Polyurethane Sheet and Sheeting Application

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Polyurethane sheets and sheeting is an elastometric material available in standard sizes up to approximately 6 inches thick, and is available in a wide range of harnesses and colors. Variations in mechanical and physical properties range from lower density foam, to very high density rigid sheet with a durometer of 85, shore D. Having high abrasion and hardness properties, polyurethane sheets will typically outperform many rubber, plastic and metal parts. Additionally, polyurethane is know to excellent fatigue, load-bearing, and environmental resistance properties.

Polyurethane sheet in foam composition can range from very soft and flexible to quite rigid. Foam Polyurethane sheets are commonly used in construction and other industry for the light weight to strength ratio's, high environmental resistance as well as very good insulation properties.

Custom polyurethane sheets are available with cast-in reinforcement material, such as fiber glass, graphite, or glass. Cast in materials may also enhance the desired thermal transfer properties. The natural color of Polyurethane is tan, however additives can produce most any desired color.

The following are typical standards associated with the definition of performance properties of Polyurethane cast sheet.

ASTM D-638 - Elongation at Break %, Tensile Strength Yield (psi), Tensile Modulus
ASTM D-790 - Flexural Strength
ASTM D-256 - Izod Impact
ASTM D-648-82 - Heat Deflection Temperature

Compatibility Rating Chart:

A = Excellent, B = Good, C= Fair, D = Poor

Material	Compatibility	Material	Compatibility
Acetic Acid, 30%	4	Ethylene Glycol	4
Acetone	4	Ethylene Oxide	4
Acetylene	4	Ethylene Trichloride	4
Alkazene	4	Ferric Chloride (aq)	1
Aluminum chloride (aq)	3	Ferric Nitrate(aq)	1
Aluminum Nitrate(aq)	3	Ferric Sulfate(aq)	1
Ammonia Anhydrous	4	Fluorine(Liquid)	4
Ammonia Gas (cold)	4	Formaldehyde (RT)	4
Ammonia Gas (hot)	4	Formic Acid	3
Ammonium Chloride(aq)	1	Refrigerant 11	4
Ammonium Sulfate(aq)	1	Refrigerant 12	1
Amyl Alcohol	4	Refrigerant 22	4
Amyl	4	Fuel Oil	2
Naphthalene	4	Fuel Oil	2
Animal Fats	1	Futural Glucose	4
Aqua Regia	4	Glue	1
Arsenic Acid	3	Glycerin	1
Asphalt	2	Glycols	4
ASTM Fuel A	2	Green Sulfate Liquor	1
ASTM Fuel B	3	Hexane	2
ASTM Fuel C	3	Hydraulic Oil	1
Barium Chloride (aq)	1	Hydrochloric Acid(cold)37%	4
Beer	2	Hydrochloric Acid(hot)37%	4
Beet Suger Liquors	4	Hydrofluoric Acid (Conc.)cold	3
Benzene	3	Hydrofluoric Acid (Conc.)hot	-
Benzine	2	Hydrozen Gas	1
Blast Furnace Gas	4	Isobutyl Alcohol	4
Bleach Solutions	4	Isoctane	2
Borax	1	Isopropyl Acetate	4
Boric Acid	1	Isopropyl Alcohol	3
Brake Fluid	4	Isopropyl Ether	2
Brine	2	Kerosene	1
Bromine Water	4	Lacquers	4
Bunker Oil	2	Lacquer Solvents	4
Butane	3	Lard	1
Butter	1	Lavender Oil	4
Butyl Alcohol	4	Lead Acetate (aq)	4
Butylene	4	Linseed Oil	2
Calcium Chloride(aq)	1	Liquified Petroleum Gas	-
Calcium Hydroxide (aq)	1	Lubricating Oils	2
Calcium Nitrate (aq)	1	Lye	4
Calcium Sulfide (aq)	1	Magnesium Chloride(aq)	1
Cone Sugar Liquors	4	Magnesium Hydroxide(aq)	4
Carbolic Acid	3	Merecury	1
Carbon Dioxide	1	Methane	3
Carbolic Acid	1	Methyl Acetate	4
Carbon Monoxide	1	Methyl Acrylate	4
Carbon Tetrachloride	4	Methyl Alcohol	4
Castor Oil	1	Methyl Butyl ketone	4
Chlorine(dry)	4	Methyl Chloride	4
Chlorine(wet)	4	Methylene chloride	4
Chloroform	4	Methyl Ethyl ketone	4
Chlorox	4	Methyl isobutyl ketone	4
Chromic Acid	4	Milk	4
Citric Acid	1	Mineral Oil	1
Coal Tar	3	Naphtha	2
Coconut Oil	2	Napjtjalene	2
Cod Liver Oil	1	Natural Gas	2
Coke Oven Gas	4	Neatsfoot Oil	1
Copper Chloride(aq)	1	Nitric Acid(Conc.)	4
Copper Cyanide (aq)	1	Nitric Acid(Dilute)	3
Corn Oil	1	Nitroethane	4
Cotton Seed Oil	1	Nitrogen	1
Creosol	4	N-Octane	4
Cychlohexane	1	Oleic Acid	2
Denatured Alcohol	4	Oleum Spirits	3
Detergent Solution	4	Olive Oil	1
Diesel Oil	3	Oxygen Cold	1
Dioxane	4	Oxygen (200-400F)	4
Dowtherm Oil	3	Paint Thinner, Duco	4
Dry Cleaning Fluids	4	Perchloric Acid	4
Ethane	3	Perchloroethylene	4
Ethyl Acrylate	4	Petroleum Below 250F	2
Ethyl Alcohol	4	Petroleum-Above 250F	4
Ethyl Benzine	4	Phenol	3
Ethyl Cellulose	2	Phenyl Ethyl Ether	4
Ethyl Chloride	2	Phosphoric Acid 45%	1
Ethyl Ether	3	Pickling Solution	4

