Polyurethane: Fire Risk, Applications, and Safety in Buildings

The burned building on Maestro Rodrigo Street in Valencia was clad in polyurethane, a detail confirmed by Esther Puchades, vice president of the College of Industrial Technical Engineers of Valencia (Cogitival), who inspected the site. This material appears to have accelerated the fire’s spread. What exactly is polyurethane, and why does it matter in fire safety? The answer lies in its unique chemistry and its wide use across industries.