Researchers have just developed an innovative process for producing isocyanate-free, recyclable and biobased polyurethane (PU) foams by using a rapid foaming technology from room-temperature ...

Love them or hate them, isocyanates are hard to beat. They make durable vehicle finishes that give new cars a shine that lasts for years. They also make industrial paints that are chemical resistant, ...

Polyurethanes, formed through the reaction of raw polyols with isocyanates, are one of the most widely used types of plastics today. By varying the starting materials, a diverse range of plastics can ...

In August 2008, an explosion of a pressurized vessel, known as a residue treater, at the Bayer CropScience (Bayer) facility in Institute, West Virginia resulted in the deaths of two plant employees, a ...

Polyurethanes (PUs) are a class of synthetic polymers that are typically used to create flexible or rigid structures that are composed of either solid or foam material. Examples of these materials ...

The use of hazardous chemicals such as methyl isocyanate can be a significant concern to the residents of communities adjacent to chemical facilities, but is often an integral, necessary part of the ...