Polyurethane Elastomers

The aim of this monograph has been to distil into a single volume, in an easily read and assimilated format, the essentials of this often complex technology such that it is usable by all technical and semi-technical people who wish to become their own polyurethane and polyurethane elastomer expert. Front Matter....Pages i-xix Chemistry and Basic Intermediates....Pages 1-28 Polyurethane Elastomer Chemistry....Pages 29-50 Property-Structure Relationships in Polyurethanes....Pages 51-106 Reaction Rates, Catalysis and Surfactants....Pages 107-121 Liquid Polyurethane Elastomer Systems....Pages 122-173 Reaction Injection Moulding (Liquid Injection Moulding)....Pages 174-198 Millable Polyurethane Elastomers....Pages 199-220 Polyurethane Adhesives....Pages 221-243 Thermoplastic (Linear) Polyurethane Elastomers....Pages 244-280 Water Dispersions of Polyurethane Elastomers....Pages 281-291 Analysis and Characterization of Polyurethane Elastomers....Pages 292-336 Special Types of Polyurethane Elastomers....Pages 337-354 Properties and Applications....Pages 355-406 Health Hazards and Precautions....Pages 407-426 Back Matter....Pages 427-441