Effects of Varying Formulations of Three TDI Polyurethane Foams

Title: Effects of Varying Formulations of Three TDI Polyurethane Foams

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Studies were conducted on three TDI polyurethane foam materials to improve production yields of molded-to-size parts. The effects of changes in cell. stabilizers, emulsifiers, catalysts, and the blowing agent were investigated. To evaluate formulation modifications, tests were performed to determine compressive strength, foam reactivity, and free-rise density. Changes in the visual appearance were also documented. Silicone surfactants were found to be superior to organic emulsifiers. In addition, an increase in water content produced parts rated superior to those produced by using the standard formulation for one material, Rigifoam 6003-2.5.

Authors:: Taylor, R F; DeGisi, S L

Publication Date:: 1974-08-01

Research Org.:: KCP (Kansas City Plant (KCP), Kansas City, MO (United States))

Sponsoring Org.:: US Atomic Energy Commission (AEC)

OSTI Identifier:: 12483142

Report Number(s):: BDX-613-1137 REV.

DOE Contract Number:: AT(29-1)-613

Resource Type:: Program Document

Country of Publication:: United States

Language:: English

Subject:: DC - 25 - Materials

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                    Taylor, R F, and DeGisi, S L. Effects of Varying Formulations of Three TDI Polyurethane Foams.  United States: N. p., 1974. 
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        "Effects of Varying Formulations of Three TDI Polyurethane Foams".  United States.  https://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/12483142.

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  abstractNote = {Studies were conducted on three TDI polyurethane foam materials to improve production yields of molded-to-size parts. The effects of changes in cell. stabilizers, emulsifiers, catalysts, and the blowing agent were investigated. To evaluate formulation modifications, tests were performed to determine compressive strength, foam reactivity, and free-rise density. Changes in the visual appearance were also documented. Silicone surfactants were found to be superior to organic emulsifiers. In addition, an increase in water content produced parts rated superior to those produced by using the standard formulation for one material, Rigifoam 6003-2.5.},

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