look what we did!Innovations From Polyurethane Manufacturers

Polyurethane Insulates at the Greenbuild International Conference

The green building movement is thriving and the Greenbuild International Conference is the annual culmination of it all. This week in Los Angeles, from October 5^th to the 7^th, some of the most forward-thinking individuals and corporations in the green building community will come together at Greenbuild . With help from incredible polyurethane, this community is moving our world towards a more sustainable, energy efficient and overall healthier future.

A big polyurethane player in the green building game is spray polyurethane foam, championed by the Spray Foam Coalition. Spray polyurethane foam provides an effective solution to an...

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Polyurethane Builds Excitement for the 2016 Remodeling Show and Deck Expo

Polyurethane has played one of its most important roles in the building and construction industry. When it comes to the home you live in, you want it to be made of strong, long-lasting materials. Polyurethane is versatile enough to fit wherever it’s needed in the home, whether it is finishing the wood floors or outdoor deck, insulating the house to keep in warmth, or protecting the doors and windows. Polyurethanes in the home remain protected, durable and lightweight for years. All of this makes polyurethanes an easy tool for home builders and remodelers.

This week we’re putting on our...

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Happy National Pizza Month!

In October, we celebrate everyone’s favorite food: pizza. Did you know that polyurethane is responsible for keeping your pizza hot as it’s delivered to your hungry family? Polyurethane’s exceptional thermal insulation properties make it a top-notch material for pizza delivery bags. These well-insulated pizza delivery bags keep your pizza warm almost as if it were pulled right out of the oven.

Pizza is so delicious that some people even prefer cold, leftover pizza. Thanks to polyurethane, you can enjoy pizza hot or cold. Polyurethane also provides insulation support in our refrigerators and freezers that contain a rigid polyurethane foam,...

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Happy World Architecture Day!

It’s World Architecture Day! Let’s show some appreciation for all the contributions that architects have made to society and celebrate some of the greatest architectural works around the world.

Architects can face a lot of challenges in their building projects. Thankfully, polyurethane provides a lot of solutions! From its contributions toward maintaining uniform temperature to lowering noise levels, rigid polyurethane foam is frequently used in roof and wall insulation.   

Polyurethane makes our homes and buildings more durable and also helps make the job of an architect just a little bit easier!

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Shepherd Chemical Named Winner of 2016 Polyurethane Innovation Award

Top CPI Award Presented at Technical Conference in Baltimore

WASHINGTON (September 28, 2016) – The Center for the Polyurethanes Industry (CPI) of the American Chemistry Council (ACC) today announced that the Shepherd Chemical Company’s BiCATs™ 8840 and 8842 water stable bismuth catalysts for polyurethane formulations won the2016 Polyurethane Innovation Award. Shepherd’s winning entry, one of three finalists, was announced during the closing session of the 2016 Polyurethanes Technical Conference in Baltimore, Md.

“CPI congratulates the Shepherd Chemical Company for winning the 2016 Polyurethane Innovation Award,” said Lee Salamone, senior director of CPI. “Shepherd’s novel application of polyurethane...

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P is for Polyurethane-Improved Pipes

The durability of polyurethane helps protect oil and mining pipes from harsh environmental conditions. The improved strength and better mechanical resistance, due to the use of polyurethane-based inner casting for pipes, provide tough resistance against intense abrasion and extreme weather.

Chemical company UBE has found a way to further enhance polyurethane’s durability by harnessing the power of polyurethane produced from polycarbonate diols (PCD), such as the Eternacoll Polycarbonate Polyol. The polyurethane produced from PCD exhibits better strength, abrasion resistance, high thermal stability, and thus, more durability!

Tough polyurethane helps strengthen our oil and mining pipes in the...

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Polyurethane Shimmers, Shines, and Stands Out from the Crowd

Why wear just any dress when you can wear one that illuminates? Covestro’s latest invention will shimmer and sparkle at the K2016 Plastics Trade Fair – quite literally. A new, flexible and formable thermoplastic polyurethane is bringing together innovation and fashion to create cutting-edge, smart clothing.

Typically, LED-emitting electronic systems were positioned on panels or strips instead of directly on fabrics. However, Covestro discovered a way for copper to be laminated onto polyurethane films which – because of the incredible properties of polyurethane, could then be laminated directly onto fabrics! This technology offers greater design flexibility and...

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Polyurethane Gets New Skin to Protect Against Global Warming

Dow recently launched its ComfortScience customized I-Skin solutions– a new polyurethane integral skin foam now formulated with hydrofluoroolefins (HFOs) that may have lower global warming potential than other chemical compounds such as hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs). The new Dow polyurethane integral skin foam with lower global warming potential is designed for North American companies complying with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s policies.

Polyurethane integral skin foam can be found in the interior of cars, furniture parts, office chairs, and wheel chairs in addition to other applications. Soft to the touch, the integral skin foam provides comfort, protection, and lightweight flexibility.

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Happy “Buy a Book” Day!

“Buy a Book Day” began in 2012 to celebrate the importance of books in today’s culture. Did you know that polyurethane plays an important role in the creation of these timeless works of literature?

Polyurethane is responsible for keeping your books tightly bound. Modern book binding uses a polyurethane adhesive, which gives your books the flexibility and durability to travel with you to school, work, the park, and anywhere you enjoy flipping through some pages.

One method of book binding utilizes hot-melt polyurethane adhesives. Hot-melt adhesives have a lower melting point. This allows the adhesive to set quickly when...

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