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The concept of polyurea spray elastomer technology was introduced
about 20 years ago by chemists at
Texaco Chemical Company (now
Huntsman Corporation) in Austin,
Texas. This new application was
based on the reaction of an isocyanate
component with an amine blend to
produce a polyurea elastomer system.

The concept

The catalyst-free isocyanate/amine reaction is normally rapid, proceeding to

completion within a few seconds. Working times (gel times) generally fall
within the sub-five-second range, thus requiring specialised mixing and
application equipment. High pressure two-component spray machines
equipped with impingement mixing have proven efficient and entirely adequate for sufficient blending and rapid dispensing of the polyurea raw materials. It is chiefly this equipment that allows polyurea technology to venture
outside of the realm of Reaction Injection Molding (RIM).

chain extenders, and therefore will develop the characteristic amber or yellow
colour when exposed to sunlight. However, unlike with polyurethanes, no
chalking or cracking is observed in polyureas. Pigmentation, for example
carbon black, improves the resistance to discoloration and masks its effects.
Polyurea spray elastomers based on JEFFAMINE polyetheramines, aliphatic
isocyanates and amine chain extenders are light stable and do not change
colour or chalk in sunlight. As would be expected, light-stable polyureas are
more expensive than those based on conventional products, due to higher
costs of raw materials.
The Polyurea advantage

Since this seminal work, a number of

advances in both the chemistry and
application equipment for polyurea
have enabled polyurea elastomer
coatings to compete with (and often
displace) their traditional counterparts
in the commercial arena. Legislation
regarding volatile organic compounds
(VOC) in coatings has further heightened market interest in polyurea
coatings.
This brochure provides the coatings
expert and novice alike with background starting-point formulation and
application information for these
unique polymer systems.

Definition

A polyurea coating/elastomer is derived from a reaction of an isocyanate

component and a resin blend component. The isocyanate can be aromatic
or aliphatic in composition. It can be a monomer, polymer, or any variant
reaction of isocyanates quasi-pre-polymer, or a pre-polymer. The pre-polymer or quasi-pre-polymer can be made of an amine-terminated polymer
resin, or hydroxyl-terminated polymer resin. The resin blend must be made
up of amine-terminated polymer resins, and/or amine-terminated chain
extenders. The amine-terminated polymer resins will not have any intentional
hydroxyl moieties. Any hydroxyls are the result of incomplete conversion to
the amine-terminated polymer resin. The resin blend may also contain additives, or non-primary components. These additives may contain hydroxyls,
such as pre-dispersed pigments in a polyol carrier. For clarification purposes, a polyurethane/polyurea hybrid is a reaction of an isocyanate with a
resin blend. The resin blend will contain an amine-terminated polymer resin
and a hydroxyl containing polyol. It may or may not contain catalysts.
Technology

Polyurea spray elastomers can be formulated from ingredients which produce

either conventional or light-stable products. Conventional polyureas use
JEFFAMINE polyetheramines with aromatic SUPRASEC isocyanates and

Polyurea elastomer coatings offer many advantages over their traditional

counterparts (i.e. polyurethanes, polyurethane-urea hybrids). The following
list highlights a number of polyureas advantages.
1. Fast cure. Polyurea can be sprayed on sloped (and even vertical)
surfaces without drip or run formation. Foot traffic can resume on
coatings applied to horizontal surfaces within 30 seconds.
2. Water insensitivity. Relative moisture and temperature insensitivity
during application. Little effect is encountered on adhesion or coating
performance due to weather variations (i.e. high humidity, temperature
and residual moisture).
3. 100 % solids. Two-component, one-coat system can be sprayed
and poured at 1:1 volume ratio. Eliminates the need for multi-coat
applications. It is environmentally friendly.
4. Excellent physical properties, including tensile strength, tear strength
and elongation. (See page 8)
5. Thermal stability. Stable up to 150C.
6. Pigment compatible. Colorants can be added to change appearance
and light-stability.
7. Formulation flexibility. Can be formulated into products ranging from
soft to hard elastomer.
8. Reinforcible fibres and fillers can be incorporated during application.
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Sprayed polyurea elastomers have exhibited excellent adhesion to clean

