Case studies

There are many and varied applications of UBE Polycarbonate diol ETERNACOLL^® products in elastomers, coatings, adhesives and sealants.

Read more about how our products and their outstanding properties have successfully impacted our clients!

Waterproofing membrane performance boost in harsh environments: Want to add durability to your waterprofing products? The ultimate raw material for formulation of Polyurethane-based waterproofing membranes is UBE Polycarbonate diol ETERNACOLL ^®. Its superior resistance to hydrolysis and extreme temperatures together with its enhanced mechanical properties lead to higher durability over the long-term.

Inner PU cast for oil & mining pipes with superior durability: The ultimate raw material for formulation of Polyurethane-based inner cast for is UBE Polycarbonate diol ETERNACOLL ^®. Its superior chemical and mechanical resistance lead to higher durability over the long-term.

Greater durability for transparent polyurethane applications: Transparent polyurethane based elastomers need high levels of clarity and require durable Polyurethane elastomers. Polycarbonate diol ETERNACOLL ^® is the ideal solution for formulating highly transparent and extremely durable polyurethane applications for applications such as optical devices.

Polyurethane Adhesives that withstand extreme conditions: UBE Polycarbonate diol ETERNACOLL ^® offers a large range of polycarbonate polyols used in the formulation of polyurethane-based adhesives. These products are highly customizable and offer enhanced and long-term retention of designed performances, with no change to initial properties, even after exposure extreme environments.

Polyurethane Sealants optimize performance in extreme conditions: UBE Polycarbonate diol ETERNACOLL ^® is perfect for sealants. Its excellent durability comes from its outstanding retention of initial properties, even under extreme conditions. To optimize performance, it can quickly adapt to required specifications and increase the resistance of Polyurethane to mechanical aggressions such as abrasion which can result in cracking.

Polyurethane for oil & mining pipes exterior coatings for superior durability: The ultimate raw material for formulation of Polyurethane-based exterior pipe coatings for is UBE Polycarbonate diol ETERNACOLL ^®. Its superior chemical and mechanical resistance lead to higher durability over the long-term.

Polyurethane Pavement performance optimized in tough conditions: For enhanced durability of Polyurethane-based pavements, UBE Polycarbonate diol ETERNACOLL ^® is a great raw material. Its superior mechanical properties, increased resistance to extreme temperatures and outstanding vehicle fluids resistance make it an ideal formulation for this application.

Boost durability of transparent PU glass coatings: Transparent polyurethane based elastomers need high levels of clarity and require durable Polyurethane elastomers. Polycarbonate diol ETERNACOLL ^® is the ideal solution for formulating highly transparent and extremely durable polyurethane glass coatings.

Bring unique balance between flexibility and durability to polyurethane Leather Finishing and polyurethane Artificial Leather Coatings: As a formulator of Polyurethane Coatings for Leather applications, you are sick of struggling to get a balance between flexibility and durability. It is very difficult for you to formulate Polyurethane coatings that are flexible enough to avoid cracks, without significantly reducing their long-lastingness.

Boost long-term performance & weather resistance of PU Wood Coatings: PU wood coatings have to resist to extreme environmental conditions. For this, Polycarbonate diol ETERNACOLL ^® grades are used to produce Polyurethane coating formulations that are highly weather resistant, yet flexible enough for wood.

Improve adhesive properties and long-term performance of Industrial assembly PU adhesives: Formulating high performance Polyurethane adhesives for Industrial assembly is not easy. Lucky for you, Polycarbonate diol ETERNACOLL ^® grades improve the adhesives strength of Polyurethane to metal and plastics. They also deliver an excellent heat and water resistance.

Electrical encapsulation case study: Electrical devices and components have to be protected from these external factors (high to low temperatures, moisture)
Polyurethane encapsulation is an excellent solution for this. And when thinking about Polyurethane encapsulation, Polycarbonate diol ETERNACOLL ^® are the best raw material: they increase thermal shock resistance & outdoor performance.

Ensure durability of PU footwear adhesives: PU systems are commonly used for Footwear adhesives. And in order to provide high performance PU adhesives, ETERNACOLL ^® PCD are the best option. They deliver many key benefits compared to other benchmarks, such as improved long-lastingness, good adhesion to substrates, and a better water resistance.

