CPI: Polyurethanes 2008 Technical Conference

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                                            Polyurethanes 2008 Technical Conferece

                                    9/29/2008 - 10/1/2008
                                          San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter, San Antonio, Texas

The Polyurethanes 2008 Technical Conference will provide polyurethane leaders and professionals an opportunity to hear about the latest research, technical developments and business issues affecting the global polyurethanes industry.

This year's Technical Conference is designed to provide attendees with an event that concentrates on the world of polyurethanes, a thoroughly comprehensive forum that draws the highest attendance of industry professionals from around the globe.

Through individually crafted technical paper presentations, issue sessions and poster sessions, the technical conference examines the current state of the industry from regulatory and environmental issues to advancement in technology and chemistry.

The Center for the Polyurethanes Industry of the American Chemistry Council received more than 100 individual paper presentations from around the world, which were eval‎uated by a highly regarded peer group of industry professionals to help ensure the highest quality of technical accuracy and timeliness.

We hope you will join us September 29-October 1 at the San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter in San Antonio, Texas and experience all that the Polyurethanes 2008 Technical Conference has to offer.

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GENERAL
This conference and materials are intended to provide producers,
users, and applicators of polyurethanes with general information
regarding new technical innovations and applications for these
important products, as well as technical aspects of safe handling,
storage, and production. This conference and materials are not
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handling, storage, or production of polyurethanes, nor are they
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the American Chemistry Council Directory.
The Polyurethanes 2008 Technical Conference will
provide polyurethane industry leaders and professionals
an opportunity to hear about the latest research, technical
developments and business issues affecting the global
polyurethanes industry.
This year's technical conference is designed to provide
attendees with an event that concentrates on the world of
polyurethanes, a thoroughly comprehensive forum that
draws the highest attendance of industry professionals
from around the globe.
Through individually crafted technical paper presentations,
issue sessions and poster sessions, the technical conference
examines the current state of the industry from regulatory
and environmental issues to advancement in technology
and chemistry.
The Center for the Polyurethanes Industry of the American
Chemistry Council received more than 100 individual paper
presentations from around the world, which were eval‎uated
by a highly regarded peer group of industry professionals
to help ensure the highest quality of technical accuracy
and timeliness.
We hope you will experience all that the Polyurethanes 2008
Technical Conference has to offer.

Table of Contents

Schedule of Events ..................................................................................................3
Polyurethane Innovation Award........................................................................5
Professional Development Program ..........................................................6
Networking Opportunities .................................................................................7
Industry Reception ..........................................................................................7
Poster Session ....................................................................................................8
Opening Session ..............................................................................................9
Technical Sessions .................................................................................................11
Automotive Emanations & Testing........................................................21
Automotive IPs & Processing ..................................................................16
Automotive Renewables ............................................................................26
CASE 1 ....................................................................................................................17
CASE 2 ..................................................................................................................22
Chemistry and Fundamentals..................................................................11
Construction 1 ....................................................................................................18
Construction 2..................................................................................................23
Construction 3..................................................................................................27
Environment, Health & Safety..................................................................19
Flame Retardants and Combustibility ..............................................12
Flexible Foam....................................................................................................24
Footwear ..............................................................................................................28
Insulation Options ..........................................................................................13
Processing Innovations ..............................................................................14
Renewable Content Polyols 1 ................................................................20
Renewable Content Polyols 2................................................................25
Issue Session
Smart Business, Smart Marketing: Green Goes Mainstream ....15
Poster Sessions ......................................................................................................29
Closing Luncheon/Awards Ceremony........................................................31
Committees, Organizers, Moderators, Vice-Moderators ............32
Member Companies ............................................................................................35
Officers, Conference Management, Public Relations ....................37
Future Conferences..............................................................................................38

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Schedule of Events
Onsite Registration - Third Floor across from Salon I
• Sunday, September 28, 2008
8:30 A.M. - 6:00 P.M.
• Monday, September 29, 2008
8:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M.
• Tuesday, September 30, 2008
8:30 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
• Wednesday, October 1, 2008
7:30 A.M. - 11:00 A.M.