substrates such as concrete, wood, asphalt and fresh blasted steel.
However, as with other rapid cure coatings, the rapid cure of polyurea
systems can sometimes limit surface wetting and penetration of substrate
surfaces for mechanical bonding. For this reason the end users are advised
to test the adhesion of the sprayed elastomer films on target substrates to
assess bonding of the coating, Surface primers and adhesion promoters
may be necessary. In addition, because the polyurea film exhibits such
robust physical properties and remains intact as it is pulled from the substrates surface, greater adhesion may be necessary for specific applications.
Basic chemistry

Polyurea systems have been defined as the reaction of an isocyanate or

isocyanate pre-polymer with a resin blend that consists of amine functional
species.
A key advantage of polyurea spray coatings is that the amine/isocyanate
reaction is very fast, predictable and consistent. In contrast, polyurethane
elastomers require high levels of catalyst packages which can cause
degradation of the elastomer and usually possess tight processing parameters such as temperature and humidity ranges. The following figure offers a
structural comparison of generic polyurethanes and polyureas.

These specialty amines generally possess soft, flexible polyoxypropylene

backbones that significantly contribute to the hydrophobic/waterproof nature
of the respective polyurea coatings. These alternating hard block/soft block
polymer units are linked by DETDA, which is commonly referred to as the
chain extender of the system.
Spray equipment

Processing of spray polyurea coatings requires specialised, high pressure/

high temperature impingement mix equipment. The capability of heating the
components prior to mixing is a key attribute of the spray equipment, as it
was found that heating of the materials prior to spray was necessary to
reduce system viscosity (i.e. the isocyanate amine resin blend components).
Viscosity reduction improves the mix, flow, and leveling of the applied material
and leads to significant improvements in the performance and appearance
of the coating. To ensure proper mixing, it was found that the use of a highpressure proportioner and a spray or pour gun are essential.
Application areas

POLYURETHANE

The concept of instant, high-performance coatings has attracted the interest

of many who possess an entrepreneurial spirit, as well as those with vivid
imaginations. In the infancy of this new polyurea technology, spray applications of structures and objects too numerous to fully list, were attempted.
As already mentioned, the reaction of the isocyanate component with the
amine blend is generally a very rapid, predictable reaction. The fast reactivity
allows for rapid return to service for coating application work.

POLYUREA

The current polyurea technology allows the preparation of both aromatic

and aliphatic (light stable) elastomer systems. By selecting the appropriate
isocyanate component and amine blend, a variety of system reactivities is
possible. Slower systems can be utilised for a variety of sealant/caulk-type
applications.

While polyols are often utilised in the construction of isocyanate pre-polymers

used in polyurea spray systems, these specialty pre-polymers, such as
Huntsmans line of SUPRASEC isocyanates, are produced without the
catalysts that are usually required to promote the reaction of isocyanates
and polyols. Polyols are not to be added into the amine resin blend if the
elastomer is considered to be a true polyurea. Polymer systems that do
incorporate polyols into the resin blend are commonly referred to as hybrid
systems. The term hybrid refers to the presence of both polyurea and
polyurethane linkages within the system, and it should be noted that on
many occasions these materials do not offer the same performance or
processing profiles as true polyureas.

Given these attributes, polyurea elastomer systems are well-suited for a myriad
of application areas including pipeline coatings, secondary containment,
synthetic stucco coatings, concrete coatings, railcar coatings, foam and
EPS coatings, tank linings, part production, truck bed liners, various waterproofing applications and floor joint/seam sealants. In addition to these
uses, polyurea continues to be evaluated for use in numerous niche applications that require high performance coatings with near-immediate return to
service.
Recent European projects cover applications such as trading hall flooring,
secondary containment in harbour areas, anti-abrasion coatings on
sieves, pipeline coatings, road marking, truck bed lining.

