Applications of Our POM Polyol

Used across coatings, adhesives, sealants, elastomers, and other advanced materials, our POM Polyol helps create products with superior properties and improved sustainability.

Products

The next generation of polymers

Our current focus is particularly directed towards industrial adhesives & coatings, thermoplastic polyurethanes (TPUs) and lubricants, but we are also always open to addressing new fields.

TPU

TPUs with higher modulus, hardness, and tear resistance by also improving properties like OTR.

Adhesives & Coatings

Industrial adhesives and coatings with better compatibility with PE, PP, PLA, enhanced recyclability and lower OTR.

Lubricants

Base oils between PAGs and PAOs for lubricant formulations with e.g. higher thermal stability, particularly for industrial machinery.

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Application Proof

Thermoplastic Polyurethanes.
Powered by POM polyols.

Compared with a classic PPG benchmark, the POM-based system shows a clear shift toward higher modulus, improved tear resistance and increased Shore A hardness – an attractive performance profile for robust elastomer and TPU developments.

Performance where it matters.

The data indicates a stiffer and more tear-resistant material response, while maintaining strong elastomeric behavior for TPU applications.

+62%
Higher 100% modulus vs. classic PPG*
+21%
Higher 300% modulus
+30%
Higher tear resistance

Classic PPG* vs. POM-based system

Classic PPG*

POM-based

MVR
ml/10 min.

PPG

POM

3.0

22.8

+660%

100% Modulus
MPa

PPG

POM

5.0

8.1

+62%

300% Modulus
MPa

PPG

POM

8.4

10.2

+21%

Tear resistance
MPa

PPG

POM

16.8

21.9

+30%

Elongation at break
%

PPG

POM

729

519

-29%

Designed for demanding elastomer applications

  • Higher modulus at both 100% and 300% elongation
  • Improved tear resistance for mechanically stressed TPU parts
  • Clear performance differentiation from the conventional PPG benchmark

These results suggest that POM-based polyols can support TPU formulations requiring a robust, firmer and more resistant mechanical profile.

*Benchmark / industry standard. Percentages are calculated from the values shown in the comparison table.

Adhesives & Coatings

POM-based polyols show promising performance in adhesive and coating systems, especially where barrier performance, adhesive strength, and recyclability are relevant. The internal comparison highlights lower oxygen transmission, improved prepolymer adhesive performance, and strong results in recycling-related laminate testing.

Reference vs. POM-based system

Reference

POM-based system

OTR in BOPP coating*

1060 (PTMEG)

302

Prepolymer adhesive Fmax*
MPa

12.05 (PPG)

14.10

Prepolymer adhesive stress at break*
MPa

0.86 (PPG)

1.69

*Biaxially Oriented Polypropylene Coating
A protective and functional coating applied to BOPP films, commonly used in packaging to improve barrier properties, durability, printability, and appearance.

*Beechwood MDI-based prepolymer

  • Lower OTR than the reference in a BOPP coating comparison
  • Higher adhesive Fmax in prepolymer testing
  • Strongly improved stress-at-break related performance
  • Lower defect area in recycling simulation of laminated structures

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