Bayer turns theory into practice at SIMAC

08/05/2002

Visitors to SIMAC, held in Bologna, Italy, from May 7-10, 2002, will be able to see a live demonstration at Bayer’s stand of aqueous polyurethane (PUR) dispersions for low-emission adhesives for the shoe industry.

The German chemicals company will be focussing on adhesives based on Dispercoll as an innovative and future-oriented alternative to traditional solvent-borne sole adhesives in aqueous PUR dispersions

Ecological, quality and economic factors have contributed to the dominance of aqueous PUR dispersions in sports shoe manufacture, especially in Asia. In Europe, legislation has encouraged the use of environmentally friendly adhesives in the footwear industry and aqueous PUR dispersions have benefited from this.