<Kuraray polyol> are premium polyester / polycarbonate polyols which are used as raw material for polyurethanes.
<Kuraray polyol> are amorphous and liquid with low viscosity at room temperature thanks to the methyl branch of MPD (3-Methyl-1,5-Pentanediol) in its structure.
Polyurethanes based on <Kuraray polyol> are more flexible than polyurethanes based on conventional polyols.
As illustrated below, we have a wide range of polyester / polycarbonate polyols.
classification |
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polyester polyols |
polycarbonate polyols |
composition | M.W. |
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MPD / adipic acid | 500-6,000 |
MPD / terephthalic acid | 500-2,000 |
MPD / isophthalic acid | 500-2,000 |
MPD / sebasic acid | 1,000-2,000 |
MPD / TMP* / adipic acid | 500-3,000 |
MPD / 1,6-Hexanediol | 500-3,000 |

Left: MPD adipate
Right: Poly butanediol adipate
* both are MW=2000
Applications
- Polyester polyols
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- adipate :
- printing inks, coatings, TPU, synthetic leathers
- terephthalate / isophthalate :
- adhesives, coatings,
polyurethane dispersions - sebasate :
- coatings, TPU,
- Polycarbonate polyols
- synthetic leathers,
urethane films, coatings