Sheet molding compounds are thickened (or maturated) via "in situ" formation of polyureas made from aromatic primary diamines with reduced basicity and diisocyanates. The molding compounds, which can optionally contain mineral fillers such as chopped glass fiber, are generally based upon unsaturated polyester resins having a high percentage of hydroxyl end groups, polymerizable vinyl compounds such as styrene, and the like. The thickened compositions are tack-free and compression moldable after less than one day, typically after less than several hours, into permanently shaped, strong rigid articles, such as automotive body parts. A viscosity plateau is reached and maintained by the maturated compounds of the present invention for extended periods of time, e.g., several weeks.
片状模塑料通过 "原位 "形成由碱性降低的芳香族伯二胺和二
异氰酸酯制成的聚
脲来增稠(或熟化)。成型化合物可选择含有矿物填料(如切碎的
玻璃纤维),一般基于具有高比例羟基末端基团的不饱和聚酯
树脂、可聚合
乙烯基化合物(如
苯乙烯)等。增稠后的组合物无粘性,可在一天内(通常在几小时内)压缩成型为永久成形的坚固硬质物品,如汽车车身部件。本发明的熟化化合物可在较长时间(如数周)内达到并保持粘度稳定状态。