Chemistry and Technology of Isocyanates

Chemistry and Technology of Isocyanates Henri Ulrich ChemicalConsultant, Guilford, USA The production of both mono– anddiisocyanates is of ever increasing importance to the chemicalindustry. The annual global consumption of polyurethanes, derivedfrom diisocyanates, has reached over six million metric tons. Thisbook highlights the syntheses, reactions and the industrialimportance of this group. Chemistry and Technology ofIsocyanates:
∗ is the only comprehensive book on isocyanate chemistry andtechnology
∗ highlights the industrial applications of diisocyanates in themanufacture of flexible and rigid foams, elastomers, coatings andadhesives
∗ discusses ionomers used in water–based coatings, polymer networksand biomedical polymers
∗ reviews current and future environmental issues, includingtoxicity and safe handling of isocyanates, recycling of isocyanatederived polymers and monomers derived from natural products.
Chemistry and Technology of Isocyanates is invaluable toresearchers and technologists of organic, polymer and biochemistryand all others working with polyurethanes and other isocyanateproducts.

Monoisocyanates.

Diisocyanates.

Environmental Considerations.

Index.