2006-08-15 04:51:41 · 2 answers · asked by theodore g 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
Isocyanates are compounds containing the isocyanate group (-NCO). They react with compounds containing alcohol (hydroxyl) groups to produce polyurethane polymers, which are components of polyurethane foams, thermoplastic elastomers, spandex fibers, and polyurethane paints. Isocyanates are the raw materials that make up all polyurethane products. Jobs that may involve exposure to isocyanates include painting, foam-blowing, and the manufacture of many Polyurethane products, such as chemicals, polyurethane foam, insulation materials, surface coatings, car seats, furniture, foam mattresses, under-carpet padding, packaging materials, shoes, laminated fabrics, polyurethane rubber, and adhesives.
2006-08-15 04:56:38 · answer #1 · answered by Orinoco 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Isocyanates are compounds containing the isocyanate group (-NCO). They react with compounds containing alcohol (hydroxyl) groups to produce polyurethane ...
2006-08-15 05:02:55 · answer #2 · answered by skyeblue 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