Why Choose When You Can Have It All! Eversorb 673N - Complete Anti-Yellowing Solution for PU


25 Nov, 2025

Author : Specialty Chemical Business Unit

 

 

Polyurethane (PU) materials are widely used in footwear, textiles, foam, and other diverse applications, but face persistent yellowing issues caused by UV radiation, heat, nitrogen oxides (NOx), and other factors. Everlight Chemical introduces Eversorb® 673N, a comprehensive anti-yellowing solution that integrates light resistance, heat resistance, and NOx resistance into a single product, not only simplifying formulation management and avoiding additive compatibility issues, but also effectively preventing foam scorching to provide complete protection for PU/TPU applications.

Polyurethane (PU): A Key Material in Modern Industry

Polyurethane (PU) is a versatile polymer that combines elasticity, abrasion resistance, and design flexibility, making it widely applicable across industrial and consumer products. Its advantages lie in the ability to adjust hardness, flexibility, and transparency according to requirements, meeting diverse needs from high-strength structural components to soft, comfortable materials. In footwear, PU is used for midsoles, insoles, adhesives, and upper materials, balancing lightweight properties with durability. In textiles, PU synthetic leather and PU/TPU fibers not only enhance wear resistance but also provide comfortable touch and fashionable appearance. Additionally, PU is extensively used in foam, adhesives, coatings, and sealants, playing crucial roles in furniture, automotive interiors, construction, and electronics. With its multifunctionality and processing flexibility, polyurethane has become an indispensable key material in modern industry and daily life.

 

PU applications

PU is widely used in foam, adhesives, coatings, and sealants, playing important roles in furniture, automotive interiors, construction, and electronics.

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⚠ However, behind these excellent properties, PU materials face a persistent challenge troubling the industry—the yellowing problem.

PU commonly encounters "yellowing" issues in practical use. Due to sensitivity to UV radiation, heat, oxygen, and chemical substances, materials tend to gradually change from transparent or light colors to yellowish-brown after prolonged exposure or use, affecting appearance and quality. Imagine: white sneaker soles yellowing within six months, transparent phone cases turning foggy yellow after three months, pristine sofas gradually losing their luster... These are real-world examples of PU yellowing problems in daily life.

PU Yellowing Problems Are Everywhere in Daily Life
SHOE
White Sneaker Soles
Yellowed soles affect product aesthetics and brand image
SOFA
PU Sofas & Mattresses
Surface yellowing reduces furniture texture and value
PHONE
Clear Phone Cases
Yellowing in short time, becoming foggy and dirty
SCORCH
PU Foam
Core scorching or brown spots, seriously affecting quality

Beyond light and heat, nitrogen oxides (NOx) in the air are also significant factors causing pollution-induced yellowing of PU, especially severe in densely trafficked or urban environments. For PU foam, exposure to high temperatures during processing or use can lead to core scorching or brown spots, not only affecting appearance but also damaging consumer trust in brand quality! While these issues typically don't immediately compromise material structure, they directly reduce product value perception and market competitiveness.

Multiple Sources of PU Yellowing
Ultraviolet (UV) Radiation
Long-term exposure causes photo-aging, turning materials from light colors to yellowish-brown
HEAT
Heat/High Temperature
High temperature effects during processing or use, causing thermal aging and foam scorching
NOx
Nitrogen Oxides (NOx)
Pollution-induced yellowing, especially severe in dense traffic or urban environments
O₂
Oxidation Reactions
Material sensitivity to oxygen causes oxidative degradation and color changes

! Limitations of Traditional Solutions

Current common approaches involve using different additives for different yellowing sources: adding light stabilizers to resist UV radiation, using antioxidants to reduce thermal aging, and additionally incorporating anti-NOx additives to prevent pollution-induced discoloration. However, this dispersed method has drawbacks: requiring simultaneous preparation of multiple additives increases raw material management and production complexity; different additives may interfere with each other, leading to suboptimal anti-yellowing performance. Therefore, the market urgently needs a more efficient, simplified solution with multiple protection capabilities.

Innovative Solution: All-in-One Comprehensive Protection

Addressing these challenges, Everlight Chemical introduces "Eversorb® 673N - Comprehensive Anti-Yellowing Solution for Polyurethane". Unlike traditional methods requiring multiple additive combinations, this solution integrates light resistance, heat resistance, and NOx resistance functions into a single product through unique formulation design, effectively suppressing yellowing from multiple sources.

Simplified Formulation
Single product replaces multiple additives, significantly reducing raw material management complexity
Avoid Compatibility Issues
Integrated formulation design eliminates risks of additive interference
Comprehensive Protection
Maintains stability and aesthetics under various harsh conditions
Extended Service Life
Enhanced weatherability improves brand value and market competitiveness

✨ Whether for footwear, textiles, transparent adhesives, furniture foam, or building sealants, all can achieve comprehensive appearance protection through this solution. For PU/TPU applications pursuing high performance and stability, this is a truly "all-in-one" ideal choice.

