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Don S Wardius

from Pittsburgh, PA
Age ~65
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Don Wardius Phones & Addresses

  • 233 Vee Lynn Dr, Mount Lebanon, PA 15228 (412) 343-2897
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 1405 Sweetbrier Rd, Charleston, WV 25314 (304) 342-8448
  • Denver, CO
  • Newtown Sq, PA
  • Union Grove, WI

Work

Company: Bayer materialscience Apr 2014 Position: Senior mgr, technology development and university engagement

Education

Degree: Doctorates, Doctor of Philosophy School / High School: Massachusetts Institute of Technology Sep 1983 to Sep 1987 Specialities: Chemical Engineering

Skills

Polymers • Chemical Engineering • R&D • Chemistry • Process Engineering • Polyurethane • Process Simulation • Process Optimization • Catalysis • Coatings • Plastics • Materials Science • Technology Transfer • Leadership • Materials • Manufacturing • Commercialization • Chemical Industry • Characterization • Research and Development • Polymer Chemistry • Process Safety • Market Development • Nanotechnology • Organic Chemistry • Polymer Science • Extrusion • Raw Materials • Adhesives • Design of Experiments • Formulation

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Social Services

Industries

Chemicals

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Head, Renewable And Alternative Feedstocks Development

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Location:
Pittsburgh, PA
Industry:
Chemicals
Work:
Bayer Materialscience
Senior Mgr, Technology Development and University Engagement
Bayer Materialscience
Head, Renewable and Alternative Feedstocks Development
Bayer Materialscience Jan 2004 - Dec 2011
Process Development Manager
Lyondellbasell 1991 - 2000
Technology Manager
Arco Chemical Company 1997 - 1998
Technology Manager
Education:
Massachusetts Institute of Technology Sep 1983 - Sep 1987
Doctorates, Doctor of Philosophy, Chemical Engineering Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1981 - 1982
University of Wisconsin - Madison 1978 - 1981
Bachelors, Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee 1977 - 1978
Skills:
Polymers
Chemical Engineering
R&D
Chemistry
Process Engineering
Polyurethane
Process Simulation
Process Optimization
Catalysis
Coatings
Plastics
Materials Science
Technology Transfer
Leadership
Materials
Manufacturing
Commercialization
Chemical Industry
Characterization
Research and Development
Polymer Chemistry
Process Safety
Market Development
Nanotechnology
Organic Chemistry
Polymer Science
Extrusion
Raw Materials
Adhesives
Design of Experiments
Formulation
Interests:
Social Services

Publications

Us Patents

Double Metal Cyanide-Catalyzed, Low Unsaturation Polyethers From Boron-Containing Starters

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US Patent:
7323605, Jan 29, 2008
Filed:
Nov 9, 2005
Appl. No.:
11/270100
Inventors:
Jose F. Pazos - Charleston WV, US
Kenneth G. McDaniel - Charleston WV, US
Edward P. Browne - South Charleston WV, US
George G. Combs - McMurray PA, US
Don S. Wardius - Pittsburgh PA, US
Assignee:
Bayer MaterialScience LLC - Pittsburgh PA
International Classification:
C07C 41/03
US Classification:
568679, 568618, 568698
Abstract:
The present invention provides a process for the double metal cyanide (DMC)-catalyzed production of low unsaturation polyethers from boron-containing starters. The polyethers produced by the inventive process may be reacted with one or more isocyanates to provide polyurethane products including coatings, adhesives, sealants, elastomers, foams and the like. The inventive process may be used to prepare fuel additives from C-Cboron-containing polyethers, more particularly from Calcohols.

Polyether Polyols Based On Cashew Nutshell Liquid And Flexible Foams

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US Patent:
7828991, Nov 9, 2010
Filed:
Dec 8, 2006
Appl. No.:
11/636282
Inventors:
Jack R. Reese - Hurricane WV, US
Micah N. Moore - Red House WV, US
Don S. Wardius - Pittsburgh PA, US
Stanley L. Hager - Cross Lanes WV, US
Assignee:
Bayer MaterialScience LLC - Pittsburgh PA
International Classification:
C08G 18/28
US Classification:
25218225, 25218227, 568629, 568630, 568648, 568780
Abstract:
This invention relates to novel polyether polyols which are prepared by alkoxylation of renewable resource materials, and particularly cashew nutshell liquid (CNSL), and to a process for the preparation of these novel polyether polyols. This invention also relates to flexible polyurethane foams prepared from these long chain polyether polyols, and to a process for the production of these flexible polyurethane foams.

Flexible Polyurethane Foams Made From Alkoxylated Natural Oil

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US Patent:
8598248, Dec 3, 2013
Filed:
Jul 16, 2010
Appl. No.:
12/837561
Inventors:
Stanley L. Hager - Cross Lanes WV, US
Edward P. Browne - Cologne, DE
Jack R. Reese - Hurricane WV, US
Don S. Wardius - Pittsburgh PA, US
Micah N. Moore - Red House WV, US
Assignee:
Bayer MaterialScience LLC - Pittsburgh PA
International Classification:
C08G 18/00
US Classification:
521174, 521155, 521170
Abstract:
The present invention provides flexible conventional polyurethane foams made from at least one polyisocyanate and at least one vegetable oil alkoxylated in the presence of a double metal cyanide (DMC) catalyst, optionally at least one non-vegetable oil-based polyol, generally in the presence of a blowing agent and optionally in the presence of a surfactant, pigment, flame retardant, catalyst or filler. The alkoxylated natural oil must have (a) an ethylene oxide content in the alkoxylated segment greater than 20% by weight, (b) a primary hydroxyl group content of at least 10%, with the sum of (a)+(b) being at least 30% but no greater than 60%, The alkoxylated natural oils are environmentally-friendly, bio-based polyols which can be used to increase the “green” content of polyurethane foams without having detrimental effects on foam properties.

