Modipur

Polyurethane
Systems
Selector Guide

Modipur Polyurethane Systems

HOW TO USE THE CHART
HEXCEL offers a broad range of formulated 2 component polyurethane systems for sports and
industrial applications. After mixing the systems react and solidify to form parts which range
from very light to relatively heavy, and from very flexible to rigid, depending on the choice of raw
materials.

Notes

This chart has been arranged to provide an overview of our range of systems. To choose the most
appropriate system first refer to the mechanical properties and applications. More information can
be obtained from data sheets, available from Hexcel, and our technical personnel.

Type
Key Features
Benefits

Processing

The Polyole has to be homogenised

prior to use.

Storage

Materials should be protected from

moisture and stored in closed
containers at room temperature.

Form of Delivery

215 kg drums Polyole

250 kg drums Isocyanate
or 800-1000 kg container
or 18 tons tanker

Ecological Aspects

After solidification the finished parts

are ecologically harmless and easily
recyclable.

Processing of Modipur Polyurethane Systems

Density Range
kg/m3

2 Component Systems

Component I
Component II

Approximate Mixing Ratios

Type

In Parts by Weight

Rigid
1 1
Semiflexible 1 0.5
Integral 1 1.4
Rim
1 1
Laminating resins 1
1.2

Polyole
Isocyanate
Polyole

Isocynate

Wall Thickness
Flexural E-Modulus
Shrinkage
mm MPa %

Application

Insulation

RIGID

Closed cell structure;

low to medium

density

Compact skin open cell

SEMIFLEXIBLE

internal structure;

High compression,
shear strength and

10 - 600

10 - 150

insulation value

Not important
for standard

0.3 - 0.5

applications

Long term elasticity,

variable

60 - 800

5 - 100

300 - 850

0.9 - 1.1

Packaging
Snowboard Cores
Bonding Foam
Spoilers
Dashboards

sandwich-like properties

hardness

Buffers

Hard surface;

Good flow,

Skis, Snowboards,

INTEGRAL

high E-modulus

high dimensional

200 - 800

1 - 100

500 - 1100

0.4 - 0.8

Technical Parts

stability
Window Profiles

RIM

(Reaction Injection

Compact flexible foam,

high temperature

Moulding)

stability

LAMINATING

Low temperature cure;

RESINS

> 80C

High impact
resistance,

1000 - 1200

1 - 10

1000

0.9 - 1.1

excellent adhesion
Short cure cycles;
80C/6 mins - 120C/1 min

N/A

Skis
Snowboards
Automotive Parts
Snowboards

Modipur Polyurethanes

Important
All information is believed to be accurate but is given without acceptance of liability. Users should make their own
assessment of the suitability of any product for the purposes required. All sales are made subject to our standard terms
of sale which include limitations on liability and other important terms.
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