12 · Markets
Packaging Materials
19 applications
Primary applications
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 briefMolded 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 briefVaccine 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 briefESD 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 briefFlexible 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 briefMetal 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 briefPackaging for sterile medical equipment
Transport and storage packaging for sterile medical equipment (surgical instruments, procedure kits, medical electronic…
Medical-grade flexible foam + barrier filmsRead briefExpanded 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 briefCover films in premium packaging
Premium product packaging (brand electronics, luxury cosmetics, collectibles) uses TPU films as external decorative laye…
Transparent or metallized decorative TPURead briefAnti-vibration packaging for industrial transport
Vibration-sensitive industrial equipment (measurement instruments, precision electronic components, optical equipment, a…
High-density flexible foam with specific dampingRead briefInserts 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 briefIndustrial 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 briefPlastic 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
See also
Applications where this market appears as secondary.
- Food and Beverage
Laminated multilayer packaging adhesives
Multilayer flexible packaging — those that protect foods in sachets, snack packs…
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 p…
Molded rigid PU foamHigh-density PUR/PIR foamSystems with HFO blowing agentRead brief - Pulp and Paper
Corrugated cardboard bonding adhesives
Corrugated cardboard is the most used packaging material in the world — cardboar…
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 chocol…
Waterborne PU coating for paperUV-cure PU for paperPU barrier coating systemsRead brief - Films, Tapes and Release Liners
Industrial release liners
Release liners (also called liners or carriers) are substrates with low-surface-…
PU film with silicone coatingPU coated paperPU films for release in specialty adhesivesRead brief - Beauty and Personal Care
Premium fragrance packaging
Premium perfumery and fragrance packaging uses PU in specific high-aesthetic-val…
Transparent decorative TPUPremium soft-touch PU coatingsMetallized PURead brief