Polyurethanes 2010 Technical Conference, In Partnership With UTECH North America


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. Learn more about this year's event.

Register by October 8 and save $100.

Entries for the 2010 Polyurethane Innovation Award are due by 5:00 p.m. EDT on August 27, 2010. Learn more and submit your application today!

key issues

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.
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latest publications

2006 Professional Development Programs
Multiple 100 level and 200 level polyurethane (PU) professional development programs are available including: Introduction to PU Chemistry; Introduction to PU Technology; Markets and Applications with a Brief Introduction to PU Chemistry; PU CASE; PU Raw Materials Testing, Specifications and Performance: The Myth and the Magic; Building Codes Introduction and Overview Relative to PU; EHS Issues of Aromatic Diisocyanates Relatives to PU; Physical Testing of PU Foams.
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About 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.

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Did you know that carpet may last as much as 50% longer when supported by polyurethane carpet cushion?


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