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- Building, Construction and Infrastructure
Insulated metal roofing (sandwich panels)
An insulated metal roofing panel is a sandwich panel formed by three layers: an upper face of pre-painted or galvanized…
PUR/PIR systemPIR system2K, 3K and 4K systems for continuous linesRead brief - Building, Construction and Infrastructure
Sandwich panels for industrial walls and roofs
Sandwich panels for industrial walls and roofs are a family of products with the same basic construction as insulated me…
PUR/PIR systemPIR systemHigh-performance PIR (with expandable graphite)Read brief - Building, Construction and Infrastructure
Closed-cell spray foam insulation
Spray polyurethane foam (SPF) is a rigid or semi-rigid PU foam applied in situ by high-pressure spray equipment directly…
Closed-cell spray foam 2K systemOpen-cell spray foam 2K system (water-blown)High-performance systems with HFORead brief - Food and Beverage
Industrial cold rooms
Industrial cold rooms are controlled-temperature built environments used for storage, processing or distribution of temp…
PIR sandwich panelsHybrid systems with blown-in spray foamSpecialized high-performance PIRRead brief - Consumer Goods and Appliances
Refrigerators and freezers (appliances)
Rigid PU foam in refrigerators and freezers is produced by injection between the internal plastic liner (HIPS or ABS) an…
PUR system with cyclopentanePUR system with HFOHigh-performance PUR systems with specific polyolRead brief - Oil, Gas and Mining
Offshore pipeline insulation
Pipelines for offshore oil and gas production operate at extraordinary depths and thermal conditions: the crude oil comi…
Syntactic rigid foam PUPU spray with specialized coatingPre-molded PU systems for high temperaturesRead brief - Agriculture, Animal Feed and Animal Care
Poultry and animal farming barns
Poultry and animal farming barns in modern production operations are temperature- and humidity-controlled industrial env…
PUR/PIR sandwich panelsClosed-cell spray foamHybrid systemsRead brief - Consumer Goods and Appliances
Residential mattresses
Polyurethane foam mattresses are the largest single-volume segment of the global PU industry. A typical mattress is comp…
Conventional flexible foamHR (High Resilience) foamViscoelastic foam (memory foam)Read brief - Consumer Goods and Appliances
Residential upholstery (sofas, armchairs)
Residential upholstery — sofas, armchairs, dining chairs, headboards, poufs — uses flexible PU foam as both structural a…
Conventional flexible foamHR foamLow-density molded foamRead brief - Consumer Goods and Appliances
Pillows and technical cushions
Pillows and technical cushions represent a specific segment within bedding and decoration products, with accelerated gro…
Viscoelastic foam (memory foam)HR molded foamConventional foamRead brief - Packaging Materials
Custom-cut protective packaging
Custom-cut protective packaging consists of flexible PU foam pieces cut according to the geometry of specific products,…
Conventional flexible foam at customized densitySemi-flexible foamReticulated foamRead brief - Mobility
Automotive seats (cushion and backrest)
Automotive seats use molded flexible PU foam as the main comfort and support component. Each seat is composed of multipl…
Molded MDI flexible foamMolded TDI foamMolded HR foamRead brief - Mobility
Bumpers and fascias (RRIM)
Modern automotive bumpers are typically manufactured by a process called RRIM — Reinforced Reaction Injection Molding —…
RRIM (Reinforced Reaction Injection Molding) systemSRIM (Structural RIM) systemPU elastomers for exterior partsRead brief - Mobility
Automotive acoustic insulation
Automotive acoustic insulation is a set of PU foam components distributed throughout the vehicle to reduce noise and vib…
Absorbent flexible foam (carpet underlay, firewall)Molded semi-rigid acoustic foamFoams in sandwich with massive barriersRead brief - Mobility
Dashboards and instrument panels
Modern dashboards (instrument panels) are composite parts of three main layers: exterior skin (the visible and tactile s…
PU spray skin (in-mold spray application)Structural RIM for substrateIntegrated skin + foam + substrate systemsRead brief - Mobility
Structural automotive adhesives
Polyurethane adhesives are widely used in the modern automotive industry, mainly in three applications: structural bondi…
1K PU adhesive for windshields2K PU structural adhesiveReactive PU hot-melt adhesive (HMPU)Read brief - Footwear
Microcellular casual footwear sole
Microcellular polyurethane sole is the most common sole type in casual, safety, executive and utility footwear. The proc…
Bicomponent microcellular PU systemDual density PU systemPU integral skinRead brief - Footwear
Sports midsole (E-TPU and microcellular PU)
The midsole is the intermediate layer of sports footwear soles — between the outsole (which touches the ground) and the…
E-TPU (Expanded Thermoplastic Polyurethane) — BASF InfinergyHigh-performance microcellular PUHybrid blendsRead brief - Footwear
Anatomical insole
The insole is the internal piece of footwear that makes direct contact with the sole of the foot. It can be fixed (integ…
Molded HR flexible foamMolded viscoelastic foamPU laminated with fabricsRead brief - Footwear
Synthetic upper (PU synthetic leather)
Polyurethane synthetic leather (also called PU leather, synthetic leather, vegan leather in marketing contexts) is a com…
Solvent-based PU coated fabricWaterborne PU coated fabric (growing)Solventless PU coated fabricRead brief - Paints, Pigments and Coatings
Industrial 2K PU coatings
2K (bicomponent) polyurethane coatings are the most robust and high-performance class of industrial coatings — systems t…
Aromatic 2K PUAliphatic 2K PUHigh-solids PURead brief - Paints, Pigments and Coatings
OEM automotive coatings (primer, basecoat, clearcoat)
The modern OEM automotive paint system consists of multiple layers applied sequentially on the production line: e-coat (…
PU primer (after e-coat)Polyester-melamine basecoat2K acrylic-PU clearcoatRead brief - Paints, Pigments and Coatings
Waterborne PU dispersions (PUDs)
Waterborne polyurethane dispersions (PUDs) are systems where pre-formed polyurethane particles are dispersed in water ra…
1K PUD2K PUDAnionic PUDRead brief - Paints, Pigments and Coatings
Industrial PU floors
Industrial polyurethane floors are high-performance floor coating systems applied over concrete substrates in demanding…
Self-leveling PUPU cementitious (cement + PU)Poured PU floorRead brief - Building, Construction and Infrastructure
Roof and slab waterproofing
Liquid polyurethane waterproofing for slabs and roofs is the application of a continuous, flexible and waterproof membra…
1K liquid PU membrane2K liquid PU membraneHybrid PU systemRead brief - Building, Construction and Infrastructure
Structural construction adhesives
Structural polyurethane adhesives are used in civil construction and modern industrial construction to replace or comple…
1K PU adhesive (moisture-cure)2K structural PU adhesiveReactive PU hot-melt (HMPUR)Read brief - Industrial Manufacturing and Chemicals
Industrial wheels (cast elastomers)
Industrial polyurethane wheels are one of the most successful applications of cast elastomers — PU systems where liquid…
TDI-based cast elastomersMDI-based cast elastomersPPDI-based cast elastomers (high performance)Read brief - Oil, Gas and Mining
Mining abrasion-resistant linings
Mining abrasion-resistant linings are cast (molded) or spray-applied polyurethane pieces used to protect ore processing…
High-hardness cast PUSpray-applied PUPU rubber liningRead brief - Electronics
PCB and electronic components potting compounds
Polyurethane potting compounds are bicomponent systems used to encapsulate electronic components — printed circuit board…
2K rigid PU potting2K flexible PU pottingThermally conductive PURead brief - Electronics
TPU cable jacketing
TPU (Thermoplastic Polyurethane) jacketing is the application of thermoplastic polyurethane as the outer layer of cables…
Polyester TPUPolyether TPUAliphatic TPU (for UV applications)Read brief - Healthcare, Pharmaceutical and Medical
Wound care foam dressings
Polyurethane foam dressings are medical devices used in the treatment of chronic wounds (pressure ulcers, vascular ulcer…
Hydrophilic PU foamPU foam with silver (antimicrobial)PU foam with activated carbonRead brief - Healthcare, Pharmaceutical and Medical
TPU catheters
Medical catheters in TPU (Thermoplastic Polyurethane) are devices used for numerous applications — vascular access (cent…
Aromatic medical TPUAliphatic medical TPUPolycarbonate TPU (long-duration applications)Read brief - Oil, Gas and Mining
Pipeline anticorrosive coatings
Pipeline anticorrosive coating is the protective layer applied externally (and in some cases internally) on oil, gas, wa…
High-solids 2K PUSpray-applied PUPU for field joint coating (applied on welded joints)Read brief - Films, Tapes and Release Liners
Automotive TPU PPF films
PPF (Paint Protection Film) is an aliphatic TPU film applied over automotive paint for protection against scratches, sto…
Aliphatic TPU for PPFTPU with self-healingMatte finish TPURead brief - Textiles, Leather and Nonwovens
Automotive synthetic leather
Synthetic leather for automotive applications is a technical and high-quality version of the material used in seats, doo…
