• Presents a general overview of the chemistry of urethanes
• Describes the various types of polyurethanes available to the market place
• Includes information on polyurethane suppliers and the equipment for making polyurethane material
• Contains numerous equations and tables

Handbook of Polyurethanes serves as the first source of information of useful polymers. This new book thoroughly covers the entire spectrum of polyurethanes - from current technology to buyer's information.

Discussions include:

• block and heteroblock systems
• rubber plasticity
• structure-property relations
• microphase separation
• catalysis of isocyanate reactions
• synthesis of polyurethanes for thermoplastics, thermosets, and curable compositions by either heat or U.V. energy
• biomedical applications of urethane elastomers
• castables, sealants, and caulking compounds
• flexible and semi-flexible foams
• health and safety

This handbook compiles data from many sources, exhaustively illustrating the complex principles involved in polyurethane chemistry and technology. Handbook of Polyurethanes represents invaluable information for corporations, universities, or independent inventors.

Contents

1. Introduction
2. Basic Concepts in Polyurethane Chemistry and Technology
3. Structure-Property Relations in PU
4. Isocyanate Chemistry
5. Polyols
6. Chain Extenders
7. Flexible and Semiflexible Foams
8. Rigid Polyurethane Foams
9. Polyurethane Foam Surfactants
10. Catalysis of Isocyanate Reactions
11. Elastomers
12. Reaction Injection Molding
13. Polyurethane Adhesives
14. Waterborne Polyurethanes
15. Health and Safety
16. Radiation-Curable Adhesives and Coatings
17. Processing Methods
18. Compounding Ingredients
19. Copolymers, and Polyblends
20. Polyurethane Coatings
21. Castables, Sealants, and Caulking Compounds
22. Medical Applications
23. Polyurethane Suppliers and Manufacturers
24. Urethane Processing Systems

Glossary
Conversions and Formulas

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