Material	Compatibility
Potassium Acetated (aq)	4
Postassium Chloride(aq)	1
Postassium Cyanide(aq)	1
Potassium Hydroxide (aq)	4
Producer Gac	1
Propane	3
Propyl Alcohol	4
Propylene	4
Propylene Oxide	4
Pydraul, 10E, 29 ELT	4
Pydraul 30E, 50E, 65E	4
Pydraul 115E	4
Pydraul 230E,312C,540C	4
Rapeseed Oil	2
Red Oil(MIL-H-5606)	1
RJ-1 (MIL-F- 23338 B)	1
RP 1(MIL-F-25576 C)	1
Salt Water	2
Sewage	4
Silicate Esters	1
Silicone Oils	1
Silver Nitrate	1
Skydrol 500	4
Skydrol 700	4
Soap Solutions	3
Sodium Chloride(aq)	1
Sodium Hydroxide (aq)	4
Sodium Peroxide (aq)	4
Sodium Phosphate (aq)	1
Sodium Sultate (aq)	1
Soya Bean Oil	2
Steam Under 300F	4
Steam Over 300F	4
Stoddard Solvent	1
Styrene	3
Sucrose Solution	4
Sulfuric Acid(Dilute)	3
Sulfuric Acid(Conc.)	4
Sulfuric Acid (20% Oleum)	4
Sulfurous Acid	3
Tonnic Acid	1
Tetrochlorethylene	4
Toluene	4
Transformer Oil	1
Transmission Fluid Type A	1
Trichloroethane	4
Thrichloroethylene	4
Turbine Oil	1
Turpentine	4
Varnish	3
Vinegar	4
Viny Chloride Water	1
Whiskey, Wines	2
White Oil	1
Wood Oil	3
Xylene	4
Zinc Acetate(aq)	4
Zinc Chloride (aq)	1