Polyurethane handbook

This handbook includes comprehensive coverage of polyurethane chemistry, raw materials, flexible and rigid foam, integral skin, elastomers, coatings, adhesives, binders, and fibers. Related processing technology, markets, analytical and physical properties, and their relationship to the environment are covered. Contents: Polyurethane: - Harmony Between Technology, Economy and Ecology - Principles of Polyurethane Chemistry and Special Applications - Raw Materials - Processing - Flexible Foams - Rigid Foam - Integral Skin Foams and RIM Materials - Solid Materials - Determination of the Composition and Properties - PU Paints and Coatings. Adhesives - Polyurethane (PUR) Systems and Polyisocyanates as Starting Materials for Binders - Polyurethane Elastomeric Fibers - The Environment - Commercial Products - Index Review: „... a massive and thorough compilation of every important aspect of PUR technology and applications ... an important addition to the working library of all technologists ...“ Polymer News