Media Center - Conference Room 15
• Sunday, September 28, 2008
12:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M.
• Monday, September 29, 2008
8:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M.
• Tuesday, September 30, 2008
8:30 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
• Wednesday, October 1, 2008
7:30 A.M. - 11:00 A.M.
(Admission with badge only)

Speaker Ready Room - Conference Room 16
• Sunday, September 28, 2008
12:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M.
• Monday, September 29, 2008
8:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M.
• Tuesday, September 30, 2008
8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
• Wednesday, October 1, 2008
7:00 A.M. - 10:00 A.M.
(Admission with badge only)

Opening Session - Salon A, B & F
• Monday, September 29, 2008
9:00 A.M. - 11:30 A.M.
(Admission with badge only)

Industry Reception - Salon F
• Monday, September 29, 2008
6:00 P.M. - 7:30 P.M.
(Admission with badge only)

Poster Session - Salon E
• Monday, September 29, 2008
11:30 A.M. - 6:00 P.M.
• Tuesday, September 30, 2008
9:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M.
• Wednesday, October 1, 2008
8:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M.
(Admission with badge only)

Technical/Issues Sessions - Third Floor
• Monday, September 29, 2008
2:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M.
• Tuesday, September 30, 2008
9:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.
2:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M.
• Wednesday, October 1, 2008
8:00 A.M. - 11:00 A.M.
(Admission with badge only)

Professional Development Program (PDP) - Third Floor
• Sunday, September 28, 2008
9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
• Monday, September 29, 2008
11:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
• Tuesday, September 30, 2008
9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
• Wednesday, October 1, 2008
8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
(Admission with badge only)

Closing Luncheon/Awards Ceremony - Salon F
• Wednesday, October 1, 2008
11:30 A.M.-12:45 P.M.
(Admission with badge only)

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Conference Literature
Conference Proceedings
A Conference Proceedings CD is included with
all Conference and PDP registrations. Additional
CD's are available for purchase at the conference
registration desk.

PDP Course Materials
Course materials will be provided for each
Professional Development Program course attended.
Additional CD's are available for purchase at
the conference registration desk.
Polyurethane Innovation Award
Sponsored by
Cast Your Vote for this Year's

Polyurethane Innovation Award Finalists
The Polyurethane Innovation Award aims to recognize the
role that innovation plays in the polyurethane industry by
rewarding the efforts and foresight of companies and/or
individuals whose vision and perseverance bring new
products and technology to the marketplace. The Center
for the Polyurethanes Industry of the American Chemistry
Council will present three awards for the most innovative
uses of polyurethane. This year's awards will be presented
in three categories.
Here are the finalists:

Polyurethane Chemicals Category:
Ashland Performance Materials for "Fast Cure Aliphatic
Solventless Adhesive for Flexible Packaging Laminations"
BASF Corporation for "Pluracol? BALANCE™ Renewable
Resource Polyols"
Merquinsa/Merquinsa North America for "Pearlthane? ECO"
Processing Equipment Category:
Graco, Inc. for "Fusion CS Spray Gun with ClearShot
Technology™"
KraussMaffei for "Electric Nozzle Pin Control"
Finished Product Category:
Acma Industries Ltd for "Kradal Flooring"
BASF Corporation for "Elastocoast? Elastometric
Revetments"
Fenner Precision & HP Labs for "Innovations in Electrically
Conductive Polyurethane Roller"
Finalist entries will be on display in the Poster Session
area (Salon E). Conference attendees will have a chance
to vote for the finalists they believe show the most
innovative use of polyurethanes in each category. The
results will be announced at the conference Closing
Session on Wednesday, October 1, 2008.
Go to Salon E to cast your vote!

Professional Development Program (PDP)
In its fifth year, the Polyurethane Professional Development
Program provides an education and training program for
the global polyurethanes industry.

Sunday, September 28
9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
PU101 Introduction to Polyurethane Chemistry
Salon D Instructor
Stuart Watson, Consultant
1:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M.
PU202 Building and Energy Codes Introduction &
Salon C Overview Relative to Polyurethanes
Instructor
Lorraine Ross, Intech Consulting
Monday, September 29
11:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
PU102 Introduction to Polyurethane Technology
Salon D Instructor
Paul Farkas, Consultant
1:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M.
PU203 EHS Issues of Aromatic Isocyanates
Salon A Instructors
William Robert, BASF Corporation
Barbara Cummings, Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Stephanie Bernard, Dow
Cynthia Graham, Huntsman International LLC
Tuesday, September 30
9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
PU103 Markets and Applications with a Brief
Salon K Introduction to Polyurethane Chemistry
Instructor
Brian Fogg, Brian Fogg Polyurethanes Consulting
1:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M.
PU201 Polyurethane Raw Materials Testing,
Conference Specifications and Performance:
Room 1 The Myth and the Magic
Instructors
Tom Conti, Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Nadata Green, Huntsman International LLC
David Mullen, Rubicon LLC
Wednesday, October 1
9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
PU104 Polyurethane CASE (Coatings, Adhesives,
Salon K Sealants, Elastomers)
Instructor
Jim O'Connor, SynUthane
8:00 A.M. - 11:00 A.M.
PU204 Physical Testing of Polyurethane Foams
Conference Instructor
Room 1 Roy Pask, BASF Corporation
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Poster Session - Located in Salon E
Monday, September 29 - Wednesday, October 1
Monday, September 29
11:30 A.M. - 6:00 P.M.
Tuesday, September 30
9:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M.
Wednesday, October 1
8:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M.
Join your colleagues from around the globe; make
contacts and exchange ideas and thoughts as presenters
address new, cutting-edge technologies in market and
product areas.

