Is Polyurethane a Plastic? Everything You Need to Know
Polyurethane sits in a peculiar spot within materials science, technically a polymer, functionally a plastic, yet chemically distinct from traditional plastics most people recognize. The short answer? Yes, polyurethane qualifies as plastic, but with fascinating differences that set it apart from everyday materials like polyethylene or polystyrene. This classification confusion stems from polyurethane’s versatile molecular … Read more