polyurethane
Flexible plastic polymer
Polyurethane is a synthetic plastic polymer used in foams, coatings, adhesives, and flexible materials.
Foam versions appear in furniture cushions, mattresses, and insulation; rigid forms provide structural support.
Liquid polyurethane creates durable protective finishes on wood floors and furniture: We applied three coats of polyurethane to the hardwood.
Liquid that dries glossy
- sealantGap-blocking substance
- finishBring to completion
- lacquerGlossy protective coating
- clearcoatTransparent protective lacquer layer
topcoat · primer · protective layer · waterproofing · wood finish · floor finish · UV-resistant · abrasion-resistant
Softening force or fall
- mattressPadded sleeping surface
- memory foamHeat-responsive conforming cushion
- upholsteryFurniture's textile layer
- paddingMaterial for cushioning
sponge · pillow · seating · furniture · soundproofing · acoustic · packaging · insulation
Elastic polymer from trees
- flexibleAble to bend freely
- stretchPull to extend
- resilienceCapacity to recover quickly
- tensile strengthResistance to pulling force
springy · rebound · elastic · wheels · rollers · gaskets · seals · bushings
Bonding substance
- bondingForming close connections
- sealantGap-blocking substance
- construction adhesiveStrong bonding compound
- wood glueAdhesive for lumber
Compounds with multiple hydroxyl groups
- thermosettingHardens permanently when heated
- thermoplasticHeat-softenable, repeatedly reshapable polymer
- crosslinkingChemical bonds between polymers
- copolymerMulti-monomer molecular chain
catalyst · resin · monomer · polymerization · TDI · segmented · reaction · curing
varnish
Liquid that dries glossy
clearcoat · topcoat · primer · protective layer · waterproofing · wood finish · floor finish · UV-resistant · abrasion-resistant · gloss
cushioning
Softening force or fall
- mattressPadded sleeping surface
- memory foamHeat-responsive conforming cushion
- upholsteryFurniture's textile layer
padding · sponge · pillow · seating · furniture · soundproofing · acoustic · packaging · insulation · expanding
rubber
Elastic polymer from trees
- flexibleAble to bend freely
- stretchPull to extend
- resilienceCapacity to recover quickly
tensile strength · springy · rebound · elastic · wheels · rollers · gaskets · seals · bushings · belts
glue
Bonding substance
- bondingForming close connections
- sealantGap-blocking substance
- construction adhesiveStrong bonding compound
polyols
Compounds with multiple hydroxyl groups
- thermosettingHardens permanently when heated
- thermoplasticHeat-softenable, repeatedly reshapable polymer
- crosslinkingChemical bonds between polymers
copolymer · catalyst · resin · monomer · polymerization · TDI · segmented · reaction · curing
- coatingspaint, enamel, varnish, primer, glaze
- materialsmetal, metals, wood, ceramic, fabric
- chemicalschemicals, compounds, acids, reagents, solutions
- plasticsplastics, plastic, polymers, polyethylene, polypropylene
- rubbernatural rubber, rubber band, rubber trees, rubber boot, rubber glove
- coveringscoating, covers, layer, coatings, skin
polyurethaneshellac
Resinous wood coating
lacquer · tung oil · linseed oil · beeswax · Danish oil
polyurethanenatural rubber
Elastic polymer from plants
silicone · epoxy · polyester · polystyrene · polyethylene
- polyurethane foamAerated plastic polymer