Typically, aromatic SUPRASEC isocyanates are reacted with JEFFAMINE

amines and diethyltoluene diamine (DETDA).
The SUPRASEC isocyanate component functions as the systems rigid
hard block while the JEFFAMINE amine segments are commonly referred
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Polyurea elastomer systems are
based on formulations that can be
finely tuned for an application.
Just as in a complex cooking recipe,
a number of chemical ingredients
(raw materials) are incorporated into
this two-component system. It is not
uncommon to utilise 5 or 10 functionspecific additives in addition to the
isocyanate component and amine
blend. Below is a brief summary of the
types of reagents that are
commonly incorporated into polyurea
formulations. In part 3, entitled
Polyurea Physical Properties,
specific admixtures are presented
and the impact of their varying
constitutions on coating performance
and properties discussed.

RAW MATERIALS

New JEFFAMINE SD-secondary polyetheramines.

Resin blend

The amine blends used in the application of polyurea elastomer systems are
often referred to as the resin blend. As mentioned in part I, the resin blends
multi-functional, amine terminated-polyethers and chain extenders are used
in conjunction with the quasi-isocyanate pre-polymers. At the heart of the
resin blend mixture are Huntsmans JEFFAMINE polyetheramines and
JEFFLINK chain extender. JEFFAMINE polyetheramines are amine-terminated ethylene oxide and propylene oxide-based polyethers exhibiting molecular weights from ~ 200-5000 g/mole. JEFFLINK products are cycloaliphatic
amine products that have been designed to give slower reaction times in
elastomer/coating systems. Suitable JEFFAMINE amines and JEFFLINK
diamine products for polyurea elastomer technology include:

Product

JEFFAMINE T-5000 amine

JEFFAMINE D-2000 amine
JEFFAMINE T-403 amine
JEFFAMINE D-400 amine
JEFFAMINE D-230 amine
JEFFLINK 754 diamine

Approx.
molecular
weight

Approx
functionality
amine group

5000
2000
400
400
230
250

3
2
3
2
2
2

Resin components viscosities range from about 800 to 1000 mPa.s at

25C and 140 to 170 mPa.s at 65C.

Product

JEFFAMINE SD-231 amine

JEFFAMINE SD-401 amine
JEFFAMINE SD-2001 amine

Approx.
molecular
weight

Approx
functionality
amine group

315
515
2050

2
2
2

JEFFAMINE SD-231 amine, JEFFAMINE SD-401 amine and JEFFAMINE

SD-2001 amine are high content, secondary aliphatic, liquid polyetherdiamines. The secondary amine functional groups provide a slower reaction
compared to primary amines, capable of slowing down the cure speed of
polyurea/polyurethane elastomeric coating systems. Designed to be used in
conjunction with aromatic or aliphatic chain extenders, or to partially replace
existing primary polyether amines, they can improve the flexibility and colour
of aromatic formulations, while reducing the overall cost of development.
As low viscosity liquids, these new secondary aliphatic diamines allow the
efficient formation of much lower viscosity isocyanate prepolymers, with properties equivalent to primary polyetheramines or polyols used. The products
are stable and there is no off-gassing of reversible blocking agents. They
can also expand the formulation capabilities of aspartic esters and aromatic
formulations at a lower cost, with equivalent performance properties.
Secondary aliphatic polyetheramines also enable the formation of high hardness aromatic and aliphatic systems while maintaining flexibility and good
cure speeds at a reasonable cost.

Because of their backbone and structure type, JEFFAMINE polyetheramines

are largely responsible for the low moisture vapor transmission rates in the
corresponding polyurea systems. The primary amine groups in these molecules react rapidly and consistently with the isocyanate components, obviating the need for catalysts.
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Soft flexible system

Such soft formulations are used to produce for example elastomeric truck
bed linings, roof coatings and flexible membranes.

