An overview of R&D of palm oil-based polyol and polyurethanes in MPOB

Ooi, Tian Lye and Salmiah Ahmad, . and Hazimah Abu Hassan, . and Chong, Yu Jin (2005) An overview of R&D of palm oil-based polyol and polyurethanes in MPOB. [Proceedings Paper]

Polyurethane foam or PU is formed by reacting a po/yo/ with a diisocyanate or a polymeric isocyanate in the presence of suitable catalysts and additives. A po/yo/ is actually an alcohol with more than two reactive hydroxyl groups per molecule. A broad spectrum of materials can be produced because there is a variety of diisocyanates and a wide range of polyols that can be used to produce polyurethane which can meet the needs of specific applications. Generally, there are three types of polyurethane that can be obtained namely rigid, semi-rigid and flexible foams. Polyurethanes or PU constitute a group of polymers with highly versatile properties and a wide range of commercial applications. The material is being used in almost every aspect of human life and activities, in a multitude of product applications in industries such as construction, automobile, refrigeration, furniture including mattresses, adhesives and sealants, footwear, ship building, transportation, packaging, coating and paints. Currently, most commercially available polyols are petrochemical-based. With the increasing global awareness of rapidly depleting mineral oils and environmental concern, the search for renewable resource that can be used for the production of polyols, with comparable properties and characteristics of petrochemical-based polyols is very desirable. This prompted Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) through Advanced 0/eochemica/ Technology Division (AOTD) to develop natural po/yo/ from palm oil products. The research on the palm-based polyo/s began in early 1990 and since then, a lot accomplishments has been made. Through years of research at MPOB and collaboration with companies and research institutes, palm-based polyols have been found to be able to replace petroleum based polyols in numerous applications. In this paper, the production of palm oil based polyols and their applications in areas such as polyurethanes from palm oils and palm oil products derived polyols are discussed. The paper covers the recent developments of pilot plant production process, types of polyols their properties and some application studies in rigid/semi rigid and flexible foams, coatings, adhesives and others. Palm based polyol is a versatile natural polyol and a wide range of the polyurethane products could be derived from it by changing the formulation. The products are expected to be more environmentally friendly and the future is bright.

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Polyurethane foam or PU is formed by reacting a po/yo/ with a diisocyanate or a polymeric isocyanate in the presence of suitable catalysts and additives. A po/yo/ is actually an alcohol with more than two reactive hydroxyl groups per molecule. A broad spectrum of materials can be produced because there is a variety of diisocyanates and a wide range of polyols that can be used to produce polyurethane which can meet the needs of specific applications. Generally, there are three types of polyurethane that can be obtained namely rigid, semi-rigid and flexible foams. Polyurethanes or PU constitute a group of polymers with highly versatile properties and a wide range of commercial applications. The material is being used in almost every aspect of human life and activities, in a multitude of product applications in industries such as construction, automobile, refrigeration, furniture including mattresses, adhesives and sealants, footwear, ship building, transportation, packaging, coating and paints. Currently, most commercially available polyols are petrochemical-based. With the increasing global awareness of rapidly depleting mineral oils and environmental concern, the search for renewable resource that can be used for the production of polyols, with comparable properties and characteristics of petrochemical-based polyols is very desirable. This prompted Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) through Advanced 0/eochemica/ Technology Division (AOTD) to develop natural po/yo/ from palm oil products. The research on the palm-based polyo/s began in early 1990 and since then, a lot accomplishments has been made. Through years of research at MPOB and collaboration with companies and research institutes, palm-based polyols have been found to be able to replace petroleum based polyols in numerous applications. In this paper, the production of palm oil based polyols and their applications in areas such as polyurethanes from palm oils and palm oil products derived polyols are discussed. The paper covers the recent developments of pilot plant production process, types of polyols their properties and some application studies in rigid/semi rigid and flexible foams, coatings, adhesives and others. Palm based polyol is a versatile natural polyol and a wide range of the polyurethane products could be derived from it by changing the formulation. The products are expected to be more environmentally friendly and the future is bright.

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Item Type:	Proceedings Paper
Additional Information:	Available at Perpustakaan Sultan Abdul Samad, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 UPM Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia. TP684 P3I61 2005 Call Number
AGROVOC Term:	palm oils
AGROVOC Term:	polyols
AGROVOC Term:	industrial products
AGROVOC Term:	research
AGROVOC Term:	product development
AGROVOC Term:	innovation
AGROVOC Term:	technology transfer
AGROVOC Term:	industrial development
AGROVOC Term:	sustainability
AGROVOC Term:	industrial development
Geographical Term:	Malaysia
Depositing User:	Nor Hasnita Abdul Samat
Date Deposited:	09 Sep 2025 08:56
Last Modified:	09 Sep 2025 08:56
URI:	http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/1105

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