Aliphatic waterborne PUSolventless PUPU-PVC compositeRead brief - Mobility
Electric vehicle battery components
PU components in electric vehicle batteries represent a set of distinct applications integrated into the same critical s…
Structural PU foam for battery packFlame retardant PU foam (UL 94 V-0)Thermally conductive PU potting compoundRead brief - Mobility
Bus, train and aviation seats
Mass transit seats — urban and highway buses, subways and long-distance trains, aircraft and watercraft — use a speciali…
CMHR flexible foam (Combustion Modified High Resilience)PU foam with expandable graphiteFlame retardant molded MDI flexible foamRead brief - Building, Construction and Infrastructure
Spray polyurethane foam (OCF and closed-cell) for insulation
PU spray foam in a can (also called OCF — One Component Foam) consists of pre-polymerized polyurethane systems packaged…
One-component PU foam (OCF — One Component Foam)Two-component PU foam in cartridge (rare)Read brief - Building, Construction and Infrastructure
Rigid PU foam for hot water tank and boiler insulation
Residential boilers, electric water heaters (traditional and tankless), solar water heaters with tank, heat pumps for wa…
Rigid foamInjected PUHFO systemRead brief - Building, Construction and Infrastructure
Acoustic insulation in partitions, floors and ceilings
Architectural acoustic insulation involves two functions: sound insulation (blocking noise between rooms) and absorption…
Acoustic flexible foamReticulated foamOpen-cell spray foamRead brief - Building, Construction and Infrastructure
Thermal insulation of hydraulic and HVAC pipes
HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) duct insulation uses rigid PU foams to reduce thermal losses and contr…
Pre-molded rigid foam (half-shells)In-situ PU spray foamElastomer foam board (NBR/PVC with PU)Read brief - Building, Construction and Infrastructure
Chemical PU injection for waterproofing and soil stabilization
Injectable PU resins are low-viscosity liquid systems injected under pressure into cracks, fissures, voids and degraded…
Hydrophilic PU resins (expandable on water contact)Hydrophobic PU resinsHigh-strength structural PU resinsRead brief - Building, Construction and Infrastructure
Liquid polyurethane waterproofing membranes
Liquid polyurethane membranes are applied by roller, brush or spray onto the surface to be waterproofed, forming a monol…
Liquid PU membraneTwo-component PUAliphatic PU elastomerRead brief - Building, Construction and Infrastructure
Structural PU adhesives for sandwich panels and lamination
Sandwich panels combine two external facings (metal, wood, composite, glass) with an insulating core (PU, mineral wool,…
2K PU adhesiveReactive hot-melt PU adhesiveOne-component moisture-cure PURead brief - Building, Construction and Infrastructure
Elastomeric bearings and seismic pads in bridges and buildings
Elastomeric bridge bearings are critical components of infrastructure structures that connect the superstructure (deck)…
High-hardness cast PU elastomerCast PU in blend with neopreneCast PU with internal metal reinforcementRead brief - Mobility
Automotive door panels
Automotive door panels are composite parts that integrate aesthetic functions (internal door finishing), ergonomic funct…
Molded flexible PU foamSemi-rigid impact-absorbing foamIntegral skin PURead brief - Mobility
Automotive headliners
The headliner (internal roof lining) is the vehicle's roof finishing part, typically a composite structure composed of r…
Laminated flexible PU foamSandwich with semi-rigid foamPU in headliner fabric backingRead brief - Mobility
Automotive steering wheels in integral skin
Entry and mid-segment automotive steering wheels are frequently manufactured with an internal metal armature and polyure…
PU integral skinSelf-skinning molded PUTPU sleevesRead brief - Mobility
Automotive jounce bumpers (suspension)
Jounce bumpers (also called bump stops or compression bumpers) are automotive suspension components that limit the maxim…
High-performance microcellular cast PUMolded semi-rigid PU foamCellasto (BASF) and equivalentsRead brief - Mobility
Engine and transmission mounts and bushings
Mounts and bushings (engine mounts, transmission mounts, subframe bushings) are elastomeric components that fix the engi…
Medium-to-high hardness cast PU elastomersPU with internal metal reinforcementPU-rubber blendsRead brief - Mobility
Technical automotive hoses (fuel, brake, air)
Automotive hoses for technical applications (fuel lines, brake systems, compressed air lines, vacuum lines, secondary co…
Multilayer TPUEther TPU for low temperatureEster TPU for chemical resistanceRead brief - Mobility
Automotive chassis and underbody coatings
Underbody coating (vehicle floor) and chassis points exposed to impacts and corrosion is a spray-applied protective laye…
High-thickness PU spray coating2K anti-abrasion PUPVC-PU hybrid coatings (traditional underbody)Read brief - Mobility
Marine interiors (recreational and commercial vessels)
Vessel interiors (yachts, recreational boats, ferries, commercial vessels, cruise ships) have specific technical require…
Marine-grade flexible foamCMHR foam for commercial applicationsMarine PU synthetic leatherRead brief - Mobility
Rail vehicle components (damping and interiors)
In addition to seats (covered in Level A Application 37), rail vehicles use PU in dozens of specific components: vibrati…
Cast PU elastomers for dampingCMHR foams for interiors (complementary to Application 37)Anti-abrasion PU coatingsRead brief - Mobility
Tractor and agricultural machinery seating
Upholstery for tractors, harvesters, backhoes and other agricultural and construction equipment has specific requirement…
Molded MDI HR foamFoam with extended cyclingIntegral skin for cabsRead brief - Electronics
PU conformal coatings for electronics
Conformal coatings are thin polymeric coatings (typically 25 to 250 micrometers) applied over complete printed circuit b…
Solvent-based thin PU coatingWaterborne PU coatingUV-cure PURead brief - Electronics
Electronic device housings in TPU
Housings (external cases) of electronic devices use PU in two main configurations: injected TPU for fully flexible or se…
Injected TPU (flexible housings)PU reaction injection molding (RIM)TPU over-molding on rigid substrateRead brief - Mobility
EV battery pack thermal management
EV battery pack is a system with hundreds to thousands of lithium cells with integrated cooling, sensors, BMS and mechan…
Thermally conductive PU gap fillerPU pottingCompression PU foamRead brief - Mobility
EV battery module structural potting
EV module structural potting is application of a liquid PU system that completely fills the space around cells within th…
2K structural PU pottingCell-to-pack PUFlame-retardant PURead brief - Mobility
EV charging cables
EV charging cables — both those accompanying the vehicle (Mode 2) and fixed at public stations (Mode 3 AC, Mode 4 DC) —…
TPU for EV cable jacketUV-stable aliphatic TPUHigh-flexibility TPURead brief - Electronics
EMI/RFI shielding in electronics
EMI/RFI (Electromagnetic Interference / Radio Frequency Interference) shielding foams are reticulated PU foams (fully op…
Reticulated PU foam with conductive metal coating (silver, nickel, copper)PU foam with dispersed conductive particlesReticulated PU foam for conductive gasketsRead brief - Electronics
Thermal interface materials (TIM) in electronics
Thermal pads are thermal interface materials (TIM — Thermal Interface Material) applied between heat-generating electron…
Thermally conductive PU with ceramic particlesSilicone-PU hybridReworkable PU gap fillersRead brief - Electronics
Encapsulation and fixing in photovoltaic panels
Photovoltaic modules use PU sealants and adhesives at specific construction points: sealing between the front glass and…
1K PU sealant for frameHybrid PU-silane sealantsPU adhesives for panel mountingRead brief - Lighting, Water and Telecommunications
High-voltage and medium-voltage cables (accessories and sealants)
High-voltage cables (above 1 kV, reaching hundreds of kV in energy transmission) use combinations of insulating material…
Specialty PU elastomers for high voltageTPU with specific dielectric propertiesPU encapsulation resins for terminationsRead brief - Lighting, Water and Telecommunications
LED driver potting
LED drivers are electronic circuits that convert input voltage (mains grid 127V/220V) to voltage and current suitable fo…
2K rigid PU potting2K thermally conductive PU pottingHybrid PU-epoxyRead brief - Lighting, Water and Telecommunications
Technical foams for 5G antennas and telecommunications
Dielectric foams are a specialized type of low-density PU foam with carefully controlled dielectric properties (low and…
Low-density, low-dielectric-constant PU foamSyntactic PU foam (with microspheres)Controlled-reticulation PU foamRead brief - Paints, Pigments and Coatings
Industrial PU flooring
Industrial PU floors cover applications where chemical, mechanical and hygienic performance is the main requirement. Cem…
Cementitious PU (PU/cement hybrid)Self-leveling PUDecorative PURead brief - Paints, Pigments and Coatings
PU wood coatings (furniture and construction)
Polyurethane coatings for wood cover a broad spectrum of applications with distinct requirements and technologies: finis…
1K and 2K waterborne PUTraditional solvent-based PUUV-cure PURead brief - Paints, Pigments and Coatings
