Isocyanates

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Environment-friendly UV-curable alkyd-based non-isocyanate urethanes

During a new study, two non-isocyanate polyurethanes (NIPUs) were used as reactive diluents for an alkyd to obtain eco-friendly new UV-curable alkyd-polyurethane coatings.

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Dual-curable coatings obtained from non-isocyanate polyurethane oligomers

Growing concerns and impending regulations on the usage of monomeric isocyanates in the production of polyurethane resins have led to the introduction of alternative non-isocyanate polyurethane (NIPU)...

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Polyurethanes: Alternative crosslinking mechanisms

Due to the proposed restriction, diisocyanates have been in the spotlight and the search for alternative crosslinking mechanisms in the focus of R&D. We spoke to Lars Ossenschmidt, Technical Service...

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Research aims to find an isocyanate-free alternative for military coatings

A new technology will have the potential to significantly reduce environmental impact while improving the overall effect on human health and safety. ...