Discovering Polyurethanes

This book is a concise, yet easy-to-understand introduction into the wide field of polyurethanes. It provides an unusual, non-technical insight into polyurethanes. Information on the history and the development of polyurethanes, their market and economic opportunities are shared with the non-scientist. Raw materials, forms and properties of polyurethanes, their chemistry and industrial production - all this described on an introductory level avoiding chemical jargon and formulas. Reviews -"The latter is presented in a rather comprehensive tabular form and is very user-friendly." -"The book will be a very useful acquisition for those using or planning to use polyurethanes and should also be acquired by all serious science libraries." - Reactive and Functional Polymers (5/99) -"Simple and easy to read." -"Provides useful information for PU beginners." -"An informative, quick and interesting read." - Urethanes Technology, (5/99)