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Business of Chemistry: Situation and Outlook
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Chemical Economics Handbook
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The China Report provides complete and accurate historical information along with scientific forecasts for organizations requiring a thorough understanding of the development and status of the commercial chemical industry in China.
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Economic Survey of American Chemistry Council Members - 2008
This statistical report presents findings of the American Chemistry Council's annual economic performance survey of member companies.
Global Production Index
The Global Production Index is a monthly index measuring production of the business of chemistry on a regional and global basis.
Guide to the Business of Chemistry - 2008 (electronic version)
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Polyurethanes
Polyurethanes: Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants and Elastomers
The Use of Polyurethanes in Food Contact Applications
Answers common questions about U.S. Food and Drug Administration regulation of TPUs in food contact applications and provides sources of additional information. (AX-147)
The Use of Polyurethanes in Medical Device Applications
Answers common questions about medical applications of TPUs and provides sources of additional information. (AX-146)
Thermoplastic Polyurethanes Bridge The Gap Between Rubber & Plastics
A 4-page brochure explaining the physical properties and end use applications of various grades of thermoplastic polyurethanes (TPUs). Includes a list of TPU suppliers. (AX-235)
Polyurethanes: Conference Proceedings
2000 Polyurethanes Conference Proceedings (Bound Copy)
Papers presented at the Polyurethanes Conference 2000 held October 8-11, 2000, Boston, Massachusetts. (AX-232)
2000 Polyurethanes Conference Proceedings (CD-ROM)
Papers presented at the Polyurethanes Conference 2000 held October 8-11, 2000, Boston, Massachusetts. (AX-233)
2001 Polyurethanes Expo Proceedings (Bound copy with CD-ROM)
Papers presented at the Polyurethanes Expo 2001 held October 1-3, 2001. Columbus, Ohio. (AX-245)
2001 Polyurethanes Expo Proceedings (Bound Copy)
Papers presented at the Polyurethanes Expo 2001 held October 1-3, 2001. Columbus, Ohio. (AX-243)
2001 Polyurethanes Expo Proceedings (CD-ROM)
Papers presented at the Polyurethanes Expo 2001 held October 1-3, 2001. Columbus, Ohio. (AX-244)
2002 Polyurethanes Conference Proceedings (CD-ROM)
Papers presented at the Polyurethanes Conference 2002 held October 13-16, 2002. Salt Lake City, Utah. (AX-252)
2003 Polyurethanes Expo Proceedings (Bound Copy)
Papers presented at the Polyurethanes Expo 2003 held October 1-3, 2003. Gaylord Palms Resort, Orlando, Florida. (AX-278)
2003 Polyurethanes Expo Proceedings (CD-ROM)
Papers presented at the Polyurethanes Expo 2003 held October 1-3, 2003. Gaylord Palms Resort, Orlando, Florida. (AX-279)
2004 Polyurethanes Conference Proceedings (Bound Copy).
Papers presented at the Polyurethanes Technical Conference 2004 held October 18-20, 2004. Paris Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada. (AX-359)
2004 Polyurethanes Conference Proceedings (CD-ROM)
Papers presented at the Polyurethanes Technical Conference 2004 held October 18-20, 2004. Paris Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada. (AX-360)
2005 Polyurethanes Conference and Trade Fair Proceedings (CD-ROM)
Papers presented at the Polyurethanes Technical Conference and Trade Fair 2005 held October 17-19, 2005. Hilton Americas, Houston, TX. (AX-400)
2006 Polyurethanes Conference Proceedings (CD-ROM)
Papers presented at the Polyurethanes Technical Conference 2006 held September 25-27, 2006. Grand America Hotel, Salt Lake City, Utah. (AX-407)
Polyurethanes 2007 Technical Conference (CD)
Papers presented at the Polyurethanes Technical Conference 2007 held September 24-26, 2007. The Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center, Orlando Florida. (AX-415)
Polyurethanes: Economics
1998 End-Use Market Survey on the Polyurethane Industry in the U.S. & Canada (Complete Set)
A comprehensive survey of polyurethane application in 1998. End-use applications reviewed include: furniture; appliances; carpet underlay; bedding; tank/pipe and others. (AX-222)
2000 End-Use Market Survey on the Polyurethane Industry in the U.S., Canada and Mexico
A comprehensive survey of polyurethane applications in 2000. End-Use applications reviewed include: furniture, appliances, carpet underlay, bedding, tank/pipe and others. 2001. (AX-247)
2002 End-Use Market Survey For the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
A comprehensive survey of polyurethane applications in 2002. End-Use applications reviewed include: furniture, appliances, carpet underlay, bedding, tank/pipe, CASE and others. (AX-282)
2004 End Use Market Survey on the Polyurethane Industry in the United States, Canada, and Mexico
2004 End Use Market Survey on the Polyurethane Industry in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. (AX-392)
2006 End-Use Market Survey of Polyurethanes Industry in the US, Canada & Mexico. CD (Volume 1: Flexible Foam)
This 195-page report details production and end-use application statistics, historical trends and issues for polyurethane flexible foams in North America.
