Polyether polyols are made by reacting epoxides like ethylene oxide or propylene oxide with the multifunctional initiator in the presence of a catalyst, often a strong base such as potassium hydroxide or a double metal cyanide catalyst such as the zinc hexacyanocobaltate-t-butanol complex. Common polyether diols are polyethylene glycol, polypropylene glycol, and poly(tetramethylene ether) glycol. The examples shown below are fairly low molecular weight triols based on glycerin (a triol) being reacted with propylene oxide, ethylene oxide or a combination of the two. In reality, the chains would not be of equal length in any one molecule and there would be a distribution of molecular weight polyols within the material. Polyether polyols account for about 90% of the polymeric polyols used industrially, the balance consists of polyester polyols.

Polyether polyols' major use is in polyurethane foams. Flexible foams are primarily used in cushioning applications such as furniture, bedding and car seats, and in carpet underlay. Rigid foam's largest consumer is the construction industry where it is mostly used for insulation. Rigid foam is also used in commercial refrigeration and packaging. Smaller uses for polyether polyols include elastomers, adhesives and sealants, surface coatings and polyurethane fibers.

Market Analysis and Insights: Global Polyether Polyols Market
The global Polyether Polyols market was valued at US$ XX in 2020 and will reach US$ XX million by the end of 2027, growing at a CAGR of XX% during 2022-2027.

Global Polyether Polyols Scope and Market Size
The global Polyether Polyols market is segmented by company, region (country), by Type, and by Application. Players, stakeholders, and other participants in the global Polyether Polyols market will be able to gain the upper hand as they use the report as a powerful resource. The segmental analysis focuses on sales, revenue and forecast by region (country), by Type and by Application for the period 2016-2027.

Segment by Type
Aromatic Polyester Polyols
Aliphatic Polyester Polyols
Others

Segment by Application
Flexible Foams
Rigid Foams
CASE Application
Others

The Polyether Polyols market is analysed and market size information is provided by regions (countries). Segment by Application, the Polyether Polyols market is segmented into North America, Europe, China, Japan, Southeast Asia, India and Other Regions.

By Company
BASF
Shell
Cargill
Dow Chemicals
Huntsman
Stepan Company
Repsol S.A.
LANXESS
PCC Rokita
MCNS
DIC Corporation
Covestro
Solvay
Carpenter
Arkema
Befar Group
Oltchim S.A.
Perstorp
Oleon
Kukdo Chemical
Invista
Emery Oleochemicals
SINOPEC
AGC Chemicals
Sanyo Chemical
KPX Chemical
Wanhua Chemical
Changhua Chemical
Krishna Antioxidants
Yadong Chemical Group
Hongbaoli Group
Jurong Ningwu
Bluestar Dongda
Jiahua Chemicals
Shandong INOV
Changshu Yitong
Shandong Longhua