Ludwigshafen, Germany – Covestro has incorporated polycarbonate polyols made with CO2 into its Desmopan TPU range. The company said this is the first time CO2 technology is being used in a TPU.
Desmopan 37385A is designed for extrusion but can be injection moulded. Its physical properties include Shore A 85 hardness, 36 MPa tensile strength and 660% elongation at break.