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Hydrolysis degradation of polyurethane

Hydrolysis degradation of polyurethane

Hydrolysis degradation of polyurethane

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If injection moulded PUR is used in a hot water situation (80-90 degrees C) what life could we expect? Have I heard right that PUR is prone to hydrolytic instability?

RE: Hydrolysis degradation of polyurethane

There are two basic types of thermoplastic polyurethane. Polyester and polyether based types.

Both are relatively prone to hydrolysis but I think the Polyester type are exceptionally bad to hydrolysis and even degrade after prolonged exposure at room temperature.

The details are well documented in literature from Bayer and BASF and probably others. If I saw it in books years ago you should find it on their web sites now.

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Pat
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RE: Hydrolysis degradation of polyurethane

Millable (solid, vulcanized) polyester urethanes with hydrolysis stabilizer can have very good, but finite, resistance to 80-90C water, the lifetime being depending on the type and level of hydrolysis stabilizer. Also, there are some new polyester grades being developed that have excellent resistance to hydrolysis.

Tom Jablonowski, TSE Industries, Inc.
www.tse-industries.com

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