2006 End-Use Market Survey of Polyurethanes Industry in the US, Canada & Mexico. CD (Volume 2: Rigid Foam)
This 173-page report details production and end-use application statistics, historical trends and issues for rigid polyurethane foam in North America.
2006 End-Use Market Survey of Polyurethanes Industry in the US, Canada & Mexico. CD (Volume 3: Coatings, Adhesive, Sealants, Elastomers, TPUs, Binders and RIM)
This 271-page report details production and end-use application statistics, historical trends and issues for polyurethane coatings, adhesives, sealants and elastomers (CASE) in North America.
2006 End-Use Market Survey on the Polyurethanes Industry in the United States, Canada, and Mexico
The publication provides an assessment of polyurethane production by end-use as well as historical growth trends from 2000-2006.
2006 End-Use Market Survey on the Polyurethanes Industry in the United States, Canada, and Mexico
2006 End Use Market Survey on the Polyurethanes Industry in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. (CD version)
CASE Application Section of the End-Use Market Survey on the Polyurethane Industry in the U.S. & Canada in 1998
Includes CASE application section of AX-222 only. 1999. (AX-222D)
Flexible Foam Section of the End-Use Market Survey on the Polyurethane Industry in the U.S. & Canada in 1998
Includes flexible foam section of AX-222 only. 1999. (AX-222B)
Overview of the End-Use Market Survey on the Polyurethane Industry in the U.S. & Canada in 1998.
Includes overview section of AX-222 only. 1999. (AX-222A)
Rigid Foam Application Section of the End-Use Market Survey on the Polyurethane Industry in the U.S. & Canada in 1998
Includes rigid foam section of AX-222 only. 1999. (AX-222C)
Socio-Economic Impact of Polyurethanes in the United States (2008)
This 20-page (PDF download) analysis summarizes the importance of the polyurethanes industry to the US economy.
Polyurethanes: Education
2007 Polyurethane Professional Development Program (Complete Set)
Includes the complete 100 level series including Intro to Polyurethane Chemistry; Intro to Polyurethane Technology; Markets and Applications with a Brief Intro to Polyurethane Chemistry; and Polyurethane CASE. (AX-408)
2007 Polyurethane Professional Development Program (PU101: Introduction to Polyurethane Chemistry
One should have a basic understanding of chemistry to benefit most from this course. The language of polyurethanes and the isocyanate/polyol reaction that creates polyurethane structures are addressed. (AX-408A)
2007 Polyurethane Professional Development Program (PU102: Introduction to Polyurethane Technology)
This course addresses flexible and rigid polyurethane foams. The flexible area covers the mechanism of foam formation, blowing versus gellation reaction and the role of catalysts and surfactants. (AX-408B)
2007 Polyurethane Professional Development Program (PU103: Markets and Applications With A Brief Introduction to Polyurethane Chemistry)
One of the driving forces behind the growth of the industry is the flexibility of polyurethane technology. This course provides an overview of chemistry as well as the manufacturing process. (AX-408C)
2007 Polyurethane Professional Development Program (PU104: Polyurethane CASE)
The complete coatings, adhesives, sealants and elastomers application segment is covered in this course. A basic chemistry understanding is highly recommended. CASE is an acronym covering essentially all non-foam polyurethane technologies. (AX-408D)
2007 Polyurethane Professional Development Program (PU201: Raw Materials Testing, Specifications & Performance)
This course covers chemical and performance methodologies used in the industry. (AX-408E)
2007 Polyurethane Professional Development Program (PU202: Building Codes Introduction and Overview Relative to Polyurethanes)
An introduction to the basics of building codes, formation, enforcement and the change process is covered in this course. This course includes model codes on a national level. (AX-408F)
2007 Polyurethane Professional Development Program (PU203: EHS Issues of Aromatic Diisocyanates Relatives to Polyurethanes)
To be successful in today's polyurethane industry, professionals must understand the fundamentals of and ever-changing regulations related to environmental, health and safety issues for diisocyanates. (AX-408G)
2007 Polyurethane Professional Development Program (PU204: Physical Testing of Polyurethane Foams)
Performance testing in the polyurethane industry is an invaluable tool for characterizing foam products and ensuring consistency in the reported properties and any resulting specifications and standards. (AX-408H)
Polyurethanes: Flexible Foam & Furnishings
Carpet Cushion for the Workplace
