The Effect of Ethylene Glycol to Soy Polyurethane Foam Classifications

Soy polyol obtained from hydroxylation of soy epoxide with ethylene glycol were prepared as pre-polyurethane. The two step process method were applied in the polyurethane synthesis. The blending of soy polyol with synthetic polyol then simultaneously carried out to TDI (2,4): MDI (4,4-) (80:20), blowing agent, and surfactant. Ethylene glycol were not taking part in the polyurethane synthesis. The inclusion of ethylene glycol were used as a control. Characterization of polyurethane foam through impact resillience, indentation deflection, and density can visualize the polyurethane classifications.

Authors:

• Flora Elvistia Firdaus

Keywords:

• Ethylene glycol
• polyurethane foam
• soy polyol
• synthetic polyol

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