COATINGS

Polyurea Spray

SUPRASEC® MDI
FOR PROTECTIVE SYSTEMS
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Polyurea Spray Polyurea Spray
PART 1 PART 1

PART 1 chain extenders, and therefore will develop the characteristic amber or yellow
colour when exposed to sunlight. However, unlike with polyurethanes, no
The concept of polyurea spray elas- The concept chalking or cracking is observed in polyureas. Pigmentation, for example
tomer technology was introduced The catalyst-free isocyanate/amine reaction is normally rapid, proceeding to carbon black, improves the resistance to discoloration and masks its effects.
about 20 years ago by chemists at completion within a few seconds. Working times (“gel times”) generally fall
Texaco Chemical Company (now within the sub-five-second range, thus requiring specialised mixing and Polyurea spray elastomers based on JEFFAMINE® polyetheramines, aliphatic
Huntsman Corporation) in Austin, application equipment. High pressure two-component spray machines isocyanates and amine chain extenders are light stable and do not change
Texas. This new application was equipped with impingement mixing have proven efficient and entirely ade- colour or chalk in sunlight. As would be expected, light-stable polyureas are
based on the reaction of an isocyanate quate for sufficient blending and rapid dispensing of the polyurea raw mate- more expensive than those based on conventional products, due to higher
component with an amine blend to rials. It is chiefly this equipment that allows polyurea technology to venture costs of raw materials.
produce a polyurea elastomer system. outside of the realm of Reaction Injection Molding (RIM).
The “Polyurea advantage”
Since this seminal work, a number of Definition Polyurea elastomer coatings offer many advantages over their traditional
advances in both the chemistry and A polyurea coating/elastomer is derived from a reaction of an isocyanate counterparts (i.e. polyurethanes, polyurethane-urea hybrids). The following
application equipment for polyurea component and a resin blend component. The isocyanate can be aromatic list highlights a number of polyurea’s advantages.
have enabled polyurea elastomer or aliphatic in composition. It can be a monomer, polymer, or any variant
coatings to compete with (and often reaction of isocyanates quasi-pre-polymer, or a pre-polymer. The pre-poly- 1. Fast cure. Polyurea can be sprayed on sloped (and even vertical)
displace) their traditional counterparts mer or quasi-pre-polymer can be made of an amine-terminated polymer surfaces without drip or run formation. Foot traffic can resume on
in the commercial arena. Legislation resin, or hydroxyl-terminated polymer resin. The resin blend must be made coatings applied to horizontal surfaces within 30 seconds.
regarding volatile organic compounds up of amine-terminated polymer resins, and/or amine-terminated chain 2. Water insensitivity. Relative moisture and temperature insensitivity
(VOC) in coatings has further height- extenders. The amine-terminated polymer resins will not have any intentional during application. Little effect is encountered on adhesion or coating
ened market interest in polyurea hydroxyl moieties. Any hydroxyls are the result of incomplete conversion to performance due to weather variations (i.e. high humidity, temperature
coatings. the amine-terminated polymer resin. The resin blend may also contain addi- and residual moisture).
tives, or non-primary components. These additives may contain hydroxyls, 3. 100 % solids. Two-component, one-coat system can be sprayed
This brochure provides the coatings such as pre-dispersed pigments in a polyol carrier. For clarification pur- and poured at 1:1 volume ratio. Eliminates the need for multi-coat
expert and novice alike with back- poses, a polyurethane/polyurea hybrid is a reaction of an isocyanate with a applications. It is environmentally friendly.
ground starting-point formulation and resin blend. The resin blend will contain an amine-terminated polymer resin 4. Excellent physical properties, including tensile strength, tear strength
application information for these and a hydroxyl containing polyol. It may or may not contain catalysts. and elongation. (See page 8)
unique polymer systems. 5. Thermal stability. Stable up to 150°C.
Technology 6. Pigment compatible. Colorants can be added to change appearance
Polyurea spray elastomers can be formulated from ingredients which produce and light-stability.
either conventional or light-stable products. Conventional polyureas use 7. Formulation flexibility. Can be formulated into products ranging from
JEFFAMINE® polyetheramines with aromatic SUPRASEC® isocyanates and 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 These specialty amines generally possess soft, flexible polyoxypropylene
substrates such as concrete, wood, asphalt and fresh blasted steel. backbones that significantly contribute to the hydrophobic/waterproof nature
However, as with other rapid cure coatings, the rapid cure of polyurea of the respective polyurea coatings. These alternating hard block/soft block
systems can sometimes limit surface wetting and penetration of substrate polymer units are linked by DETDA, which is commonly referred to as the
surfaces for mechanical bonding. For this reason the end users are advised “chain extender” of the system.
to test the adhesion of the sprayed elastomer films on target substrates to
assess bonding of the coating, Surface primers and adhesion promoters Spray equipment
may be necessary. In addition, because the polyurea film exhibits such Processing of spray polyurea coatings requires specialised, high pressure/
robust physical properties and remains intact as it is pulled from the sub- high temperature impingement mix equipment. The capability of heating the
strate’s surface, greater adhesion may be necessary for specific applica- components prior to mixing is a key attribute of the spray equipment, as it
tions. was found that heating of the materials prior to spray was necessary to
reduce system viscosity (i.e. the isocyanate amine resin blend components).
Basic chemistry Viscosity reduction improves the mix, flow, and leveling of the applied material
Polyurea systems have been defined as the reaction of an isocyanate or and leads to significant improvements in the performance and appearance
isocyanate pre-polymer with a resin blend that consists of amine functional of the coating. To ensure proper mixing, it was found that the use of a high-
species. pressure proportioner and a spray or pour gun are essential.

