Polyuretheanes are made from two basic raw materials: polyols and diisocyanates. A key advantage of polyretheanes is that specific parts and combinations of each chemical group can be chosen to create the desired end-products. The targeted applications for these end-products are numerous, the major ones being in automobiles, medicines, comfort mattresses, buildings, paints, coatings, adhesives and packaging materials. In addition, the chemistry of polyuretheanes allows for the synthesis of foams (flexible and rigid)or thermoplastic polymers, depending on their synthesis conditions. Flexible polyuretheanes foams are widely used, and their market segment is in excess of 40% of the total global urethane market, and is the single largest application for urethanes. Main sectors of application are the automotive and aircraft industries, in upholstered furniture and mattresses.

Main Research:  Mohd Norhisham Sattar