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2008 End-Use Market Survey on the Polyurethanes Industry in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico

The 2008 End Use Market Survey for the Polyurethanes Industry in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico (CD) provides a breakdown of polyurethane production by type and by major end-use market, for each country. In addition, 2002 historical data and trends are presented alongside discussions of the market status in 2008. Due to sharp economic transitions in some markets over the past two years, additional data and commentary is provided for 2007 and 2008. The study provides commentary on the drivers for polyurethane and how polyurethane can make an effective contribution to our daily lives by providing greater comfort and safety, increasing energy efficiency, and improving sustainability in the value chain from a cradle to grave approach. Additional data also will be provided to help posture the NAFTA market globally and assess the position of polyurethane to other materials in the marketplace such as insulation, flooring underlay, and the bedding market.

latest news

CPI Issues Call for Papers and Posters for Polyurethanes 2010 Technical Conference, In Partnership With UTECH North America

Polyurethanes Solving Multiple Automotive Challenges Relating to Environmental and Performance Issues

Renewable Content Polyurethane Materials, Applications Expand Dramatically According to Reports from the Polyurethanes 2009 Technical Conference

key issues

Adoption of National Fire Standards for Furnishings

Both consumers and product manufacturers are concerned with the fire safety of mattresses and upholstered furniture. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) addresses the safety of these and other consumer products. CPSC has worked for more than 10 years now in developing cigarette smoldering and open flame resistance tests for furnishings. CPI has for several years been advocating the adoption of effective and scientifically-based flammability tests by a government authority to help evaluate these products.

latest publications

Evaluation of the Risk Watch® Injury Prevention Program

This is a 97-page evaluation of the National Fire Protection Association’s Risk Watch® injury prevention curriculum implementation in Nash County, NC public elementary schools during a three school years period. This report profiles data on the burden of injury among children in pre-kindergarten through eighth grades, provides a review of existing literature on school-based injury prevention programs; describes and analyzes results of the project; and provides recommendations for future program evaluations.

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Did You Know?

Did you know that OSHA regulations require employers to provide respirators when necessary to protect the health of employees (29 CFR 1910.134). Supplied-air respirators can protect employees from exposure to MDI/PMDI during spray application and may in fact be necessary to meet OSHA or other governmental workplace requirements.