Preparation of poly(ether-urethanes) from cyclic ethers and organic isocyanates

摘要

Poly(ether-urethanes) can be made from cyclic ethers and organic isocyanates by using selected metal compounds as catalysts. Polymers useful as thermoplastic elastomers, spandex fibers or urethane rubbers can be made by reacting diisocyanates containing functional groups with a tetrahydrofuran, especially tetrahydrofuran itself. The invention also discloses an improved process for the cationic polymerization of a cyclic ether by using an organic isocyanate.