Evaluation of composites from dimethylol urea and hydroxylated coconut oil for possible application for water resistant emulsion paint
International Journal of Development Research
Evaluation of composites from dimethylol urea and hydroxylated coconut oil for possible application for water resistant emulsion paint
Received 18th July, 2018; Received in revised form 20th August, 2018; Accepted 20th September, 2018; Published online 29th October, 2018
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Copolymerization of dimethylol urea and hydroxylated coconut oil was carefully studied in this work. The FTIR spectroscopy of the pure DMU and DMU/HCNO showed chemical interaction took place. Some physico-chemical parameters such as melting point, gel time, moisture uptake, turbidity, viscosity, density, solubility, formaldehyde emission, and refractive index was evaluated. Results of the composite showed remarkable improvement in terms of formaldehyde emission, flexibility and softness, optical properties and water resistance compared to the hardness and brittleness, poor water resistance and formaldehyde emission associated with dimethylol urea. Therefore, this composite (DMU/HCNO) resin will serveas a potential binder for emulsion paint formulation.
