The structural and mechanical properties of polysulfide‐based polyurea

Abstract A series of polysulfide‐based polyureas was synthesized, which were based on isophorone diisocyanate (IPDI), liquid polysulfide and 2,5‐diamino‐3,6‐dimethylmercaptotoluene (Ethacure‐300). The structure and mechanical properties of these elastomers were investigated using dynamic mechanical thermal analysis, differential scanning calorimetry, stress–strain analysis, water‐resistance and oil‐resistance tests. The results showed that there was phase segregation between soft and hard segments in polysulfide‐based polyurea. With the increase in number‐average relative molar mass and content of liquid polysulfide, the tensile strength decreased while the ultimate elongation increased. The effect of number‐average relative molar mass of polysulfide and hard‐segment content on oil resistance is also discussed. Copyright © 2003 Society of Chemical Industry