Polyurethane Raw Materials North America

Global presence and regional expertise in the production and supply of MDI, TDI and polyols, with a constant focus on safety, innovation and reliability.

Isocyanates and Polyols for Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants and Elastomers (CASE)

The building blocks of performance and durability.

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Raw Materials for Slabstock and Molded Flexible Foam

Chemistry that creates comfort and well-being for consumers in bedding, furniture and automotive seating.

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Rigid Building Materials

With engineered wood products and polyiso insulation boards, polyurethane raw materials make residential and commercial buildings come to life.

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Innovation and Technical Support

Advancing the chemistry of isocyanates and polyols, and helping our customer unleash the potential of polyurethane raw materials.

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Straightforward Sustainability

100% Biomass Balance (BMB) MDI & TDI products are now commercially available, so you can confidently reduce your carbon footprint without requalification or reformulations

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Chemicals
Monomers
Isocyanates and Polyols

Chemicals

Isocyanates and Polyols

Polyurethane Raw Materials

North America

The basic polyurethane chemicals division of BASF in North America is a major supplier of aromatic isocyanates (MDI, TDI) and polyols used by manufacturers of formulated polyurethane products for CASE applications (Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants, Elastomers), flexible polyurethane foam, engineered wood products, rigid polyisocyanurate boards and polyurethane foam insulation.

With a broad catalogue of products, outstanding technical support, and a constant focus on safety, technology and reliability, we provide the solutions that fuel innovation and propel the growth of your business.

Products
Our product line of polyurethane raw materials consists in Lupranate® aromatic isocyanates (MDI, MDI derivatives and TDI), Pluracol® and Lupraphen® polyols. Our materials are sold through direct sales and through distribution, and are available in bulk shipments (rail cars, tank trucks) as well as totes and drums.
  1. Isocyanates
  2. Polyols
Markets and Industries
Polyurethane raw materials bring performance, durability and comfort to a myriad of industrial and consumer products. Discover here the many applications that rely on MDI, TDI and polyols.
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Markets and Industries

Slabstock Flexible Foam
As a leading supplier to the slabstock foam industry, we offer the raw materials that bring comfort and innovation to mattresses and furniture, and improve productivity at foam manufacturing plants.
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Molded Flexible Foam
Sustainability, reliability, and innovation. At BASF, we understand the needs of automotive and transportation seating, and work in close collaboration with our customers to help them stay ahead of industry expectations.
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Polyiso and Rigid Foam Insulation
From roof insulation, to building envelope, to appliances, our polyols and isocyanates create the chemistry that creates energy efficiency in homes and commercial buildings.
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CASE
Coatings, adhesives, sealants, elastomers, binders and so much more. One of the broadest portfolio of basic polyurethane chemicals in the industry for the diverse needs of CASE applications.
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Engineered Wood Products
Discover how MDI creates better products and faster production lines when used as wood binder in OSB, MDF and PB production.
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Sustainability
With an industry-leading commitment to sustainability and investments in new technologies, BASF continuously collaborates with customers to resolve challenges and find new opportunities across our portfolio of polyurethane materials.
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Resouces

Basics of Polyurethanes
Meet isocyanates and polyols, the building blocks of polyurethane chemistry.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Get answers on common questions about isocyanates and polyols, or on how to request samples and place orders.
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Polyurethane Systems
BASF also offers formulated polyurethane systems for a broad range of applications. Polyurethane systems are available through our Performance Materials division.
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