polymer chains are formed, which are known as polyurethanes.

Isocyanates react with water to form carbon dioxide:
: This reaction is exploited in tandem with the production of polyurethane to give polyurethane foams. The carbon dioxide functions as a blowing agent.

Isocyanates also react with amines to give ureas:
:The addition of an isocyanate to a urea gives

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