Most athletic surfaces (running tracks, tennis courts, basketball courts, and playground mats) are built with synthetic rubber – rubber particles bound with latex or polyurethane. The latex or polyurethane surface is typically installed to a depth of about 1/2″ on top of an asphalt or concrete base.
In rubberized surfaces, polyols are poured in a wet state and cure in place providing a binding component to the composite materials. Castor Oil Polyols are used on a variety of indoor & outdoor athletic surfaces providing environmental resistance, grip & rebound properties, and durability. Vertellus polyols react slowly, allowing more working time during the curing phase. The Polycin™ GR Polyol Series are binder modifiers for rubberized surfaces to improve durability and moisture resistance. The GR Series are derived from castor oil, a natural and renewable resource.