Flexible Polyurethane Foams

Flexible Polyurethane Foams
Author: Chris Defonseka
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Total Pages: 277
Release: 2019-08-05
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3110639831

Flexible and viscoelastic polyurethane foams have enormous potential as viable business ventures and have replaced many traditional materials used in everyday life. This book describes the chemistry of flexible and viscoelastic polyurethane foams as well as calculations and formulating methodology for quality production. The author presents detailed information on foam manufacturing, based on over 45 years of hands-on industry experience.

Polymeric Foams

Polymeric Foams
Author: Shau-Tarng Lee
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 476
Release: 2004-05-27
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1135499748

This book is the inaugural volume a series entitled Polymeric Foams: Technology and Applications. Generally, thermoplastic and thermoset foams have been treated as two separate practices in industry. Polymeric Foams: Mechanisms and Materials presents the basics of foaming in general build a strong foundation to those working in both thermoplastic a

Chemical Characterisation of Polyurethanes

Chemical Characterisation of Polyurethanes
Author: M. J. Forrest
Publisher: iSmithers Rapra Publishing
Total Pages: 150
Release: 1999
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9781859571606

This review aims to introduce the chemistry of polyurethanes, and to examine the different techniques which may be used to analyse these polymers. The characterisation of polyurethane starting materials, cure reaction, polymer structures and molecular c099, and additives, and their relationship to the final properties of the polymer are all outlined. An additional indexed section containing several hundred abstracts from the Rapra Polymer Library database gives useful references for further reading.

Silicone Surfactants

Silicone Surfactants
Author: Randall M. Hill
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 378
Release: 1999-07-13
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9780824700102

"Serves as a comprehensive introduction to the preparation, uses, and physical chemistry of silicone surfactants--focusing on silicone polyoxyalkylene copolymers that are surface active in both aqueous and nonaqueous systems. Covers applications in the manufacture of polyurethane foam, coatings, wetting agents, fabric finishes, and polymer surface modifiers."

Polymeric Foams

Polymeric Foams
Author: Shau-Tarng Lee
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 356
Release: 2004-05-27
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0203506146

This book is the inaugural volume a series entitled Polymeric Foams: Technology and Applications. Generally, thermoplastic and thermoset foams have been treated as two separate practices in industry. Polymeric Foams: Mechanisms and Materials presents the basics of foaming in general build a strong foundation to those working in both thermoplastic a