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Data Centers: One Partner. Countless Solutions
From building envelope to server rack, our high-performance polymers solve real data center challenges — thermal, safety, and sustainability.
We offer a comprehensive portfolio of high-performance polymer materials tailored for data centers. From polyurethane insulation for energy-efficient building envelopes to polycarbonate solutions for thermal management, fire-safe electrical components, and aisle containment panels — we address thermal, safety, and sustainability challenges across the entire facility. Flame-retardant polymer blends ensure reliability in backup power systems, while specialized fiber optic coatings protect signal integrity in high-density networks. Sustainable options with bio-based and recycled content are available throughout our portfolio.
Polyurethane insulation solutions from Covestro, built on our trusted Mondur® and Arcol® chemistries, deliver excellent thermal performance across the full building envelope. Whether specified as rigid insulation boards, insulated metal panels (IMPs), or spray foam for complex geometries, our materials keep data center building shells, HVAC systems, and equipment rooms thermally optimized — keeping sensitive hardware cool and operations running at peak efficiency. Beyond thermal control, they provide effective acoustic insulation to minimize noise from high-density server operations.
Inside a data center, electrical reliability isn't optional — it's everything. Makrolon® polycarbonate and Bayblend® PC blends deliver flame retardancy, and durability that switches, sockets, housings, relays, and cooling fan blades demand in critical IT infrastructure, helping facilities meet strict electrical safety standards without compromising on weight or design flexibility. With sustainable options* including recycled attributed content and bio-attributed** feedstocks, our materials support both the performance and decarbonization goals of next-generation data center builds.
*Refers to products with alternative, non-fossil feedstocks that replace traditional virgin resources and can be traced through the entire supply chain
**A bio-attributed product is made by physically mixing sustainable, bio-based raw materials with traditional fossil-based raw materials during manufacturing, while using verifiable bookkeeping to track and assign the bio-based sustainability claims to specific end products
*Refers to products with alternative, non-fossil feedstocks that replace traditional virgin resources and can be traced through the entire supply chain
**A bio-attributed product is made by physically mixing sustainable, bio-based raw materials with traditional fossil-based raw materials during manufacturing, while using verifiable bookkeeping to track and assign the bio-based sustainability claims to specific end products
As data centers push the limits of computing density, managing heat at the component level has never been more critical. Our Makrolon® TC thermally conductive polycarbonate offers a lightweight, high-performance alternative to traditional die-cast aluminum heat sinks — efficiently absorbing and distributing heat away from sensitive power electronics while unlocking the design freedom of injection molding to reduce part complexity and consolidate components.
Makrolon® polycarbonate resins can be used to create sheets that are lightweight, impact-resistant, and optically transparent — ideal for aisle containment panels, doors, and viewing windows that prevent hot and cold air from mixing while allowing visual equipment inspection without disrupting airflow. For added security, Dureflex® TPU film can be laminated directly onto polycarbonate sheets, delivering robust protection against forceful impact.
Makrolon® polycarbonate and Bayblend® PC blends bring the high impact strength, dimensional stability, and UL 94 V0/5VA flame retardancy that battery backups, power supply housings, and transparent light guide components demand under sustained heat and electrical load. With next-generation FR grades combining impact resistance, weatherability, and flame retardancy in a single material — plus sustainable bio-circular* options — Covestro helps UPS designers stay ahead of both performance requirements and evolving regulatory standards.
*Materials derived from waste and residues of biological origin (e.g., used cooking oil, food waste, and forestry residues
*Materials derived from waste and residues of biological origin (e.g., used cooking oil, food waste, and forestry residues
DeSolite® fiber optic coating portfolio works together to protect glass fiber from microbending, mechanical stress, and environmental degradation, preserving signal integrity and enabling stable high-speed connectivity in the most demanding high-density networks. Engineered for a long service life, Covestro fiber optic coating systems reduce replacement cycles, lower operational risk, and help data center operators build infrastructure that's built to last.
