07 · Markets
Building, Construction and Infrastructure
52 applications
Primary applications
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 briefSandwich 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 briefClosed-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 briefRoof 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 briefStructural 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 briefSpray 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 briefRigid 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 briefAcoustic 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 briefThermal 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 briefChemical 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 briefLiquid 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 briefStructural 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 briefElastomeric 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 briefConcrete 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 briefPU 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 briefAnticorrosive 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 briefEIFS (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 briefCIPP 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 briefFoundation and retaining wall waterproofing
Foundations, basements, retaining walls and buried containment structures require robust waterproofing that resists hydr…
Liquid PU membranes + PU-modified asphaltsRead briefCommercial floor coatings
Offices, shopping centers, showrooms and commercial spaces use decorative PU coatings over polished concrete or burnishe…
Decorative 2K PU coatingsRead briefParking 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 briefHospital floor coatings
Hospitals, clinics and ICUs require sanitary floors with monolithic surface, no joints, resistant to hospital disinfecta…
Sanitary PU coatings with antimicrobialRead briefCoatings 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 briefAdhesives 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 briefChemical 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 briefIndustrial concrete tank coating
Concrete tanks for industrial use (process reservoirs, containment basins, raw water tanks, effluent tanks) require robu…
High-thickness spray PU membranesRead briefStructural 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 briefStructural 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 briefDecorative 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
See also
Applications where this market appears as secondary.
- Food and Beverage
Industrial cold rooms
Industrial cold rooms are controlled-temperature built environments used for sto…
PIR sandwich panelsHybrid systems with blown-in spray foamSpecialized high-performance PIRRead brief - Oil, Gas and Mining
Offshore pipeline insulation
Pipelines for offshore oil and gas production operate at extraordinary depths an…
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…
PUR/PIR sandwich panelsClosed-cell spray foamHybrid systemsRead brief - Mobility
Structural automotive adhesives
Polyurethane adhesives are widely used in the modern automotive industry, mainly…
1K PU adhesive for windshields2K PU structural adhesiveReactive PU hot-melt adhesive (HMPU)Read brief - Paints, Pigments and Coatings
Industrial 2K PU coatings
2K (bicomponent) polyurethane coatings are the most robust and high-performance…
Aromatic 2K PUAliphatic 2K PUHigh-solids PURead brief - Paints, Pigments and Coatings
Industrial PU floors
Industrial polyurethane floors are high-performance floor coating systems applie…
Self-leveling PUPU cementitious (cement + PU)Poured PU floorRead brief - Oil, Gas and Mining
Pipeline anticorrosive coatings
Pipeline anticorrosive coating is the protective layer applied externally (and i…
High-solids 2K PUSpray-applied PUPU for field joint coating (applied on welded joints)Read brief - Electronics
Encapsulation and fixing in photovoltaic panels
Photovoltaic modules use PU sealants and adhesives at specific construction poin…
1K PU sealant for frameHybrid PU-silane sealantsPU adhesives for panel mountingRead brief - Lighting, Water and Telecommunications
LED driver potting
LED drivers are electronic circuits that convert input voltage (mains grid 127V/…
2K rigid PU potting2K thermally conductive PU pottingHybrid PU-epoxyRead brief - Paints, Pigments and Coatings
Industrial PU flooring
Industrial PU floors cover applications where chemical, mechanical and hygienic…
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 disti…
1K and 2K waterborne PUTraditional solvent-based PUUV-cure PURead brief - Paints, Pigments and Coatings
Architectural PU coatings for facades
Architectural facade coatings are paints applied to external surfaces of buildin…
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 prof…
High-speed pultrusion PUPU matrix for fiberglassPU matrix for carbon fiberRead brief - Food and Beverage
Sandwich panels for food processing plants
Sandwich panels for food processing plants have construction similar to general…
PUR/PIR systemHigh-performance PIR systemPanels with integrated food-grade coatingRead brief - Agriculture, Animal Feed and Animal Care
Agricultural storage chambers
Agricultural product storage chambers cover distinct applications: climate-contr…
PUR/PIR sandwich panelsPanels with specific finishSystems integrated with refrigeration equipmentRead brief - Consumer Goods and Appliances
Air conditioning units
Air conditioning equipment (residential splits, central ducted, commercial VRF,…
Rigid PU foam for thermal insulationElastomeric PU foam for pipe insulationFlexible foam for dampingRead brief - Oil, Gas and Mining
Mining tailings waterproofing membranes
Tailings dams and containment basins in mining operations require robust waterpr…
High-thickness spray PU for linersSpray-applied PU waterproofingPU systems with geotextile reinforcementRead brief - Films, Tapes and Release Liners
Safety glass lamination films
Laminated safety glass is a sandwich construction where two or more glass plates…
Optically transparent PU interlayerPU interlayer with UV/IR filtersArmored PU interlayerRead brief - Textiles, Leather and Nonwovens
Tents and awnings coatings
Tents and awnings are tensioned textile structures with multiple applications: r…
PU coating for polyester base fabricAnti-UV aliphatic PUPU with flame retardantRead brief - Footwear
Safety footwear soles (PPE)
Complements Level A Application 17 (Microcellular casual sole), focusing specifi…
Dual-density PU systemAntistatic PUPU with SRA/SRB/SRC non-slipRead brief - Industrial Manufacturing and Chemicals
Industrial springs and dampers
In addition to automotive jounce bumpers (Application B-12), cast PU elastomers…
Microcellular cast PU (similar to Cellasto)Solid PU in different hardnessesPU systems in series for progressivenessRead brief - Lighting, Water and Telecommunications
Potable water reservoir coatings
Potable water reservoirs — residential/commercial water tanks, elevated reservoi…
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 co…
Spray-applied PU membraneHigh-thickness PU systemsPU resistant to specific chemicals (chlorine, ozone, hypochlorite)Read brief