Polyester vs. Polyether vs. Polycarbonate Polyurethane Dispersion: How to Choose

Polyester, polyether, and polycarbonate polyurethane dispersions

Understanding polyester vs polyether vs polycarbonate PUD starts with the polyol chemistry behind the dispersion. Polyester, polyether, and polycarbonate polyurethane dispersions can provide very different combinations of flexibility, hardness, adhesion, water resistance, hydrolysis resistance, and durability. For formulators and coating manufacturers, the best choice depends on the final application rather than on one property alone. […]