PU coatings for plastics (soft-touch, protection)
Coatings for plastics are paint systems specifically formulated to adhere to polymeric substrates — polycarbonate, ABS,…
Flexible 2K PUSoft-touch PUPU with specific adhesion promotersRead brief - Paints, Pigments and Coatings
Marine PU coatings (hulls and decks)
Marine coatings are coatings applied to hulls and structures of vessels (commercial ships, yachts, fishing vessels, offs…
Aliphatic 2K PU topcoatHigh-build 2K PUMultilayer zinc-rich + epoxy + PU systemRead brief - Paints, Pigments and Coatings
PU automotive refinish coatings
Refinish (automotive repainting) is the aftermarket segment of vehicle painting — post-accident repairs, restorations, c…
2K PU refinish clearcoatBasecoat + clearcoat systems2K PU direct gloss (DG)Read brief - Paints, Pigments and Coatings
Architectural PU coatings for facades
Architectural facade coatings are paints applied to external surfaces of buildings — masonry, concrete, render, fiber-ce…
Waterborne elastomeric PUAliphatic 2K PU for facadesHybrid silicone-PURead brief - Industrial Manufacturing and Chemicals
Pultruded composites with PU matrix
Pultrusion is continuous manufacturing of fiber-matrix composite structural profiles. Reinforcement fibers (glass, carbo…
High-speed pultrusion PUPU matrix for fiberglassPU matrix for carbon fiberRead brief - Lighting, Water and Telecommunications
Structural PU adhesives for wind turbine blades
Modern wind turbine blades are huge composite structures — onshore 75-90m, offshore 107-115m. Each blade is manufactured…
High-thickness structural 2K PU adhesivePU adhesive for fiberglassPU adhesive for carbon fiberRead brief - Lighting, Water and Telecommunications
Reverse osmosis module housings and components
Reverse osmosis (RO) is the dominant technology for desalination, well water purification, pharmaceutical/semiconductor…
PU casting for module housingPU end-cap potting for modulesPU adhesive for spacersRead brief - Lighting, Water and Telecommunications
Structured cabling and fiber optic ducts
Fiber optic cables — the backbone of modern telecommunications, broadband internet, enterprise networks, datacenter back…
Flexible TPU jacketingTPU for outdoor cables with UV resistanceTPU with low flame propagationRead brief - Building, Construction and Infrastructure
Concrete repair mortars and primers with PU
Repair of aged concrete structures, damaged by rebar corrosion, or degraded in aggressive environments has specific mate…
PU-modified mortarPU primer for contaminated concretePU for industrial floor repairRead brief - Building, Construction and Infrastructure
PU sealants for expansion joints
Polyurethane sealants for expansion joints are viscous products applied to structural joints of buildings, bridges, indu…
1K PU moisture-cure sealant2K PU sealantHybrid PU-silane sealantsRead brief - Building, Construction and Infrastructure
Anticorrosive coatings for steel structures
PU anticorrosive coatings are paint systems applied to exposed metal structures to prevent corrosion over decades of exp…
Aromatic 2K PU (primer/intermediate)Aliphatic 2K PU (topcoat)Complete system with zinc-rich primer + PU topcoatRead brief - Building, Construction and Infrastructure
EIFS (Exterior Insulation Finishing System) facades
EIFS (Exterior Insulation Finishing System) is an external facade system that combines thermal insulation, moisture barr…
PU adhesives for insulation board fixationAcrylic-PU final coatingHybrid PU-cementitious systemRead brief - Building, Construction and Infrastructure
CIPP sewage pipe lining
CIPP (Cured-In-Place Pipe) is a trenchless rehabilitation technology for sewer, stormwater, gas and water distribution p…
CIPP (Cured-In-Place Pipe) with PU resinPU spray-in-place for pipelinesTwo-component PU liningsRead brief - Electronics
Smartphone and tablet cases
Protective cases for smartphones and tablets are one of the largest global TPU markets in volume, driven by universal sm…
Transparent injected TPUTPU with anti-yellowing additivesHybrid TPU-PCRead brief - Healthcare, Pharmaceutical and Medical
Orthotics and external prosthetics
Orthoses are external devices that support or correct limb or joint function (ankle, knee, wrist, spine orthoses), while…
Flexible foam for cushions and contact interfacesThermoformable PU for custom rigid structureMedical TPU for linersRead brief - Healthcare, Pharmaceutical and Medical
Hospital beds and technical mattresses
Mattresses for hospital beds have requirements very different from residential mattresses (covered in Level A Applicatio…
High-density HR foamMedical viscoelastic foamFoam with antimicrobial treatmentRead brief - Healthcare, Pharmaceutical and Medical
Pressure ulcer prevention mattresses
Anti-decubitus mattresses are specialized medical devices for prevention and treatment of pressure ulcers (bedsores) in…
Low-density viscoelastic foamMulti-layer HR foam with relief zonesAlternating-air systems with TPU cellsRead brief - Healthcare, Pharmaceutical and Medical
CPAP and BPAP respiratory masks
Respiratory masks for CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) and BPAP (Bilevel Positive Airway Pressure) are medical…
Low-hardness medical flexible foamSoft gel TPU for contact cushionsHybrid silicone-PU for facial interfaceRead brief - Healthcare, Pharmaceutical and Medical
Respirator and ventilator tubing
Flexible tubing in respiratory medical equipment are critical components: they connect ventilators or CPAP devices to th…
Medical TPU extrusionAntibacterial TPUTransparent medical TPURead brief - Healthcare, Pharmaceutical and Medical
Medical cutaneous adhesives
Medical skin adhesives are specific formulations for direct adhesion to human skin — in medical adhesive tapes, adhesive…
Medical PU hot-meltHybrid PU-acrylic adhesivesSkin-friendly waterborne PURead brief - Healthcare, Pharmaceutical and Medical
Hospital furniture washable upholstery
Hospital furniture — reception and waiting chairs, companion armchairs, exam beds and couches, gynecological and procedu…
Medical HR flexible foamWaterproof cover in medical vinyl or laminated TPUFoam with antimicrobial treatmentRead brief - Food and Beverage
Sandwich panels for food processing plants
Sandwich panels for food processing plants have construction similar to general industrial sandwich panels (Level A Appl…
PUR/PIR systemHigh-performance PIR systemPanels with integrated food-grade coatingRead brief - Food and Beverage
Food-grade floor coatings
Food-grade floors complement the industrial PU floors already covered in detail in Level A (Application 24), but with sp…
Food-grade PU cementitiousSanitary self-leveling PUHigh-build aliphatic PU coatingsRead brief - Food and Beverage
Laminated multilayer packaging adhesives
Multilayer flexible packaging — those that protect foods in sachets, snack packs, long-life milk cartons, coffee, cookie…
1K and 2K solventless PU adhesiveSolvent-based PU adhesiveWaterborne PU adhesiveRead brief - Food and Beverage
Refrigerated transport thermal boxes
Thermal boxes for refrigerated transport of food, vaccines and medications are packaging solutions with thermal insulati…
Molded rigid PU foamHigh-density PUR/PIR foamSystems with HFO blowing agentRead brief - Food and Beverage
Food processing rollers
Industrial rollers coated with food-grade PU elastomers are critical components in food production lines: dough kneading…
Food-grade cast PU elastomersPolyether PU for hydrolysis resistancePU with FDA certificationRead brief - Food and Beverage
Liquid transport container linings
Containers, tanks and tank trucks for transport of food liquids (milk, juices, beer, wine, vegetable oils, potable water…
High-thickness PU spray coatingsFood-grade 2K PUHybrid PU-epoxy systemsRead brief - Agriculture, Animal Feed and Animal Care
Grain silo insulation
Grain silos (soy, corn, wheat, coffee, rice) are massive storage structures built in galvanized metal sheet, concrete or…
Closed-cell PU spray foamPUR/PIR sandwich panelsHigh-thickness PU coatingsRead brief - Agriculture, Animal Feed and Animal Care
Agricultural storage chambers
Agricultural product storage chambers cover distinct applications: climate-controlled warehouses for fruits (mango, grap…
PUR/PIR sandwich panelsPanels with specific finishSystems integrated with refrigeration equipmentRead brief - Agriculture, Animal Feed and Animal Care
Milking system components
Automatic and semi-automatic milking systems on dairy farms use various food-grade PU elastomer components in critical f…
Food-grade PU elastomersSanitary-grade TPUCast PU of specific hardnessRead brief - Agriculture, Animal Feed and Animal Care
Poultry equipment coatings
Poultry equipment — feeders, automatic drinkers, egg collection conveyors, bird transport conveyors, ventilation systems…
Food-grade PU coatings2K PU resistant to aggressive cleaningCoatings with antimicrobialRead brief - Consumer Goods and Appliances
Secondary white goods appliances
Beyond refrigerators covered in Level A (Application 05), the complete white goods line uses PU in multiple applications…
Rigid PU foam for thermal and acoustic insulationFlexible foam for vibration dampingPU elastomers for seals and feetRead brief - Consumer Goods and Appliances
Air conditioning units
Air conditioning equipment (residential splits, central ducted, commercial VRF, industrial chillers) uses PU in multiple…