A key advantage of polyurea spray coatings is that the amine/isocyanate Application areas
reaction is very fast, predictable and consistent. In contrast, polyurethane The concept of instant, high-performance coatings has attracted the interest
elastomers require high levels of catalyst packages which can cause of many who possess an entrepreneurial spirit, as well as those with vivid
degradation of the elastomer and usually possess tight processing param- imaginations. In the infancy of this new polyurea technology, spray applica-
eters such as temperature and humidity ranges. The following figure offers a tions of structures and objects too numerous to fully list, were attempted.
structural comparison of generic polyurethanes and polyureas. As already mentioned, the reaction of the isocyanate component with the
amine blend is generally a very rapid, predictable reaction. The fast reactivity
POLYURETHANE allows for rapid return to service for coating application work.

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
POLYUREA applications.

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 water-
While polyols are often utilised in the construction of isocyanate pre-polymers proofing applications and floor joint/seam sealants. In addition to these
used in polyurea spray systems, these specialty pre-polymers, such as uses, polyurea continues to be evaluated for use in numerous niche applica-
Huntsman’s line of SUPRASEC® isocyanates, are produced without the tions that require high performance coatings with near-immediate return to
catalysts that are usually required to promote the reaction of isocyanates service.
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 Recent European projects cover applications such as trading hall flooring,
incorporate polyols into the resin blend are commonly referred to as “hybrid secondary containment in harbour areas, anti-abrasion coatings on
systems”. The term hybrid refers to the presence of both polyurea and sieves, pipeline coatings, road marking, truck bed lining.
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.

Typically, aromatic SUPRASEC® isocyanates are reacted with JEFFAMINE®

amines and diethyltoluene diamine (DETDA).
The SUPRASEC® isocyanate component functions as the system’s rigid
“hard block” while the JEFFAMINE® amine segments are commonly referred
to as the system’s “soft block”.

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Polyurea Spray Polyurea Spray
PART 2 PART 2

PART 2 RAW MATERIALS New JEFFAMINE® SD-secondary polyetheramines.

