BASF’s polytetrahydrofuran launched an environmentally friendly scooter

As the world’s leading polytetrahydrofuran supplier, BASF launched polytetrahydrofuran products based on renewable materials in early 2015 to meet the needs of green taxiing. The first product, 1,4-butanediol (BDO), is made from dextrose material authorized by California-based Genomatica through a fermentation process. Tests by a customer of BASF’s Intermediates business unit, roller specialist AEND Industries in Huntington Beach, showed that the quality of this innovative product was indistinguishable from petrochemical products.

Usually, most of the people who roar past on the longboard on the street are children. However, adults may soon be able to travel using this environmentally friendly mode of transportation. High-quality longboard rollers from California-based manufacturer AEND Industries feature polyurethane cast elastomer. This plastic system, based on multipurpose polyurethane, offers an almost perfect combination of seemingly contradictory properties such as deformation elasticity, mechanical load-carrying capacity and friction resistance. The rollers made of elastic plastic have a good grip and absorb bumps caused by uneven ground. For advanced players, these wheels are more attractive.

The MDI molecule in polyurethane is usually used as the hard segment of plastics, and BASF PolyTHF is used as the soft segment by AEND Industries. The full name of PolyTHF is polytetrahydrofuran, which is widely used in spandex and elastic fibers, and can be used to produce comfortable and elastic sportswear and casual wear. In addition, it also maintains good dynamic mechanical properties at various temperatures, so it is also increasingly concerned by customers in the sports footwear and automotive industries. PolyTHF is the only material that offers the perfect balance between resilience and abrasion resistance. Other materials may fulfill one or the other, but not both. This makes PolyTHF the best choice for quality rollers.