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Polyurethane - the material for
automotive engineering
With an annual worldwide consumption of
approx. 1 million tonnes, polyurethane is one of
the most widely used groups of plastics in automotive
engineering. An average of approx. 18 kg is
used in each vehicle, with up-market models containing
even greater amounts. Polyurethanes are not just
commodity plastics. They are manufactured from
polyurethane raw materials and systems, from which
the processors themselves produce tailor-made
articles to meet their individual requirements.
The increasing number of polyurethane applications
in cars can be attributed to their special combination
of product properties:
� Low-cost component manufacturing and
vehicle assembly
� Excellent long-term performance characteristics
coupled with light weight
� Improved comfort and model differentiation
� Increased safety reserves in the event of accidents
� Resource conservation through lightweight construction
and recycling
Bayer –
a dependable
partner worldwide
Today, Bayer is the world's largest
supplier of polyurethane
raw materials and engineering
polyurethanes for the automotive
sector. Bayer is a dependable
and resourceful partner in the
supply of raw materials and
systems, the development of
manufacturing technologies and the optimisation of
components both for globally operating automotive
companies and suppliers and for local, mid-sized
companies. Development, marketing and production
are located close to the local processors, but are linked
to a global network.
Worldwide polyurethane consumption in the automotive industry
(Status: 1998)
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1.000
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200
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in Tausend 1,000 tonnes
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