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Issue 290 - July 14, 2010
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Dow launches additions to its Duramould polyurethane systems range
Dow Formulated Systems has launched additions to its Duramould polyurethane systems range for mould making, rapid prototyping, pattern-making and tooling.Dow says these recently introduced hand-mixable Duramould ETM grades are aimed at ...

Company: Dow Formulated Systems
Polyurethane insulation for efficient cold chain – energy balance of 16:1
Minus 20 degrees Celsius: A frozen pizza must not get any warmer than that before it makes its way into the consumer’s freezer. And polyurethane rigid-foam insulation made by BASF Polyurethanes is an integral part of this logistical ...

Company: BASF Polyurethanes
Plastics Industry Adds New Polyurethanes Data To Life Cycle Database
Recently, the American Chemistry Council released a new report containing an in-depth look at the environmental profiles for the production of nine common plastic resins and four polyurethane precursors. Known as a life cycle inventory, ...

Company: The American Chemistry Council
Solar Impulse aircraft successfully completes its first night flight
The Solar Impulse aircraft, which is powered only by solar energy, has triumphantly completed its first night flight. The ultralight aircraft was airborne for a total of 26 hours – from 7 am on July 7 until 9 am the following day ...

Company: Bayer MaterialScience
High Performance / High Hardness TDI Elastomers - Erapol ETX Series - Era ...
The Erapol ETX Series is a range of polyether based prepolymers intended to be reacted with MOCA or Ethacure to produce structural high performance polyurethane elastomers in the hardness range of 65 Shore D through to 85 Shore D. The Erapol ...

Company: Era Polymers
Doming resin
Allrane resins have been used for more than 15 years in label doming to produce Spherinames. The Spheriname is a real communication tool. With Allrane resin, it's resistant to tearing, abrasion and sunlights, and your label lasts much longer....

Company: Allrim
ESCO (Edge-Sweets Company)
OVERVIEWESCO (Edge-Sweets Company) is the leading manufacturer of polyurethane dispensers and fabrication machinery in the United States. We offer a complete range of products and systems for processing urethane foam and elastomers. ...

Company: ESCO (Edge-Sweets Company)
BBG launches two new mould carrier systems
In the past few months, BBG developed two new mould carrier systems, the hydraulic BFT-U 26x20 and the electrically driven BFT-P V4 16x11. Both systems were delivered and put into operation by customers.The BFT-U has been specifically designed for the encapsulation of ...

Company: BBG GmbH & Co. KG
 
 
BASF launches new polyurethanes online resource in Asia Pacific
A new online resource for the polyurethanes industry in Asia Pacific has been launched. Developed by BASF Polyurethanes, this platform provides information on polyurethane raw materials, PU solutions, and innovations, as ...
Lanxess phthalate-free plasticiser deemed innocuous
The phthalate-free plasticiser Mesamoll II manufactured by Lanxess has taken its final step toward gaining European approval for use in food contact applications. The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) published its ...
Mondi Coatings acquires US coating plant
Mondi Akrosil LLC has entered into an asset agreement with Nitto Americas regarding their recently discontinued facility (to be named Mondi Kenosha) in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin. Financial details were not disclosed....
 
 
 
 
 
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Mr. William Corwin - Accuval Associates (51-200 employees)
Ms. Sonia Crouche - Dotmar (51-200 employees)
jitendra patel - shree krishna roll ind. (1-10 employees)
Ms. Marina Debelja - Zebulon Industries (1-10 employees)
H Cash - MCPU Polymer Engineering (11-50 employees)
Mr. Maher Alkhadra - Baalbaki LLC (501-1000 employees)
Mr. cunha edson - Huntsman Quimica Brasil Ltda (51-200 employees)
Mr. cp plug - Ooms Nederland Holding bv (201-500 employees)
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Mr. Chris Flanagan - IAL Consultants (51-200 employees)
Mr. Andy Beaman - Evonik (1001-5000 employees)
Mr. Aziz Chaudhary - Huntsman International India (Pvt) Ltd (11-50 employees)
Mr. Stephan Wildt - Ureblock S.A. de C. V (51-200 employees)
Mr. juan fernando escobar - UMO S.A. (201-500 employees)
Mr. Devarsh Sheth - Astral Tradelink Pvt.Ltd. (1-10 employees)
 
 
PU system for bitumen / asphalt modification
I am looking for a suitable 2 component PU system for bitumen / asphalt modification. The polyol component has to be mixed with a soft bitumen (penetration 160/220). After mixing the viscosity of the mixture has approximately 500-1000 mPa.s at ambient temperatures. This to have a cold mix system. ...
 
 
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Raw Materials: Plasticizers PU2PU Full Access
New Bio Chemicals Target Phthalate Plasticizer Replacement
In the global race to develop sustainable feedstocks that replace petrochemicals, a Minnesota company is quietly pounding a major stake in the ground.Segetis, founded in 2007, has developed ...
Published on: Jul 13, 2010
Industry Update
Fast and eco-friendly: RAMPF Tooling presents new products at foundry symposium
Numerous pattern makers accepted an invite by RAMPF Tooling and partner Esterhammer to attend a foundry symposium at the new innovation center in Grafenberg at the end of June. The symposium focused ...
Published on: Jul 12, 2010
Finished Products : Automotive
Highlights in car interiors
Both surface materials stand out for their luxurious look and exquisite feel. The IMC spray skin, an aromatic PU system, is relatively soft since it is also back-foamed. This is why it is employed ...
Published on: Jul 10, 2010
Finished Products : Industrial
Seals for high-end bicycle shock absorbers
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions and A-Pro Tech Co. Ltd., a Taiwanese company that specializes in high-end shock absorbers for bikes, began a relationship 10 years ago when Trelleborg Sealing Solutions ...
Published on: Jul 10, 2010
Sprays
Government of Quebec Recognizes Demilec Inc for its Ecological Spray Foam Systems
DEMILEC inc. - an environmentally responsible North American leader in polyurethane foam systems- is the "2010 Quebec award recipient" of the "PHÉNIX DE L’ENVIRONNEMENT" from the Government of Quebec ...
Published on: Jul 08, 2010
Finished Products : Thermal Insulation
EcoTherm simplifies product selection
EcoTherm(UK) Ltd, a leading manufacturer of PIR insulation, has launched a new and unique product branding concept that makes it quick and simple to select the right PIR insulation for the needs of ...
Published on: Jul 08, 2010
Raw Materials: Isocyanates
BASF halts production at curative plants
BASF S.E. has closed temporarily its toluene diisocyanate and methylene diphenyl diisocyanate joint venture plants in Caojing, China, because of a raw material shortage.The firm said the TDI unit of ...
Published on: Jul 07, 2010
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Strut-reinforced, reduced VOC polyurethane foam
A polyurethane foam produced from a formulation comprising a polyol, an isocyanate, a strut reinforcing agent and a VOC reducing agent. The isocyanate reacts with the polyol to produce the ...
Published on: Jul 08, 2010
Rigid Foams
Process for preparing closed-cell water-blown rigid polyurethane foams having improved ...
The present invention is directed to a process for preparing water-blown rigid polyurethane foams having at least an 80% closed-cell content which involves reacting a) at least one polyol mixture ...
Published on: Jul 06, 2010
Raw Materials: Polyols
Polyester polyols containing secondary alcohol groups and their use in making ...
Copolyesters containing secondary hydroxyl groups are useful polyols for manufacturing polyurethanes. These can be prepared by reacting a secondary hydroxyl-containing fatty acid or ester thereof ...
Published on: Jul 06, 2010
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