Refreshment Breaks - Located in Salon E
Monday, September 29 - Wednesday, October 1
Monday, September 29
11:30 A.M. - 6:00 P.M.
Tuesday, September 30
9:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M.

Morning break sponsored by
Afternoon break sponsored by
Wednesday, October 1

9:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.
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(Networking Opportunities Continued)
Networking Opportunities
The Polyurethanes 2008 Technical Conference offers
a multitude of networking opportunities to meet your
peers, professional associates and industry leaders.
This year's conference is sure to help you maximize your
networking experience.

Industry Reception - Located in Salon F
Monday, September 29
6:00 P.M. - 7:30 P.M.
The Industry Reception, a premiere networking
opportunity, has become a much-anticipated event.
The reception is an ideal place to network with peers
and build new relationships. Hors d'oeuvres and
beverages will be served.
(Admission with badge only.)
Industry Reception Sponsors:

OPENING SESSION
Monday, September 29, 2008
Salon A, B & F
Sponsored by

9:00 A.M. Welcome
Neeva-Gayle Candelori,
Center for the Polyurethanes Industry
of the American Chemistry Council
CPI Director
9:10 A.M. State of the Industry
Jerry MacCleary, Bayer MaterialScience LLC
CPI Steering Committee Chair

9:30 A.M. Conference Kick-Off
Dave Williams, Honeywell
CPI Conference Committee Chair

10:00 A.M. Responding to Change – Recent Trends in
The North American Polyurethane Industry
Angela Austin, IAL Consultants

10:15 A.M. Polyurethane Innovation Award Program
Finalist Announcement
Kaye Linkenhoger, Chemtura
CPIManagement Committee Chair

10:30 A.M. Keynote Speaker
Dr. Barry Asmus, Senior Economist
National Center for Policy Analysis

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M O N D A Y
Dr. Barry Asmus
Senior Economist
National Center for Policy Analysis
Dr. Barry Asmus speaks, writes, and consults on political and
business issues facing America. Recognized for his views on
making the U.S. a world-class competitor, he was twice voted
the Outstanding Professor of the Year, as well as honored with
the Freedom Foundation at Valley Forge Award for Private
Enterprise Education.
Dr. Asmus is a Senior Economist with the National Center
for Policy Analysis (NCPA). The NCPA promotes private
sector, market-based solutions. Dr. Asmus has been
speaking to audiences in the U.S. and around the world
for over twenty-five years.

keynote
speaker
Monday, September 29, 2008
10:30 A.M. - 11:30 A.M.

AFTERNOON TECHNICAL SESSION
Monday, September 29, 2008
2:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M. Salon J

Chemistry and Fundamentals

Session Organizers:
Raymond Neff, BASF Corporation
Bob Dawe, Dow
Robert Grigsby, Huntsman International LLC
Moderator:
Hamdy Khalil, Woodbridge Foam Corporation
Vice Moderator:
Dale Hunter, Dow
A wide variety of papers encompassing polyurethane chemistry and
fundamentals will be presented. Structure-property relationships in
applications including viscoelastic foams, elastomers and wood
composites will be given particular emphasis. The rheology of rigid
polyurethane foam systems and the computational chemistry of
isocyanate reactions also will be discussed.

2:00 PM Moderator Opening Remarks
2:05 PM Compression Recovery Of Viscoelastic Foam
Rajat Duggal, Bernard Obi, Asjad Shafi, Cora Leibig,
Rudolf Koopmans, Dow
2:30 PM Rheology Study In Polyurethane Rigid Foams
Lifeng Wu, Janine Van Gemert, Rafael Camargo,
Huntsman International LLC
3:00 PM Wood Flour And Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotube (MWCNT)
Filled Rigid Polyurethane Foam
Jiang Yuan, Sheldon Shi, Sangyeob Lee,
Mississippi State University

3:30 PM Break

4:00 PM Study On The Thermal Self-Polymerization Of MDI Using
Computational Chemistry
Satoshi Murayama, Yuu Yanagihara,
Nippon Polyurethane Industry Co., Ltd.
4:30 PM Microphase-Separated Structure And Mechanical
Properties Of Novel Poly(carbonate)-Based Polyurethanes
Mutsuhisa Furukawa, Ken Kojio, Tetsuo Masubuchi, Machiko
Sakai, Nagasaki University

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AFTERNOON TECHNICAL SESSION
Monday, September 29, 2008
2:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M. Salon B

Sponsored by
Flame Retardants and Combustibility
Session Organizers:
Michael Blaszkiewicz, Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Robert Lockwood, Huntsman International LLC
Martin Swing, Chemtura
Moderator:
Michael Blaszkiewicz, Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Vice Moderator:
Martin Swing, Chemtura
The Session initially will focus on updated building fire codes in both
Europe and the United States. New flame retardant products for both
flexible and rigid polyurethane foam applications highlighting sustainable
alternatives to current technology will then be introduced. Lastly,
industry consortiums will provide timely information on regulatory and
legislative topics concerning all classes of flame retardants used in
polyurethanes.