A facility manager's report on carpet cushion for the workplace. This educational report brings facility managers up to date on the latest technologies in commercial carpet cushion. 2000. (AX-231)
Flexible Polyurethane Foams (FPFs) Used inUpholstered Furniture and Bedding
Technical bulletin that describes FPFs and its combustion characteristics, standards and regulations, and safety. 2008. (AX-239)
Furniture Industry's Guide to Today's Flexible Polyurethane Foam
A valuable reference tool for furniture designers, manufacturers, specifiers, fabricators, and others in the upholstered furniture industry. (AX-224)
Impact of Bonded Polyurethane Cushion on Appearance Retention and Durability of Commercial Cushion
This is a technical report on a study of appearance retention and longevity using Hexapod Drum and Phillips Chair tests. (AX-411)
Installation Guidelines for Commercial Carpet & Commercial Bonded Polyurethane Carpet Cushion
An 8-page, step-by-step, photo-illustrated resource for floor covering professionals that focuses on double-glue, the preferred installation method for carpet and cushion in commercial applications. 2003. (AX-281)
Maintenance Breakthrough: Polyurethane Cushion Improves Vaccumability of Commercial Carpet
A report on a recent study of soil removal comparing commercial carpet with commercial polyurethane carpet cushion to carpet installed without cushion. 2003. (AX-266)
Millennium Report on Engineered Comfort
An easy-to-read primer on engineered comfort that defines the properties of furniture components and explains how each component impacts the comfort of an upholstered piece. (AX-223)
Sound Absorption in the Workplace
A technical bulletin on acoustic benefits of polyurethane carpet cushion in commercial installations. 2002. (AX-260)
Why Polyurethane Carpet Cushion?
A one-page summary of the benefits of polyurethane carpet cushion in commercial installations. (AX-280)
Polyurethanes: Product Stewardship
Commentary on the Toxicity Classification of PMDI in the International Fire Code
This paper asserts that PMDI should be reclassified from the 'highly toxic' to 'toxic' hazard chemical category based on its property, fire behavior and inhalation toxicity. (AX-255)
Equipment Guidelines for Diisocyanate Storage Tanks
This Technical Bulletin is intended to provide guidelines for describing various equipment options for storage tank systems intended for diisocyanate product service. (AX-365) [Available in English, Spanish, French and Portuguese]
Exposure Control Guidelines in the Truck Bed Liner (TBL) Industry for High Pressure System Applications
These Guidelines have been prepared to provide general information and to explain the precautions and practices associated with the safe handling of MDI in the truck bed lining (TBL) industry during high pressure system applications. (AX-417)
Exposure Control Guidelines in the Truck Bed Liner (TBL) Industry for Low Pressure System Applications
These Guidelines have been prepared to provide general information and to explain the precautions and practices associated with the safe handling of MDI in the truck bed lining industry. (AX-416) [Available in English and Spanish]
Guidelines for the Responsible Disposal of Wastes and Containers from Polyurethane Processing
This technical bulletin is designed to help processors of polyurethane chemicals manage waste chemicals and empty containers in a responsible manner that complies with federal and state regulations. (AX-151)
Handling the Heat: Polyurethanes and Thermal Degradation
This document highlights the toxic products that may be of concern when polyurethanes are thermally degraded, the risks of working in proximity to those toxic products and some worker safety and health precautions to consider. (AX-396)
Hazard Information Relevant to Labeling of Diphenylmethane Diisocyanate (MDI) Containing Products for the Consumer Marketplace
Hazard Information Relevant to Labeling of Diphenylmethane Diisocyanate (MDI) Containing Products for the Consumer
Marketplace. (AX-264)
Health & Safety Aspects of Spray Polyurethane Foam Applications - DVD Version
DVD presents an overview of proper health and safety procedures for applying and handling spray polyurethane foam. DVD Version. 2002. (AX-284)
Health & Safety Aspects of Spray Polyurethane Foam Applications - VHS Version
Video presents an overview of proper health and safety procedures for applying and handling spray polyurethane foam. VHS Version. 2002. (AX-171)
Hyperreactivity and Other Health Effects of Diisocyanates: Guidelines for Medical Personnel
Bulletin geared toward medical personnel. Contains information about hyperreactivity to diisocyanates and outlines the medical implications of the condition. 2000. (AX-150) [Available in English and Spanish]
Industrial Hygiene Air Monitoring for MDI and TDI
