Polyols From Renewable Resources

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Introduction

 

Polyols are widely used in manufacture of Polyurethanes. They find application in coatings, insulation and foams etc.

 

Salient Technical Features

 

•  Sustainable products using bio-based starting materials.

•  Process for polyurethane polyol based on Cardanol, Castor oil, Cotton seed oil, Karanja and Jatropha

 

Scale of development

 

•  Laboratory scale know-how @ 500 g batch

 

Environmental Considerations

 

•  The process is environment friendly and based on bio-based feedstock.

 

Status of Commercialization

 

•  Know how provided to one company, available for others

 

Major Raw Materials

 

•  Respective oils

 

Major Plant Equipment and Machinery Required

 

•  SS reactor with agitator of required capacity as per production requirements, heating/cooling provisions

 

For further information please contact

 

CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology
Uppal Road, Tarnaka,
Hyderabad - 500 007
Phone: +91-40-21791623
E-mail: aau@iict.res.in