Chemistry and Technology of Polyols for Polyurethanes

Chemistry and Technology of Polyols for Polyurethanes.
The book considers the raw materials used to build the polyurethane polymeric architecture. It covers the chemistry and technology of oligo-polyol fabrication, the characteristics of the various oligo-polyol families and the effects of the oligo-polyol structure on the properties of the resulting polyurethane. It presents the details of oligo-polyol synthesis, and explains the chemical and physico-chemical subtleties of oligo-polyol fabrication. This book attempts to link data and information concerning the chemistry and technology of oligo-polyols for polyurethanes, providing a comprehensive overview of:

• Basic polyurethane chemistry
• Key oligo-polyol characteristics
• Synthesis of the main oligo-polyol families, including: polyether polyols, polyester polyols, polybutadiene polyols, acrylic polyols, polysiloxane polyols, aminic polyols
• Polyols from renewable resources
• Chemical recovery of polyols
• Relationships between polyol structure and polyurethane properties

This book will be of interest to all specialists working with polyols for the manufacture of polyurethanes and to all researchers that would like to know more about polyol chemistry.

Contents

• Polyols
• Basic Chemistry of Polyurethanes
• The General Characteristics of Oligo-Polyols
• Oligo-Polyols for Elastic Polyurethanes
• Synthesis of High Molecular Weight Polyether Polyols with Double Metal
• Polymer Polyols (Filled Polyols)
• Polyether Polyols by Cationic Polymerisation Processes
• Polyester Polyols for Elastic Polyurethanes
• Polybutadiene Polyols
• Acrylic Polyols
• Polysiloxane Polyols
• Polyols for Rigid Polyurethanes - General Considerations
• Polyether Polyols for Rigid Polyurethane Foams
• Aminic Polyols
• Rigid Polyols Based on the Alkoxylation of Aromatic Compounds Condensates with Aldehydes
• Polyester Polyols for Rigid Polyurethane Foams
• Polyols from Renewable Resources - Oleochemical Polyols
• Flame Retardant Polyols
• New Polyol Structures for Rigid Polyurethane Foams
• Oligo-Polyols by Chemical Recovery of PU Wastes
• Relationships Between the Oligo-Polyol Structure and Polyurethane Properties

• The current price for this Rapra Technology Ltd. book may differ from the listed price. Please ask for an up-to-date non-binding offer under  Polyurethanes have become one of the most dynamic groups of polymers and they find use in nearly every aspect of modern life, in applications such as furniture, bedding, seating and instrument panels for cars, shoe soles, thermoinsulation, carpet backings, packaging, and as coatings. The main raw materials used for the production of polyurethanes are polyols, isocyanates and propylene oxide.