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Innovating for a Sustainable Future

At Covestro, chemical expertise meets artificial intelligence. Together with our partners, we advance sustainability through innovation beyond materials.

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Digital Processing of Polyurethane Foam

Explore detailed insights in polyurethane processing for better foam performance during product development, process design and optimization

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A&C Innovation

Learn how Covestro continuously innovates to meet the evolving needs of architectural and construction industries.

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Expert Interview: Low-Carbon Polyurethane

In a new interview, we discuss reducing embodied carbon with bio-circular PU raw materials. Achieve high performance with up to 43% less CO₂

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Bio-circular construction

The circularity potential of raw materials: See how bio-circular MDI supports low-carbon buildings

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Climate neutral Desmodur® CQ MS for low-carbon PUR/PIR insulation
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Climate neutral Desmodur® CQ MS for low-carbon PUR/PIR insulation

Parts specialist TVH chose Recticel Impact insulation boards based on Desmodur® CQ MS, our climate-neutral MDI, for a 43% reduction in CO₂ emissions

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Innovating for a Sustainable Future

At Covestro, chemical expertise meets artificial intelligence. Together with our partners, we advance sustainability through innovation beyond materials.

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Digital Processing of Polyurethane Foam

Explore detailed insights in polyurethane processing for better foam performance during product development, process design and optimization

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A&C Innovation

Learn how Covestro continuously innovates to meet the evolving needs of architectural and construction industries.

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Expert Interview: Low-Carbon Polyurethane

In a new interview, we discuss reducing embodied carbon with bio-circular PU raw materials. Achieve high performance with up to 43% less CO₂

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Bio-circular construction

The circularity potential of raw materials: See how bio-circular MDI supports low-carbon buildings

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Climate neutral Desmodur® CQ MS for low-carbon PUR/PIR insulation

Parts specialist TVH chose Recticel Impact insulation boards based on Desmodur® CQ MS, our climate-neutral MDI, for a 43% reduction in CO₂ emissions

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    Light duty architectural metal

    Find a great solution for formulating coatings with our family of direct-to-metal (DTM) resins.

  • Person in lumberjack shirt painting outside with a small yellow brush
    Application

    Decorative exterior

    Protect and beautify your valuable building assets with coating resins for walls, window frames, decks, and fences. 

  • paint and paint brush
    Application

    Decorative interior

    Create high-performance, safer, more sustainable paints and coatings for beautiful, longer-lasting living environments.

  • Walls, facades & roofs: Energy-efficient, economical and fire-safe insulation solutions
    Application

    Walls, facades & roofs

    Versatile polyurethane raw materials and systems for unbeatable insulation and waterproofing performance

  • Insulation and protection: Safe, sustainable PU foams for high-performance insulation
    Application

    Insulation & protection

    Rigid PU foam enables safe, sustainable and high-performance insulation for the construction industry

  • Flooring: PU coatings and sealers for enduring good looks
    Application

    Flooring

    Polyurethane coatings and sealers specially formulated to create, protect and enhance durable, long-lasting flooring

  • Effective protection and optimal insulation for doors and windows
    Application

    Doors & windows

    Polyurethane coatings, films and pultrusion products for the protective coating and effective insulation of doors and windows

  • Pipe insulation
    Application

    Pipe insulation with polyurethane

    Covestro offers expertise in high-performance polymers for district heating pipes

Latest Case Studies

  • Bio-circular construction
    Case study

    Bio-circular construction

    The circularity potential of raw materials: See how bio-circular MDI supports low-carbon buildings

  • Climate neutral Desmodur® CQ MS for low-carbon PUR/PIR insulation
    Case study

    Climate neutral Desmodur® CQ MS for low-carbon PUR/PIR insulation

    Parts specialist TVH chose Recticel Impact insulation boards based on Desmodur® CQ MS, our climate-neutral MDI, for a 43% reduction in CO₂ emissions

  • Desmodur CQ ultra N 7500
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    Desmodur® CQ ultra N 7500

    Meet Desmodur® CQ ultra N 7500: a low-viscosity, self-leveling 68-70% bio-based hardener built for floor-coating applications

  • Selena´s Tytan Professional® Adhesive for Bricklaying foam emits 60% less CO₂ thanks to Covestro´s Desmodur® CQ MB low-carbon MDI.
    Case study

    Low-carbon adhesive

    Our Desmodur® CQ MB mass balance MDI enabled Selena Group to create a low carbon foam adhesive for bricklaying.

