Introduction
| Polyurethane, also known as PU, has been mass-produced since 1940. | |
| - | It is a thermoplastic or thermoset, (typically reinforced), polyadduct. |
| - | Applications: It is often used in automotive structural members, computer housings, furniture, and packaging foams. |
| - | General properties: It has high impact resistance, dielectric strength, chemical resistance, and abrasion resistance. It can be made into films, solid moldings, or flexible foams. However, it becomes brittle with prolonged outdoor exposure. |
| - | Trade Name: Estane, Pellanthane. |
Specific Grades of Polyurethane
