Types of Polyurethanes

Bayer MaterialScience offers several different types of polyurethane products, which can be furnished to different users depending on their requirements.

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Polyurethane Raw Materials

Flexible Polyurethane Foam Raw Materials

Bayer offers a full range of polyurethane raw materials for the production of flexible polyurethane foam. Those products include Mondur® TD-65, TD-80 Grade A, TD-80 Grade A/B and TDS toluene diisocyanate (TDI) and Acclaim®, Arcol®, Multranol®, Softcel® and Ultracel™ polyether polyols. Also often called slabstock foam, the primary uses for flexible polyurethane foam are for cushioning in furniture and mattresses. Bayer also markets high-performance polyurethane foam raw materials to the automotive industry for vehicle seating, including Hyperlite® polymer polyols. To learn more, visit our Furniture and Automotive market pages.

Rigid Polyurethane Foam & Special Raw Materials

Bayer supplies polyurethane raw materials for diverse polyurethane applications in the construction industry. Rigid polyurethane foam is a key insulating material used in commercial and residential construction, such as for spray polyurethane foam roofing, polyurethane laminated panels, insulated sheathing, and single skin and foamed panels for garage doors and entry doors. Bayer also markets polyurethanes for binder applications such as particleboard, laminated-stranded lumber, moisture-resistant OSB rimboard, OSB web-stock and moisture-resistant OSB flooring. Additionally, there are numerous specialty uses of polyurethane raw materials as foundry core binders, track and field surfaces and wheels. Bayer's primary polyurethane raw materials are Mondur® MDI-based isocyanates, Baytec® polyurethane prepolymers and Acclaim®, Arcol®, Desmophen® and Multranol® polyols. To learn more, visit our Construction and Housing market page.

BaySystems® Polyurethane Systems

BaySystems® customized polyurethanes are a family of fully formulated polyurethane system solutions from Bayer MaterialScience. By selecting from the BaySystems family of products, customers receive access to a global network of polyurethane system products and knowledge, backed by regional service and support.

BaySystems Automotive

Bayer markets polyurethane system solutions to the automotive industry for both interior and exterior vehicle applications. BaySystems Automotive products include Baydur® and Bayflex® reaction injection molding (RIM) systems, Bayfill® filling polyurethane foams, Bayfill® EA energy-absorbing polyurethane foams, Bayfill® noise/vibration foam, polyurethanes for dashboards and trim parts, Baynat® rigid polyurethane systems for headliners, and Baypreg® composite technologies. To learn more, visit our Automotive market page and the Bayer AutoCreative™ Web Site.

BaySystems Elastomers

Bayer meets the needs of customers seeking an elastic, durable and wear-resistant material for demanding applications with its range of BaySystems Elastomers products. These polyurethane systems for the production of polyurethane cast elastomers are used in a variety of applications including rollers, wheels, vibration dampening parts and encapsulants. Vulkollan® high-performance cast elastomers meet the most demanding applications. Spray polyurethane elastomer systems, also known as thick film coatings, coat and protect a wide range of wood, metal and concrete surfaces. To learn more visit our Baytec® Cast Elastomers and Baytec® SPR Thick Film Coatings Web Sites.

BaySystems Insulation

Bayer provides energy-efficient polyurethane insulation systems to the appliance industry, especially the makers of household refrigerators and commercial refrigeration systems, as well as water heater manufacturers. Bayer is a leader in the development of rigid polyurethane foam insulation used in these appliances to achieve ever-higher energy efficiency standards. To learn more, visit our Appliances market page.

BaySystems Molded Parts

When customers are seeking solutions for design flexibility, low production volumes and durability, Bayer provides expertise in reaction injection molding (RIM) technology and its Baydur®, Bayflex® and PRISM® polyurethane reaction injection molding (RIM) systems for a wide variety of non-automotive parts and components. From agricultural equipment body panels to the cores of snowboards to trim for heavy duty trucks, rigid polyurethane foams, elastomeric polyurethanes and solid polyurethanes can be an ideal solution to produce lightweight, durable molded parts. Other Bayer polyurethane RIM technologies are expanding the role of polyurethanes in the innovative composites market. To learn more, visit Bayer's Reaction Injection Molding Technology Web Site.

BaySystems® Polyurethane Systems Houses

The BaySystems® brand also includes a global network of polyurethane systems houses with technical expertise and customized products for specific markets and regions. Learn more about BaySystems North America systems houses.

BaySystems North America SPF Roofing Systems

BaySystems spray polyurethane foam roofing systems, high-performance coatings, sprayed insulation and adhesives offer a range of commercial construction roofing solutions to contractors and building owners. These products are designed to provide durable, trouble-free performance in any climate and under any weather conditions, with Underwriters Laboratories and Factory Mutual code approvals. To learn more, visit the BaySystems North America Web Site.

BayOne Urethane Systems LLC

This is a joint venture of BaySystems LLC and PolyOne to provide custom polyurethane systems house products and services in North America . BayOne is a custom formulator of MDI-based polyurethane foam and elastomer systems for such applications as filters, footwear, integral skin foams, polyurethane froth foam for carpet underlayment and turf backing, flexible molded foams and rigid foams. BayOne's total system solution provides product development, process optimization and follow-up technical service. To learn more, visit the BayOne Urethane Systems Web Site.

Polyurethane Processing Machinery

Hennecke Machinery, a business unit of Bayer MaterialScience LLC, is the NAFTA arm of Hennecke GmbH, world leaders in polyurethane processing equipment. Hennecke manufactures high-pressure polyurethane processing equipment including presses, laminators, mold carriers, turntables, conveyors, bulk storage, and full system control panels.