Also known as PU, PUR, and spandex.
chemXplore tracks 16 projects involving polyurethane, of which one is active.
15 produce it and 1 uses it as feedstock.
Of the active ones, 1 new construction.
Adds double-digit-kilotons capacity for GMP-compliant polyester resins for food-contact and coatings; site modernised with automated filling and heat-recovery; some new production roles.
Expansion increases organomodified-silicone capacity, adds a 150 m pipe bridge and five stainless-steel tanks, strengthens the global production network and reduces inter-site transports.
Two global and two Asia product debuts, low‑emission catalysts and lower‑GWP surfactants, expanded local capacity in China and a new business visual identity.
Pilot will collect post-consumer and post-industrial foam, chemically hydrolyse it to recover high-purity polyols and amines as drop-in feedstock, and assess commercial scale-up in Japan.
Suite of cell-level materials targeting high-energy-density and emerging chemistries, bundling binders, dispersants, rheology modifiers and specialty additives to aid performance and manufacturability.
New production line and full ISCC PLUS certification enable mass‑balance bio‑circular binder use; lower‑carbon purenit® product slated for 2027 market launch.
Advanced feasibility study for an MDI complex on secured Dahej land; final decision pending approvals. Project aims to serve India and neighbouring markets with local MDI supply.
Pilot plant for chemical recycling of high-performance elastomers in Leverkusen; targets >90% material recovery and up to two-thirds lower carbon footprint vs virgin material.
Pilot plant scales a chemical recycling route for high‑performance Vulkollan elastomers, enabling >90% mass recovery and cutting carbon footprint by up to two thirds.
Five ready-to-use one-component marine coatings plus a battery-powered application tool to simplify onboard maintenance, reduce mixing and waste, and support low-VOC and low flame spread needs.
chemXplore tracks 20 plants producing polyurethane in 9 countries.
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The 4 with the most plants, of 9 countries.
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