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2008 End-Use Market Survey on the Polyurethanes Industry in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico

The 2008 End Use Market Survey for the Polyurethanes Industry in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico (CD) provides a breakdown of polyurethane production by type and by major end-use market, for each country. In addition, 2002 historical data and trends are presented alongside discussions of the market status in 2008. Due to sharp economic transitions in some markets over the past two years, additional data and commentary is provided for 2007 and 2008. The study provides commentary on the drivers for polyurethane and how polyurethane can make an effective contribution to our daily lives by providing greater comfort and safety, increasing energy efficiency, and improving sustainability in the value chain from a cradle to grave approach. Additional data also will be provided to help posture the NAFTA market globally and assess the position of polyurethane to other materials in the marketplace such as insulation, flooring underlay, and the bedding market.

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Register Now for the Polyurethanes 2010 Technical Conference, in Partnership with UTECH North America

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

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MA House Bill 2728 Changing Lives

Polyurethane sound insulation had a significant negative image after a club fire in Rhode Island. In Rhode Island, improper use resulted in tragic results. When used properly, polyurethane products in construction can provide significant benefits. However, limited knowledge of the product could lead some users to alternative and inappropriate materials that were more familiar to them. So, developing a bill that would ban the use of polyurethanes in all construction seemed to be the answer for some Massachusetts legislators.

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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). The program provides guidance on appropriate respirators, respirator use, storage, fit and evaluation.

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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?