  • Glass facade of bank entrance
    Case study

    High-tech films in security

    With innovative films, we offer our customers state-of-the-art security glazing for a wide range of applications.

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    Sustainable chainmail mesh

    Our polycarbonate offers form and functionality for architectural mesh. Learn more!

  • Case study

    Protective lagoon coating

    Learn how aliphatic polyurea elastomeric technology helped Delta Coatings protect one of Dubai’s largest man-made lagoons.

  • Case study

    Low carbon PU insulation 

    Our climate neutral   Desmodur® CQ MS enabled Recticel Impact, a PU insulation board range with 43% lower CO2 emissions.

  • Case study

    Low carbon Desmodur® 

    Certified low carbon Desmodur® CQ MB enabled Selena Group  to create its Ultra Fast 70 low emission one component foam.

  • Desmocomp® PU in FRP fencing on the Fraunhofer IGCV campus highlights the advantages of composite materials.
    Case study

    Desmocomp® in FRP fences 

    Fraunhofer IGCV used lightweight, UV-resistant and weatherable Desmocomp® PU in new FRP composite fences on their campus. 

  • Small drop-side truck with a Lehner winter service salt spreader installed in the load bed.
    Case study

    Baydur® PU salt bin

    Baydur® GS PU resin and reaction injection molding processing enabled a strong one-piece storage container for a road salt spreader.

  • Desmoflex® rigid TPU compounds
    Case study

    Desmoflex® TPU compounds

    Desmoflex® glass-reinforced TPU compounds are strong, tough materials with chemical resistance for repeat-use applications. 

  • Energy-efficient and climate-neutral construction with PU insulation materials
    Case study

    PU insulation from puren

    PU insulation materials allow for the energy efficient and climate-neutral construction and renovation of buildings. Read the case study now!

  • An architectural sketch of a futuristic building complex.
    Case study

    Facade insulation bracket

    Desmocomp® resin-based ThermoBracket made by FISCO® delivers durability, insulation and fire safety for rear-ventilated facades.

  • Pultruded fiber-reinforced plastic profiles based on Baydur® support the outer roof layer.
    Case study

    Roof substructures

    Pultruded Baydur® supports and protects roof substructures

  • Our PU foam in prefab wall elements from Logelis enable high-performing insulation at a low price.
    Case study

    House of Nations

    Polyurethane enables fast, sustainable housing on a budget

  • The swing bridge in Hamburg demonstrates the capacity of Pasquick® in corrosion protection.
    Case Study

    Sherwin-Williams

    Pasquick® provides highly protective and cost-effective bridge coatings

  • 2K waterborne PU coatings using Bayhydur®/Bayhydrol supply lasting color and protection to facades.
    Case study

    Dormagen warehouse

    2K waterborne PU coatings bring protection and long-lasting brilliance to facades

  • Our ready-to-install PUReWall™ panels provide superior strength and insulation – with less waste.
    Case Study

    PUReWall™

    PUReWall™ is a win-win for builders, homeowners and the environment

  • Waterborne PU floor coating paves the way for attractive, sustainable future at the EIC.
    Case study

    Energy Innovation Center

    2K waterborne PU coating protects and enhances concrete floors at the EIC

  • Pasquick® provided a fast-drying coating system for the Covestro Elastomers Technical Center.
    Case study

    Krypton Chemical

    Pasquick® speeds up technical center floor refurbishment

  • 111 kilometers pipeline were coated with a fast-curing 2K PU coating based on Desmodur® and Desmophen®.
    Case study

    Dhakira pipeline

    Fast-curing 2K polyurethane enables efficient pipeline coating

Latest Stories

  • Innovating for a Sustainable Future
    Story

    Innovating for a Sustainable Future

    At Covestro, chemical expertise meets artificial intelligence. Together with our partners, we advance sustainability through innovation beyond materials.

  • Engineer in front of a large screen
    Story

    Digital Processing of Polyurethane Foam

    Explore detailed insights in polyurethane processing for better foam performance during product development, process design and optimization

  • Innovations within Architectural & construction
    Story

    A&C Innovation

    Learn how Covestro continuously innovates to meet the evolving needs of architectural and construction industries.

