Analysing for 4,4′-diaminodiphenylmethane in heritage collections containing solid and medium density flexible linear polyester polyurethanes using liquid chromatography/mass spectrometry
Abstract Polyurethane (PUR) shoe soles from collections held by the Alfred Gillett Trust, stored for up to 50 years, were analysed for the presence of 4,4′-diaminodiphenylmethane (4,4′-MDA)—a substance of very high concern in Europe and classified as a carcinogen in USA. A review of the literature r...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SpringerOpen
2019-07-01
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Series: | Heritage Science |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40494-019-0290-x |