2006 End-Use Market Survey on the Polyurethanes Industry

The “2006 End-Use Market Survey on the Polyurethanes Industry in the U.S., Canada and Mexico” is now available for purchase from the ACC Store. The publication provides an assessment of polyurethane production by end-use as well as historical growth trends from 2000-2006. Learn valuable information regarding the demand for key raw materials and driving market forces affecting the production of various types of polyurethane now and in the future. Utilizing input from more than 350 organizations and companies, the 2006 End-Use Survey is based upon interviews with raw material manufacturers, system houses, polyurethane product manufacturers, polyurethane product users and processors, and trade associations. learn more...

key issues

Market Intelligence for Growth
Understanding the market and its needs are important elements for succeeding in business, thus the need for market intelligence. How polyurethanes can improve quality of life and where the industry is heading are key elements that every player in the polyurethanes industry needs to know. Developing an end-use survey focusing on the NAFTA Region (United States, Canada and Mexico) can address this issue.
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latest publications

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).
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CPI

The Center for the Polyurethanes Industry of the American Chemistry Council promotes the sustainable growth of the polyurethane industry, in accordance with the principles of Responsible Care®, 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 or are manufacturers of polyurethane products.

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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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