  • Colorful modern building
    Story

    Expert Interview: Low-Carbon Polyurethane

    In a new interview, we discuss reducing embodied carbon with bio-circular PU raw materials. Achieve high performance with up to 43% less CO₂

  • Monetizing Circularity—Together with Our Customers and Value Circle
    Story

    Monetize Circular Economy | Co-creating Value with Customers

    The Covestro approach of monetizing circular economy is to embed circular thinking into the earliest stages of customer engagement and beyond, and to co-develop solutions through strong partnerships.

  • Story

    On our path to a climate neutral world.

    Recognizing the urgency of sustainability, we're actively aligning our operations with Circular Economy principles. Securing both economic and political support is vital.

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    Story

    Polycarbonate with Bisphenol A as essential building block

    Learn why Polycarbonate based on Bisphenol A as essential building block shows a unique property profile for innovative applications in different industries 

  • Adhesives Pull Test
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    Adhesives and sealants for construction, automotive, industrial, furniture.  

    High performance adhesives and sealants for industries such as construction, automotive, industrial and furniture.  

  • Building Construction Workshop
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    Path from more sustainable materials to low carbon buildings

    Explore how AI, collaboration, and circular practices can reduce embodied carbon in construction for a more sustainable future.

  • Modern architectural design showcasing a house with a striking blend of white and brown wood accents.
    Story

    Baydur® – Versatile PUR Integral Foam

    Baydur® is a versatile PUR integral foam with excellent mechanical properties. Discover its versatility!

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    Partly bio-based isocyanate hardeners for industrial coatings

    Discover Covestro’s partly bio-based isocyanates for the industrial coatings market. Create industrial coatings that support your carbon-footprint targets.

  • Decovery® CQ 2110 flooring resin
    Story

    Decovery® CQ 2110: Low-VOC flooring resin

    Discover flooring resin materials with Decovery® CQ 2110: A 36% bio-based binder designed to enable low-VOC wood flooring solutions. Learn more about it!

  • Story

    Premium UV-Curing Resins for Flooring

    Discover our high-performance UV-curing resins for floor coatings. Ideal for manufacturers. Explore your options today!

  • Printer ink jet print machine
    Story

    UV-curing resins | P&P

    Discover how to create cost-effective, low-migration inks and coatings for printing and packaging using UV-curable resins.

  • Workers on a packaging machine
    Story

    NeoAdd® PAX crosslinking solutions

    NeoAdd® PAX, the food-contact-compliant polymeric aziridine crosslinker. All the performance, half the labeling.

  • Story

    UV resins that are mostly bio-based 

    UV coatings with sustainable materials: Learn how to create ultraviolet coatings with up-to-83%-bio-based resins. 

  • Mass balance, recycled compounds and ISCC certification for sustainability and a circular economy
    Story

    Polyisocyanate crosslinker portfolio from Covestro

    More sustainable IPDI product line with reduced carbon footprint, enabled via a mass-balance approach.

  • Story

    Effective wall primers

    Consumers and painters increasingly look for paints with broad stain or smell isolation. Covestro has the solution!

  • Aerial view of green forest
    Story

    Makrolon® RE resins

    Makrolon® RE produced with renewable electricity can significantly reduce CO₂ emissions, as low as zero, from cradle to gate.

  • Colorful films and sheets
    Story

    TPU Films Selector Tool 

    Streamlined product selection: A web-based TPU films selector tool utilizing questionnaire and filters to match user needs

  • Covestro Citiscape green
    Story

    Status Next: The Circular Economy in Construction & Architectural

    In the Architectural & Construction sector, embracing circularity is key across diverse industries and markets. We're committed to offering varied solutions tailored to our A&C customers, empowering them to advance circular economy practices.

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    We’ve got you covered

    Covestro’s architectural and construction solutions protect and enhance interior and exterior environments alike. Looking to create more futureproof coatings? We’ve got you covered.

  • A more sustainable high-rise building that integrates gardens into its façade.
    Story

    Embodied carbon reduction I Building the next stage of sustainability

    Reduce embodied carbon in the life cycle of buildings with PU/PIR insulation materials. Learn more now!

  • Lab testing
    Story

    Lab-testing resins

    Covestro extensively tested its architectural resins to demonstrate their reliability and high-performance properties

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    Story

    Design & architecture

    Whether you’re designing furniture, interiors or buildings, you need strong foundations.

