Abstract
Water extended polyester emulsions based on poly (ethylene-propylene-maleate-adipate-phthalate) were prepared. The emulsion stability of the water extended polyester, using two different water percentages of 42.86 and 50 wt% with different emulsifying agents, was determined. The stable emulsions obtained for each emulsifier with water content of 50 wt% were hardened by the addition of varying concentrations of different types of radical initiators and accelerators. The water content, compressive strength and chemical resistance of the cured water composites were also studied.
It was found that the compressive strength is not only a function of percent water contained but also a function of initiator and base used.
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