The latest development of polyurethane industry and its market forecast
As one of the six major synthetic materials, polyurethane has the most variety and the most widely used. In recent years, it has developed rapidly, and gradually replaced other synthetic materials in different fields. Polyurethane products to soft foam, rigid foam, spandex, elastomer, slurry, the sole solution, coating, adhesive etc. various forms have been more and more widely used in the field of transportation, furniture, home appliances, construction, apparel, aerospace, medical, health, sports and other.
Progress of polyurethane industry abroad 2014-2015, although in 2014-2015 world economic downturn in the polyurethane industry has been some impact, but with the rapid development of architecture field, automotive industry, electronic equipment, new energy and environmental protection industries, greatly pulling the poly urethane products demand.
According to the China Polyurethane Industry Association reported that the global polyurethane is still about 4.5% of the annual rate of growth, which refrigeration, footwear, textile, leisure and other areas of growth is expected to reach 5.7%. Emerging countries in the Asia Pacific region due to the support of new applications downstream, the growth rate of polyurethane reached two digit.
Progress of polyurethane raw materials
The Mu and grease chemical (emery Oleochemicals) is located in Cincinnati, Ohio, a biological polybasic alcohol factory has been completed equipment installation. The product can simultaneously take into account the high performance and low cost, can be used for cars, furniture, bedding and other major household electrical appliances industry. Li Mu and the United States bio amber (bioamber) signed an agreement and bioamber will supply new biological butanedioic acid series products & quot; Impranil" in lieu of adipic acid products.
BASF successfully developed a biological basis of polytetrahydrofuran 1000 (poly THF1000), mainly used for production of spandex elastic fiber, can also be used for thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) and cast elastomers.
Koth a root and horse in German construction a to carbon dioxide as raw materials of the polyol production lines, the annual production capacity of 5000 tons, production of innovative polyol in carbon dioxide content of approximately 20%, the first for the production of polyurethane foam mattresses.
The United States Huntsman Corp has developed a new type of high officials to the degree of aromatic polyester polyol Terol 649, mainly for the production of polyurethane rigid foam, especially spray polyurethane foam.
Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation, Japan exclusive developed a new bio based polycarbonate diol (a high-performance polyol), its composition and market existing polycarbonate diol is completely different, the production of polyurethane products, high hardness, have excellent mechanical properties, resistance to low temperature, chemical resistance and abrasion resistance.
Washington State University to develop a use olive oil and flax seed oil to similar vegetable oil to manufacturing technology of polyurethane plastic, the plastic can be applied from foam insulation board to tires, hose and sealants in various fields.
Japan Asahi Kasei chemicals (AKC) subsidiary in China Nantong new expansion Duranate hexamethylene diisocyanate (HDI), based on poly isocyanate production line put into operation, Duranate HDI Quito isocyanate production capacity doubled. Polyurethane products progress of Dow Chemical Development of novel memory foam pillow, this memory pillow added can help sleep as soon as possible cooling gel layer, and lasting adhesion in memory foam pillow. Viscoelastic polyurethane foam and gel are tasteless adhesive.
BASF successfully developed the first high performance organic vapor gel polyurethane insulation materials Slentite, drying the colloid can get stable mechanical properties of organic aerogels, both new construction projects and renovation project required all the main properties of prospective insulation materials.
Huntsman research a cool, breathable polyurethane soft foam RUBIFLEX & reg; cocoon, application in bedding, furniture, and seating areas. The foam pump has a unique moisture management function, further enhance human comfort.
Bayer launched a new spray foam based on the Honeywell Solstice liquid foaming agent, has a good thermal insulation performance, in order to reduce energy loss.
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