Handbook of Polyurethanes, Polyureas, and Polyisocyanurates

George Wypych

• Publisher: ChemTec Publishing
• Year: 2026
• Topic: Technology & Engineering
• eBook ISBN:
  9781774670934
• Subtopic: Materials Science
• Index: Technology & Engineering

Handbook of Polyurethanes, Polyureas, and Polyisocyanurates focuses on the raw materials required for polyurethane synthesis. It explores various isocyanates and polyols, detailing their chemical properties and roles in creating diverse polymer structures. Amines, solvents, catalysts, and other additives that enhance the synthesis process are also discussed, as are typical methods of synthesis, mechanisms of catalysis, factors affecting reaction rates, and potential side reactions that can occur during polymerization. Structures of linear and crosslinked polyurethanes are also covered, including how these configurations influence the physical and chemical properties of the final products. Typical methods for analyzing polyurethanes, allowing for their assessment, characteristics, and qualities are provided, as are the physical-mechanical properties of polyurethanes, including elasticity, tensile strength, and thermal stability. The creation of polyurethane blends and interpenetrating networks is discussed, and the book also features an extensive section on additives used with polyurethanes, such as plasticizers, pigments, flame retardants, and more. Processing methods such as metering, mixing, and storage are outlined, applications of polyurethanes in automotive parts, bedding, medical devices, and packaging are covered, and the book concludes with coverage of waste disposal, processing, and recycling strategies for these products. - Focuses on the raw materials required for polyurethane synthesis, including isocynates and polyols - Discusses amines, solvents, catalysts, and additives that enhance the synthesis process, including prepolymers - Outlines different methods of synthesis, examining the mechanisms of catalysis, factors affecting reaction rates, and potential side reactions that can occur during polymerization - Highlights the structures of linear and crosslinked polyurethanes, including how these configurations influence the physical and chemical properties of the final products

Table of contents

• Cover image
• Title page
• Table of Contents
• Copyright
• List of Illustrations
• List of Tables
• Chapter 1: Introduction – Definition of Terms
• Chapter 2: Historical Timeline
• Chapter 3: Raw Materials for Polyurethane Synthesis
• Chapter 4: Typical Methods of Synthesis
• Chapter 5: Structures of Linear and Crosslinked Polyurethanes
• Chapter 6: Domain Morphology
• Chapter 7: Crystalline Structure, Phase Separation, and Hydrogen Bonding
• Chapter 8: Typical Methods of Polyurethane Analysis
• Chapter 9: Physical-Mechanical Properties of Polyurethanes
• Chapter 10: Interaction with Other Materials
• Chapter 11: Polyurethane Degradation
• Chapter 12: Polyurethane Stabilization
• Chapter 13: Polyurethane Blends and Interpenetrating Networks
• Chapter 14: Additives Used with Polyurethanes
• Chapter 15: Polyurethane Processing
• Chapter 16: Applications, Properties, and Formulations
• Chapter 17: Health and Safety
• Chapter 18: Waste Disposal, Processing, and Recycling
• Index