Titans of the Abyss: Polyurethane, Polyurea, and Hybrid Lining Technology

From JPCL, January 2014

By Mike O’Donoghue, Ph.D., and Vijay Datta, MS, International Paint LLC


by Mike O’Donoghue, Ph.D., and Vijay Datta, MS, International Paint LLC

This article is focused primarily on very fast-cure, solvent-free polyurethanes, polyureas, and polyurethane/polyurea hybrid technologies, many of which are well-suited for immersion service. The chemistry, cure mechanism, safety aspects, strengths, and weaknesses of each technology will be discussed. Case histories will also be provided for each technology....
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