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Last updated January 31, 2026
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Functionalized renewable polythiol resins: HenkelRecent Research Landscape

Traditional polyurethane production relies on toxic isocyanates and petroleum feedstocks that increase regulatory risk and carbon footprint. These innovations utilize renewable polythiol precursors and non-isocyanate pathways to engineer safer, sustainable polymer networks.

What technical problems is Henkel addressing in Functionalized renewable polythiol resins?

Petrochemical precursor dependency

(7)evidences

Conventional polythiol resin production relies on finite fossil fuel resources. Shifting to renewable precursors addresses raw material scarcity and environmental sustainability constraints.

Limited polymer backbone reactivity

(4)evidences

Conventional polyurethane synthesis relies on highly toxic isocyanate precursors that pose severe health and environmental risks. Eliminating these precursors through non-isocyanate pathways and renewable bio-monomers addresses regulatory pressures and occupational safety hazards.