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Polyurethanes 2010 Technical Conference, In Partnership With UTECH North America
The Polyurethanes 2010 Technical Conference, in partnership with UTECH North America will take place on October 11-13, 2010 at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas.
Each year, the Center for the Polyurethanes Industry issues a Call For Papers and Call For Posters. Papers and posters may address breakthrough technology in polyurethane markets or chemistry, developing markets and product areas such as rigid foam insulation or coatings. Learn more...
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latest news
- 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
- Spray Polyurethane Foam Insulation Performance Benefits and Product Stewardship Focus of Special Session at Polyurethanes 2009 Technical Conference
key issues
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Worker Safety for Truck Bed Liner Applications
- Over the past several years, CPI 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
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Exposure Control Guidelines in the Truck Bed Liner Industry for Low Pressure System Applications
- These guidelines were prepared to provide general information and explain the precautions and practices associated with the safe handling of MDI in the TBL industry during low pressure system application. Specifically, this document will discuss engineering controls (e.g., adequate ventilation), PPE and general work practices common to the TBL Industry. Also available in Spanish translation.
About CPI
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 closed cell polyurethane foam insulation could be efficient in a wide variety of humidities?
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