Journal of Applied Polymer Science, Vol.81, No.9, 2062-2067, 2001
Synthesis and modification of epoxy-based divinyl ester resin
Syntheses of epoxy-based divinyl ester resin and its modification with toluene diisocyanate (TDI) are presented. The resin was obtained from commercially available epoxy resin Epidian 5 and methacrylic acid during graduated heating. Three different resin solutions were obtained by adding 45, 50, and 55% of styrene; then, each solution was modified with TDI at room temperature. Properties of the resins before and after modification were studied.
Keywords:vinyl ester resin;styrene copolymers;modification with toluene diisocyanate;TDI;thermomechanical properties