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Polyurethanes 2009 Technical Conference
Polyurethanes 2009 Technical Conference will take place October 5-7, 2009 at the Gaylord National in Fort Washington, MD (Washington, D.C.). The Conference will spotlight more than 40 posters, 18 technical sessions and issue sessions on breakthrough technologies, developing markets, product innovations and industry issues. learn more...
Early Bird Registration Deadline is July 10 - Register Now!.
key issues
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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.
latest publications
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Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest
- This document provides information on the final rule published by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on the Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest. Starting September 5, 2006, the new Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest must be used for all hazardous waste shipments, including toluene diisocyanate (TDI), which is a listed hazardous waste (U223).
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 in 1970, Parker Brothers introduced the 'world's first official indoor ball' called the NERF® football, a polyurethane foam ball that was safe for indoor play?
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