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Influencing factors in the processing of PU flexible foam Motivation: In 2004, a total of 179 million tons of plastics were consumed worldwide (not counting synthetic rubber and fibres), and polyurethane (PU) accounted for about 6 % of these. This works out an annual global demand for polyurethane of approximately 10.8 million tons. Flexible foams account the biggest share of this, at 43 % [HPS08]. These flexible foams are either further... Read more in the printed issue. This link takes you to the subscription page. Or log in as a Superabo.