Polyurea elastomer systems are Resin blend

The amine blends used in the application of polyurea elastomer systems are Product Approx. Approx
based on formulations that can be
often referred to as the resin blend. As mentioned in part I, the resin blend’s molecular functionality
finely tuned for an application.
multi-functional, amine terminated-polyethers and chain extenders are used weight amine group
Just as in a complex cooking recipe,
a number of chemical ingredients in conjunction with the quasi-isocyanate pre-polymers. At the heart of the JEFFAMINE® SD-231 amine 315 2
(raw materials) are incorporated into resin blend mixture are Huntsman’s JEFFAMINE® polyetheramines and JEFFAMINE® SD-401 amine 515 2
this two-component system. It is not JEFFLINK® chain extender. JEFFAMINE® polyetheramines are amine-termi- JEFFAMINE® SD-2001 amine 2050 2
uncommon to utilise 5 or 10 function- nated ethylene oxide and propylene oxide-based polyethers exhibiting molec-
specific additives in addition to the ular weights from ~ 200-5000 g/mole. JEFFLINK® products are cycloaliphatic JEFFAMINE® SD-231 amine, JEFFAMINE® SD-401 amine and JEFFAMINE®
isocyanate component and amine amine products that have been designed to give slower reaction times in SD-2001 amine are high content, secondary aliphatic, liquid polyether-
blend. Below is a brief summary of the elastomer/coating systems. Suitable JEFFAMINE® amines and JEFFLINK® diamines. The secondary amine functional groups provide a slower reaction
types of reagents that are diamine products for polyurea elastomer technology include: compared to primary amines, capable of slowing down the cure speed of
commonly incorporated into polyurea polyurea/polyurethane elastomeric coating systems. Designed to be used in
formulations. In part 3, entitled Product Approx. Approx conjunction with aromatic or aliphatic chain extenders, or to partially replace
“Polyurea Physical Properties”, molecular functionality existing primary polyether amines, they can improve the flexibility and colour
specific admixtures are presented weight amine group of aromatic formulations, while reducing the overall cost of development.
and the impact of their varying As low viscosity liquids, these new secondary aliphatic diamines allow the
JEFFAMINE® T-5000 amine 5000 3
constitutions on coating performance efficient formation of much lower viscosity isocyanate prepolymers, with prop-
JEFFAMINE® D-2000 amine 2000 2
and properties discussed. erties equivalent to primary polyetheramines or polyols used. The products
JEFFAMINE® T-403 amine 400 3
are stable and there is no off-gassing of reversible blocking agents. They
JEFFAMINE® D-400 amine 400 2
can also expand the formulation capabilities of aspartic esters and aromatic
JEFFAMINE® D-230 amine 230 2
formulations at a lower cost, with equivalent performance properties.
JEFFLINK® 754 diamine 250 2

Secondary aliphatic polyetheramines also enable the formation of high hard-

Resin components’ viscosities range from about 800 to 1000 mPa.s at ness aromatic and aliphatic systems while maintaining flexibility and good
25°C and 140 to 170 mPa.s at 65°C. 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 mole-
cules react rapidly and consistently with the isocyanate components, obvi-
ating the need for catalysts.

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Isocyanate component Soft flexible system

The isocyanate component is a soft block quasi-pre-polymer based on Such soft formulations are used to produce for example elastomeric truck
commercially available isocyanates, such as MDI for aromatic systems and bed linings, roof coatings and flexible membranes.
IPDI for aliphatic systems. Viscosities of the isocyanate quasi-pre-polymer
components vary with the formulations employed and are typically under 3000 Isocyanate SUPRASEC® 2008 100 pbw
mPa.s at room temperature (25°C) and under 500 mPa.s at normal processing
Resin blend JEFFAMINE® T-5000 amine 16.0 pbw
temperatures of 65ºC.
JEFFAMINE® D-2000 amine 59.5 pbw
DETDA 14.5 pbw
Isocyanates Description %NCO Viscosity at Average Pigment 10.0 pbw
25ºC mPa.s functionality
Typical properties Gel time 13 sec.
SUPRASEC®2008 Low-functional 10.2 1800 2.0 Tack free time 25 sec.
pre-polymer
Tensile @break 13 MPa
SÚPRASEC®2054 Low-functional 15.0 775 2.0 Elongation @break 638 %
Advantages:
pre-polymer Angle tear 46 N/mm
• very high flexibility
SUPRASEC®2058 Low-functional 15.4 850 2.0 • relatively high strength Trouser tear 20 N/mm
pre-polymer • very low shrinkage Hardness 75 Shore A
25 Shore D
SUPRASEC®2067 Higher- 19.3 610 2.2
functional
pre-polymer

Standard high strength system

The SUPRASEC® MDI grades are designed to be used in polyurea
Similar formulations are used to produce secondary containment coatings,
applications, ensuring extremely good miscibility with the resin blends
floor coatings, waterproofing membranes and truck bed lining.
and therefore provide a constant reactivity profile.

