Common Name: Polyurethane
Chemical name: PU
Brand Names: Nolathane
Description: Polyurethanes are used in the manufacture of high-resilience foam seating, rigid foam insulation panels, microcellular foam seals and gaskets, durable elastomeric wheels and tires (such as roller coaster, escalator, shopping cart, elevator, and skateboard wheels), automotive suspension bushings, electrical potting compounds, high performance adhesives, surface coatings and surface sealants, synthetic fibres (e.g., Spandex), carpet underlay, hard-plastic parts (e.g., for electronic instruments) and hoses.