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A composition and a method for producing primarily water blown polyurethane foams is provided. The composition uses isocyanate ratios greater than conventional foam system to provide a water blown polyurethane foam suitable for a wide variety of applications including spray roofing, insulation, etc.

A composition and a method for producing primarily water blown polyurethane foams is provided. The composition uses isocyanate ratios greater than conventional foam system to provide a water blown polyurethane foam suitable for a wide variety of applications including spray roofing, insulation, etc. The preferred composition for preparing a polyurethane foam comprises an isocyanate component and a polyol component, wherein the polyol component preferably comprises a combination of Mannich polyol, polyester polyol, and polyether polyol. Preferably, the composition includes water to act as a blowing agent and a metal salt catalyst to assist in the reaction. Preferably, the isocyanate index is between about 1.2 and about 2.0. Additional catalysts, surfactants, flame retardants, and blowing agents may also be used depending upon the desired finished product.

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We claim: 1. A composition for preparing polyurethane foam comprising: an A-side component comprising polyisocynate; and a B-side component comprising between about 10 to about 50 weight percentage of Mannich polyol, between about 10 to about 80 weight percentage of polyester polyol, between about

We claim: 1. A composition for preparing polyurethane foam comprising: an A-side component comprising polyisocynate; and a B-side component comprising between about 10 to about 50 weight percentage of Mannich polyol, between about 10 to about 80 weight percentage of polyester polyol, between about 10 to about 50 weight percentage of polyether polyol, between about 0.05 to about 10 weight percentage of metal salt catalyst, and between about 0.75 to about 10 weight percentage of water; where in the volume ratio of A-side component to B-side component is between about 1.05 to about 5. 2. The composition of claim 1 wherein said Mannich polyol comprises a Mannich polyol having a functionality equal to or greater than 3.0, and a viscosity greater than 3,500 but less than 40,000 cps @ 25° C. 3. The composition of claim 2 wherein said Mannich polyol comprises a Mannich Polyol initiated from phenol, nonyl-phenol, or other phenol derivatives. 4. The composition of claim 1 where in said polyester polyol comprises a polyester polyol having a functionality equal to or greater than 2.0, and a viscosity less than 40,000 cps @ 25° C. 5. The composition of claim 4 wherein said polyester polyol comprises a polyester polyol intiated from dimethylterephthalate, pthalic anhydride, or polyethylene terephthalate. 6. The composition of claim 1 wherein said polyether polyol comprises a polyglycol polyether polyol having a functionality equal to or greater than 2.0, and a viscosity equal to or greater than 10 cps @ 25° C. but less than 100,000 cps @ 25° C. 7. The composition of claim 6 wherein said polyether polyol comprises a polyether polyol initiated from water, glycol, glycerin, sucrose, or sorbitol. 8. The composition of claim 1 further comprising an auxiliary blowing agent. 9. The composition of claim 8 wherein said auxiliary blowing agent comprises hydroflurocarbon or hydrochlorofluorocarbon. 10. The composition of claim 8 wherein said auxiliary blowing agent is selected from the group consisting essentially of: HCFC-22, HCFC-142b, HFC-134a, HFC-245fa, or HFC-365mfc. 11. The composition of claim 8 wherein said auxiliary blowing agent comprises a hydrocarbon blowing agent. 12. The composition of claim 8 wherein said auxiliary blowing agent comprises dichloroethylene. 13. The composition of claim 8 wherein said auxiliary blowing agent comprises between about 0.01 to about 10 weight percentage of said B-side component. 14. The composition of claim 8 wherein said auxiliary blowing agent comprises between about 0.1 to about 5 weight percentage of said B-side component. 15. The composition of claim 1, wherein the B-side component comprises between about 15 to about 45 weight percentage of Mannich polyol. 16. The composition of claim 1, wherein the B-side component comprises between about 20 to about 40 weight percentage of Mannich polyol. 17. The composition of claim 1, wherein the B-side component comprises between about 15 to about 75 weight percentage of polyester polyol. 18. The composition of claim 1, wherein the B-side component comprises between about 20 to about 40 weight percentage of polyester polyol. 19. The composition of claim 1, wherein the B-side component comprises between about 15 to about 45 weight percentage of polyether polyol. 20. The composition of claim 1 wherein the B-side component comprises between about 20 to about 40 weight percentage of polyether polyol. 