Isocyanate SUPRASEC® 2054 100 pbw

Resin blend JEFFAMINE® T-5000 amine 6.0 pbw

Isocyanate analysis in polyurea spray applications JEFFAMINE® D-2000 amine 53.5 pbw
DETDA 20.5 pbw
The following examples are all performed at below-process parameter: Chain extender 8.0 pbw
Adhesion promoter 1.0 pbw
Processing Index 1.10 Pigment 10.0 pbw
Ratio isocyanate/resin 1.00 v/v UV-stabiliser 1.0 pbw
Application temperature 75-80 °C Typical properties Gel time 5 sec.
Application pressure 150-180 bar Tack free time 7 sec.

Tensile @break 21 MPa

Standard base formulation Advantages: Elongation @break 312 %
• relative high flexibility Angle tear 71 N/mm
Isocyanate SUPRASEC® 2054 100 pbw combined with high strength Trouser tear 41 N/mm
Resin blend JEFFAMINE D-2000 amine
®
74.0 pbw • good tear resistance Hardness 94 Shore A
DETDA 26.0 pbw • good chemical resistance 47 Shore D
Typical properties Gel time 3 sec.
Tack free time 7 sec.

Tensile @break 15.6 MPa

Elongation @break 349 %
Angle tear 63 N/mm
Trouser tear 34 N/mm
Hardness 96 Shore A
50 Shore D