Isocyanate component

The isocyanate component is a soft block quasi-pre-polymer based on

commercially available isocyanates, such as MDI for aromatic systems and
IPDI for aliphatic systems. Viscosities of the isocyanate quasi-pre-polymer
components vary with the formulations employed and are typically under 3000
mPa.s at room temperature (25C) and under 500 mPa.s at normal processing
temperatures of 65C.

Isocyanates

Description

%NCO

Viscosity at
25C mPa.s

Average
functionality

SUPRASEC2008

Low-functional
pre-polymer

10.2

1800

2.0

SPRASEC2054

Low-functional
pre-polymer

15.0

775

2.0

SUPRASEC2058

Low-functional
pre-polymer

15.4

850

2.0

SUPRASEC2067

Higherfunctional
pre-polymer

19.3

610

2.2

Isocyanate

SUPRASEC 2008

100 pbw

Resin blend

JEFFAMINE T-5000 amine

JEFFAMINE D-2000 amine
DETDA
Pigment

16.0
59.5
14.5
10.0

Typical properties

Gel time
Tack free time
Tensile @break
Elongation @break
Angle tear
Trouser tear
Hardness

Advantages:
very high flexibility
relatively high strength
very low shrinkage

1.10
1.00 v/v
75-80 C
150-180 bar

Isocyanate

SUPRASEC 2054

100 pbw

Resin blend

JEFFAMINE D-2000 amine

DETDA

74.0 pbw
26.0 pbw

Typical properties

Gel time
Tack free time

Tensile @break
Elongation @break
Angle tear
Trouser tear
Hardness

MPa
%
N/mm
N/mm
Shore A
Shore D

SUPRASEC 2054

100

pbw

Resin blend

JEFFAMINE T-5000 amine

JEFFAMINE D-2000 amine
DETDA
Chain extender
Adhesion promoter
Pigment
UV-stabiliser

6.0
53.5
20.5
8.0
1.0
10.0
1.0

pbw
pbw
pbw
pbw
pbw
pbw
pbw

Typical properties

Gel time
Tack free time

5
7

sec.
sec.

The following examples are all performed at below-process parameter:

Standard base formulation

13
638
46
20
75
25

Isocyanate

Isocyanate analysis in polyurea spray applications

Index
Ratio isocyanate/resin
Application temperature
Application pressure

13 sec.
25 sec.

Standard high strength system

Similar formulations are used to produce secondary containment coatings,
floor coatings, waterproofing membranes and truck bed lining.

The SUPRASEC MDI grades are designed to be used in polyurea

applications, ensuring extremely good miscibility with the resin blends
and therefore provide a constant reactivity profile.

Processing

pbw
pbw
pbw
pbw

Advantages:
relative high flexibility
combined with high strength
good tear resistance
good chemical resistance

Tensile @break
Elongation @break
Angle tear
Trouser tear
Hardness

21
312
71
41
94
47

MPa
%
N/mm
N/mm
Shore A
Shore D

3 sec.
7 sec.
15.6
349
63
34
96
50

MPa
%
N/mm
N/mm
Shore A
Shore D

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High hardness system

Such a system is required and used for corrosion protection and abrasion
resistance.

Replacement of UNILINK 4200 additive with secondary amines in aromatics.

All formulations based on US-origin aromatic isocyanate RUBINATE 9480

Reference No.

