Bio-Polyurethane Foam in Automotive Seating Head Restraints

This head restraint foam uses 13 - 16% by weight (equivalent to 13-26% by volume) soybean oil-derived polyol to replace petroleum-based reactants in this MDI catalyzed polyurethane.  Ford’s use of bio-based foam in head restraints, seat cushions, and seat backs has helped the company reduce its petroleum usage by more than 3-MM lb annually and carbon dioxide emissions by over 15-MM lb.  The switch was cost neutral.

OEM/Vehicle Ford Motor Co. 2011 Ford Fusion & Lincoln MKZ Sedans System Supplier Lear Corp. Material Processor Lear Corp.

Material Supplier Lear Corp. Resin Bio-Based PUR Tooling/Equipment Supplier Lear Corp.

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