Rigid PU foam for thermal insulationElastomeric PU foam for pipe insulationFlexible foam for dampingRead brief - Consumer Goods and Appliances
Office chairs
Ergonomic office chairs are a relevant market for high-quality molded foams — users spend 6-10 daily hours sitting, maki…
Molded HR foamViscoelastic foam for seats and backrestsIntegral skin foam for armrestsRead brief - Consumer Goods and Appliances
Toys and childcare products
Children's toys and childcare products (car seats, baby carriers, feeding chairs, activity mats, cribs, playpens, crib p…
Colored integral skin PU foamFlexible foam with toy-safety certificationSoft-touch TPURead brief - Consumer Goods and Appliances
Sports protective equipment
Protective sports equipment — helmets (cycling, motorcycle, skate, ski), protection vests (motocross, downhill, combat s…
Memory foam PU for impact absorptionHybrid EVA-PU foamTPU for shells and rigid protectionsRead brief - Consumer Goods and Appliances
Headphones and headsets
Headphones (over-ear headphones, earbuds, professional headsets) use PU in multiple components that directly impact user…
Memory foam for earcupsHigh-quality flexible foam for earpadsTPU for cables and structural componentsRead brief - Consumer Goods and Appliances
Soft-grip kitchen utensils
Modern kitchen utensils with ergonomic handles (chef knives, spatulas, spoons, ladles, mashers, openers, kitchen scissor…
TPU over-moldingSoft-touch PU coatingIntegral skin PU in small partsRead brief - Oil, Gas and Mining
Deep-sea buoyancy foams
Syntactic foams are composites manufactured by incorporating hollow glass microspheres (or other ultra-low density mater…
Syntactic foam (PU with hollow glass microspheres)Hybrid PU-epoxy syntactic foamMonolithic cast systemsRead brief - Oil, Gas and Mining
Ball mill abrasion-resistant parts
Complements Level A Application 28 (Mining abrasion-resistant linings), focusing specifically on discrete parts for ball…
High-hardness cast PUMedium-hardness PU for impact absorptionPU with internal metal reinforcementRead brief - Oil, Gas and Mining
Mining tailings waterproofing membranes
Tailings dams and containment basins in mining operations require robust waterproofing to prevent groundwater contaminat…
High-thickness spray PU for linersSpray-applied PU waterproofingPU systems with geotextile reinforcementRead brief - Oil, Gas and Mining
Drilling fluid hoses
Oil and gas drilling operations use dozens of specialty hoses to conduct critical fluids: drilling mud (a complex mixtur…
Hydrocarbon-resistant TPUMultilayer thermoplastic PU hosesCast PU elastomers for connectionsRead brief - Oil, Gas and Mining
Mining dump truck bed linings
Haul trucks used in open-pit mines — giants of 100 to 400 tonnes capacity manufactured by Caterpillar, Komatsu, Liebherr…
High-hardness cast PU in modular partsHigh-thickness spray PUPU combined with anti-abrasion steelRead brief - Pulp and Paper
Corrugated cardboard bonding adhesives
Corrugated cardboard is the most used packaging material in the world — cardboard boxes for transport of all types of me…
Reactive PU hot-melt adhesive (HMPUR)1K PU moisture-cure adhesivePU systems for technical packaging bondingRead brief - Pulp and Paper
Premium packaging paper coatings
Paper and cardboard used in premium packaging (cosmetics, perfumery, fine chocolates, luxury wines, premium electronics,…
Waterborne PU coating for paperUV-cure PU for paperPU barrier coating systemsRead brief - Pulp and Paper
Paper mill roller coatings
Paper and pulp plants use hundreds of rollers of different functions in their production lines: press rollers (for water…
Cast PU with calibrated hardnessHydrolysis-resistant polyether PUChemically-resistant polyester PURead brief - Pulp and Paper
Paper machine belts and blankets
Paper machines use a variety of technical belts in different sections: press felts (absorb water from pulp), formation w…
Fiber-reinforced TPUPU elastomer with technical fabricCast elastomers in specific partsRead brief - Films, Tapes and Release Liners
TPU films for footwear reinforcement
TPU films are used extensively in modern footwear — especially sports sneakers and safety footwear — in multiple technic…
Extruded TPU filmMultilayer coextruded TPU filmTPU film with integrated hot-melt adhesiveRead brief - Films, Tapes and Release Liners
PU films for textile lamination
PU films for fabric lamination are applied in continuous lamination processes where a polymeric film is joined to one or…
Breathable monolithic TPU filmMicroporous PU filmPU films with integrated heat-activated adhesiveRead brief - Films, Tapes and Release Liners
Safety glass lamination films
Laminated safety glass is a sandwich construction where two or more glass plates are joined by an internal transparent p…
Optically transparent PU interlayerPU interlayer with UV/IR filtersArmored PU interlayerRead brief - Films, Tapes and Release Liners
Outdoor apparel technical films
Membrane technologies for outdoor apparel — rain jackets, technical pants, ski jackets, mountaineering equipment — combi…
Microporous monolithic TPUAliphatic PU filmsTPU with DWR (Durable Water Repellent) treatmentRead brief - Films, Tapes and Release Liners
Industrial release liners
Release liners (also called liners or carriers) are substrates with low-surface-energy (typically silicone-treated) that…
PU film with silicone coatingPU coated paperPU films for release in specialty adhesivesRead brief - Textiles, Leather and Nonwovens
Outdoor waterproof fabrics
Waterproof fabrics constitute a broad and volume-relevant category, used in multiple applications: camping tents, truck…
Direct PU coating on fabricPU lamination with pre-fabricated filmWaterborne PU coatingRead brief - Textiles, Leather and Nonwovens
Spandex and elastane fibers
Spandex (generic name in the USA) and elastane (European name) are synthetic elastomeric fibers manufactured from polyur…
Segmented PU prepolymers for fiber extrusionPU with alternating rigid and flexible blocksSpecialty polyols for elastomericRead brief - Textiles, Leather and Nonwovens
Textile lamination adhesives
Textile lamination is a process where two or more substrates (different fabrics, fabric + film, fabric + foam) are joine…
Reactive PU hot-melt adhesive (HMPUR)Waterborne PU adhesiveSolventless PU adhesiveRead brief - Textiles, Leather and Nonwovens
Carpet and rug PU backing
Modern carpets and rugs use PU coatings or foam backings on the bottom face to stabilize fibers, prevent piece movement,…
Waterborne PU backingPU foam backingElastomeric PU backingRead brief - Textiles, Leather and Nonwovens
Tents and awnings coatings
Tents and awnings are tensioned textile structures with multiple applications: retractable awnings for commercial/reside…
PU coating for polyester base fabricAnti-UV aliphatic PUPU with flame retardantRead brief - Healthcare, Pharmaceutical and Medical
Diaper and hygiene barrier films
Disposable diapers (baby, geriatric), feminine hygiene pads, urinary incontinence pads and similar products use barrier…
TPU barrier filmMicroporous breathable PU filmHypoallergenic PU filmRead brief - Packaging Materials
Molded transport part inserts
Molded inserts are custom-made technical packaging for transport of specific parts — typically automotive parts between…
Molded rigid PU foamMolded semi-rigid PU foamIntegral skin flexible foamRead brief - Packaging Materials
Vaccine and food thermal shipping boxes
Complements Application B-43 (Thermal boxes for refrigerated transport), focusing specifically on shipping of food and h…
Molded rigid PU foamVIP (Vacuum Insulated Panels) + PUHybrid foams with phase-change materialsRead brief - Packaging Materials
ESD packaging for fragile electronics
Sensitive electronic components (integrated circuits, circuit boards, sensors, precision components, automotive electron…
Reticulated PU foam with conductive additivesInherent anti-static PU foamPU foam with ESD coatingRead brief - Packaging Materials
Flexible packaging lamination adhesives
Complements Application B-42 (Adhesives for food-grade laminated packaging). While B-42 focuses on food-grade flexible p…
1K and 2K solventless PU adhesiveSolvent-based PU adhesiveWaterborne PU adhesiveRead brief - Packaging Materials
Metal can interior coatings
Food cans (preserves, canned goods, beverages), aerosol cans (cosmetics, spray paints, cleaning products), industrial ca…
Food-grade internal PU coatingsBPA-free PU systems for food contactExternal PU coatings for appearanceRead brief - Beauty and Personal Care
Cosmetic makeup sponges
Beauty blender-type cosmetic sponges (such as the original Beautyblender brand product and competitors like Real Techniq…
Hydrophilic reticulated PU foamModified viscoelastic foamSpecific-density flexible foamRead brief - Beauty and Personal Care
Makeup applicators
Makeup applicators are dozens of specific products in addition to beauty blender-type sponges: eyeshadow applicators (so…
Specific flexible foamHigh-precision reticulated PUTPU for structural components of applicatorsRead brief - Beauty and Personal Care
Premium fragrance packaging
Premium perfumery and fragrance packaging uses PU in specific high-aesthetic-value applications: soft-touch finish caps…
Transparent decorative TPUPremium soft-touch PU coatingsMetallized PURead brief - Footwear
Safety footwear soles (PPE)
Complements Level A Application 17 (Microcellular casual sole), focusing specifically on safety footwear (PPE — Personal…
