TOKYO—Toyochem Co. Ltd. has launched a new urethane adhesive for health care applications that helps protect against skin damage, thanks to high moisture permeability, the company said. This new line ...

Polyurethane: It’s used to make seat cushions, memory foam, paint and myriad other products. Unfortunately, due to its widespread use, more than a million tons of polyurethane waste end up in U.S.