 5 (containing the component C-5, in which the polyacid used for preparing the component (C) according to the present invention had 10 carbon atoms) . Thus, in the present invention, it is preferred that the polyacid used for preparing the component (C) according to the present invention has 6 carbon atoms.
[0201] Table 3
[0202] As can be seen from the data in Table 3, all the compositions according to the present invention (Ex. 1, Ex. 6 and Ex. 7) had no phase separation, possessed a suitable melt viscosity and a suitable setting time for industrial application, and exhibited good mechanical performances including tensile strength, modulus and elongation.
[0203] Moreover, by comparing Ex. 1 using Vinnapas N 17 SP (Mw = 45,000 g / mol) , Ex. 6 using Vinnapas N 30 SP (Mw = 55,000 g / mol) and Ex. 7 using Vinnapas N 60 SP (Mw = 70,000 g / mol) , it can be seen that, the weight average molecular weight of the component (B) did not greatly affect the melt viscosity of the composition according to the present invention, and when the weight average molecular weight of the component (B) increased, the composition according to the present invention exhibited higher tensile strength.
[0204] Table 4
[0205] As can be seen from the data in Table 4, all the compositions according to the present invention (Ex. 1, and Ex. 8 to Ex. 11) had no phase separation, possessed a suitable melt viscosity and a suitable setting time for industrial application, and exhibited good mechanical performances including tensile strength, modulus and elongation.
[0206] Moreover, it can also be seen that the compositions of Ex. 9 and Ex. 1 (in which the contents of the component (B) were 5%by weight and 10%by weight, respectively) possessed more desirable melt viscosity and / or setting time than the compositions of Ex. 8, Ex. 10 and Ex. 11 (in which the contents of the component (B) were 2%by weight, 20%by weight, and 30%by weight, respectively) ; and the composition of Ex. 1 using 10%by weight of the component (B) possessed more desirable melt viscosity than the composition of Ex. 9 using 5%by weight of the component (B) .
[0207] Table 5
[0208] As can be seen from the data in Table 5, the compositions according to the present invention (Ex. 12 to Ex. 15) , which contained the specific combination of the components (A) to (D) according to the present invention, had no phase separation, possessed a suitable melt viscosity and a suitable setting time for industrial application, and exhibited good mechanical performances including tensile strength, modulus and elongation. In contrast, the compositions containing no the component (C) according to the present invention (CEx. 7 to CEx. 8) had phase separation, which was unacceptable.
[0209] Moreover, it can also be seen that the compositions of Ex. 13 and Ex. 14 (in which the contents of the component (D) were 10%by weight and 20%by weight, respectively) possessed more desirable melt viscosity and / or setting time than the compositions of Ex. 12 and Ex. 15 (in which the contents of the component (D) were 5%by weight and 30%by weight, respectively) ; and the composition of Ex.14 using 20%by weight of the component (D) possessed a more desirable melt viscosity than the composition of Ex. 13 using 10%by weight of the component (D) .
[0210] To sum up, the composition according to the present invention, especially the specific combination of components (A) to (D) according to the present invention, has no phase separation, possesses a suitable melt viscosity and a suitable setting time for industrial application, and exhibits good mechanical performances including tensile strength, modulus and elongation; and thus, it is very suitable for edge banding.
[0211] Although some preferred embodiments have been described, many modifications and variations may be made thereto in light of the above teachings. It is therefore to be understood that the invention may be practiced otherwise than as specifically described without departing from the scope of the appended claims.
