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| | Polyurethanes — An Introduction |
 | | PUs can be processed into elastomers, coatings, adhesives, binders, sealants and foams for a host of applications in, amongst others, the shoe, clothing, furniture, domestic appliance, building, marine, electrical engineering and transport industries. |
 | | Uniquely PUs can be tailored, by both chemistry and processing, to yield products in a wide variety of forms and which allow the processor to control the nature and the properties of the end product. |
 | | The outstanding properties of PU adhesives have resulted in widespread use for rigorous engineering applications, particularly in the automotive sector where high strength/weight ratios and reliability are important. |
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