Polyol

Researchers discover smarter way to recycle polyurethane

Iranpolymer/Baspar Researchers at Aarhus University have found a better method to recycle polyurethane foam from items like mattresses. This is great news for the budding industry that aims to chemically recover the original components of the material—making their products cheaper and…

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Dow: Cracker failure in Terneuzen reaches styrene and polyols

Baspar / Iranpolymer The failure of two of the three crackers that Dow (Midland, Michigan / USA) operates at the Terneuzen site in the Netherlands, which has since been confirmed, has consequences for a number of other plants and also…

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Polyurethane: Shortage with March maintenance at BASF and Sadara

Baspar / Iranpolymer  No relief is expected for the polyurethane landscape in Europe in the coming weeks, although TDI has recently shown signs of a turning point. Polyols, on the other hand, are scarce – and also more expensive –…

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BASF Improves Polyether Polyols for Low-emission Vehicle Interiors

BASF has improved the process for manufacturing Lupranol® (polyether polyol). The car components made of BASF polyurethane systems emit an average of 20 percent less aldehyde. 

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