Abstract:Castor oil is widely used in chemical industry as raw material for paints, coatings, lubricants and a wide variety of other products. It is an important alternative to petrochemical feedstocks for the synthesis of polyurethanes (PU), besides being cost competitive and environmentally friendly alternative. It is used as a substitute for formaldehyde adhesives to produce composites and particleboards. Higher percentages of the resin tend to cause low water absorption and dimensional changes in the panels, so it … Show more
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