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Polyurethanes 2010 Technical Conference, In Partnership With UTECH North America

Call for Papers Deadline: Abstracts due by 5:00 p.m. on March 8, 2010.

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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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.

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Spray on Truck Bed Liner Applications Using MDI/PMDI; Seven Important Points

This document provides seven important points workers will want to know when applying spray-on truck bed liners containing MDI/PMDI. Topics covered in this document include, but are not limited to: recognizing potential health hazards when using MDI/PMDI; wearing respiratory protection and personal protective equipment; containing MDI/PMDI overspray and responding to emergencies.

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Did You Know?

Did you know that closed cell spray polyurethane foam is used by the boating industry to provide additional flotation that helps make some small craft boats virtually unsinkable?