Advantages:
very high hardness
moderate flexibility combined
with strength
very high tear resistance
good chemical resistance
very low water uptake

Isocyanate

SUPRASEC 2067

100 pbw

Resin blend

JEFFAMINE T-5000 amine

JEFFAMINE D-2000 amine
DETDA
JEFFAMINE D-400 amine
Chain extender
Pigment
Adhesion promoter

8.0
25.0
8.0
20.0
32.0
6.0
1.0

Typical
properties

Gel time
Tack free time

Tensile @break
Elongation @break
Angle tear
Trouser tear
Hardness

pbw
pbw
pbw
pbw
pbw
pbw
pbw

13 sec.
18 sec.
16
171
117
35
97
60

MPa
%
N/mm
N/mm
Shore A
Shore D

8276-72

8314-12

8276-92

53
10
22
0
0
10
5

55
10
22
0
8
0
5

53
10
22
10
0
0
5

Tensile strength, MPa

Max Elongation, %
100% Modulus, MPa
300% Modulus, MPa
Tear strenght, N/mm

20.0
637
7.7
11.3
88.6

18.4
606
7.3
10.8
83.3

17.7
653
6.9
10.0
83.7

Shore D, 0 sec/10 sec

50/41

51/43

52/41

6
12

7
11

7
11,5

JEFFAMINE D-2000 amine

JEFFAMINE T-5000 amine
DETDA
JEFFAMINE SD-231 amine
JEFFLINK 754 curing agent
UNILINK 4200 additive
TiO2

Spray, Gel Time, sec

Tack Free, sec

Chain extenders

A second set of amine reagents, referred to as chain extenders play a key

role in both processing time and the ultimate properties of the respective
coatings. As with isocyanate components, chain extenders can be eithe
aliphatic or aromatic in nature. Aliphatic species are utilised in applications
where light stability is a high priority. However these chain extenders are
significantly more expensive. Listed are common chain extenders used in
polyurea elastomer systems: ETHACURE 100, LONZACURE 80, UNILINK
4200, ETHACURE 300, CLEARLINK 1000, JEFFLINK 754 Diamine.
JEFFLINK 754 diamine, available from Huntsman, was originally developed
for use as UV stable chain extender in aliphatic polyurea, but it may also be
used as partial or complete replacement for aromatic chain extenders such
as UNLINK 4200. By replacing aromatic chain extenders with JEFFLINK
754 diamine, or with the new secondary polyetheramines, it is possible to
formulate aromatic systems with high hardness while maintaining good flexibility, and good cure speed at a reasonable cost. It also improves initial coating color. More information is available on request.

- Secondary aliphatic amines can partially replace UNILINK 4200 additive.

- Reduces cost and improves the initial coating color.
Slower amines may be used to fine-tune the reactivity of spray systems to
control surface appearance and improve physical properties.
Other additives

The resin blend mixture can contain a host of other additives that serve a
variety of functions in the ultimate polyurea elastomer system. When needed
by certain difficult substrates, silane based adhesion promoters can be
used. For applications where a good rough morphology is desired (e.g.
truckbed liners), texturing agents such as washed sand or calcium carbonate
can be incorporated. For caulk applications a thixotrope such as fumed silica
is required to maintain dispersion of the other resin blends. A variety of UVstabilisers and anti-oxidants are also formulated into coatings by adding the
resin blend side. Polyurea elastomer technology is also amenable to the use
of pigments and colorants.
A number of JEFFAMINE polyetheramine-based pigments dispersions are
available. These offer a wide range of possible coating colours.
Polyurea system availability

Huntsman manufactures and sells the family of JEFFAMINE polyetheramines, JEFFLINK chain extenders and SUPRASEC methyl-diisocyanates
(MDI) that are key ingredients in polyurea.
Formulators can supply the technical service support and work with their
applicator customers, supplying materials designed to meet the specific
needs of the applications.
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POLYUREA PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

Chemical resistance testing for polyurea spray elastomers

Polyurea spray elastomer systems are 100 % solids, two-component spray

systems which have extremely fast reactivities and cure times. This technology is similar to the high-performance polyurethane systems currently used,
except in several key areas. In the polyurea spray technology, JEFFAMINE
polyoxyalkylene diamines and triamines have replaced the polyols, amine
chain extenders are utilised, and catalysts have been eliminated.

