Thermal degradation of poly(alkyl methacrylates) and polyurethane pressure-sensitive adhesives

• Authors: Krzysztof Zych , Robert Pełech , Zbigniew Czech
• Languages of publication: EN

Abstracts

EN

Gas chromatography, coupled with the temperature controlled pyrolysis technique, can be used as a quick method of identification of polymers such as acrylates, methacrylates and polyurethanes. Polymers based on alkyl methacrylates are widely used as construction materials and coatings. Polyurethanes are widely used as self-adhesives, sealants and electrical products (due to polyurethane's low glass transition temperature Tg). The aim of this work is to investigate which products can be obtained from polymethacrylates and polyurethanes.

Keywords

EN

chromatography; poly(alkyl acrylates); polyurethanes; solvent polymerization; thermal degradation; pyrolysis

• Publisher: De Gruyter Open
• Journal: Polish Journal of Chemical Technology
• Year: 2010
• Volume: 12
• Issue: 4
• Pages: 40-43

Dates

published

1 - 1 - 2010

online

28 - 12 - 2010

Contributors

author

Krzysztof Zych

• Institute of Organic Chemical Technology, West Pomeranian University of Technology, ul. Pulaskiego 10, 70-322 Szczecin, Poland

author

Robert Pełech

• Institute of Organic Chemical Technology, West Pomeranian University of Technology, ul. Pulaskiego 10, 70-322 Szczecin, Poland

author

Zbigniew Czech

• Institute of Organic Chemical Technology, West Pomeranian University of Technology, ul. Pulaskiego 10, 70-322 Szczecin, Poland

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Identifiers

DOI

10.2478/v10026-010-0048-4