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Industries & applications

Nine sectors, one question: what does the part have to survive? Start there and the material follows.

By application

Performance profiles, side by side.

Indicative performance ratings for orientation only — final values are grade-specific and confirmed on the technical data sheet.

Footwear

Outsoles, midsoles and injected components that must flex for years without cracking.

BYFLEXX® TPUBYESTER® Polyester Polyols
Abrasion94
Flex fatigue90
Colour stability78
Low density72
GradesBYFLEXX® 85A–60D polyester & polyether grades
Technical support request

Automotive

Interior skins, bellows, cable ducts and under-the-hood parts with tight OEM specs.

BYFLEXX® TPUBYESTER® Polyester PolyolsPlasticizers
Heat ageing88
Low fogging84
Chemical resistance86
UV stability80
GradesHeat-stabilised TPU, low-fogging plasticizers
Technical support request

Textile

Breathable membranes, laminates, coatings and synthetic leather for apparel and mobility.

BYFLEXX® TPUBYESTER® Polyester Polyols
Breathability86
Soft touch90
Hydrolysis resistance82
Wash durability84
GradesFilm-grade BYFLEXX®, hydrophilic polyols
Technical support request

Wire & Cable Coating

Jacketing and insulation compounds where flame, oil and cold-bend performance decide the tender.

BYFLEXX® TPUPlasticizers
Oil resistance92
Cold bend88
Flame retardancy76
Extrusion speed85
GradesBYFLEXX® jacketing grades, GP & specialty plasticizers
Technical support request

Hose & Tubing

Pneumatic and hydraulic lines that keep their bore under pressure and temperature cycling.

BYFLEXX® TPU
Burst pressure90
Kink resistance87
Clarity74
Hydrolysis resistance83
GradesExtrusion-grade BYFLEXX® 90A–55D
Technical support request

Conveyor & Timing Belts

Food-contact and heavy-duty belting that survives cleaning cycles and continuous flexing.

BYFLEXX® TPUBYESTER® Polyester Polyols
Wear life93
Food-contact options80
Adhesion to fabric88
Cut resistance85
GradesHigh-modulus BYFLEXX®, adhesion-promoting polyols
Technical support request

Adhesives / Construction

Sealants, reactive adhesives, membranes and flooring systems with long service life.

BYESTER® Polyester PolyolsPlasticizers
Green strength84
Weathering86
Low emission82
Substrate range88
GradesCrystalline & amorphous BYESTER® polyols
Technical support request

Medical

Tubing, catheters and device components requiring documented biocompatibility.

BYFLEXX® TPU
Purity92
Kink resistance88
Sterilisation stability85
Clarity86
GradesMedical-grade BYFLEXX® (documentation on request)
Technical support request

Home Appliances

Seals, hoses, cords and soft-touch overmoulds inside white goods and small appliances.

BYFLEXX® TPUPlasticizersBYESTER® Polyester Polyols
Hydrolysis resistance90
Detergent resistance88
Soft touch84
Heat ageing82
GradesHydrolysis-stabilised BYFLEXX®, GP plasticizers
Technical support request
By product family

Applications, grouped by chemistry.

The same nine sectors, entered from the product side — the route the live menu offers.

Thermoplastic polyurethane

BYFLEXX® TPU

Elastic memory with the abrasion and tear resistance of an engineering polymer — polyester, polyether and bio-based backbones.

FootwearAutomotiveTextileWire & Cable CoatingHose & TubingConveyor & Timing BeltsMedicalHome Appliances
RangeShore 60A – 74D
Product details
General purpose & specialty

Plasticizers

Turns rigid PVC into a soft, workable material — phthalate-free and bio-based options for sensitive applications.

AutomotiveWire & Cable CoatingAdhesives / ConstructionHome Appliances
Range60,000 MT / year capacity
Product details
Building blocks for PU systems

BYESTER® Polyester Polyols

Tailored molecular weight and functionality — including a 100% bio-based polyester polyol for circular formulations.

FootwearAutomotiveTextileConveyor & Timing BeltsAdhesives / ConstructionHome Appliances
RangeCustom OH values & functionality
Product details
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