mers in a variety of applications. It is the responsibility of each system supplier and/or end user to assess the suitability of polyurea spray elastomers
for specific applications.
ASTM D 1308: Effect of household chemicals on clear and pigmented
organic finishes.
This test describes the spot test or watch glass method to simulate exposure
of the coating through possible spillage. Each chemical was in contact with the
elastomer system for a period of seven days, except where noted. Daily visual

Elastomer systems based on polyurea technology are good candidates for

coating and non-coating applications. In each application type, the chemical
resistance of the material could be of major importance
There are many factors which affect the chemical resistance of elastomer
systems including:
- Elastomer system formulation
- Service conditions
- Chemicals/impurities present in the system components
Tables 1 and 2 describe the chemical resistance of polyurea polymers. The
polyurea systems utilised are standard spray elastomer systems, including
both aromatic and aliphatic based elastomers. It is believed that these systems give a good representation of each particular type technology. For testing purposes, both ASTM D1308 and ASTM D3912 methods were utilised.
These tests were performed at 25C with visual observations being noted at
the end of the test procedures. Because of the simplicity of these tests and
due to the factors listed above - which are beyond the control of Huntsman
- no guarantee or warranty concerning the use of these elastomer systems
is either intended or implied, thus the chemical resistance should be determined on actual polyurea elastomers that are to be used. These test results
are reported to serve as a guide to the applicability of polyurea spray elasto-

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observations were made on the elastomer and additional chemical was added
as needed. The tested area was covered with a watch glass to inhibit evaporation and /or contamination of the chemicals.
Table 1: Chemical resistance ASTM D 1308
Chemical

Aromatic polyurea

Aliphatic polyurea

Acetone

Brake Fluid

C
A

CLOROX , 10 %

NR1

Dimethyl formamide

NR

NR

Gasoline, unleaded

Hexane

Hot tub water 2

Hydraulic oil

JEFFAMINE D-400

NR

NR

Methanol

5% Methanol/gasoline

Motor oil

B1

B1

Propylene carbonate

Sodium hydroxide 5%

10%

25%

50%

B1

B1

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Sulfuric acid, 5%

10%

50%

NR

NR

NR3

NR3

Vinegar, 5% acetic acid

conc.

