The role of vegetable oils based polyols in the global polyurethane market
Publicación:
Revista Palmas; Vol. 28 Núm. especial, (2007); 29-34
0121-2923
Revista Palmas; Vol. 28 Núm. especial, (2007); 29-34
0121-2923
Abstract
Foams in chairs, bed mattresses, car seats and home insulators are made of polyurethane, definitively a very versatile product that can be made from petrochemicals or plants. The future of natural oil-based polyols is linked to the permanent approach that seeks to replace petroleum-based components in the polyurethane industry. The last increase in prices of fossil crude oil has encouraged many international players to become interested in it; therefore, substantial investments have been made in research and development regarding vegetable oils. Since there are better technologies available today, the opportunities for natural oils have increased. La espuma de los asientos, los colchones de las camas, los asientos de los carros y los aislamientos en las casas son de poliuretano, definitivamente un producto sumamente versátil que puede producirse a partir de petroquímicos o de vegetales. El futuro para los polioles basados en aceites naturales está ligado al enfoque permanente que busca reemplazar el petróleo en la industria del poliuretano. El último aumento de precios del crudo fósil ha llevado a muchos jugadores mundiales a interesarse, por lo que han hecho importantes inversiones en la investigación de nuevos desarrollos de ese producto con aceites vegetales. Dado que existe una mejor tecnología disponible hoy día, las oportunidades para el aceite natural aumentarán.
Foams in chairs, bed mattresses, car seats and home insulators are made of polyurethane, definitively a very versatile product that can be made from petrochemicals or plants. The future of natural oil-based polyols is linked to the permanent approach that seeks to replace petroleum-based components in the polyurethane industry. The last increase in prices of fossil crude oil has encouraged many international players to become interested in it; therefore, substantial investments have been made in research and development regarding vegetable oils. Since there are better technologies available today, the opportunities for natural oils have increased.
Palabras clave:
aceite de palma
aceites vegetales
poliuretano
polialcoholes
mercados mundiales
aceite de palma
aceites vegetales
poliuretano
polialcoholes
mercados mundiales