PU market conditions

The domestic adipic acid market has been experiencing a narrow downward trend, with an overall subdued market atmosphere. Downstream inquiries are generally moderate, and buyers are primarily focused on securing supplies for immediate needs. Traders are in a pessimistic mood. Quotations from the East China, North China, and South China regions have all shown downward fluctuations. It is expected that the adipic acid market will continue to consolidate weakly in the near future.

30 Oct,2019

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The difference between TPU and PVC

The domestic adipic acid market has been experiencing a narrow downward trend, with an overall subdued market atmosphere. Downstream inquiries are generally moderate, and buyers are primarily focused on securing supplies for immediate needs. Traders are in a pessimistic mood. Quotations from the East China, North China, and South China regions have all shown downward fluctuations. It is expected that the adipic acid market will remain weak and consolidate in the near term.

30 Oct,2019

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Get to know TPU hot melt adhesive

TPU hot melt adhesive is a plasticizable adhesive whose physical state changes with temperature within a certain temperature range, while its chemical properties remain unchanged. It is non-toxic, odorless, and classified as an environmentally friendly chemical product.

22 Oct,2019

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Is China’s title as the “world’s factory” about to be snatched by Southeast Asia?

Made in China—these letters signify that, since the beginning of this century, China has gradually become the world’s largest manufacturing powerhouse, with its products sold all over the globe. The shift of China’s manufacturing sector, particularly its labor-intensive textile, footwear, and apparel industries, began in 2008, and by 2011, industrial relocation had increasingly become a prevailing trend.

19 Oct,2019

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A Detailed Explanation of the Differences Between Polyester-Based TPU and Polyether-Based TPU

Thermoplastic polyurethane elastomers, abbreviated as TPU or PU thermoplastics, are linear block copolymers composed of soft segments made from oligomeric polyols and hard segments formed by diisocyanates and chain extenders.

06 Oct,2019

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TPU, making life better.

TPU is a new type of environmentally friendly material—substances that humans use to manufacture objects, devices, components, machines, or other products, and which form the foundation for human survival and development.

24 Sep,2019

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Polyurethane synthesis process

The raw materials for polyurethane synthesis are polyester polyols, typically produced by reacting organic polybasic acids with organic polyols. The production process mainly consists of five steps: pre-production verification, material charging, temperature increase, catalyst addition, and further temperature rise.

06 Sep,2019

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The U.S. footwear industry cannot decouple from China.

“China is the United States’ largest supplier of footwear. The U.S. imports roughly 2.3 billion pairs of shoes each year, with 70 percent coming from China. Both U.S. and Chinese manufacturers and consumers are victims of the U.S. government’s tariff policies—no party stands to benefit,” said Matt Priest, president of the U.S. Footwear Wholesalers and Retailers Association, in a recent media interview.

02 Sep,2019

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The Impact of the U.S.-China Trade War on the MDI Market

Polymeric MDI is an important raw material for polyurethanes. It was initially included on the list of Chinese import products worth 200 billion U.S. dollars, which are subject to tariffs imposed by the U.S. Trade Representative based on China’s trade practices. As of September 24, 2018, the import tariff on U.S.-origin polymeric MDI imported from China was 10%. This tariff rate was subsequently raised to 25% on May 10.

31 Aug,2019

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