Coating processes for increasing the moisture resistance of polyurethane baffle materialAn investigation was conducted with the objective to improve the hydrolytic stability of reticulated polyurethane baffle material. This material is used in fuel tanks of aircraft and ground vehicles. The most commonly used foam of this type is hydrolytically unstable. Potential moisture barrier coatings which were evaluated include Parylene, epoxy-polysulfide, polyether based polyurethanes, polysulfides, polyolefin rubbers, and several other materials. Parylene coatings of at least 0.2 mil were found to provide the greatest improvement in hydrolytic stability.
Document ID
19740052042
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Bilow, N. (Hughes Materials and Processes Laboratory Culver City, Calif., United States)
Sawko, P. (NASA Ames Research Center Chemical Research Projects Office, Moffett Field, Calif., United States)
Date Acquired
August 7, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1974
Subject Category
Materials, Nonmetallic
Meeting Information
Meeting: Annual Technical Conference of the Society of Plastics Engineers