Diisocyanate

Name:
Diisocyanate
Detailed information:
An organic compound with two isocyanate groups (—NCO), formed by treating diamines, (e.g., toluene-2,4-diamine, hexamethylenediamine, p,p′-diaminodiphenylmethane) with phosgene. Combustible.

Use:

Production of polyurethane foams and elastomers, in phenol-formaldehyde resins to improve water and alkali resistance; bonding rubber to rayon or nylon.

See Polyurethane.