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PART 2 PART 2

High hardness system Replacement of UNILINK® 4200 additive with secondary amines in aromatics.
Such a system is required and used for corrosion protection and abrasion All formulations based on US-origin aromatic isocyanate RUBINATE® 9480
resistance.
Reference No. 8276-72 8314-12 8276-92
Isocyanate SUPRASEC 2067 100 pbw JEFFAMINE D-2000 amine
®
53 55 53
Resin blend JEFFAMINE T-5000 amine
®
8.0 pbw JEFFAMINE® T-5000 amine 10 10 10
JEFFAMINE® D-2000 amine 25.0 pbw DETDA 22 22 22
DETDA 8.0 pbw JEFFAMINE® SD-231 amine 0 0 10
JEFFAMINE® D-400 amine 20.0 pbw JEFFLINK® 754 curing agent 0 8 0
Chain extender 32.0 pbw UNILINK® 4200 additive 10 0 0
Pigment 6.0 pbw TiO2 5 5 5
Adhesion promoter 1.0 pbw
Tensile strength, MPa 20.0 18.4 17.7
Typical Gel time 13 sec. Max Elongation, % 637 606 653
properties Tack free time 18 sec. 100% Modulus, MPa 7.7 7.3 6.9
Tensile @break 16 MPa 300% Modulus, MPa 11.3 10.8 10.0
Elongation @break 171 % Tear strenght, N/mm 88.6 83.3 83.7
Angle tear 117 N/mm
Trouser tear 35 N/mm Shore D, 0 sec/10 sec 50/41 51/43 52/41
Advantages:
• very high hardness Hardness 97 Shore A
60 Shore D Spray, Gel Time, sec 6 7 7
• moderate flexibility combined
Tack Free, sec 12 11 11,5
with strength
• very high tear resistance
• good chemical resistance Chain extenders
• very low water uptake A second set of amine reagents, referred to as “chain extenders” play a key
- Secondary aliphatic amines can partially replace UNILINK® 4200 additive.
role in both processing time and the ultimate properties of the respective
- Reduces cost and improves the initial coating color.
coatings. As with isocyanate components, chain extenders can be eithe
aliphatic or aromatic in nature. Aliphatic species are utilised in applications
Slower amines may be used to fine-tune the reactivity of spray systems to
where light stability is a high priority. However these chain extenders are
control surface appearance and improve physical properties.
significantly more expensive. Listed are common chain extenders used in
polyurea elastomer systems: ETHACURE® 100, LONZACURE® 80, UNILINK®
Other additives
4200, ETHACURE® 300, CLEARLINK® 1000, JEFFLINK® 754 Diamine.
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
JEFFLINK® 754 diamine, available from Huntsman, was originally developed
by certain difficult substrates, silane based adhesion promoters can be
for use as UV stable chain extender in aliphatic polyurea, but it may also be
used. For applications where a good rough morphology is desired (e.g.
used as partial or complete replacement for aromatic chain extenders such
truckbed liners), texturing agents such as washed sand or calcium carbonate
as UNLINK® 4200. By replacing aromatic chain extenders with JEFFLINK
can be incorporated. For caulk applications a thixotrope such as fumed silica
754 diamine, or with the new secondary polyetheramines, it is possible to
is required to maintain dispersion of the other resin blends. A variety of UV-
formulate aromatic systems with high hardness while maintaining good flexi-
stabilisers and anti-oxidants are also formulated into coatings by adding the
bility, and good cure speed at a reasonable cost. It also improves initial coat-
resin blend side. Polyurea elastomer technology is also amenable to the use
ing color. More information is available on request.
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® polyether-
amines, 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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PART 3 POLYUREA PHYSICAL PROPERTIES mers in a variety of applications. It is the responsibility of each system sup-
plier and/or end user to assess the suitability of polyurea spray elastomers
Chemical resistance testing for polyurea spray elastomers for specific applications.
Polyurea spray elastomer systems are 100 % solids, two-component spray
systems which have extremely fast reactivities and cure times. This technol- ASTM D 1308: Effect of household chemicals on clear and pigmented
ogy is similar to the high-performance polyurethane systems currently used, organic finishes.
except in several key areas. In the polyurea spray technology, JEFFAMINE®
polyoxyalkylene diamines and triamines have replaced the polyols, amine This test describes the “spot test” or “watch glass” method to simulate exposure
chain extenders are utilised, and catalysts have been eliminated. 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 observations were made on the elastomer and additional chemical was added
coating and non-coating applications. In each application type, the chemical as needed. The tested area was covered with a watch glass to inhibit evapora-
resistance of the material could be of major importance tion and /or contamination of the chemicals.

There are many factors which affect the chemical resistance of elastomer Table 1: Chemical resistance ASTM D 1308
systems including: Chemical Aromatic polyurea Aliphatic polyurea

Acetone A A
- Elastomer system formulation
Brake Fluid B C
- Service conditions
CLOROX , 10 %
®
NR1 A
- Chemicals/impurities present in the system components
Dimethyl formamide NR NR
Gasoline, unleaded A A
Tables 1 and 2 describe the chemical resistance of polyurea polymers. The
Hexane A A
polyurea systems utilised are standard spray elastomer systems, including
Hot tub water 2 B A
both aromatic and aliphatic based elastomers. It is believed that these sys-
Hydraulic oil A C
tems give a good representation of each particular type technology. For test-
JEFFAMINE® D-400 NR NR
ing purposes, both ASTM D1308 and ASTM D3912 methods were utilised.
Methanol A C
These tests were performed at 25°C with visual observations being noted at
5% Methanol/gasoline A C
the end of the test procedures. Because of the simplicity of these tests and
Motor oil B1 B1
due to the factors listed above - which are beyond the control of Huntsman
Propylene carbonate C C
- no guarantee or warranty concerning the use of these elastomer systems
Sodium hydroxide 5% A A
is either intended or implied, thus the chemical resistance should be deter-
10% A A
mined on actual polyurea elastomers that are to be used. These test results
25% A A
are reported to serve as a guide to the applicability of polyurea spray elasto-
50% B1 B1

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Sulfuric acid, 5% A B Table 3: Comparative polymer performance

