There are many ways to formulate polyurethane, and as the formulator develops different systems using the different

properties of the different raw materials, a wide range of resins to suit different applications have evolved.
The following table demonstrates the influence that different raw materials have on the end products.

TABLE OF PROPERTIES vs. RAW MATERIALS (GENERAL GUIDE ONLY)

PROPERTY
Tensile strength
Tear strength
Compression set
Rebound
Low temp properties
High temp properties
Abrasion: sliding
Hydrolysis resistance*
Oil resistance
Heat aging
Abrasion: impingement
UV resistance
Solvent resistance

GREATEST
Ester
Ester
TDI
MDI ether
MDI ether
TDI
Ester
MDI ether
Ester
Ester
MDI ether
Aliphatic iso
Ester

LEAST
Ether
Low cost ether
MDI
TDI ester
TDI ester
MDI
Low cost ether
TDI ester
Ether
Low cost ether
Low cost ether
Aromatic iso
Ether

*Polyester is made by reacting alcohol and acid together. Water is a by-product. Therefore, if a polyester product is
exposed to a lot of water, there is a tendency for a reverse reaction to take place. This is why the hydrolysis resistance is
poor.
It is important to select the correct resin system for each application. Your NUI representative will assist with this.

Information required when selecting a system:

Environment: hydrolysis, oil, solvent resistance.

Heat resistance.

Performance required from the end product.

Physical properties: tensile strength, elongation, tear and abrasion resistance.

UV resistance.

Anti-fungal or anti-bacterial properties.

Potlife.

Shore hardness.

Processing equipment available.

Cost considerations.

Equipment and resources available.

Discuss your choice of material with your NUI representative, who is kept up to date with new information and products.

NUI Key for coding of products:

BACK BONE POLYOLS
T
G
E
C
GT

= PTMEG / PTMG
= POPG / PPG
= ESTER
= CAPROLACTONE
= PTMEG / POPG blends

TERMINATING ISOCYANATES
HOT CURES:
10
60
H

= TDI Prepolymer (usually cured with 600M)

= MDI Prepolymer (usually cured with 600D)
= TDI Prepolymer, Hybrid (usually cured with 600M)

For example: Ultracast 10T90

10
T
90

= TDI
= PTMEG
= Hardness 90 Shore A

COLD CURES:
200
250
70
400

= Polyol component, cold cure elastomer, cured with MDI

= Polyol component, cold cure set ratio elastomer, cured with MDI
= Polyol component, elastoplastic cold cure, cured with MDI
= Polyol component, usually spray systems, sprayed with MDI

OTHER CODES:
600

= Curatives e.g. 600M (MOCA / MBCA)

650
900
401
520
500
30
150
280
300
350
450
480
501
521
522
523
524
580
650
700
750
800
820
850
860
920
930

= Catalysts e.g. 650 CC

= Solvents e.g. 900-001
= polyol component for polyurea
= single component moisture cures
= various isocyanates
= PPDI prepolymers
= Additives
= NC Ink Flexibilisers and blocked prepolymers
= Polyether based cold cures
= polyol for elastoplastic spray and brush coat systems
= polyol for spray systems
= polyol for hydrophobic spray systems
= prepolymer for polyurea spray systems
= pigmented moisture cure coatings MDI
= pigmented moisture cure coatings TDI
= pigmented moisture cure coatings HMDI
= moisture cure coatings IPDI
= single component expansion joint systems
= catalysts
= flooring compounds
= polyol for brush applied waterproofing
= polyol for concrete primers
= pigment paste and dyes
= polyol for two component expansion joint systems
= polyol for polyurethane / acrylic paint blended systems
= dispensing machine flushing agents
= plasticisers