This technical bulletin describes workplace air monitoring measurements for MDI and TDI and provides direction for personal and area sample collection. (AX-248) [Available in English, Spanish and French]
MDI Transportation Guidelines
This 54-page technical guideline provides a summary of regulatory requirements affecting the transport and distribution of MDI, and relevant industry safety recommendations. 2002. (AX-198) [Available in English and Spanish]
MDI/Polymeric MDI Emissions Reporting: Guidelines for the Polyurethane Industry
This document is intended to provide guidance to MDI/PMDI manufacturers, processors, and users on estimating routine and accidental emissions for the EPA Toxic Release Inventory as required by Section 313 of EPCRA. Revised 2002. (AX-186)
Melting 4,4'-Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanates (MDI) in Drums
This Technical Bulletin provides information that is intended to serve as a general guideline to help safely heat drums to melt frozen or fused MDI. (AX-363) [Available in English, Spanish and Portuguese]
Melting Toluene Diisocyanates (TDI) in Drums
This Technical Bulletin provides information that is intended to serve as a general a guideline to help safely heat drums to melt frozen or fused TDI. (AX-364) [Available in English, Spanish and Portuguese]
Model Respiratory Protection Program
This program was developed to help protect employees from respiratory hazards and facilitate compliance with OSHA's Respiratory Protection Program Standard. (AX-246)
OSHA MSDS Enforcement Initiative and TDI Products
This Technical Bulletin is intended to provide a summary of the OSHA MSDS Enforcement Initiative which may be of interest to persons who produce or import products containing TDI. (AX-393)
PMDI User Guidelines for Chemical Protective Clothing Selection
Describes resistance of various gloves and other protective clothing to polymeric MDI. (AX-178) [Available in English, Spanish, French and Portuguese]
Polyol Resin Blends Safety and Handling Guidelines
A technical bulletin that presents safety and handling guidelines for working with polyol resin blends. (AX-228) [Available in English and Spanish]
Polyurethane Amine Catalysts: Guidelines for Safe Handling & Disposal
This technical bulletin provides general information to workers, supervisory personnel, and others about health/safety issues associated with the use of polyurethane amine catalysts. (AX-173) [Available in English and Spanish]
Polyurethane and Polyisocyanurate Foam: Six Steps for Fire Safety During Construction
A bulletin advising construction trades of precautions needed for performing 'hot work' around polyurethane and polyisocyanurate insulations. (Sold in sets of 20) (AX-236) [Available in English, Spanish, French and Portuguese]
Potential Highlighting of TDI in the 2005 NATA
This document provides information on the forthcoming NATA, discusses potential consequences for facilities, and provides actions your facility can take to prepare. (AX-395)
Respiratory Protection Program
This program was developed to help protect employees from respiratory hazards during truck bed lining applications and facilitate compliance with OSHA's Respiratory Protection Program Standard (29 CFR §1910.134). (AX-419)
Risk Management Program and TDI
This Technical Bulletin was developed to provide additional information on the Risk Management Program associated with the Clean Air Act regulations for extremely hazardous substances. (AX-404)
Spray-on Truck Bed Liner Applications Using MDI/PMDI; Seven Important Point
This document gives seven important points workers will want to know when applying spray-on truck bed liners containing MDI/PMDI. (AX-405)
TDI Transportation Guidelines
This 54-page technical guideline provides a summary of regulatory requirements affecting the transport and distribution of TDI, and relevant industry safety recommendations. 2002. (AX-188) [Available in English and Spanish]
TDI User Guidelines for Chemical Protective Clothing Selection
Describes resistance of various gloves and other protective clothing to TDI. (AX-179) [Available in English, Spanish and Portuguese]
Transloading Polymeric Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanates (PMDI)
These guidelines have been developed to describe various options for transloading PMDI from rail tank cars to cargo tank trailers. (AX 409) [Available in English and French]
Truck Bed Liners: Worker Protection
This 4 page brochure addresses worker protection during the application of spray-on truck bed liners. Download for free or purchase in packages of 50. (AX-362) [Available in English and Spanish]
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. (AX-406)
Update: TDI in the National Air Toxic Assessment (NATA)
The new NATA was released on February 22, 2006 and TDI did |