Develop long-lasting vibration-reducing polyurethanes grouting materials: Vibrations tend to reduce the operational life of industrial equipment and heavy machinery. Polyurethane based on Polycarbonate diol ETERNACOLL ^® can help you deliver good anti-vibration properties, as well as better initial and long-lasting mechanical properties.

Benefits of using UBE Polycarbonate diol ETERNACOLL ^® for polyurethanes in oil and mining applications (video case study): The durability of polycarbonate diol-based polyurethane helps protect oil and mining pipes from harsh conditions. The improved strength and better mechanical resistance provide tough resistance against intense abrasion, harsh chemicals and extreme weather. Moreover, polyurethanes produced from UBE Polycarbonate diol ETERNACOLL ^® exhibit better strength, abrasion resistance, high thermal stability, and thus, more durability!

Improve the long-term performance of composites in harsh conditions: Polycarbonate diol ETERNACOLL ^® enhance the performance of composites.
They improve their resistance to harsh conditions and make sure that they retain their original properties overtime.

Improve the long-term performance of Polyurethane adhesives for industrial protection footwear: Polyurethane systems are commonly used for footwear adhesives. Polycarbonate diol ETERNACOLL ^® bring an improved long-lastingness and an excellent resistance to chemical attacks, for durable adhesives for industrial protection footwear.

Benefits of using UBE Polycarbonate diol ETERNACOLL ^® for developing long-term durable elastomer rollers: You can now maximize the durability and efficiency of elastomer rollers! Polycarbonate diol ETERNACOLL ^®-based polyurethane elastomer rollers better resist to abrasion, high temperatures, and exposure to chemicals and water.

Durability and reliability of PU adhesives for hot melt automotive adhesives using UBE ETERNACOLL ^® polycarbonate diols: Manufacturers and suppliers in the automotive industry are confronted with increasing complexity. They have to provide the most reliable products. And PU adhesives play an important part in this context. Make sure to provide the most durable Polyurethane Adhesives in demanding conditions.
Improve significantly the performance of Polyurethane adhesives with UBE ETERNACOLL ^® polycarbonate diols. Indeed, they bring improved durability, excellent adhesion in harsh conditions, and short curing time for long lasting and high performance PU adhesives.

Polycarbonate Diols for Polyurethanes in oil, gas and mining applications: UBE ETERNACOLL ^® polycarbonate diols are used for high performance polyurethane elastomers, sealants and coatings, providing a higher resistance and extreme durability in harsh environments.
Polyurethanes produced from them are superior to the ones from polyether-diol or polyester-diol in heat, hydrolytic, oil
and weather resistances. These excellent properties ¬for various applications, including oil, gas and mining industries for an outstanding ¬final product.

Improve stain and chemical resistance and color retention on polyurethane textile and fabrics coatings: For polyurethane on fabric and textile finishing, it is important to keep coatings appearance, which is very difficult to formulate. Polyurethane coatings based on polycarbonate diols bring an outstanding chemical resistance avoiding staining, and UV resistance for maintaining the original color and optical properties.

Polycarbonate-based urethane prepolymers for polyurethane case in oil & mining applications.: Oil and mining companies are looking to extend the life of their asset to sustain supply. It becomes then critical in the oil & mining industry to benefit from a polycarbonate-based polyurethane inner cast that can resist to very harsh environmental conditions such as severe abrasion and extreme thermal, chemical and hydrolytic attacks. Superior durable Polyurethane is a must-have for this type of application!

Polycarbonate-based urethane prepolymers for polyurethane roll covers: Polyurethane elastomer rollers can be used to protect, squeeze, feed, insulate or convey products.
However, many polyurethane compounds change in hardness and mechanical properties under varying operating conditions, such as exposure to heat and chemicals. This stability provided by polycarbonate-based polyurethane systems leads to improve the efficiency, reduce defects in production, and minimize the maintenance and the regular replacement of parts.

ETERNATHANE® polycarbonate-based urethane prepolymers and ETERNACOLL® polycarbonate diols for designing high-performing and durable spare parts: Learn how ETERNATHANE® polycarbonate-based urethane prepolymers and ETERNACOLL® polycarbonate diols can take to the top the performance and durability of spare parts over time. Our polycarbonate-based solutions are especially designed for those applications demanding high-performing and extremely durable polyurethane elastomers to avoid downtime and increase productivity, such as in the oil and mining industry, industrial machinery, seals, and other industries requesting maximized resistance to harsh working conditions.