-
Exploring eco-friendly polyols
for your formulation?
Contact us to discuss requirements. -
Recycled Content
Polyols To Support
A Circular Economy -
Superior Hydrophobicity to Achieve
High-Performance Coatings, Adhesives,
Sealants & Elastomers -
Excellent Low Temperature
Insulation Performance
in Rigid Foam Applications -
Increased Hydrophobicity for
Improved Hydrolytic Stability
in Flexible Foam Applications
Eco-Friendly Polyols for Urethanes
Engineered for Performance, Sustainable by Nature™
More Information
Download the latest brochure and other reading materials.
Emery Oleochemicals offers eco-friendly polyester polyols for polyurethane applications, including CASE, rigid foam, and flexible foam formulations. Our polyester polyols are engineered to provide the urethanes industry with economical, high-performance, and sustainable solutions that easily integrate to improve your formulation. Key benefits include:
- Hydrophobic backbone for superior moisture resistance
- Security of supply through backward integration
- High bio-based content (48 - 99%), certified by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's BioPreferred® Program
In 2022, when the USDA BioPreferred® Program celebrated its 20 Year Anniversary as the Federal Government’s official advocate and market accelerator for biobased products, Emery Oleochemicals was proud to be recognized by the USDA as a BioPreferred Program Champion.
View our comprehensive portfolio of products below. Contact us to learn more about what our Eco-Friendly Polyols can do for you.
Tell us your sustainability and performance goals—our team will follow up.
Our Solutions by Product
Our Solutions by Industry Application
Frequently Asked Questions
What are polyols used for in polyurethane?
Polyols are a core raw material used to produce polyurethane products. Depending on the formulation, they help determine flexibility, durability, moisture resistance, and overall performance across applications such as coatings, adhesives, sealants, elastomers, rigid foam, and flexible foam.
What is the difference between renewable and conventional polyols?
Renewable polyols are derived in part from bio-based feedstocks, while conventional polyols are typically more petroleum-based. Renewable options can help support sustainability goals while still meeting application-specific performance requirements.
Which polyols are used in rigid foam and flexible foam applications?
Polyol selection depends on the end-use application and target performance properties. Rigid foam and flexible foam formulations often require different polyol characteristics, including functionality, viscosity, and performance behavior in the final system.
Why are polyester polyols used in polyurethane systems?
Polyester polyols are often used where performance properties such as durability, chemical resistance, and moisture resistance are important to the final polyurethane application.
Innovation, Sustainability & Security of Supply
Emery Oleochemicals is the largest manufacturer of oleochemicals and natural acids in the Americas. Our site, located in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA, has been operational since 1885. It is home to pioneering acids manufacturing technologies and a Specialties Technical Development Center, which supports a new polyols plant built in 2015, ensuring vertically integrated supply and unparalleled capabilities honed over a century of technical excellence and service to our global customers.