Applications of Polyether Polyols

Polyether polyols is a product of propylene oxide. This shows us the widespread application a chemical can have. Propylene oxide itself has many uses such as flame retardants, textile surfactants and it also leads to the manufacture of polyether polyols which in turn leads to more applications.

1. Usage in urethane applications

• Adhesives and sealants, elastomers, molded foams and flexible foams

Examples:

--> The adhesive system that glues the glass into a car window frame. It gives the car its structural stability and forms a seamless seal between the metal and the glass.

--> The adhesive that bonds rubber scrap into tiles.

--> The micro-cellular moulded elastomer that covers the metal frame in a car steering wheel.

--> The non-foam electrometric sheets that dampen the sound and vibrations under rail tracks.

2. Usage in non-urethane applications

• Surfactants and oil demulsifiers