What is Polyurethane?

Polyurethane is a better alternative than leather for the environment.

A more accurate definition should read: "Polyurethanes are macro-molecular products, the result of polyadition reactions of isocyanates with polyols."

Can we use polyurethane as a coating material on cotton yarns in order to remove hairiness and also to add strength in yarn?

At the top of this page it says that polyurethane is used for baby toys. I would like to know more about this since I have a product idea that needs to be safe against skin and for children. This sounds good to me but I need more information about it.

How is PU used in infusion sets?

My hubby is going to be deployed and before he leaves I want to mold a dildo using his penis in polyurethane. Is it safe?

I got a polyurethane rubber roller and it got deformed before using after four months. What could have caused this?

Would polyurethrane be used for tires?

To anyone trying to use PU to build anything in which you will use for farming/growing/planting your own foods: it is a very bad idea. PU emits gases that are hazardous to your health. These gases will get trapped in the soil, then grown into your veggies.

Using wood to build a growing box or planter is much safer and healthier for your vegetables and you.

can you use polyurethane on a wood outside deck.

is it possible to reuse hard polyurethane residues to make something?

i want to use polyurethane to make flower and vegetable bed on my terrence. where can i get this material? is this sold by meter? what is the approximate cost of it?

@anon13037: Did you ever get any answers for your questions? I am interested in some of the same answers if you have them. Please post back. --sk8trgrl

I recently purchased a mattress topper made of polyurethane and slept put it on my bed for two hours and got so sick.

I took it off the bed and left it in the garage for five days, then put it back on my bed. Again, I was only able to leave it on the bed for about an hour. I got sick again. I was sick for several days and now I'm scared to even try it again!

I am very disappointed because my daughter bought the exact same mattress topper and raves about how awesome it is to sleep on. Is it just me? Should I give up on the idea of sleeping on it? I'm sure you can agree, after the past attempts to use it, and having such bad results, I'm afraid to even try it anymore. Is this a common complaint? Or is it just me?

Polyurethane when in its unmixed elements, Polyol and Isocyanate can be harmful. When it is mixed it also gives off a gas which is probably the most dangerous form. However, once it is mixed it is pretty much inert. That's why they use PU in buildings using SIPS panels. Very high melting point and it's inert.

I have a jacket that I thought was leather but it says it is polyurethane, and it is very wrinkled. any suggestions to get the wrinkles out.

good website. lots of helpful info.

if bushings for vehicle suspension are made from polyurethane, can these bushings be greased without them getting damaged like rubber?

Heating of any PU material (e. g. soft foam, paint dust after sanding, textiles, PU painted flooring etc.) should be avoided at any cost. Polyurethane polymer dust can cause mechanical irritation to the eyes and lungs.

Proper hygiene controls and personal protective equipment (PPE), such as gloves, dust masks, respirators, mechanical ventilation, and protective clothing and eye wear should be used. Clothes should be changed and hands, hair and face should be cleaned before smoking.

Can this product be used for water storage,and would the water be safe to drink?

I need to know the answers given to #3 and 13. I have a worker who believes they have an allergic reaction to the protective sleeves use here at work.

Help.

looking for a chart the shows the difference between polyurethane and polyethylene. Looking for tubing that has better strength with the same chemical resistances and basic price as polyethylene

I want to get a bag which is '100 percent polyurethane' and I'm hoping it's waterproof. Any ideas?

I have to write a three to five page report on polyurethane. What should I write about?

i want know the types and code of polyurethene material, with reference to color.

i am doing a presentation on Polyurethane for my A Level physics coursework. I have chosen to do it on the uses in the automotive industry but am finding it hard to find more information past the basics online. any help would be appreciated hugely.

How is polyurethane used in making elastane?

What kind of polyurethane can be used for coating objects to make them float?

What kind of Polyurethane foam is required for noise absorption?

What is the chemical carbon compound of polyurethane?

all the chemicals are harmful to our to health including PU, but it will be fine for adults if it existd in small amounts. i advise you not move in before the cleaning had been done since you had a child, because of the harmful smell. The curing time(time for drying) depends on the temperature of your house.

one of the applicators introduced me to the PU coating for my floor. But i'm not so familiar with the PU. is PU poisonous? as i come across article regarding the starting material for PU is isocyanate. is it harmful to my health? During the applicator will it emit any poisonous gas?

i want to know about the usage of PU melting point?

what are polyurethane made sofas? are they any good in respect of durability and there lifespan.

do they require much upkeeping or not? any other benefits would be appreciated.

I'm going to paint my white external door with PU because i'm sick of repainting due to humidity effect. Should I paint the kitchen and bathroom marble floors too? Is it the same material?

i working in heater industry. we using polyurethane as thermal insulation, in that using 2 type of polyurethane is black and white, which having different density. i want the details of that insulation material(polyurethane) which using as thermal insulation between the outer cover and boiler.

can you be allergic to this product?

All these good questions and no answers!

What is going on here?

What are the various methods for cutting out the hard polyurethane for electrical boxes and chases?

Is a router recommended?

How this product naming "Polyurethane" is used in carpet industry, with polyurethane features.

What is the market price and in which quantity it is available (kg / litres etc) ?

i would like to know the procedure to evaluate the surface area of a polyurethane foam cube. What are the common values?

hi can you please let me know the thermal property

such as mass burning rate and effective heat of combustion for polyurethane?

i polyeurathaned the other day. the next day i almost fainted twice, something that had never happened before and today i had trouble seeing out of one eye for 30 min. the dust is probably worse and i suggest that you stay away from it. i am not positive that the polyurethane caused this but better safe than sorry.

how long does polyurethane take to dry? is weather a factor?

Is polyurethane toxic? Does it cause any side affects?

I live in a small New York City apartment. I recently had my bathroom tiles glazed with urethane. Unfortunately, the glazer somehow managed to spray the urethane all over my entire apartment. It looks like there is a thin layer of dust on every surface in the apartment, including the couch, the pillows, the floor, the tv, the coffee table and the chairs. I am in the process of obtaining a professional cleaning service to clean the apartment, however, the procedure is very costly and I am dealing with a slow insurance company. I am not sure when the cleaners will be able to start.

I have a 2 year old child and am very very worried about having my child come in contact with the glaze. Is the substance toxic? We have been out of the apartment for 3 days. Should I be worried about returning before the cleaning service cleans the apartment?

Any advice or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Sincerely,

Super Stressed Out Mom

To produce polyurethane in "tape" form what are the raw materials and what is the process?