Polyurethane

Một trong các phương pháp tổng hợp polyurethane. Nhóm urethane -NH-(C=O)-O- đơn vị được liên kết với nhau tạo thành sản phẩm.

Polyurethane (kí hiệu IUPAC PUR, hay thường viết tắt là PU) là polymer chứa chuỗi các đơn vị hữu cơ monome urethane. Polyurethane polymers are formed through step-growth polymerization by reacting a monomer containing at least two isocyanate functional groups with another monomer containing at least two hydroxyl (alcohol) groups in the presence of a catalyst.

Polyurethanes are widely used in high resiliency flexible foam seating, rigid foam insulation panels, microcellular foam seals and gaskets, durable elastomeric wheels and tires, automotive suspension bushings, electrical potting compounds, high performance adhesives, surface coatings and sealants, Spandex fibers, seals, gaskets, carpet underlay, and hard plastic parts (such as for electronic instruments).

Polyurethane products are often called "urethanes". They should not be confused with the specific substance urethane, also known as ethyl carbamate. Polyurethanes are neither produced from ethyl carbamate, nor do they contain it.

Liên kết ngoài

• Center for the Polyurethanes Industry: information for EH&S issues related to polyurethanes developments
• Polyurethanes Information Portal: Industry information website describing the applications and benefits of polyurethane
• Polyurethane synthesis