  • Construction worker on a building site holding a thick, rigid panel of PU insulation.
    Story

    Climate neutral MDI 

    Climate neutral MDI based on attributed bio waste offers lower embodied carbon for PU insulation with no loss in thermal performance.

  • Image of paint can and man holding paint roller in front of blue wall.
    Story

    Insights to innovations

    Covestro uses big data, search behaviors and stakeholder research to provide the market insights to grow your business.

  • Bathroom interior with self-standing and decoration on hardwood floor. Empty white wall with copy space in the background. 3D rendered image.
    Story

    Neocryl HP-4000

    Covestro’s new NeoCryl® HP-4000 resin enables healthier, moisture-resistant, long-lasting wall paint finishes for different substrates. 

  • One window of wooden house, Decorated with fresh flowers
    Story

    Decovery® 

    Decovery® resins by Covestro contain up to 52% plant-based content. But they deliver 100% performance. 

  • Story

    i2i workshops

    Covestro uses big data, search behaviors and extensive stakeholder research to provide the market insights you need to grow your business. We are excited to share our insights with you during one of our tailor-made workshops.

  • Story

    Sustainable inspiration

    Consumers and governments drive demand for more sustainable solutions. Covestro is here to help you meet their demands.

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    Newest innovations

    We strive to be a catalyst for change by providing solutions that enable you to successfully develop innovative paints.

  • Paint roller with green color on painted wooden surface. Chalk board. Painting and renovation.
    Story

    Sustainability dialogue

    A sustainable solution requires collaboration. Covestro offers dialogue for new ideas, possibilities, and sharpened strategies. 

  • Close-up: brush with white paint on a wooden table and a jar with white paint
    Story

    Solution Expertise Center

    We provide workshops and advisory services to help you make the most out of our high performance resins. We can also support you in meeting the regulation and compliance challenges of today’s marketplace.

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    NeoCryl HP-1000

    Customers want long-lasting paint systems. To fill this gap in the market Covestro came up with a suitable answer: the innovative NeoCryl® HP-1000 resin. Try it out and see for yourself.

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    Decovery® SP-2022

    Covestro’s Decovery® SP-2022: the ultimate self-matting bio-based solution

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    Story

    Decovery® SP-8310

    Decovery® SP-8310 by Covestro, a 37%-bio-based, breathable resin for enhanced outdoor durability.

  • Story

    Technical expertise dialogue

    Meeting customer needs is more easily done together. Covestro offers technical expertise dialogue to facilitate your innovations. 

  • Close-up of adult painting wall with bright blue paint. Hand using roller for renovation work
    Story

    Decorative 

    Covestro's protective coating resins are used for in- and outdoor applications in the decorative market. 

  • Story

    NeoPac™ PU-485

    NeoPac™ PU485 by Covestro is especially suitable for fast drying decorative paint systems and semi-industrial applications on metal.

  • Story

    NeoCryl® acrylic coatings

    Covestro’s acrylic coatings portfolio includes highly versatile universal binders for interior and exterior applications.

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    Decovery® solutions

    Covestro’s Decovery® portfolio contains partly plant-based solutions to help meet sustainability demands. Our portfolio is continually growing.

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    Story

    Great flooring solutions for North America

    Flooring solutions: Uniform self-matting Decovery® SP-2022 and SP-2024

  • Story

    Partners with Decovery® partially plant-based resins 

    Decovery®: partially plant-based resins, better for planet and health 

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    Partnership & collaboration

    A growing range of partners including PPG and ICA are now using Decovery® from Covestro.

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    Story

    Decovery® transparency

    Transparency about our Decovery® family of plant-based resins and how we produce them is extremely important to us.

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    Story

    Professional Painter

    Decovery® is a family of partially plant-based resins designed to deliver high-performance products across coatings and inks markets.

  • Story

    Why do we need this

    Decovery is a family of partially plant-based resins that deliver high-performance products across coatings and inks markets 

  • Story

    Decovery® in Baril Coatings

    Baril Coatings uses Decovery® family of partially plant-based resins   in its groundbreaking Copperant Altra paint system. 

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    Decovery® sustainability 

    Covestro's Decovery® partially plant-based resins deliver high-performance products while treating our planet gently. 

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