Polyisocyanate Composition for Polyurethane Resin Properties

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current polyurethane resins lack improvements in optical characteristics, quick-drying and quick-curing properties, weatherability, and mechanical properties, which are essential for various industrial applications.

Innovation Solution

A polyisocyanate composition comprising an isocyanurate derivative of xylylene diisocyanate and a biuret derivative of aliphatic polyisocyanate, specifically formulated to enhance the production of polyurethane resins with improved optical, drying, curing, weathering, and mechanical properties.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If conventional polyisocyanates (xylylene diisocyanate and hexamethylene diisocyanate) are used, then basic polyurethane resin properties are achieved, but optical characteristics, quick-drying properties, quick-curing properties, weatherability, and mechanical properties are insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveoptical characteristics, quick-drying properties, quick-curing properties, weatherability, and mechanical propertiesVSAvoidpolyisocyanate composition formulation
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The patent uses a composite polyisocyanate composition containing multiple components: isocyanurate derivative of xylylene diisocyanate (5-95 parts by mass), biuret derivative of aliphatic polyisocyanate (5-95 parts by mass), and optionally polyol-modified xylylene diisocyanate (5-90 parts by mass). This composite approach combines the advantages of different polyisocyanate derivatives to achieve excellent optical characteristics, quick-drying properties, quick-curing properties, weatherability, and mechanical properties that cannot be obtained with single-component polyisocyanates

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

Solution Approach 2:

The patent optimizes the mass ratio parameters of different polyisocyanate components to achieve the desired balance of properties. Specifically, the isocyanurate derivative content is controlled at 5-95 parts by mass and biuret derivative at 5-95 parts by mass relative to 100 parts by mass of total polyisocyanate composition. This parameter optimization enables simultaneous improvement of optical characteristics, drying speed, curing speed, weatherability, and mechanical properties

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Productivity

If polyisocyanate composition is optimized for quick-drying and quick-curing properties, then drying and curing speed improve, but optical characteristics and mechanical properties may deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvequick-drying properties and quick-curing propertiesVSAvoidoptical characteristics and mechanical properties
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The composite polyisocyanate composition strategically combines isocyanurate derivative (which provides quick-curing properties through high reactivity) with biuret derivative (which contributes to mechanical strength and optical clarity). The balanced formulation ensures that quick-drying and quick-curing properties are achieved without sacrificing optical characteristics and mechanical properties, as each component compensates for the limitations of the others

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

Solution Approach 2:

The patent assigns different functional roles to different components within the polyisocyanate composition. The isocyanurate derivative primarily provides quick-curing activity, while the biuret derivative contributes to mechanical strength and optical properties. This functional differentiation allows each component to excel at its specific function while the composite achieves overall balance across all required properties

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

The polyisocyanate composition enables the production of polyurethane resins with excellent optical characteristics, quick-drying and quick-curing properties, superior weatherability, and enhanced mechanical properties, making them suitable for diverse industrial applications.

Implementation Method 1

A polyisocyanate composition comprising an isocyanurate derivative of xylylene diisocyanate and a biuret derivative of aliphatic polyisocyanate

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectChemical reaction: Chemical Bonding

Data Source

PatentUS10793666B2Polyisocyanate composition, polyurethane resin and two-component curable polyurethane composition
Publication Date: 2020.10.06 MITSUI CHEMICALS INC
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AI summary

A polyisocyanate composition includes an isocyanurate derivative of xylylene diisocyanate, and a biuret derivative of aliphatic polyisocyanate.