Short Chain Polyethers For Rigid Polyurethane Foams

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US Patent:
20070149632, Jun 28, 2007
Filed:
Dec 22, 2005
Appl. No.:
11/315531
Inventors:
Karl Haider - Wexford PA, US
Keith Headley - Paden City WV, US
Don Wardius - Pittsburgh PA, US
International Classification:
C08G 18/00
C08F 20/00
C07C 43/11
US Classification:
521172000, 525438000, 568679000
Abstract:
The present invention provides a short-chain polyether polyol having a number average molecular weight of less than about 1,200 g/mole and produced by alkoxylating an initiator in the presence of a basic catalyst having at least one cation chelated with about 0.5 wt. % to about 20 wt. % of a polyoxyethylene-containing compound, wherein the weight percentages are based on the weight of the short-chain polyether polyol. The inventive short-chain polyols may be used to produce rigid polyurethane foams and non-cellular polyurethanes.

Process For The Preparation Of Polyether-Ester Polyols

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US Patent:
20080114086, May 15, 2008
Filed:
Mar 5, 2007
Appl. No.:
11/713898
Inventors:
Klaus Lorenz - Dormagen, DE
Reinhard Albers - Leverkuusen, DE
Frank Otto - Hilden, DE
Ulrich Leyrer - Hilden, DE
Don S. Wardius - Pittsburgh PA, US
Keith J. Headley - Paden City WV, US
International Classification:
C08J 9/228
C07C 43/03
US Classification:
521 88, 568679
Abstract:
The present invention provides a process for the preparation of polyols based on fatty acid esters and starter compounds having Zerewitinoff-active hydrogen atoms and the use thereof for the preparation of polyurethane materials.

Process For Preparing Rigid Polyisocyanurate Foams Using Natural-Oil Polyols

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US Patent:
20090306236, Dec 10, 2009
Filed:
Jun 4, 2008
Appl. No.:
12/132722
Inventors:
DAVID F. SOUNIK - Bethel Park PA, US
Steven L. Schilling - Pittsburgh PA, US
Don S. Wardius - Pittsburgh PA, US
Edward E. Ball - Weirton WV, US
Assignee:
BAYER MATERIAL SCIENCE LLC - Pittsburgh PA
International Classification:
C08J 9/14
C08G 18/02
US Classification:
521131, 521170
Abstract:
The present invention provides a process for producing a rigid polyisocyanurate foam involving reacting at an isocyanate index of from about 175 to about 400, a polyisocyanate with at least one natural-oil polyol containing at least about 35 wt. %, based on the weight of the polyol, of natural oil, having a hydroxyl number from about 175 to about 375 and a hydroxyl functionality of about 2.0 to about 2.8, in the presence of a blowing agent and optionally, in the presence of one or more of surfactants, flame retardants, pigments, catalysts and fillers, wherein the resulting foam has a renewable biobased content of at least 8% by weight. The foams provided by the inventive process possess properties similar to foams produced from petroleum-derived materials and may find use in wall or roof insulation systems. The high biobased content (>8%) may allow wall or roof insulation systems containing these foams to be considered for the U.S. Government's preferred procurement program.

Amine-Initiated Polyols From Renewable Resources And Processes For Their Production And Use

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US Patent:
20130030073, Jan 31, 2013
Filed:
Jul 26, 2011
Appl. No.:
13/190648
Inventors:
Don S. Wardius - Pittsburgh PA, US
Steven L. Schilling - Pittsburgh PA, US
Assignee:
Bayer MaterialScience LLC - Pittsburgh PA
International Classification:
C08G 18/00
C07C 211/51
C07C 229/00
C07C 209/46
US Classification:
521164, 564396, 564305, 554103
Abstract:
Amine-initiated polyether polyols are made by reacting an amine adduct with a triglyceride in the presence of an alkylene oxide to obtain a polyol having a total renewables content of at least 20%. The polyols produced in this manner are particularly useful for the production of polyurethane and a polyisocyanurate foams

Process For Purifying Polyols Made With Double Metal Cyanide Catalysts

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US Patent:
52488330, Sep 28, 1993
Filed:
Sep 22, 1992
Appl. No.:
7/948275
Inventors:
Harry R. Hinney - Cross Lanes WV
Don S. Wardius - Charleston WV
Assignee:
Arco Chemical Technology, L.P. - Wilmington DE
International Classification:
C07C 4136
US Classification:
568621
Abstract:
A process for purifying polyether polyols prepared using double metal cyanide (DMC) catalysts is disclosed. The process involves combining a mixture of the polyol and a C. sub. 1 -C. sub. 6 aliphatic alcohol with an amount of a chelating agent effective to form an insoluble complex with the catalyst, then filtering the polyol mixture to remove the insoluble complex. The process, which requires that the polyol and alcohol be present in a relative weight ratio of from 1:1 to 100:1, is effective for removing DMC residues and any cations introduced with the chelating agent.
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