21. The composition of claim 1 wherein the B-side component comprises between about 15 to about 45 weight percentage of Mannich polyol, between about 15 to about 75 weight percentage of polyester polyol, and between about 15 to about 45 weight percentage of polyether polyol. 22. The composition of claim 1 wherein the B-side component comprises between about 20 to about 40 weight percentage of Mannich polyol, between about 20 to about 40 weight percentage of polyester polyol, and between about 20 to about 40 weight percentage of polyether polyol. 23. The composition of claim 1 wherein the volume ratio of A-side component to B-side component is between about 1.2:1 and about 2.5:1. 24. The composition of claim 1 wherein the volume ratio of A-side component to B-side component is between about 1.2:1 and about 1.5:1. 25. The composition of claim 1 wherein said B-side component further comprising between about 1 to about 5 weight percentage of amine catalysts. 26. The composition of claim 1 wherein said B-side component further comprising between about 5 to about 20 weight percentage of flame retardant. 27. The composition of claim 1 wherein said B-side component further comprising between about 0.25 to about 3.0 weight percentage of surfactant. 28. The composition of claim 1 wherein said polyisocyanate comprises polymeric methylene diphenyl disocyanate. 29. The composition of claim 1 wherein said polyisocyanate comprises isocyanate prepolymer. 30. The composition of claim 1 wherein the metal salt catalyst comprises alkai metal salts of organic acids. 31. The composition of claim 30 wherein the metal salt catalyst comprises sodium salt. 32. The composition of claim 30 wherein the metal salt catalyst comprises potassium salt. 33. The composition of claim 1 wherein water comprises between about 1.0 to about 6.0 weight percentage of B-side component. 34. The composition of claim 1 wherein water comprises between about 2.0 to about 4.0 weight percentage of B-side component. 35. A polyurethane foam comprising the reaction product of: an A-side component comprising polyisocyanate; and a B-side component comprising between about 20 to about 40 weight percentage of Mannich polyol, between about 20 to about 40 weight percentage of polyester polyol, between about 20 to about 40 weight percentage of polyether polyol, between about 0.05 to about 10 weight percentage of metal salt catalyst, and between about 2.0 to about 4.0 weight percentage of water; where in the volume ratio of A-side component to B-side component is between about 1.2:1 to about 2.0:1. 36. A polyurethane foam comprising the reaction product of: an A-side component comprising polyisocyanate; and a B-side component comprising between about 10 to about 50 weight percentage of Mannich polyol, between about 10 to about 80 weight percentage of polyester polyol, between about 10 to about 50 weight percentage of polyether polyol, between about 0.05 to about 10 weight percentage of metal salt catalyst, and between about 0.75 to about 10 weight percentage of water; where in the volume ratio of A-side component to B-side component is between about 1.05 to about 5. 37. The foam of claim 36 wherein said foam has an insulation property (R-valve) greater than about 3.75. 38. The foam of claim 36 wherein said foam meets the requirements of ASTM C1029-2002. 39. The foam of claim 36 wherein said B-side component of the reaction further comprises auxiliary blowing agent and said foam has an insulation property value greater than about 5.0. 40. The foam of claim 36 wherein said foam comprises a closed cell content equal to or greater than about 90%. 41. A method of applying a polyurethane foam comprising the steps of: providing an A-side component comprising polyisocaynate and a B-side component comprising between about 10 to about 50 weight percentage of Mannich polyol, between about 10 to about 80 weight percentage of polyester polyol, between about 10 to about 50 weight percentage of polyether polyol, between about 0.05 to about 10 weight percentage of metal salt catalyst, and between about 0.75 to about 10 weight percentage of water; where in the volume ratio of A-side component to B-side component is between about 1.05 to about 5; preparing a surface on which to apply the foam; reacting the A-side and B-side components; and applying the reacting components to a surface. 42. The method of claim 41 wherein said surface comprises a roof. 43. The method of claim 41 wherein said surface comprises a structural wall. 44. The method of claim 41 wherein said surface comprises an exterior surface. 45. The method of claim 41 wherein said surface comprises an interior surface. 46. The method of claim 41 wherein said surface comprises a storage tank. 47. The method of claim 41 wherein said surface comprises an insulated cavity. 48. The method of claim 41 wherein said surface comprises a process vessel.