2:00 PM Moderator Opening Remarks
2:05 PM Development Of Fire Safety Requirements In Europe For
Application Of PUR Foams In Construction
Edith Antonatus, BASF Corporation
2:30 PM Recap Of The 2008 International Building And
Fire Code Hearings
Lorraine Ross, Intech Consulting, Inc.
3:00 PM Halogen Free, High Efficiency, Low Scorch Flame Retardant
For Flexible Polyurethane Foams
Maurice Venegas, Hoover Chew, Ravi Joshi, Susan Landry,
Albemarle Corporation
3:30 PM Break
4:00 PM Sustainable Flame Retardant Development For The
Rigid Polyurethane Market
Barbara Williams, Michael Nagridge, Jeffrey Stowell,
Joop Wuestenenk, Israel Chemicals Limited-Industrial
Products
Mark Gelmont, IMI TAMI
4:30 PM What’s The Regulatory Status Of Flame Retardants Used
In Polyurethane Foam?
Susan Landry, Albemarle Corporation
M O N D A Y
AFTERNOON TECHNICAL SESSION
Monday, September 29, 2008
2:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M. Salon M
Sponsored by
Insulation Options
Session Organizers:
Ronald Wierzbicki, BASF Corporation
Jeff King, Dow
Peter Hohl, Evonik Goldschmidt Corporation
Moderator:
Paul Ashford, Caleb Management Services Ltd.
Vice Moderator:
Todd Volz, Dow
The Insulation Options session will present advances in blowing agent
technology and an update on foam performance with current blowing
agent technology. Leaders in blowing agent technology will introduce
new, cutting-edge innovations designed to meet both current and
future environmental and energy regulations. In addition, an investigation
of end use performance of blowing agents will be presented.
2:00 PM Moderator Opening Remarks
2:05 PM Development Of A Novel Foam Expansion Agent For
Polyurethane Foams
Mark Robin, Gary Loh, Joseph Creazzo,
DuPont Fluoroproducts
2:30 PM HBA-1 Blowing Agent Commercialization Status
James Bowman, David Williams, Honeywell
3:00 PM Zero Ozone Depletion Potential Chemical And Equipment
Technology For The Commercial Refrigeration Market
Eric Rexrode, Dave Snider, Dow
3:30 PM Break
4:00 PM Investigation Of New Low GWP Blowing Agents
For Rigid Polyurethane Foams
Ben Chen, Joseph Costa, Philippe Bonnet, Maher Elsheikh,
Arkema Inc.
Laurent Abbas, Arkema France, CRRA
4:30 PM A Comparison Of The Physical Properties [And Their
Causative Factors] Of Froth vs. Pour Foams
John Murphy, Foam Supplies Inc.
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AFTERNOON TECHNICAL SESSION
Monday, September 29, 2008
2:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M. Salon C
Sponsored by
Processing Innovations
Session Organizers:
Bob Pierce, Cannon USA
Robert Biondich, Graco, Inc.
Lisa Shaner, KraussMaffei
Moderator:
Lynn Cielec, Graco, Inc.
Vice Moderator:
Lisa Shaner, KraussMaffei
A wide array of polyurethane processing solutions will be introduced
during this Session. The Session will open with a presentation on
multi-cavity molds and mixing technology for microcellular applications
followed by a presentation on processing alternatives for pressurized
frothing system users. The third paper will describe a new processing
solution for manufacturing PUR sound-deadening components.
The final presentation will detail a RRIM metering machine developed
specifically for lab applications.
2:00 PM Moderator Opening Remarks
2:05 PM Fully Automatic Production of Industrial Spring Aids
Made Of Micro Cellular Elastomers
Christian Decker, Bjoern Dormann, DESMA GmbH
2:30 PM New Innovations In Rigid Polyurethane And Cavity Fill
Processing Equipment
Michael Ruby, Theron Sherman, Graco, Inc.
3:00 PM Innovative Technology For Multi-PUR Sound Deadening
Components For Large Engines: Combining Innovative
Processes To Develop A Turnkey Solution
Massimo Taverna, Cannon S.p.A.
Barry Pile, Cannon USA
3:30 PM Break
4:00 PM Laboratory RRIM Machines
Otto Huiber, Hi-Tech/FPA
M O N D A Y
AFTERNOON ISSUE SESSION
Monday, September 29, 2008
2:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M. Salon K
Sponsored by
Smart Business, Smart Marketing:
Green Goes Mainstream
Moderator:
Wolfram Frank, ISOPA
Vice Moderator:
Bob Dawe, Dow
The “discussion” over climate change and the sustainability imperative
continues. Green marketing and sustainable science have rapidly
evolved from niche specialties to the mainstream in virtually every
consumer and industrial market. From building and construction to
automobiles, appliances, bedding and furniture … the message is
clear: Going green is not just smart marketing, it’s also smart business
and an enormous, sustainable opportunity. Green equals growth, no