Dual-density PU systemAntistatic PUPU with SRA/SRB/SRC non-slipRead brief - Footwear
Footwear assembly and bonding adhesives
Modern footwear manufacturing uses adhesives at dozens of points: sole-to-upper bonding (most structurally critical poin…
Solvent-based contact PU adhesiveWaterborne PU adhesiveHot-melt PU adhesiveRead brief - Footwear
Thermoformed heel counter
The heel counter is the rigid or semi-rigid structural internal part of the heel region of a shoe, responsible for maint…
Injected TPUThermoformable TPUTPU-fabric compositesRead brief - Home Care, Industrial and Institutional Cleaning
Household cleaning sponges
Domestic cleaning sponges are a massive volume market, with dozens of variations: two-face sponges (soft foam + green/bl…
Reticulated PU foamNon-reticulated PU foamPU foam with integrated abrasive fiberRead brief - Home Care, Industrial and Institutional Cleaning
Industrial cleaning sponges
Industrial cleaning has requirements much higher than domestic cleaning: food plants require extreme daily sanitization,…
High-durability reticulated PU foamFoams for CIP systemsFoams with technical abrasive agentsRead brief - Home Care, Industrial and Institutional Cleaning
Industrial air and liquid filters
Reticulated PU foams (with fully open cells in controlled structure) are used as filtration elements in multiple applica…
Controlled-cell reticulated PU foamReticulated foam with activated carbonMultilayer systemsRead brief - Home Care, Industrial and Institutional Cleaning
Cleaning trolley wheels
Complements Level A Application 27 (Industrial wheels for AGVs and forklifts), focusing specifically on smaller wheels o…
Medium-hardness cast PU elastomersTire-format injected TPUPU resistant to cleaning chemicalsRead brief - Industrial Manufacturing and Chemicals
Conveyor belt rollers
Rollers are cylindrical rotating components that support conveyor belts in multiple positions: carrying rollers (upper,…
Cast PU elastomer for roller coatingHigh-hardness PU for carrying rollersMedium-hardness PU for impact rollersRead brief - Industrial Manufacturing and Chemicals
Technical molded parts (gears, bushings)
In addition to typical soft elastomeric parts (covered in various previous applications), high-hardness PU competes with…
High-hardness cast PU (Shore D)Fiber-reinforced PUMachinable PURead brief - Industrial Manufacturing and Chemicals
Industrial seals, gaskets and O-rings
Seals are critical components in virtually all mechanical equipment: static gaskets (joints between fixed parts), dynami…
Cast PU elastomer in specific configurationsThermoplastic PU (TPU) for dynamic sealsPolyether-PU for seals in humid environmentsRead brief - Industrial Manufacturing and Chemicals
Hydrocyclones and industrial screens
Complements Applications 28 (Mining abrasion-resistant linings) and B-58 (Ball mills), focusing on specific classificati…
High abrasion resistance cast PUPU in modular screensInterchangeable equipment systemsRead brief - Industrial Manufacturing and Chemicals
Industrial springs and dampers
In addition to automotive jounce bumpers (Application B-12), cast PU elastomers are used in broad industrial spring and…
Microcellular cast PU (similar to Cellasto)Solid PU in different hardnessesPU systems in series for progressivenessRead brief - Industrial Manufacturing and Chemicals
Press and calender roller coatings
Complements Application B-64 (Roller coatings in paper plants), focusing on other industries with press and calendering…
Specific-hardness cast PUPolyether PU for hydrolysis resistancePolyester PU for chemical resistanceRead brief - Lighting, Water and Telecommunications
Potable water reservoir coatings
Potable water reservoirs — residential/commercial water tanks, elevated reservoirs, underground distribution tanks, cist…
Water-grade aliphatic PU coatingHigh-thickness spray PUPU systems with NSF/ANSI 61 certificationRead brief - Lighting, Water and Telecommunications
Water treatment plant waterproofing
Water treatment plants (WTPs) and sewage treatment plants (STPs) have various concrete tanks and structures that require…
Spray-applied PU membraneHigh-thickness PU systemsPU resistant to specific chemicals (chlorine, ozone, hypochlorite)Read brief - Agriculture, Animal Feed and Animal Care
Internal coating of silos
Metal and concrete grain storage silos suffer continuous abrasion from stored product and load/unload flow. Anti-abrasio…
Anti-abrasion PU coatingsRead brief - Agriculture, Animal Feed and Animal Care
Agricultural machinery cabins
Tractor, harvester and heavy machinery cabins use PU foams for acoustic insulation (15-20 dB reduction in enclosed cabin…
Flexible foam + acoustic foamRead brief - Agriculture, Animal Feed and Animal Care
Agricultural tires (non-pneumatic wheels)
Solid PU tires are used in small agricultural equipment, farm transport carts, mobile milking equipment and other applic…
High-strength cast PU elastomersRead brief - Agriculture, Animal Feed and Animal Care
Technical packaging for feed (big bags, linings)
Big bags and technical containers for transport of animal feed, seeds and inputs receive PU coatings that confer moistur…
TPU coatings on technical fabricsRead brief - Agriculture, Animal Feed and Animal Care
Irrigation piping
TPU hoses and pipes for pivot irrigation, drip and fertigation systems offer UV resistance, flexibility in field handlin…
TPU multilayer flexibleRead brief - Agriculture, Animal Feed and Animal Care
Poultry bedding and substrates
PU-based substrates (with antimicrobial treatment) for poultry operations compete with traditional wood shavings, offeri…
Specific reticulated PU foamRead brief - Agriculture, Animal Feed and Animal Care
Microencapsulation of agricultural defensives
Pesticides and fertilizers in PU microcapsules allow controlled release of the active ingredient, reducing application d…
PU encapsulation for controlled releaseRead brief - Food and Beverage
Insulation of food-grade tanks and silos
Milk tanks, beer fermenters, juice and oil storage silos receive external PU spray-applied insulation to maintain temper…
Rigid PU foam spray-appliedRead brief - Food and Beverage
Process piping insulation (cold and hot)
Pre-insulated piping in PU elastomeric foam conducts hot or cold fluids in food processes with minimum thermal loss. App…
Elastomeric PU foam pre-extrudedRead brief - Food and Beverage
Washable wall coatings
Internal walls of food plants receive specific PU coatings that allow aggressive daily cleaning with alkaline detergent…
Sanitary 2K PU coatingRead brief - Food and Beverage
Seals in food process equipment
Pumps, valves, mixers, fillers and other food processing equipment use food-grade PU elastomeric seals that resist CIP c…
Food-grade PU elastomersRead brief - Food and Beverage
TPU films for high-performance packaging
Specialty packaging for sensitive products (cheese, pre-cooked meals, gourmet products) uses TPU films with specific bar…
Multilayer TPU filmRead brief - Beauty and Personal Care
Rigid cosmetic packaging (caps, bases)
Caps, bases and rigid components of premium cosmetic packaging use specific-grade TPU for mold fidelity, pigment recepti…
Injected TPU for componentsRead brief - Beauty and Personal Care
Dispensers and valves for liquid products
Pumps and spray dispensers of cosmetic products, perfumes, hair treatments use TPU in specific components (seals, spring…
Specific TPU for pump componentsRead brief - Beauty and Personal Care
Pipe coating in cosmetic plants
Pipes in cosmetic production plants receive PU coatings to prevent contamination between batches of different products (…
Internal PU coating for stainless steelRead brief - Beauty and Personal Care
Combs, brushes and tools (soft-touch grips)
Handles of professional combs, brushes, hair clippers and beauty tools receive TPU over-molding in ergonomic grip. Appli…
TPU soft-touch over-moldingRead brief - Beauty and Personal Care
Foams for fragrance diffusion
Controlled-porosity PU foams are used in passive diffusers of fragrances for cars, closets and cosmetic products (solid…
Specific reticulated PU foamRead brief - Beauty and Personal Care
Hair salon dryers and equipment (soft-touch)
Hair dryers, flat irons, curling irons and professional salon equipment have grips and thermal handling zones in PU soft…
Soft-touch PU coatingRead brief - Beauty and Personal Care
Foams for depilation and cosmetic treatments
Disposable foams for application of depilation waxes, aesthetic treatments and cosmetic products in hair salons and aest…
Reticulated PU foam for hygienic applicationRead brief - Consumer Goods and Appliances
Dishwashers
Modern dishwashers use PU foam for acoustic insulation (reduction of 40-45 dB in operation, a differentiator in resident…
Rigid PU foam for acoustic insulationRead brief - Consumer Goods and Appliances
Water fountains and purifiers
Water fountains and residential/commercial purifiers use PU in internal food-grade coatings, seals between filters and v…
Food-grade PU coating + sealsRead brief - Consumer Goods and Appliances
Remote controls and peripherals
Remote controls for TVs, air conditioning, gaming controllers and electronic peripherals receive TPU soft-touch in grip…
TPU soft-touch over-moldingRead brief - Consumer Goods and Appliances
Fitness equipment
Treadmills, stationary bikes, weightlifting equipment and home gym equipment use PU foams in belt damping, soft-touch gr…
