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2006 End-Use Market Survey on the Polyurethanes Industry
The “2006 End-Use Market Survey on the Polyurethanes Industry in the U.S., Canada and Mexico” is now available for purchase from the ACC Store. The publication provides an assessment of polyurethane production by end-use as well as historical growth trends from 2000-2006. Learn valuable information regarding the demand for key raw materials and driving market forces affecting the production of various types of polyurethane now and in the future. Utilizing input from more than 350 organizations and companies, the 2006 End-Use Survey is based upon interviews with raw material manufacturers, system houses, polyurethane product manufacturers, polyurethane product users and processors, and trade associations. learn more...
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Worker Safety for Truck Bed Liner Applications
- Over the past several years, API has worked to address worker safety and health issues within the polyurethanes industry. One emerging issue relates to worker health and safety in the truck bed lining industry. When working with a diisocyanate product, proper material handling and following guidelines for a safe work environment are important. However, due to the relatively small size of companies in the truck bed liner industry, it can be difficult to educate workers about how to protect themselves from such exposures.
latest publications
- 2006 Professional Development Programs
Multiple 100 level and 200 level polyurethane (PU) professional development programs are available including: Introduction to PU Chemistry; Introduction to PU Technology; Markets and Applications with a Brief Introduction to PU Chemistry; PU CASE; PU Raw Materials Testing, Specifications and Performance: The Myth and the Magic; Building Codes Introduction and Overview Relative to PU; EHS Issues of Aromatic Diisocyanates Relatives to PU; Physical Testing of PU Foams.
CPI
The Center for the Polyurethanes Industry of the American Chemistry Council promotes the sustainable growth of the polyurethane industry, in accordance with the principles of Responsible Care®, by identifying and managing issues that could impact the industry, in cooperation with user groups. Its members are U.S. producers or distributors of chemicals and equipment used to make polyurethane or are manufacturers of polyurethane products.
Did You Know?
Did you know that closed cell spray polyurethane foam is a FEMA approved flood resistant material, approved for application in buildings located in low lying areas prone to damage from floods or high waters?
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