Water

No visible damage

Little visible damage

Some effect-swelling, discolouration, cracking

NR

Not recommended

Swelling, <24 hrs

Some discolouration only

Brominated water

Less than 24 hour exposure

Table 3: Comparative polymer performance

Performance type

Polyurea

Polyurethane

Polyester

Epoxy

Vinyl ester

Acrylic

Polysulfide

Physical strength

Low-High

Low-Mid

High

High

High

Mid-High

Low-Mid
High

Elongation

High

High

Low

Low

Low

Low-Mid

Impact resistance

High

Mid-High

Mid

Mid

Mid

Mid-High

Mid-High

Abrasion resistance

High

Mid-High

Mid-High

Mid-High

Mid-High

Mid-High

Mid

Adhesion to concrete

Low-High

Low-Mid

Mid

High

Mid

Low-Mid

Low-Mid

Cure shrinkage

Low

Low

High

Low

High

High

Low

Permeability

Low

Mid-High

Low

Low

Low

Low-Mid

Mid-High

UV resistance

Mid-High

Low-High

Mid-High

Low

Mid

High

High

Creep

Low

High

Low-Mid

Low-Mid

Low-Mid

Low-Mid

High

Temperature limit

Low-High

Mid

Low-Mid

Mid-High

Mid-High

Mid

Low-Mid

Mineral acids

Low-Mid

Low-Mid

Mid-High

Mid-High

Mid-High

Mid

Low-Mid

Organic acids

Mid

Low-Mid

High

Mid

High

Mid

Low-Mid

Alkalis

Mid-High

Low-Mid

Mid

High

High

High

Low-Mid

Chlorinated solvents

Low-Mid

Low-Mid

Low-Mid

Low-Mid

Mid-High

Low-Mid

Low-Mid

Oxygenated solvents

Low-Mid

Low-Mid

Low-High

Low-High

Mid-High

Low-High

Low-Mid

Hydrocarbon solvents

Low-Mid

Low-Mid

Mid-High

Mid-High

Mid-High

Low-High

Low-Mid

Salts

High

Mid-High

High

High

High

High

Mid-High

Water

High

Low-High

Mid-High

Mid-High

Mid-High

Mid-High

Low-High

Chemical resistance

ASTM D 3912 :
Chemical resistance of coating used in light-water nuclear power plants.
This test method describes the immersion method of exposure for a coating system to chemicals. In this testing procedure, a black pigmented aromatic polyurea
spray elastomer system was used. This system was spray-applied to 2 mm blast

Table 2

profile steel panels, giving total encapsulation. These coated panels were then

Health and safety

immersed half way into individual chemicals for a period of 1 year at 25C,

Potential health and safety hazards associated with the spray application de-

except were noted. The panels were then removed and inspected.

scribed in this bulletin may arise from both the toxicological properties of the
chemical components and from the mechanical aspects of the high pressure

Chemical resistance ASTM D 3912

equipment involved. Before undertaking any spray work, the applicator should

Methanol

Sulphuric acid/5 %

be thoroughly familiar with the safe operation of the equipment and should follow

Gasoline

Sulphuric acid/10 %

all instructions and safety precautions provided by the manufacturer of the

Diesel fuel

Hydrochloric acid/5 %

equipment. Particular care should be taken that the spray nozzle is never directed

Toluene

Hydrochloric acid/10 %

towards anyones face or body during operation. Under normal equipment oper-

MTBE

Phosphoric acid/10 %

ating conditions, the isocyanate component and the resin component of the

5% MTBE/gasoline

Ammonium hydroxide/10 %

polyurea spray system react almost instantaneously so that there is no excess of

Motor Oil

Ammonium hydroxide/20 %

either isocyanate or amine exiting from the spray nozzle. However, even under

Hydraulic fluid

Sodium hydroxide/10 %

ideal operating conditions, very small amounts of unreacted MDI (4, 4-diphenyl-

2-Methylbutane

Sodium hydroxide/ 20 %

methane diisocyanate), or IPDI (isophorone diisocyanate) depending on the for-

Water/Room temperature

Sodium hydroxide/50 %

mulation of the isocyanate component, or DETDA (diethyltoluene diamine) or

Water/82C, 14 days

Sodium hydroxide/1%,50C, 14 days

IPDA (isophorone diamine) depending on the formulation of the resin compo-

10% NaCL/water/room temp

Potassium hydroxide/10 %

nent, may be present as an aerosol or vapour. Prior to handling or using any

10% NaCL/water/50C, 14 days

Potassium hydroxide/20%

component of a polyurea spray system or engaging in polyurea spray work, the

10 % Sugar/water

Acetic acid/10%

manufacturers Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for both the isocyanate
component and the resin component should be reviewed for their recommenda-

No visible damage

tions for appropriate respiratory and dermal protection measures when handling,

Slight surface change

using or spraying their products. Additional information available from Huntsman

Slight surface discolour, no hardness loss

about safe handling of the different components should be consulted as well.

Swelling, <48 hrs

To minimise any risk due to exposure to chemicals used or the particulate matter

Swelling, <24 hrs

created in polyurea spray applications, spraying should be done only in a wellventilated location (either outdoors or by use of mechanical fans), or in a properly

In addition to the chemical resistance chart above, we have included a compara-

ventilated spray booth. Applicators should wear the appropriate personal protec-

tive polymer guide (Table 3) to familiarise customers with the relative performance

tive clothing and equipment. In areas with poor ventilation, or where oxygen sup-

ranking of the polyurea chemistry with other available polymer systems. The

ply is at risk, supplied air breathing equipment must be worn.

information described here, along with Table 2, can be regarded as a general

guide to the chemical and performance benefits of polyureas.

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