INNOVATIVE, LASTING SOLUTIONS ENHANCING

Polyurethanes

improving reactivity, durability and performance

Our cutting-edge technologies ensure your polyurethanes achieve the highest standards

Rigid Foam

Flex Foam

Shepherd Chemical is at the forefront of innovation in the polyurethanes industry, providing specialized metal chemistry solutions that enhance the performance and versatility of polyurethane products. Our proprietary BiCAT® polyurethane catalysts and BiCATs® curatives and cross-linkers are integral to the production of high-quality foams, coatings, adhesives, sealants, and elastomers. These products are essential in applications ranging from automotive interiors and shoe soles to adhesives and spray foam insulation. Our extensive expertise in metal chemistry ensures that we deliver solutions that improve the reactivity, durability, and overall performance of polyurethane systems.

Our commitment to innovation is exemplified by our development of the first truly stable bismuth carboxylates in water, offering safer alternatives to toxic lead and mercury compounds. Our patent-pending BiCAT® 8840 exhibits hydrolytical stability, compatibility with HFO blowing agents, fast cure rates, stable foam structures, reduced VOCs, and impressive shelf lives extending up to 15 months. These advancements earned us the 2016 CPI (The Center for the Polyurethanes Industry) Polyurethane Innovation Award. By partnering with Shepherd Chemical, you gain access to cutting-edge technologies and a wealth of knowledge in metal chemistry, ensuring that your polyurethane applications achieve the highest standards of performance and quality.

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Contact us with your Custom Co-Development needs. Over 45% of our portfolio has been custom co-developed and is manufactured for proprietary applications around the globe. From discovery through commercialization, our chemists, engineers and state-of-the-art laboratories are equipped to bring a uniquely efficient and high-performing product to your application.

Our experts in Custom Co-Development are ready to work with your needs from discovery through commercialization to delivery.

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