Table 1 Chemical composition, properties and preparation of the adhesives
From: Plastics in robots: a degradation study of a humanoid skin mask made of soft urethane elastomer
Adhesive | Methocel A 15 LV | Tylose MH 300 | Tylose MH 1000 | Polyurethane Dispersion PU 52 | Wheat starch paste |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Composition | Methylcellulose | Methylhydroxy-ethylcellulose | Methylhydroxy-ethylcellulose | Aliphatic Polyester-urethane | Starch |
Mass percentage | 5% | 5% | 5% | Undiluted (38–40% solid content) | 10% |
Viscosity | 12–18 mPa.s | 300 mPa.s | 1000 mPa.s | 50–500 mPa.s | Min. 300 BU (Brabender Unit) |
Solvent | Distilled water | Distilled water | Distilled water | Dispersed in distilled water | Distilled water |
Long-term reversibility | Good | Good | Good | Poor | Good–mediocre |