Our Industry

Polyurethanes, like all plastics, are polymers. They are made by reacting diisocyanates (MDI and/or TDI) with a range of polyols. Depending on the end product being made, the chemical formulations may contain other ingredients such as catalysts, blowing agents and possibly flame retardants. These various combinations allow the manufacture of a range of product types:

• rigid and flexible foams,
• rigid and flexible integral skin foams
• elastomers
• adhesives
• coatings
• sealants

The density of the product is controlled by the amount of blowing agent and the flexibility or rigidity is controlled by the type of polyols and diisocyanates that are included.

The different forms of polyurethane are often combined with other materials to manufacture, for example:

• insulated building panels
• mattresses and upholstered furniture
• car seats
• domestic refrigerators and freezers
• composite wood panels
• truck bodies
• footwear