Patent ID: 6258869
Filing Date: 2001-07-10
Classification: C08G,C11C

Abstract:
A process for the production of polyol for use in production of polyurethane foam, comprising reacting under agitation:a mixture of a predetermined quantity of agricultural origin feed stock in a ratio of about 100 parts, with a multifunctional hydroxyl component in a ratio of about 10 to about 200 parts;said reaction being conducted in the presence of a tin based catalyst suitable for polymerization in an amount of about 0.01 percent to about 2 percent by weight of the mixture; andsaid reaction conducted at a temperature of about 150.degree. C. to about 250.degree. C. and for a time effective to result in a polyol having an OH of between 30 and 490 mgKOH/gm useful for producing polyurethane foam.