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Composition of the Anticorrosion Coating 21<br />

hydrolysis resistance than acrylic- or polyester-based polyurethanes [10]. It should be<br />

emphasized that these are very broad generalizations; the performance of any specific<br />

coating depends on the particular formulation. It is entirely possible, for example,<br />

to formulate polyester polyurethanes that have excellent weathering characteristics.<br />

The stoichiometric balance of the two reactants affects the final coating performance.<br />

Too little isocyanate can result in a soft film, with diminished chemical and<br />

weathering resistance. A slight excess of isocyanate is not generally a problem,<br />

because extra isocyanate can react with the trace amounts of moisture usually present<br />

in other components, such as pigments and solvents, or can react over time with<br />

ambient moisture. This reaction of excess isocyanate forms additional urea groups,<br />

which tend to improve film hardness. Too much excess isocyanate, however, can<br />

make the coating harder than desired, with a decrease in impact resistance. Bassner<br />

and Hegedus report that isocyanate/polyol ratios (NCO/OH) of 1.05 to 1.2 are<br />

commonly used in coating formulations to ensure that all polyol is reacted [11].<br />

Unreacted polyol can plasticize the film, reducing hardness and chemical resistance.<br />

2.2.3.3 Blocked Polyisocyanates<br />

An interesting variation of urethane technology is that of the blocked polyisocyanates.<br />

These are used when chemical-cure urethane chemistry is desired but, for<br />

technical or economical reasons, a two-pack coating is not an option. Heat is needed<br />

for deblocking the isocyanate, so these coatings are suitable for use in workshops<br />

and plants, rather than in the field.<br />

Creation of the general chemical composition consists of two steps:<br />

1. Heat is used to deblock the isocyanate.<br />

2. The isocyanate crosslinks with the hydrogen-containing coreactant (see<br />

Figure 2.7).<br />

An example of the application of blocked polyisocyanate technology is polyurethane<br />

powder coatings. These coatings typically consist of a solid, blocked<br />

isocyanate and a solid polyester resin, melt blended with pigments and additives,<br />

extruded and then pulverized. The block polyisocyanate technique can also be used<br />

to formulate waterborne polyurethane coatings [8].<br />

Additional information on the chemistry of blocked polyisocyanates is available<br />

in reviews <strong>by</strong> Potter et al. and Wicks [13-15].<br />

2.2.3.4 Health Issues<br />

Overexposure to polyisocyanates can irritate the eyes, nose, throat, skin, and lungs.<br />

It can cause lung damage and a reduction in lung function. Skin and respiratory<br />

RNHCBL<br />

O<br />

RNCO + R′OH<br />

RNCO + BLH<br />

RNHCOR′<br />

O<br />

FIGURE 2.7 General reaction for blocked isocyanates.<br />

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