urethane

Bowling ball material

Urethane is a synthetic compound used in making flexible foams, coatings, and adhesives.

The term often refers to polyurethane, a versatile plastic found in everything from furniture cushions to car bumpers to floor finishes: a urethane sealant, urethane foam insulation.

Urethane coatings are prized for durability and resistance to abrasion.

polymer

polyol

Multi-hydroxyl alcohol compound

macromolecule · crosslinking · TDI · catalyst · copolymer · segmented

coating

varnish

Liquid that dries glossy

topcoat · primer · waterproofing · protective · gloss · matte · satin · floor finish · wood finish · abrasion-resistant

foam

cushioning

Softening force or fall

pillow · padding · sponge · packaging · insulation · soundproofing · acoustic · bedding · furniture · buoyancy

industrial

injection molding

Manufacturing via pressurized cavities

automotive · aerospace · adhesive · binder · composite · fabrication · tooling · prototyping · mold-making · encapsulation

elastomer

rubber

Elastic polymer from trees

abrasion-resistant · tensile · molded · cast · wheels · rollers · bushings · gaskets · seals · belts

Categories
Opposites
material origin

urethanenatural rubber

Elastic polymer from plants

latex · wool · cotton · cork · silk

material composition

urethanemetal

Hard conductive solid

natural rubber · steel · silicone · glass · neoprene

Family

polyurethane, polyurethanes

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G