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Polyurethanes (MDI, TDI, polyols) and Propylene oxide

Their prices have moved together.

Polyurethanes (MDI, TDI, polyols) (chemical) and Propylene oxide (chemical): 1 relationship.

How they are linked

1. Price link: main product

Cost and price · Strong · Both ways

Polyether polyols made from propylene oxide react with MDI or TDI to form polyurethane foam. The thermosetting resins proxy moves with the basic organics proxy at 0.24 monthly and 0.74 yearly.

  • 0.24 monthly change correlation
  • 0.74 12-month change correlation
  • 1.55 fitted elasticity

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