10% B B
Performance type Polyurea Polyurethane Polyester Epoxy Vinyl ester Acrylic Polysulfide
50% NR NR
Physical strength Low-High Low-Mid High High High Mid-High Low-Mid
conc. NR3 NR3
Elongation High High Low Low Low Low-Mid High
Vinegar, 5% acetic acid A B
Impact resistance High Mid-High Mid Mid Mid Mid-High Mid-High
Water A A
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
A No visible damage
Cure shrinkage Low Low High Low High High Low
B Little visible damage
Permeability Low Mid-High Low Low Low Low-Mid Mid-High
C Some effect-swelling, discolouration, cracking
UV resistance Mid-High Low-High Mid-High Low Mid High High
NR Not recommended
Creep Low High Low-Mid Low-Mid Low-Mid Low-Mid High
E Swelling, <24 hrs
Temperature limit Low-High Mid Low-Mid Mid-High Mid-High Mid Low-Mid
1 Some discolouration only
Chemical resistance
2 Brominated water
Mineral acids Low-Mid Low-Mid Mid-High Mid-High Mid-High Mid Low-Mid
3 Less than 24 hour exposure
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
ASTM D 3912 :
Oxygenated solvents Low-Mid Low-Mid Low-High Low-High Mid-High Low-High Low-Mid
Chemical resistance of coating used in light-water nuclear power plants.
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
This test method describes the immersion method of exposure for a coating sys-
Water High Low-High Mid-High Mid-High Mid-High Mid-High Low-High
tem 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
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 25°C, 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
Table 2 Chemical resistance ASTM D 3912
equipment involved. Before undertaking any spray work, the applicator should
Methanol D Sulphuric acid/5 % A be thoroughly familiar with the safe operation of the equipment and should follow
Gasoline C Sulphuric acid/10 % A all instructions and safety precautions provided by the manufacturer of the
Diesel fuel A Hydrochloric acid/5 % A equipment. Particular care should be taken that the spray nozzle is never directed
Toluene E Hydrochloric acid/10 % A towards anyone’s face or body during operation. Under normal equipment oper-
MTBE B Phosphoric acid/10 % A ating conditions, the isocyanate component and the resin component of the
5% MTBE/gasoline B Ammonium hydroxide/10 % A polyurea spray system react almost instantaneously so that there is no excess of
Motor Oil C Ammonium hydroxide/20 % A either isocyanate or amine exiting from the spray nozzle. However, even under
Hydraulic fluid A Sodium hydroxide/10 % A ideal operating conditions, very small amounts of unreacted MDI (4, 4’-diphenyl-
2-Methylbutane A Sodium hydroxide/ 20 % A methane diisocyanate), or IPDI (isophorone diisocyanate) – depending on the for-
Water/Room temperature A Sodium hydroxide/50 % C mulation of the isocyanate component, or DETDA (diethyltoluene diamine) or
Water/82ºC, 14 days A Sodium hydroxide/1%,50ºC, 14 days C IPDA (isophorone diamine) – depending on the formulation of the resin compo-
10% NaCL/water/room temp A Potassium hydroxide/10 % A nent, may be present as an aerosol or vapour. Prior to handling or using any
10% NaCL/water/50ºC, 14 days A Potassium hydroxide/20% C component of a polyurea spray system or engaging in polyurea spray work, the
10 % Sugar/water A Acetic acid/10% A manufacturer’s Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for both the isocyanate
component and the resin component should be reviewed for their recommenda-
A No visible damage tions for appropriate respiratory and dermal protection measures when handling,
B Slight surface change using or spraying their products. Additional information available from Huntsman
C Slight surface discolour, no hardness loss about safe handling of the different components should be consulted as well.
D Swelling, <48 hrs To minimise any risk due to exposure to chemicals used or the particulate matter
E Swelling, <24 hrs created in polyurea spray applications, spraying should be done only in a well-
ventilated 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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handling and storage procedures, and should comply with all
applicable safety and environmental standards.

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used with other materials and are dependent on the manufacturing
circumstances or other processes. Such hazards, toxicity and
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handlers, processors and end users.

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