PU foam + soft-touch TPURead brief - Consumer Goods and Appliances
Vacuum cleaners and domestic cleaning equipment
Vacuum cleaners use specific reticulated PU foams in dust filters, flexible hoses in TPU, ergonomic handle grips and HEP…
Reticulated PU filtration foam + TPU componentsRead brief - Home Care, Industrial and Institutional Cleaning
Cleaning cloths and applicators
Premium cleaning cloths combine PU foam substrate with microfiber layers, providing superior absorption, cleaning capabi…
Open-cell PU foam laminated with microfiberRead brief - Home Care, Industrial and Institutional Cleaning
Coatings in industrial cleaning equipment
Auto-scrubbers, industrial vacuums, pressure washers and heavy cleaning equipment use PU in external anti-corrosive coat…
Anti-corrosive PU coating + componentsRead brief - Home Care, Industrial and Institutional Cleaning
Seals in pressure washer machines
High-pressure washers (Karcher, WAP, Vonder) use PU elastomer seals in piston pumps, high-pressure nozzles and hose conn…
Cast PU elastomer for dynamic sealsRead brief - Home Care, Industrial and Institutional Cleaning
Chemical reservoir coatings
Storage tanks for cleaning products (detergents, alkaline, acidic), industrial solvents and domestic chemicals receive i…
Chemical-resistant PU coatingRead brief - Home Care, Industrial and Institutional Cleaning
Domestic chemical product packaging
Packaging of domestic chemicals (detergents, multi-purpose cleaners, disinfectants) with trigger dispensers use TPU in s…
TPU valve components + internal coatingsRead brief - Home Care, Industrial and Institutional Cleaning
Piping for chemical products
Flexible hoses for industrial detergent dosing, cleaning chemical transfer and CIP systems in large kitchens. TPU offers…
Chemical-resistant TPURead brief - Home Care, Industrial and Institutional Cleaning
Industrial sanitization equipment
Automatic sanitization systems in food, pharmaceutical and hospital plants use PU in rollers, seals, hoses and component…
Food-grade PU componentsRead brief - Building, Construction and Infrastructure
Foundation and retaining wall waterproofing
Foundations, basements, retaining walls and buried containment structures require robust waterproofing that resists hydr…
Liquid PU membranes + PU-modified asphaltsRead brief - Building, Construction and Infrastructure
Commercial floor coatings
Offices, shopping centers, showrooms and commercial spaces use decorative PU coatings over polished concrete or burnishe…
Decorative 2K PU coatingsRead brief - Building, Construction and Infrastructure
Parking lot floor coatings
Parking lot floors (shopping centers, airports, corporate buildings) suffer constant vehicle traffic, spilled oils and f…
High-abrasion PU coatings with non-slipRead brief - Building, Construction and Infrastructure
Hospital floor coatings
Hospitals, clinics and ICUs require sanitary floors with monolithic surface, no joints, resistant to hospital disinfecta…
Sanitary PU coatings with antimicrobialRead brief - Building, Construction and Infrastructure
Coatings for bridges and viaducts
Metal and concrete bridges and viaducts receive high-performance coating systems for anti-corrosive protection in severe…
High-thickness UV-resistant aliphatic PURead brief - Building, Construction and Infrastructure
Adhesives for window/door frame assembly
Aluminum, wood and PVC window and door frames are fixed in masonry openings with 1K PU adhesives that replace traditiona…
1K moisture-cure PU adhesiveRead brief - Building, Construction and Infrastructure
Chemical anchors and fasteners
Chemical anchors use bicomponent PU resins in cartridges for structural fixation of rods, bolts and anchors in concrete,…
Injectable structural PU resinsRead brief - Building, Construction and Infrastructure
Industrial concrete tank coating
Concrete tanks for industrial use (process reservoirs, containment basins, raw water tanks, effluent tanks) require robu…
High-thickness spray PU membranesRead brief - Building, Construction and Infrastructure
Structural springs and vibration isolators
Modern buildings in dense urban zones (near subways, heavy traffic arteries) use PU structural vibration isolators at co…
Cast PU elastomers with controlled compressionRead brief - Building, Construction and Infrastructure
Structural wood coating (CLT)
Cross-laminated timber (CLT) — engineered structural wood used in buildings up to 20 stories — uses structural PU adhesi…
Structural PU coatings and adhesivesRead brief - Building, Construction and Infrastructure
Decorative panels and internal partitions
3D decorative panels, acoustic partitions in modern offices and customized architectural elements use rigid PU foam as l…
Rigid PU foam + decorative coatingsRead brief - Electronics
Sensor and transducer encapsulation
Pressure, temperature, humidity, acceleration sensors and other transducers in industrial and automotive applications ar…
Electrical-grade low-viscosity 2K PURead brief - Electronics
EV charging and USB-C cable insulation
Electric vehicle charging cables (type 1, type 2, CCS) and high-power USB-C cables require jacketing with flexible TPU t…
High-flexibility TPURead brief - Electronics
Headset and headphone cables
Headphone, studio microphone and wired gaming headset cables use TPU in jacketing for resistance to millions of flex cyc…
Low-hardness TPU with kink protectionRead brief - Electronics
Connectors and pull-relief
Cable connectors (audio jack, USB, RJ45, M12 industrial) use TPU in pull-relief components — the flexible piece that pro…
Injected TPU in specific geometriesRead brief - Electronics
Smartwatch straps
Smartwatches and fitness trackers (Apple Watch, Garmin, Fitbit, Samsung Galaxy Watch) use TPU in straps for the combinat…
Hypoallergenic biocompatible TPURead brief - Electronics
Structural adhesives for electronics
Component bonding in miniaturized electronic devices (smartphones, wearables, IoT sensors) uses specific 2K PU adhesives…
2K PU for miniatureRead brief - Electronics
Gaskets and seals in electronic equipment
Electronic equipment enclosures with IP rating (water and dust resistance) use PU gaskets on doors, cable entries and jo…
Low-outgassing PU elastomersRead brief - Electronics
LCD/OLED displays and panels
Displays in consumer and industrial electronics use PU coatings for anti-scratch, anti-reflective protection and, in spe…
Transparent protective PU coatingsRead brief - Electronics
Inverters and transformers (insulation)
Solar inverters (DC-AC conversion), medium-power transformers, industrial motor drivers and power conversion equipment u…
High dielectric strength PU pottingRead brief - Electronics
Submarine data cabling
Submarine data cables (intercontinental internet backbones, offshore platform cables, oceanographic sensor cables) use l…
Special PU insulation for high pressure and corrosionRead brief - Industrial Manufacturing and Chemicals
Industrial molds and dies
Prototype molds, sheet forming dies and short-run tools are manufactured in machinable PU (as an alternative to aluminum…
High-precision machinable PURead brief - Industrial Manufacturing and Chemicals
Belts, keys and couplings
Power transmission belts, flexible keys and couplings in cast PU elastomers replace traditional rubber in applications r…
PU elastomers with textile reinforcementRead brief - Industrial Manufacturing and Chemicals
Pump parts (impellers, stators, rotors)
Slurry pumps, abrasive pulp pumps (mining), concrete pumps and pumps for fluids with abrasive particles use cast PU comp…
High abrasion-resistance cast PURead brief - Industrial Manufacturing and Chemicals
Industrial cleaning equipment parts
Industrial brushes, scrapers, cleaning rollers in food production lines, commercial vehicle cleaning equipment use compo…
PU elastomers + integrated coatingsRead brief - Industrial Manufacturing and Chemicals
Chemical tank internal lining
Storage tanks for acids, solvents, caustic solutions and other industrial chemicals use internal PU lining as an alterna…
High-thickness chemical-resistant PU coatingsRead brief - Industrial Manufacturing and Chemicals
Industrial pipe coating
Pipes in various industrial processes (chemical, paper, mining, slurry pumping) receive internal PU coating for protecti…
Chemical-resistant or anti-abrasion internal PU coatingsRead brief - Industrial Manufacturing and Chemicals
Impact-resistant mats and floor coatings in factories
Part drop areas (below presses, at loading/unloading points), inspection stations where products can fall, and productio…
High impact-absorption PU elastomersRead brief - Industrial Manufacturing and Chemicals
Blasting equipment coating
Blast cabinets, blasting hoses, nozzles, deflectors and internal components of abrasive blasting systems (shot, sand, gl…
Specific-hardness anti-abrasion cast PURead brief - Industrial Manufacturing and Chemicals
Parts for graphic industry (rollers, blankets)
Inking rollers, ink transport rollers, components for offset and screen printing use PU for dimensional precision, ink r…
Cast PU with high-precision finishingRead brief - Industrial Manufacturing and Chemicals
Parts for industrial automation (grippers)
Industrial robot grippers (pick & place in assembly lines, collaborative robots, SCARA systems) use TPU and PU elastomer…
TPU and PU elastomers for robotic grippersRead brief - Industrial Manufacturing and Chemicals
Toolbox and equipment coatings
