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Hazardous phosgene dependence: BASFRecent Research Landscape

Conventional polyurethane synthesis relies on hazardous isocyanates that react prematurely with environmental humidity. Utilizing cyclic monothiocarbonates enables high-performance thermosets without toxic precursors or moisture-induced defects.