Synthesis and Binder Application of Aqueous Polyurethanes to Nonwoven Fabrics

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Aqueous polyurethanes(APU) were prepared from polypropylene glycol(PPG), dimethylol propionic acid(DMPA), and isophoron diisocyanate(IPDI) following a prepolymer mixing process. APUs were applied as binder for nonwoven fabrics processing. APU treated nonwoven fabrics generally showed better tear and tensile strength as compared with the untreated ones. In addition, depending on the soft segment length and crosslinking density of the PU, tear strength of APU treated fabrics was favorably compared with solvent type treated one. Similar results were obtained with microfiber nonwoven fabrics, however, the effect was less significant.