Professional toolboxes, technical equipment cases, portable equipment cabinets receive PU coatings for anti-corrosive pr…
Decorative industrial PU coatingsRead brief - Industrial Manufacturing and Chemicals
Industrial assembly adhesives
Industrial assembly lines in various sectors (furniture, appliances, equipment) use structural PU adhesives as a substit…
Structural 1K and 2K PU adhesivesRead brief - Films, Tapes and Release Liners
TPU films for electrical use
Insulation in small transformers, laminations in electrical equipment, specific insulating components use TPU films for…
Electrical-grade TPU with specific dielectric propertiesRead brief - Films, Tapes and Release Liners
Medical TPU films
Medical TPU films are used in blood bags, IV fluid bags, parenteral product bags, laminations in medical disposables and…
Medical-grade biocompatible TPURead brief - Films, Tapes and Release Liners
PU hot-melt adhesives in industrial tapes
High-performance industrial adhesive tapes (structural tapes for construction, automotive tapes, premium electronic asse…
Reactive PU hot-melt (HMPUR)Read brief - Films, Tapes and Release Liners
Structural adhesive tapes for construction and assembly
VHB-like (Very High Bond) PU structural tapes replace screws in multiple applications: facade panel bonding, sandwich pa…
High-adhesion pressure-sensitive PU adhesivesRead brief - Films, Tapes and Release Liners
Electrical insulation tapes
Professional insulation tapes for industrial electrical installation, telecommunications, cable repair and specific tech…
TPU + PU adhesives in technical insulation tapesRead brief - Films, Tapes and Release Liners
Barrier films for technical packaging
Packaging for oxygen, moisture or light-sensitive products (pharmaceuticals, semiconductors, gourmet foods) uses multila…
Multi-layer PU with specific barrierRead brief - Films, Tapes and Release Liners
Technical films for welding and surface protection
Temporary protection films applied to delicate surfaces during transport, assembly and industrial operations (stainless…
Removable TPU with high temporary adhesionRead brief - Lighting, Water and Telecommunications
External LED luminaire housings
External LED luminaires (street posts, facade projectors, architectural lighting, industrial floodlights) use housings i…
Injected TPU + anti-UV PU coatingsRead brief - Lighting, Water and Telecommunications
Decorative posts and luminaires
Decorative posts in premium urban areas (pedestrian walkways, parks, high-end condominiums, tourist developments), ornam…
Premium anti-UV aliphatic PU coatingsRead brief - Lighting, Water and Telecommunications
Junction sealing in submarine cables
Junctions and splices in submarine power, data and telecommunications cables require perfect encapsulation to withstand…
Marine-grade PU for junction encapsulationRead brief - Lighting, Water and Telecommunications
Coatings for lighting and transmission posts
Metal transmission posts (high voltage), urban electrical distribution, and public lighting receive multilayer coating s…
Multilayer anti-corrosive PU coatingsRead brief - Lighting, Water and Telecommunications
Thermal insulation of substation equipment
Substation transformers, switching equipment, external MT/HV cubicles use PU thermal insulation for operating temperatur…
PUR spray foam + external coatingsRead brief - Lighting, Water and Telecommunications
Water distribution pipe insulation
Water distribution pipes (urban networks) may require thermal insulation against freezing (cold regions) or against heat…
Pre-molded rigid PU foam in half-shellsRead brief - Lighting, Water and Telecommunications
Telecommunications cables (insulation)
Metallic telephone cables, coaxial cables, copper cables for local networks (ethernet) use TPU in external jacketing or…
Low flame propagation TPU jacketingRead brief - Lighting, Water and Telecommunications
Antennas and enclosures for telecommunications
Radomes (protective antenna covers) in 4G/5G base stations, parabolic antennas, radio equipment enclosures use combinati…
TPU + dielectric radome coatingsRead brief - Lighting, Water and Telecommunications
Pads for transmission towers
Electric power transmission and telecommunications towers use PU elastomeric pads at fixation points, post tops and equi…
Vibration-isolating PU elastomersRead brief - Lighting, Water and Telecommunications
Sealants for telecommunications posts
Urban and rural telecommunications posts have various openings for cable passage, access to internal equipment, accessor…
1K moisture-cure PU sealantsRead brief - Lighting, Water and Telecommunications
Elevated reservoir insulation
Elevated water tanks in large commercial buildings, concrete industrial reservoirs and treatment reservoirs at stations…
Closed-cell PU spray foamRead brief - Lighting, Water and Telecommunications
Water meters (internal seals)
Residential and industrial water meters, flow meters and other measurement equipment in contact with potable water use P…
NSF/ANSI 61 PU elastomersRead brief - Packaging Materials
Packaging for sterile medical equipment
Transport and storage packaging for sterile medical equipment (surgical instruments, procedure kits, medical electronic…
Medical-grade flexible foam + barrier filmsRead brief - Packaging Materials
Expanded EPE/PU packaging
Traditional EPE (Expanded Polyethylene) competes with semi-flexible PU variants in packaging of medium-weight fragile pr…
Low-density expanded semi-flexible foamRead brief - Packaging Materials
Cover films in premium packaging
Premium product packaging (brand electronics, luxury cosmetics, collectibles) uses TPU films as external decorative laye…
Transparent or metallized decorative TPURead brief - Packaging Materials
Anti-vibration packaging for industrial transport
Vibration-sensitive industrial equipment (measurement instruments, precision electronic components, optical equipment, a…
High-density flexible foam with specific dampingRead brief - Packaging Materials
Inserts for cosmetic and jewelry cases
Premium cosmetic cases, jewelry packaging, luxury watch cases and similar products use inserts in high-density PU foam,…
Premium high-density flexible foamRead brief - Packaging Materials
Industrial bags and big bags (coating)
Industrial big bags for transport of dry chemical products, fertilizers, bulk foods and raw materials use PU laminations…
PU + TPU coatings in laminationsRead brief - Packaging Materials
Plastic pallets and containers (PU reinforcements)
Premium plastic pallets and returnable industrial containers use cast PU components at high-stress structural points (co…
Cast PU in structural reinforcement componentsRead brief - Mobility
Automotive head restraints
Head restraints are regulated automotive safety components (FMVSS 202a, ECE R17) that must absorb energy in rear impacts…
Molded MDI flexible foamRead brief - Mobility
Armrests and side panels
Door armrests, central consoles and internal vehicle side panels use combination of flexible foam for comfort with paint…
Flexible foam + integral skin PURead brief - Mobility
Thermal insulation for truck cabins
Cabins of trucks and heavy commercial vehicles, especially in refrigerated transport applications or in extreme climates…
Rigid PU foam between internal layersRead brief - Mobility
TPU in airbags (flexible components)
Flexible components in airbag systems — internal coatings, deployment components, specific reinforcements — use speciall…
Special TPU with high flexibility and mechanical strengthRead brief - Mobility
Air, oil and fuel filters (seals)
Automotive filters use PU in two distinct functions: seals between filter housing and filter element (PU elastomers resi…
PU elastomers + PU filter foamRead brief - Mobility
Windshield encapsulation (glass encapsulation)
Polymeric molding around the windshield glass and other automotive windows can be made by RIM PU injected directly over…
RIM PU (Reaction Injection Molding)Read brief - Mobility
Automotive lighting (lenses, encapsulation)
Modern automotive headlights and taillights (especially LED and matrix LED headlights) use PU in multiple functions: as…
Transparent optical PU + PU pottingRead brief - Mobility
Automotive door seals
Door weatherstrips are critical elements of NVH, watertightness and vehicle refinement. In addition to traditional EPDM,…
PU elastomers + hybrid TPEsRead brief - Mobility
Wheels for scooters, skateboards and e-bikes
Electric scooters (Lime, Bird, Yellow and local brands), last-mile e-scooters, e-bikes, hoverboards and similar equipmen…
Injected TPU + cast PURead brief - Pulp and Paper
Industrial parts in paper and pulp plants
Paper and pulp plants have hundreds of PU technical parts beyond specific rollers (covered in Level B): paper guides, do…
Cast PU + specific coatingsRead brief - Pulp and Paper
Coatings for pulp production equipment
Pulp cooking equipment, digesters, bleaching towers, pulp and liquor storage tanks operate with extremely aggressive che…
High-thickness chemical-resistant PU coatingsRead brief - Pulp and Paper
Drying cylinder coating
Drying cylinders (dryer cans) in paper machines operate at 100-130°C with internal steam and continuous contact with wet…
High-thermal-performance cast PURead brief - Pulp and Paper
Seals and gaskets in pulp equipment
Pumps, valves and connections in pulp plants use seals in PU elastomers with specific resistance to process chemicals. H…
