Polyols From Renewable Resources
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
