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Polyurethane, a petrochemical-based material that substitutes
for fiberglass, rubber, latex, silicone, epoxy, and
many other natural and synthetic materials, is preferred
in various applications for its high performance characteristics,
reasonable price, environmental compliance, and manufacturing
efficiency. In an increasingly competitive global economy,
manufacturers who can reduce their production, handling,
or material cost even slightly while retaining or improving
product performance can gain an advantage sufficient
to increase market share.
Polyurethane products, including polyurea, polyaspartic,
and other subcategories, are increasingly found to be
cost-effective due to their durability and physical
properties, and the demand for this versatile family
of materials is growing.
Polyurethane chemical composition can be altered to
achieve specific physical properties necessary to satisfy
product design requirements. The liquid chemical compounds
are sprayed, poured, or cast into molds, and the heat
generated by the chemical reaction fuses them into polyurethane
products of various densities, textures, and strengths.
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