13 · Markets
Mobility
20 applications
Primary applications
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 briefBumpers 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 briefAutomotive 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 briefDashboards 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 briefStructural 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 briefElectric 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 briefBus, 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
See also
Applications where this market appears as secondary.
- Building, Construction and Infrastructure
Insulated metal roofing (sandwich panels)
An insulated metal roofing panel is a sandwich panel formed by three layers: an…
PUR/PIR systemPIR system2K, 3K and 4K systems for continuous linesRead 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 b…
Closed-cell spray foam 2K systemOpen-cell spray foam 2K system (water-blown)High-performance systems with HFORead brief - Consumer Goods and Appliances
Residential mattresses
Polyurethane foam mattresses are the largest single-volume segment of the global…
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 — us…
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 d…
Viscoelastic foam (memory foam)HR molded foamConventional foamRead brief - Footwear
Synthetic upper (PU synthetic leather)
Polyurethane synthetic leather (also called PU leather, synthetic leather, vegan…
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…
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 seque…
PU primer (after e-coat)Polyester-melamine basecoat2K acrylic-PU clearcoatRead brief - Building, Construction and Infrastructure
Structural construction adhesives
Structural polyurethane adhesives are used in civil construction and modern indu…
1K PU adhesive (moisture-cure)2K structural PU adhesiveReactive PU hot-melt (HMPUR)Read brief - Electronics
PCB and electronic components potting compounds
Polyurethane potting compounds are bicomponent systems used to encapsulate elect…
2K rigid PU potting2K flexible PU pottingThermally conductive PURead brief - Electronics
TPU cable jacketing
TPU (Thermoplastic Polyurethane) jacketing is the application of thermoplastic p…
Polyester TPUPolyether TPUAliphatic TPU (for UV applications)Read brief - Films, Tapes and Release Liners
Automotive TPU PPF films
PPF (Paint Protection Film) is an aliphatic TPU film applied over automotive pai…
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 ve…
Aliphatic waterborne PUSolventless PUPU-PVC compositeRead brief