Claims
1.A reactive polyurethane hot melt adhesive composition comprising:(A) at least one polyurethane prepolymer obtained by reacting a reactant mixture comprising(A1) a polyol mixture comprising:(a) at least one liquid polyester polyol,(b) at least one crystalline polyester polyol, and(c) at least one amorphous polyester polyol,(A2) at least one polyisocyanate having at least two isocyanate groups in one molecule;(B) at least one vinyl acetate polymer;(C) at least one hydroxyl-terminated polyurethane polymer obtained by reacting a reactant mixture comprising(d) at least one polyester polyol obtained by reacting at least one polyacid with at least one polyol having more than 4 carbon atoms, wherein the weight molecular weight (Mw) of the polyester polyol is equal to or higher than 1000 g / mol, and(e) at least one polyisocyanate having at least two isocyanate groups in one molecule; and (D) at least one filler.2.The reactive polyurethane hot melt adhesive composition according to claim 1, wherein the component (d) is obtained by reacting at least one polyacid having from 2 to 12 carbon atoms with at least one polyol having from 6 to 12 carbon atoms; preferably, the component (d) is obtained by reacting at least one polyacid having from 4 to 10 carbon atoms with at least one polyol having from 6 to 10 carbon atoms; more preferably, the component (d) is obtained by reacting at least one polyacid having from 6 to 10 carbon atoms with at least one polyol having from 6 to 8 carbon atoms; and most preferably, the component (d) is obtained by reacting at least one polyacid having 6 carbon atoms with at least one polyol having 6 carbon atoms.3.The reactive polyurethane hot melt adhesive composition according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the component (d) has a weight average molecular weight (Mw) in the range of from 1000 to 12000 g / mol, preferably from 1500 to 10000 g / mol, and more preferably from 2000 to 8500 g / mol.4.The reactive polyurethane hot melt adhesive composition according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the component (d) is obtained by reacting at least one diacid with at least one diol having more than 4 carbon atoms, preferably by reacting adipic acid (AA) and / or sebacic acid (SA) with hexylene glycol (HG) , and more preferably by reacting adipic acid (AA) with hexylene glycol (HG) .5.The reactive polyurethane hot melt adhesive composition according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the component (e) is selected from the group consisting of aliphatic isocyanates, cycloaliphatic isocyanates, araliphatic isocyanates, arylalkyl isocyanates, aromatic isocyanates and any combinations thereof; preferably, the component (e) is selected from the group consisting of 4, 4’-diphenylmethane diisocyanate (MDI) and its isomers, chain-extended MDI, hydrogenated MDI (H12MDI) , partly hydrogenated MDI (H6MDI) , isophorone diisocyanate (IPDI) , butane-1, 4-diisocyanate, hexane-1, 6-diisocyanate (HDI) , and any combinations thereof; and more preferably, the component (e) is 4, 4’-diphenylmethane diisocyanate (MDI) .6.The reactive polyurethane hot melt adhesive composition according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the reactant mixture for obtaining the component (C) containsfrom 60%to 98%by weight, preferably from 80%to 95%by weight, and more preferably 90%by weight of (d) at least one polyester polyol, andfrom 2%to 40%by weight, preferably from 5%to 20%by weight, and more preferably 10%by weight of (e) at least one polyisocyanate,based on the total weight of the reactant mixture.7.The reactive polyurethane hot melt adhesive composition according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the component (C) is present in an amount of from 2%to 25%by weight, preferably from 4%to 20%by weight, more preferably from 7%to 18%by weight, and most preferably 10%to 15%by weight, based on the total weight of the reactive polyurethane hot melt adhesive composition.8.The reactive polyurethane hot melt adhesive composition according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the component (D) is selected from the group consisting of calcium carbonate, barium sulfate, calcium silicate and any combinations thereof; and preferably, the component (D) is calcium carbonate.9.The reactive polyurethane hot melt adhesive composition according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the component (D) is present in an amount of from 5%to 45%by weight, preferably from 8%to 30%by weight, more preferably from 15%to 25%by weight, and most preferably 18.5%to 21%by weight, based on the total weight of the reactive polyurethane hot melt adhesive composition.10.The reactive polyurethane hot melt adhesive composition according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the component (B) has a weight average molecular weight (Mw) in the range of from 15,000 to less than 100,000 g / mol, preferably from 30,000 to 80,000 g / mol, and more preferably from 45,000 to 75,000 g / mol.11.The reactive polyurethane hot melt adhesive composition according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the component (B) is present in an amount of from 2%to 32%by weight, preferably from 4%to 30%by weight, more preferably from 5%to 15%by weight, and most preferably 9%to 11%by weight, based on the total weight of the reactive polyurethane hot melt adhesive composition.12.A process for preparing the reactive polyurethane hot melt adhesive composition according to any one of the preceding claims, comprising:(i) providing the component (C) ,(ii) mixing the component (C) with the components (A1) , (B) and (D) to obtain a mixture, and(iii) reacting the mixture with the component (A2) .13.The process according to claim 12, wherein the step (i) is carried out by reacting the component (d) with the component (e) .14.A cured product of the reactive polyurethane hot melt adhesive composition according to any one of claims 1 to 11 or prepared by the process according to claim 12 or 13.15.An article comprising two substrates bonded with the cured product according to claim 14.16.A consumer good, an automotive part, an electronic device, or a househould appliance, preferably a furniture, comprising the article according to claim 15.17.Use of the reactive polyurethane hot melt adhesive composition according to any one of claims 1 to 11 or the reactive polyurethane hot melt adhesive composition prepared by the process according to claim 12 or 13 for edge banding, preferably in a furniture.