POLYURETHANE

Polyurethane is a polymer composed of organic units joined by

carbamate links. While most polyurethanes are thermosetting
polymers that do not melt when heated, thermoplastic
polyurethanes are also available.
Polyurethanes are produced

Molecular Formula
by mixing two or more liquid
streams. The polyol stream

C27H36N2O10
contains catalysts,
surfactants, blowing agents
and so on. The two
components are referred to
as a polyurethane system, or
simply a system.

Polyurethanes were
invented back in the 1930s
Uses by Professor Dr. Otto Bayer
(1902-1982). There are
Building Insulation
various types
Refrigerator of polyurethanes, which
and freezer
look and feel very different
Furniture and
from each other. They are
bedding
used in a diversity of
Footwear products, from coatings
and adhesives to shoe
Automotive soles, mattresses and foam
Coating And
insulation.
adhesive