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What is an isocyanate?

What is an isocyanate? Here are some definitions.

Noun
  1. (chemistry) the univalent radical -N=C=O (tautomeric with cyanate), and any of its hydrocarbyl derivatives R-N=C=O
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A few plants use isocyanate adhesives, primarily for the core layer, where their fast reaction time is most useful.
The two liquid precursors of a polyurethane are a multifunctional isocyanate and a prepolymer, a low-molecular-weight polyether or polyester bearing a multiplicity of reactive end-groups such as hydroxyl, amine, or amide.
Example 1: A linear polyurethane polymer contains aliphatic isocyanate groups only at the chain ends.
All 2K Hardeners have the following chemical base: Non-yellowing, highly durable isocyanate resin.
The researchers included an appended isocyanate group so that the precipiton would react with amines.
The single worst industrial accident in history occurred on December 3, 1984 when some 45 tons of the dangerous gas methyl isocyanate escaped from the Union Carbide plant in, India.

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