Isocyanate-Free Elastomers as Replacements for Isocyanate-Cured Polyurethanes (Briefing Charts)

Abstract

Elimination of isocyanates alleviates a major occupational health and safety concern in the manufacture and use of solid rocket motor propellants. Replacement of isocyanates with chemical groups that are ubiquitous in the biosphere will greatly reduce the risk associated with future regulation / obsolescence throughout the manufacturing, use, and de-militarization life cycle. Alternative cure chemistries that are successful for solid rocket motors may be transitioned to other applications, such as paints, foams, sealants, and adhesives that also represent a significant source of occupational health risk for DoD and DOE.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 20, 2015
Accession Number
ADA627455

Entities

People

  • Andrew J. Guenthner
  • Gregory R. Yandek
  • Jacob C. Marcischak
  • Joseph M Mabry
  • Josiah T. Reams
  • Michael D. Ford
  • Timothy S. Haddad

Organizations

  • Air Force Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Force Research Laboratories
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Department Of Defense
  • Elastomers
  • Energetic Materials
  • Free Radicals
  • Isocyanates
  • Materials
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Science
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Military Research
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Polymers
  • Rocket Engines

Readers

  • Aviation Safety Risk Assessment.
  • Life Cycle Cost Analysis
  • Surface Coatings Technology.