matter what business, organization or government agency you
represent. Anyone attending the last several Polyurethanes
Technical Conferences has witnessed the increased preval‎ence and
importance of environmental themes, ranging from clean manufacturing
technologies and blowing agents to recycling, renewable content
polyols and energy efficient end-products. In a myriad of ways,
polyurethane is one industry where the rubber meets the road for
translating sustainable goals into green realities. This year, CPI has
assembled an exciting panel of experts from industry and
government to address the complex challenges and opportunities
of leveraging polyurethane science and technology to create a
more sustainable future:
Michael DeFranks, Director of Engineering,
Simmons
Richard Engler, Program Manager,
U.S. EPA Green Chemistry Program
David Perry, Executive Editor,
Furniture/Today
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MORNING TECHNICAL SESSION
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
9:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. Salon J
Sponsored by
Automotive IPs & Processing
Session Organizers:
Jim Tobias, Air Products & Chemicals, Inc.
Rich Rossio, Chem-Trend LP
Allan James, Dow
Moderator:
Allan James, Dow
Vice Moderator:
Rich Rossio, Chem-Trend LP
Instrument panels are a challenging application for polyurethanes
with respect to performance and processing. This Session investigates
material and processing improvements for the instrument panel
starting with the polyurethane skin, looking at the compatibility and
adhesion considerations between the cover-stock and substrate layers,
and improving manufacturing process technology by introducing Punch
and Trim tooling. The Session also will cover new technology for energy
absorbing polyurethane foam systems to meet pedestrian lower leg
impact requirements. The Session will conclude with a paper
addressing a method of introducing solid fillers into polyurethane
systems effectively for several automotive applications.
9:00 AM Moderator Opening Remarks
9:05 AM Improvements In Spray Polyurethane Technology
John Erickson, Wassana Apichatachutapan,
BASF Corporation
9:30 AM Adhesion Of Polyurethane Foam With Skin And Substrate
Materials In Automotive Composite Instrument Panels
C. D. Thomas, K. Kiszka, S. Burks, B. Weinlander, T. Fowler,
Dow
10:00 AM An Eval‎uation Of A New Tubular Energy
Absorber/Polyurethane Foam Composite For Meeting
Pedestrian Lower Leg Impact Requirements
Paul Glance, O-Flex Automotive, Inc.
Jack Jenny, Bayer MaterialScience LLC
10:30 AM Break
11:00 AM Use Of Solid Fillers In The Automotive Industry
Bjoern Dormann, Christian Decker, DESMA GmbH
T U E S D A Y
MORNING TECHNICAL SESSION
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
9:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. Salon A
Sponsored by
CASE 1
Session Organizers:
Rich Laskodi, Altana
Kaye Linkenhoger, Chemtura
Will Koonce, Dow
Moderator:
William Brown, Momentive Performance Materials
Vice Moderator:
Rich Laskodi, Altana
The Coating, Adhesive, Sealant, Elastomer (CASE) Chemistry session
will explore novel chemistries developed for improving performance in
CASE applications. Developments on the modification of polymer
backbones for enhanced properties and innovative curing mechanisms
will be discussed.
9:00 AM Moderator Opening Remarks
9:05 AM Bismuth As An Alternative Polyurethane Catalyst
Nathan Eckert, Robert Hart,
The Shepherd Chemical Company
9:30 AM High-Pressure Processing For CASE Applications
Steve Willis, Thomas Elfroth, KraussMaffei
10:00 AM Novel Aliphatic Polyurethane Elastomers Based On 1,3
And 1,4-Bis(Isocyanatomethyl)cyclohexane: Mechanical
Properties And Phase Structures
Rui Xie, Debkumar Bhattacharjee, John Argyropoulos,
Lizhi Liu, Shouren Ge, Dow
10:30 AM Break
11:00 AM High Performance Polyurethane Dispersion Having
Polycarbonate Structure For Water-Based Coatings
Naotaka Izumi, Iku Oki, Takaki Jono,
Nippon Polyurethane Industry Co., Ltd.
11:30 AM Industrial Cyclocarbonate Based Polymers Including
Nonisocyanate Materials
Oleg Figovsky, Leonid Shapovalov, INRC Polymate
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MORNING TECHNICAL SESSION
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
9:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. Salon D
Sponsored by
Construction 1
Session Organizers:
Ed Ball, Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Dana Overman, Dow
Theron Sherman, Graco, Inc.
Moderator:
Kenneth Willoughby, Momentive Performance Materials
Vice Moderator:
William Nicola, Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Rigid polyurethane foams are used in a diverse range of construction
applications. This Session will address new developments in the areas
of renewable resource and polyester based polyols, blowing agents,
surfactants and processing of rigid polyurethane foams in the
construction arena. This Session will offer an opportunity to learn
about the important work being done for this key market segment of
the polyurethane industry.
9:00 AM Moderator Opening Remarks
9:05 AM Novel Natural-Oil Based Rigid Foams For Demanding
Applications: A Class I Polyisocyanurate Foam For
Insulated Metal Building Panels
David Sounik, Bayer MaterialScience LLC
9:30 AM Aromatic Polyester Polyols With High Aromatic Content
And High Functionality For All Rigid Foam Applications
Manuel Chumacero, David Shieh, Richard Donald, OXID L.P.
10:00 AM Comparison Of Blowing Agent Performance In
Polyisocyanurate Foams Used In The Production Of
Rigid Faced Continuous Panels
Todd Volz, Michael Skowronski, Dow
10:30 AM Break
11:00 AM New Developments In Polyisocyanurate Laminate Foam
Formulations And Processing
Sachchida Singh, Sheila Dubs, Jerry Pilgrim,
Huntsman International LLC
11:30 AM Silicone Surfactants For Balancing Physical Properties
Versus Flammability Performance In Rigid PUR Foam For
Construction Applications
Jean Vincent, John Miller, Tortsen Panitzsch,
Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.
Roy LaRue, Mike LaFore,
Dow Corning Corporation
T U E S D A Y
MORNING TECHNICAL SESSION
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
9:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. Salon B
Sponsored by
Environment, Health & Safety
Session Organizers:
William Robert, BASF Corporation
Jean Kasakevich, Dow
Cynthia Graham, Huntsman International LLC
Moderator:
William Robert, BASF Corporation
Vice Moderators:
Jean Kasakevich, Dow
Cynthia Graham, Huntsman International LLC
The EH&S Session will highlight a variety of topics including both global and
domestic issues. Trade association outreach highlights ongoing research with
NIOSH, and alliances with governmental organizations, such as OSHA, in efforts to
address health concerns and product safety in the industry. Next, an overview will
be presented on a joint project with Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance on off-gassing
of SPF. Another area that is gaining importance is a UN initiative to harmonize labels
and safety data sheets known as GHS (Global Harmonized System). A broad
overview will be given followed by a specific review of its application to our
industry. Next, an innovative application to prevent coastal erosion using natural
oil based polyurethane elastomers to create an aesthetic structure with no
negative impacts on the environment will be presented. Lastly, the newly
completed truck bed liner training video will be showcased with commentary
on how the video was developed in an alliance with several OSHA regions.
9:00 AM Moderator Opening Remarks
9:05 AM Trade Association Outreach
William Robert, BASF Corporation
Jean Kasakevich, Dow
Cynthia Graham, Huntsman International LLC
9:30 AM CPI/SPFA Spray Polyurethane Foam Insulation Emissions
Testing Project
Brian Karlovich, Bayer MaterialScience LLC
10:00 AM The Globally Harmonized System Of Classification
And Labeling Of Chemicals (GHS)
Jayne Clifton, Huntsman International LLC
10:30 AM Break
11:00 AM Elastomeric Revetments - An Innovative Solution For
Coastal Protection And Erosion Control
Steven Hicks, David Bower, BASF Corporation
Marcus Leberfinger, Elastogran GmbH
11:30 AM OSHA Alliances - A Success Story For The
Truck Bed Liner Industry
Stephanie Bernard, Dow
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MORNING TECHNICAL SESSION
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
9:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. Salon M
Sponsored by
Renewable Content Polyols 1
Session Organizers:
Ricardo De Genova, Cargill, Inc.
David Babb, Dow
Jack Dai, Cargill, Inc.
Moderator:
Alfredo Larre, Dow
Vice Moderator:
Jack Dai, Cargill, Inc.
The interest in renewable polyols continues to rise in the polyurethane
industry and is being driven in part by customers’ perceptions that
such polyols can help reduce the environmental footprint of the
finished product. The first Renewable Content Polyols session will cover
recent advances in technology that reach new performance levels in a
number of application areas with an emphasis on flexible foams.
