What it is
Liquid that reacts with TDI or MDI to make polyurethane foam, coatings, adhesives and shoe soles.
Flexible slabstock polyolRigid foam polyolPolymer polyol (high-load foam)
Where India produces it
- MaharashtraRaigad
Petro-based chemical units listed by DCPC (Raigad belt).
Where imports come from
DCPC reports 95.8 thousand tonnes production in 2024-25 (capacity 164.4 thousand tonnes); it does not publish polyol imports.
Rules before you buy or sell
- No Quality Control Order for polyol appears on the BIS compulsory-certification list (checked 18 Oct 2026).
- Check the import policy of your exact 8-digit ITC(HS) code on the DGFT website before you import.
Storage and handling
Store in closed drums, dry, at room temperature.
Businesses that use it
Foam Mattress Making →Rubberised Coir Mattresses →Leather Sandals with PU Sole →