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Antistatic or semi-conductive polyurethane elastomers

A polyurethane elastomer, semi-conductive technology, applied in the field of polyurethane elastomer, can solve the problem of difficult to ensure the conductive path of the polyurethane elastomer

Inactive Publication Date: 2013-01-30
DOW GLOBAL TECH LLC
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Problems solved by technology

Unfortunately, due to their unique two-phase morphology, it is difficult to ensure a conductive path for polyurethane elastomers

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Embodiment 1

[0059] Prepolymers were prepared by charging Component A into a stainless steel reactor. The reactor contents were then dehydrated to less than 0.04% water, based on the weight of Component A, by heating under vacuum at a temperature of 120 degrees Celsius (°C) for 120 minutes. Recheck water content, continue dehydration if necessary, otherwise cool reactor contents to 50°C. Component B is then added. The reactor contents were then further cooled to 50°C and component C charged. The reactor contents were reacted at 75°C for 2 hours. Component D was then charged and the reactor contents cooled to 50°C. The result was a prepolymer intermediate, and the proportions of each component are shown in Table 1. Testing with di-n-butylamine by means of potentiometric or wet titration techniques showed an NCO content of 14.0% and a viscosity of 15 poise at 50°C.

[0060] Table 1

[0061] components

weight%

Component A

49.292

Component B

0.005

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Embodiment 2

[0079] A second formulation was prepared using the procedure of Example 1, but first dispersing Component E in Component A in a stainless steel reactor. The reactor contents were then dehydrated to less than 0.04% water, based on the weight of Component A, by heating under vacuum at a temperature of 120 degrees Celsius (°C) for 120 minutes. Recheck water content, continue dehydration if necessary, otherwise cool reactor contents to 50°C. Component B was then added and the remaining procedure of Example 1 was followed.

Embodiment 3 and comparative example A

[0080] Example 3 and Comparative Examples A and B

[0081] Following the procedure of Example 1, using the same components as in Example 1, but excluding Component L and further including Component M, three comparative polyurethane elastomers were prepared, said Component M being combined with Components F-K To the preparation of polyols. However, the difference is that carbon black (component E) is first introduced in component F in Example 3 and then introduced into the prepolymer together with component F; component E is first introduced in component F in comparative example A and then combined with Component F is introduced partly together into the prepolymer and partly into the non-prepolymer formulated polyol; and in Comparative Example B it is first introduced into component F and then together with component F into only the non-prepolymer In the preparation of polyols. The ratios of formulated polyols are shown in Table 5 and tested and the results are recorded in Ta...

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Abstract

A polyurethane elastomer showing desirable conductivity properties comprises at least 0.3 percent by weight of an aggregated particulate carbon black, having a particle size of less than or equal to 100 nanometers, that forms a continuous conductive pathway within the polyurethane elastomer. The polyurethane elastomer may exhibit a surface resistivity ranging from 1*104 to 1*108 ohms. It may be made by first preparing an isocyanate-terminated prepolymer containing the carbon black, the prepolymer having a volume resistivity of from 1*104 to 1*108 ohms, and then reacting the isocyanate-terminated prepolymer with an isocyanate-reactive component. The proportion of the prepolymer ensures that it forms a continuous phase in the final elastomer.

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field of invention [0001] The present invention relates to electrically conductive polyurethane elastomers. More particularly, the present invention relates to polyurethane elastomers capable of electrostatic discharge through engineered structures that provide and maintain a conductive path while forming a two-phase elastomer. Background technique [0002] Due to their ability to combine elastic properties with high abrasion and tear resistance, polyurethane elastomers have acquired a unique position in engineering applications. This enables these materials to be used in equipment with load-bearing surfaces that must be capable of harsh and / or extended work. Due to the rapid contact of the surfaces during this use, there is often a build-up of static charge which must be discharged through grounding to avoid the risk of electric shock to the equipment operator. [0003] This discharge is generally facilitated by ensuring that the elastomer is made antistatic. This requir...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(China)
IPC IPC(8): C08K3/04C08G18/08H01B1/20C08L75/04H01B1/24
CPCC08G18/0838C08G18/42H01B1/24C08G18/10C08G18/7671C08G18/664
Inventor B.莫斯I.麦科克A.戴维斯
Owner DOW GLOBAL TECH LLC