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.
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Reducing Fire Safety Concerns from Residential Furnishing Fires
- Residential furnishing fires are often blamed for fatalities in home fires. Educating the public on fire prevention, fire safety, the use of fire and smoke detectors and fire suppressant systems, and proper handling of potential ignition sources is an important element in avoiding fires. The specific analysis of the fire-related injury prevention is of particular interest to CPI when it comes to furthering its commitment to reducing injuries and deaths from residential furnishing fires.
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The Center for the Polyurethanes Industry of the American Chemistry Council promotes the sustainable growth of the polyurethane industry, 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 and manufacturers of polyurethane products.
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.
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