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Polyurethane Systems and Raw Materials for the Production of Rigid and Semi-Rigid Polyurethane Foam, Flexible Polyurethane Foam and Polyurethane Elastomers

Bayer MaterialScience is the world's leading manufacturer of polyurethane raw materials and polyurethane systems for rigid, semi-rigid and flexible polyurethane foams and polyurethane elastomers.

Bayer MaterialScience produces the polyurethane raw materials MDI and TDI at its worldscale units in Baytown, Texas.

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The Polyurethanes Business Unit offers a wealth of high-quality polyurethane raw materials — isocyanates, polyols and prepolymers — and polyurethane systems to formulate and process polyurethane products. For the processing and performance needs of almost any application, Bayer offers one of the broadest product lines in the polyurethane industry and a global manufacturing base in MDI (diphenylmethane diisocyanate), TDI (toluene diisocyanate) and PET (polyether) products. Customers in the appliance, automotive, construction, furniture and recreation industries, to name a few, turn to Bayer as their polyurethane supplier.

For the manufacturer of polyurethane products, Bayer also offers a range of polyurethane processing equipment through its Hennecke Machinery subsidiary.

  • Contact us about your polyurethane product need or application

  • Find the Bayer polyurethane product distributor for your region of the United States

In North America, the Polyurethanes Business Unit services the NAFTA region (Canada, Mexico and the United States). Polyurethane research, technical and manufacturing facilities in this region join with Bayer polyurethane facilities around the globe to form a worldwide manufacturing and technical network capable of supporting customers in virtually every part of the world.





Ultra Comfort in Flexible Polyurethane Foam

Flexible urethane foam produced with Ultracel™ U3000 high resilience polyol features high-performance properties for comfort, support and durability in furniture cushioning and bedding applications. Click here for more information.

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