Specific chemical-resistant PU elastomersRead brief - Pulp and Paper
Paper roll supports (cradles)
Jumbo paper rolls (1-2 meter diameters, tons in weight) in handling between production lines and packaging areas are sup…
Medium-hardness cast elastomersRead brief - Oil, Gas and Mining
Onshore high-temperature pipe insulation
Pipes in refineries, LPG terminals, petrochemical facilities and onshore processing plants can operate at 120-180°C — a…
Special high-temperature rigid PU foamRead brief - Oil, Gas and Mining
Oil and gas pipe internal coating
Pipes for crude oil, natural gas and derivatives transport can receive internal PU coating for anti-corrosive protection…
Internal PU spray coatingRead brief - Oil, Gas and Mining
Storage tank coating
Storage tanks for fuels, solvents, petrochemical products and refining inputs use internal PU coating for protection aga…
Chemical-resistant PU coatingsRead brief - Oil, Gas and Mining
Spillage containment foam
Emergency containment systems for oil, fuel or chemical spills use field-applicable PU spray systems to create immediate…
Hydrophobic rigid spray foamRead brief - Oil, Gas and Mining
Marine riser coating
Risers (vertical pipes connecting subsea well to platform) operate in extraordinary conditions: pressure of hundreds of…
Specialty PU for high pressure and marine corrosionRead brief - Oil, Gas and Mining
Ore transport chutes and troughs
Ore transfer chutes and troughs in mineral processing plants receive coating in interchangeable cast PU parts. Absorb im…
Anti-abrasion cast PU coatingRead brief - Oil, Gas and Mining
Mud pump parts
Mud pumps in drilling operations and high-pressure pumps for mineral slurry transfer require internal parts with extraor…
High-hardness cast PU for abrasive pumpingRead brief - Oil, Gas and Mining
Subsea hydraulic connectors
Hydraulic connectors in subsea equipment (subsea Christmas trees, manifolds, umbilicals) use seals and components in mar…
High-pressure marine-grade PU elastomersRead brief - Oil, Gas and Mining
Anti-corrosion protection on marine equipment
Equipment on offshore platforms, support ships, subsea operation vessels receive marine PU coating systems for protectio…
High-performance marine PU coatingsRead brief - Oil, Gas and Mining
Removable insulation jackets for valves
Valves, connections and inspection points in thermally insulated pipes use removable jackets — fitted insulation covers…
Rigid PU foam wrapped in technical fabricRead brief - Healthcare, Pharmaceutical and Medical
Endotracheal tubes
Endotracheal tubes connect the patient's airway to anesthesia and mechanical ventilation equipment. Typical construction…
Medical TPU and TPU/PVC-PU blendsRead brief - Healthcare, Pharmaceutical and Medical
Disposable medical connectors and valves
Luer-lock connectors, unidirectional valves in IV lines, check valves in respiratory equipment and similar devices use m…
Injected medical TPURead brief - Healthcare, Pharmaceutical and Medical
Cardiovascular implants (balloons, stent covers)
Angioplasty balloons, stent covers in vascular procedures, circulatory assistance pump components use high-performance b…
Biocompatible PU for long-term implantRead brief - Healthcare, Pharmaceutical and Medical
Coating of implantable medical devices
Pacemakers, neurostimulators, implantable drug delivery devices and other devices with prolonged tissue contact use PU c…
Biocompatible PU coatings with functional propertiesRead brief - Healthcare, Pharmaceutical and Medical
Technical cushions for wheelchair users
Wheelchair users spend 12-16 daily hours sitting, which makes the seat cushion a critical component for pressure ulcer p…
Viscoelastic foam with relief zonesRead brief - Healthcare, Pharmaceutical and Medical
Dialysis equipment components
Hemodialysis machines use TPU in multiple components: arterial and venous lines, connectors, internal tubing, seals in d…
Medical TPU + biocompatible PU elastomersRead brief - Healthcare, Pharmaceutical and Medical
Films for transparent dressings
Transparent dressings (Tegaderm, Opsite type) allow wound visualization without dressing removal. TPU film offers unique…
Medical TPU film permeable to vaporRead brief - Healthcare, Pharmaceutical and Medical
Microspheres for drug delivery
Emerging biopharmaceutical technology uses biodegradable PU microspheres for controlled drug release (anticancer, antibi…
Biodegradable PU in microencapsulationRead brief - Healthcare, Pharmaceutical and Medical
Surgical instrument coating (soft-touch handles)
Surgical instrument handles (endoscopes, laparoscopic tools, specific instruments) receive soft-touch TPU coating that w…
Autoclavable TPU + medical coatingsRead brief - Healthcare, Pharmaceutical and Medical
PU medical gloves (latex alternative)
Surgical and examination gloves in PU replace latex in professionals and patients with allergy. Unlike nitrile (dominant…
Hypoallergenic PU for disposable glovesRead brief - Healthcare, Pharmaceutical and Medical
Packaging for sterile pharmaceutical products
Packaging of vial-ampoules, pre-filled syringes, injectable devices and sterile procedure kits use PU components (protec…
Foams + coatings for primary packagingRead brief - Healthcare, Pharmaceutical and Medical
Dental equipment components
Premium dental chairs, saliva ejectors, panoramic X-ray equipment, laser devices and other equipment use PU in flexible…
PU elastomers + biocompatible coatingsRead brief - Healthcare, Pharmaceutical and Medical
Temporary dental prostheses and models
Prosthetic laboratories use cast PU — in traditional molding and in rapidly expanding dental 3D printing — for temporary…
Cast PU in dental 3D printingRead brief - Healthcare, Pharmaceutical and Medical
Walkers, wheelchairs (wheels and upholstery)
Manual and powered wheelchairs, walkers, canes and mobility equipment use TPU in wheels (silent, non-marking on hospital…
TPU in wheels + flexible foam in upholsteryRead brief - Healthcare, Pharmaceutical and Medical
Medical device packaging (inserts)
Packaging for reusable medical devices (endoscopes, precision surgical tools, portable diagnostic equipment) uses PU fle…
Hypoallergenic custom-cut flexible foamRead brief - Paints, Pigments and Coatings
1K single-component PU coatings
1K PU are single-component systems that cure by reacting with air moisture — simpler to apply than 2K systems (no prior…
1K PU moisture-cureRead brief - Paints, Pigments and Coatings
Multi-use PU primers
Hybrid epoxy-PU primers offer universal adhesion to multiple substrates (carbon steel, aluminum, galvanized, concrete, t…
Universal PU epoxy-PU primersRead brief - Paints, Pigments and Coatings
Natural leather coatings
Finishes on natural leather (footwear, bags, apparel, upholstery) increasingly use PU systems for environmental reasons…
Solventless and waterborne PU for leather finishingRead brief - Paints, Pigments and Coatings
Decorative textured coatings
Coatings with specific textures (hammered, scratched, granulated, metallic granulated) are used in decorative architectu…
2K PU with texture additivesRead brief - Paints, Pigments and Coatings
Anti-graffiti coatings
Urban surfaces (facades, urban furniture, trains, buses, tunnels) receive anti-graffiti coatings — formulations that pre…
Aliphatic PU with low-energy surfaceRead brief - Paints, Pigments and Coatings
Coatings for containers and transport
Marine containers, box trucks, railway cars and transport equipment suffer extreme exposure (UV, salt spray, abrasion, i…
High-performance PU for exposed applicationsRead brief - Paints, Pigments and Coatings
Wood stains and varnishes
Stains (penetrating dyes) and varnishes for wood in residential and commercial applications use 1K PU systems that penet…
1K penetrating PU stain + varnishesRead brief - Footwear
Antibacterial and antimicrobial insoles
Premium insoles for sports footwear, safety footwear and professional footwear (medical, food areas) use PU foams with i…
Flexible PU foam with antimicrobial additivesRead brief - Textiles, Leather and Nonwovens
Synthetic leather for furniture
Sofas, armchairs and residential/commercial upholstery in synthetic leather increasingly replace natural leather and vin…
High-durability PU coated fabricRead brief - Textiles, Leather and Nonwovens
Coatings for decoration fabrics
Curtain fabrics, decorative pillows, specific upholstery receive waterborne PU coatings for anti-stain, anti-UV, anti-fl…
Waterborne PU for textile finishingRead brief - Textiles, Leather and Nonwovens
PU impregnations in nonwovens
Technical nonwovens (filter media, interlinings, substrates for synthetic leather, geotextiles) receive impregnation wit…
PU binder for technical nonwovensRead brief - Textiles, Leather and Nonwovens
Technical felts with PU binder
Technical felts for specific industrial applications (acoustic absorption in automobiles and construction, industrial fi…
High-performance PU binder in nonwovensRead brief - Textiles, Leather and Nonwovens
Chemical and thermal protection clothing
Chemical protection clothing (EPA levels A, B, C), firefighting clothing, chemical industry clothing and biological prot…
PU film + lamination with technical fabricRead brief - Textiles, Leather and Nonwovens
Diving suits (neoprene-PU)
Wetsuits and drysuits for recreational and professional diving use combinations of neoprene with PU in specific laminati…
Specialty PU in blends with neopreneRead brief