Eversorb® 673N: Revolutionary Product with Multiple Protection in One Solution

Eversorb® 673N is specifically developed for PU/TPU applications with multiple protection performance. It is phenol-free, compliant with RSL and SVHC standards, and environmentally safe. The product appears as a pale yellow transparent liquid that doesn't affect the initial color of PU products. It's suitable for diverse applications including footwear, textiles, foam, and adhesives, effectively improving weatherability and appearance stability.

Eversorb® 673N Product Specifications
Appearance
✓ Pale yellow transparent liquid
✓ Does not affect initial color of PU products
Environmental Compliance
✓ Phenol-free
✓ RSL compliant
✓ SVHC compliant
Core Functions
✓ Excellent weatherability
✓ Excellent heat resistance
✓ Excellent NOx resistance
✓ Prevents foam scorching
Applicable Materials
✓ Polyurethane (PU)
✓ Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU)
✓ Various PU/TPU composites

Key Performance Features

1 Excellent Weatherability Protection for PU

Eversorb® 673N's unique formulation provides superior UV resistance, effectively reducing yellowing risks during processing and use, significantly improving product weatherability and appearance retention.

ℹ Metal Halide Lamp (300W) at 50°C for 24 Hours Test Verification:

95% Reduction in Color Difference (ΔE): Decreased from 12.3 to 0.6, significantly suppressing yellowing

Gray Scale Rating of 4.5: Exceeds international brand weatherability standards (≥4), no yellowing, no fading

(Test conditions: PU insole, polyether MDI AB system, 2% dosage, 24-hour test duration)

Breakthrough Performance: Gray Scale 4.5 — Exceeding Strict Brand Weatherability Standards
Eversorb® 673N Provides Excellent Weatherability Protection for PU Materials
2 Effective Prevention of PU Foam Scorching

Eversorb® 673N effectively suppresses core scorching and burnt spots caused by high temperature and oxidation, maintaining clean PU appearance and quality. Especially suitable for long-term use products such as mattresses, sofas, and home furnishings.

ℹ Microwave (800W) Heating for 40 Seconds High-Temperature Test:

Clean White Foam Cross-Section: Completely no core scorching phenomenon

Severe Scorching in Untreated Samples: Dark brown spots appearing in the center

(Test conditions: Polyurethane flexible foam, polyether TDI system, 2% dosage, 40-second test duration)

Eversorb® 673N Effectively Prevents High-Temperature Core Scorching in PU Materials
3 Exceptional NOx Resistance

Eversorb® 673N significantly reduces pollution-induced discoloration caused by nitrogen oxides. Particularly suitable for products exposed to outdoor environments such as footwear, architectural membrane materials, and textile fabrics.

ℹ AATCC 23 Nitrogen Oxide Exposure for 6 Hours Test:

63% Reduction in Color Difference (ΔE): Decreased from 7.9 to 2.9, far superior to commercial products (7.1)

Clean White Appearance Maintained: Effectively suppresses NOx pollution-induced yellowing

(Test conditions: Polyurethane flexible foam, polyether TDI system, 2% dosage, 6-hour test duration)

Eversorb® 673N Shows Exceptional Resistance to Gas (NOx) Discoloration

Comprehensive Applications: Complete Protection from Footwear to Building Materials

Eversorb® 673N is suitable for various PU/TPU application scenarios, providing comprehensive anti-yellowing protection across different industries. From consumer products to industrial materials, from indoor applications to outdoor environments, it delivers stable and reliable protective performance:

SHOE
Footwear
Midsoles, insoles, shoe adhesives, upper materials
TEXTILE
Textiles
PU synthetic leather, PU/TPU fibers
HOME
Furniture & Home
Mattresses, sofas, cushions
ADHESIVE
Adhesives
Clear adhesives, structural adhesives
3C
Electronics
Phone cases, protective films
AUTO
Automotive
Seats, trim panels, dashboards

Complete Protection in One Solution, Achieving Sustainable Product Value

"Eversorb® 673N - Comprehensive Anti-Yellowing Solution for Polyurethane" integrates UV resistance, heat resistance, anti-scorching, and NOx resistance functions through innovative formulation design, thoroughly resolving yellowing issues during PU/TPU processing and use. Compared to traditional multi-additive combinations, Eversorb® 673N not only simplifies formulation design and management but also avoids compatibility issues, ensuring long-term stability. With environmental safety and multiple protection capabilities, it provides comprehensive protection for diverse applications including PU footwear, textiles, foam, adhesives, and elastomers, enhancing brand market competitiveness and product value.

For PU/TPU applications pursuing high performance and stability,

Eversorb® 673N is truly an "all-in-one" ideal choice!

Eversorb 673N comprehensive protection

Eversorb® 673N provides comprehensive protection for PU materials, helping brands enhance market competitiveness and product value.

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