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Poly[4,4′-methylenebis(phenyl isocyanate)-alt-1,4-butanediol/di(propylene glycol)/polycaprolactone]

pellets, MDI-polyester/polyether polyurethane.

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CAS Number:
68084-39-9
MDL number:
MFCD00217691
UNSPSC Code:
12162002
NACRES:
NA.23

abrasion resistance

10 mg (Taber, H-22 wheel)

form

beads
pellets

melt index

4 g/10 min (190°C/8.7kg)

hardness

84 (Shore A, ASTM D 2240)

transition temp

Tg −40 °C (DSC)
softening point 85 °C (Vicat, ASTM D 1525)

density

1.18 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

General description

Poly[4,4′-methylenebis(phenyl isocyanate)-alt-1,4-butanediol/di(propylene glycol)/polycaprolactone] (PU/PCL) is a polyurethane solution that can be used as a shape memory polymer and a reinforcing unit for enhancing the mechanical and thermal properties of the base materials. It is biocompatible and finds usage in endothelial proliferations. PU/PCL contains polycaprolactone (PCL) that facilitates the hydrophobic properties of the polymeric matrix.

Application

Automotive fascia, cable jackets, side trim, fabric laminates, health care tubing, catheters, transdermal patches and in seals casters, shoes, bushings and wheels.
PU/PCL can be used in the formation of a polyurethane membrane for effective gas separation. It can also be used to synthesize reinforced hydrogel with good thermo-mechanical properties for biomedical applications.

Features and Benefits

Tough, high-performance, wear-resistant elastomer with good clarity, chemical resistance, flexibility and toughness. Can be used in current form or further polymerized. Low compression set

Pictograms

Health hazardExclamation mark
GHS08,GHS07

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H302,H315,H317,H319,H334

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Eye Irrit. 2 - Resp. Sens. 1 - Skin Irrit. 2 - Skin Sens. 1

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

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Amedi HR and Aghajani M
Journal of Natural Gas Science and Engineering, 35(19), 695-702 (2016)
A hybrid electrospun PU/PCL scaffold satisfied the requirements of blood vessel prosthesis in terms of mechanical properties, pore size, and biocompatibility
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Journal of Biomaterials Science. Polymer Edition, 24(14), 1692-1706 (2013)
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