9:00 AM Moderator Opening Remarks
9:05 AM Development Of Natural Oil Polyols For Viscoelastic Foams
Using RENUVA™ Technology
Vinicius Serves, Dow Brasil S.A
Stephen Lewis, Paul Cookson, David Babb, Bernard Obi,
Ike Latham, Dow
9:30 AM New Polyols Based On High Renewable Content For The
Production Of High Resilience Flexible Slabstock Foams
William Gower, Ricardo De Genova, Cargill, Inc.
10:00 AM Renewable Polyols For Polyurethane Flexible Foam
Theodore Smiecinski, Raghu Gummaraju, Diane Langer,
BASF Corporation
10:30 AM Break
11:00 AM Natural Oil-Derived Diols For Renewable Polyurethane
Products
William Downey, Christofer Megson, Vertellus Specialties Inc.
11:30 AM Production And Eval‎uation Of New Natural Oil Derived
Polyols For Flexible Slabstock Foam
Stanley Hager, Jack Reese, Susan McVey, Micah Moore,
Richard Skorpenske, Nathan Chaffin,
Bayer MaterialScience LLC
T U E S D A Y
AFTERNOON TECHNICAL SESSION
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
2:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M. Salon J
Sponsored by
Automotive Emanations & Testing
Session Organizer:
Jim Tobias, Air Products & Chemicals, Inc.
Rich C. Rossio, Chem-Trend LP
Allan James, Dow
Moderator:
Chee Yap, Foamex
Vice Moderator:
Rich Rossio, Chem-Trend LP
The automotive industry continues to tighten specifications particularly in the area
of volatile organic compounds (VOC’s). The Automotive Emanations and Testing
Session will present several advancements in VOC and emissions reduction by
using low emission catalysts and higher reactivity polyols. The testing segment
will focus on the efforts of the Molded Foam Industry Panel to develop global
automotive testing specifications and standards to help streamline product
offerings, reduce costs, and improve overall quality. Data will be presented on
the accelerated aging of molded foams with the goal of choosing the best
predictive test methods. The last paper will address new polyurethane
technology for improved performance and increased productivity for
automotive noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) applications.
2:00 PM Moderator Opening Remarks
2:05 PM Moving Forward With New Low Emissions Amine
Catalyst Technology
Ron Herrington, Gabor Felber, Ernie Rister,
Huntsman International LLC
2:30 PM New Polyurethane Systems Based On Catalytically
Active Polyols For Low VOCs Application In The
Automotive Market
Joon-mo Lee, Jeongmoo Kim, Sang-hyun Lee,
Changha Park, Inha Park, SKC
3:00 PM Accelerated Aging Of Molded Foam: Selection Of
Parameters For A Value-Added Test
Molded Foam Industry Panel:
G. Ron Blair, Woodbridge Foam Corporation (retired)
Bob Dawe, Dow
Jim McEvoy, Johnson Controls Inc.
Brian Neal, Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Roy Pask, BASF Corporation
Mark Weierstall, Woodbridge Foam Corporation
3:30 PM Break
4:00 PM The Time Is Right For Harmonization Of Foam Standards
Roy Pask, BASF Corporation
G. Ron Blair, Woodbridge Foam Corporation (Retired)
Mark Weirstall, Woodbridge Foam Corporation
4:30 PM Fast Cycle Time Low Density Automotive NVH Solutions
With Excellent Acoustic Properties
Helmut Stegt, Dow Deutschland Anlageges, MBH
Allan James, Saeed Siavoshani, Stephen Burks, Dow
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AFTERNOON TECHNICAL SESSION
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
2:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M. Salon A
CASE 2
Session Organizer:
Rich Laskodi, Altana
Kaye Linkenhoger, Chemtura
Will Koonce, Dow
Moderator:
Ralph Hoffman, BYK Chemie
Vice Moderator:
Rich Laskodi, Altana
This Session will focus on new developments for polyurethane coatings,
adhesives, sealants, and elastomers by exploring analytical and
morphological characteristics in applications ranging from water
dispersible polyurethane powders to polyurea spray elastomers.
2:00 PM Moderator Opening Remarks
2:05 PM Morphology And Mechanical Properties Of SPUA Post-Cure
Qing Zhou, Hairong Liu, Xiaofeng Zhang, Ping Zhang,
Jianming Yu, Yantai Wanhua Polyurethanes,
Beijing Research Institute
2:30 PM Characteristics Of Dispersible Polyurethane Powders
For Waterborne Systems
Dai Soo Lee, Gwang Seok Song,
Chonbuk National University
3:00 PM Modern Titrimetric Polyol Analyses
Ross Koile, Koile & Associates, Inc.
3:30 PM Break
4:00 PM Polyurethanes Based On Fish Polyols
Tomas Vlcek, Jiri Zelenka, Katerina Zetkova, SYNPO, a.s.
Ragnar Olason, Ragnar Gudmundsson,
Icelandic Polyol Company Ltd.
T U E S D A Y
AFTERNOON TECHNICAL SESSION
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
2:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M. Salon D
Sponsored by
Construction 2
Session Organizers:
Ed Ball, Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Dana Overman, Dow
Theron Sherman, Graco, Inc.
Moderator:
Tim Eberling, Fomo Products
Vice Moderator:
Kevin Arsenault, Graco, Inc.
Environmental consciousness, energy conservation, renewability,
sustainability and cost effectiveness are “hot spots” at the forefront
of the construction industry. This Session presents diverse messages
supporting the manufacturer, contractor and consumer. The testing of
polyurethane foam compatibility with other construction materials also
will be addressed. Anyone interested in foam formulations, properties,
and the overall performance of rigid polyurethane foam will benefit
from attending.
2:00 PM Moderator Opening Remarks
2:05 PM Using Polyurethane Products To Strengthen Existing
Homes In Hurricane Prone Regions
Lorraine Ross, Intech Consulting Inc.
2:30 PM Effects Of Natural Oil Polyols On Properties Of
Polyisocyanurate Foams
Tim Lambert, Jennifer Yao, Guido Lipske, Stepan Company
Laurie Hill, Rmax
3:00 PM Novel Additive Technology Designed To Optimize The Use
Of Natural Oil Polyols In Support Of The Construction
Market
Christian Eilbracht, Carsten Schiller,
Evonik Goldschmidt GmbH
Peter Hohl, Evonik Goldschmidt Chemical
3:30 PM Break
4:00 PM Industry Study Of Compatibility Of Spray Polyurethane
Foam With CPVC
Chris Porter, BioBased Insulation
Roger Morrison, NCFI Polyurethanes
4:30 PM Novel Polyether Polyol For High Performance Rigid
Polyurethane Foams
Hiroshi Wada, Yoshinori Toyota, Yuko Miyamoto,
Ketchikan Shimizu, C. Suzuki, Asahi Glass Urethane Co., Ltd.
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AFTERNOON TECHNICAL SESSION
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
2:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M. Salon B
Sponsored by
Flexible Foam
Session Organizers:
Erin Kelly, Altana
Susan McVey, Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Don Ridgway, Huntsman International LLC
Moderator:
Tom Mikkelsen, Tempur-Pedic USA, Inc.
Vice Moderator:
Gene Wiltz, Huntsman International LLC
The Flexible Foam Session will offer papers covering a broad range of flexible
foam related topics. The first half of the session will present a discussion
comparing foam quality versus quantity as an industry driver with data from the
North American flexible slabstock and automotive market related to raw material
availability, production shifts and the effects of global exchange rates. This session
also will present consideration of whether comfort in home furnishings is taking a
back seat as a result of these industry trends to lower material costs and to
pursue offshore sources of finished goods.
The second part of the Session will cover presentations on new additives, one
being a cross linker to improve cold flow potential in high resiliency flexible
slabstock foams and the other on amine catalysts that reduce emanations in
flexible foam. A final paper will be presented on a new polyol to be used for
the manufacture of viscoelastic foam with improved processing latitude
and performance.
2:00 PM Moderator Opening Remarks
2:05 PM The Global Flexible Foam Industry - Is Quality Not Quantity
The Real Industry Driver?
Angela Austin, IAL Consultants, div BRG Inc.
2:30 PM Is Comfort Taking A Back Seat In Home Furnishings?
Raymond Neff, Steven Wujcik, Theodore Smiecinski,
Roy Pask, BASF Corporation
3:00 PM Anti Cold Flow Additive
Jochen Wilms, Johannes Buescher, BYK-Chemie GmbH
Erin Kelly, Altana
3:30 PM Break
4:00 PM Novel Amine Catalyst For Low Emanation Flexible
Polyurethane Foam
Annegret Terheiden, Ruediger Landers, Hans Schloens,
Roland Hubel, Evonik Goldschmidt GmbH
4:30 PM Highly Porous Super-Soft Viscoelastic Foam Development
Bernard Obi, Alan Schrock, Asjad Shafi, Rogelio Gamboa,
Dow
T U E S D A Y
AFTERNOON TECHNICAL SESSION
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
2:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M. Salon M
Sponsored by
Renewable Content Polyols 2
Session Organizers:
Ricardo De Genova, Cargill Inc.
David Babb, Dow
Ladislau Heisler, Momentive Performance Materials
Moderator:
Bill Gower, Cargill, Inc.
Vice Moderator:
Jessica Dub, Dow
The second Renewable Content Polyols session will focus on the
molecular aspects of polyols and products made with natural-based
materials. Papers will address methods for determining the renewable
content and environmental impact of producing renewable polyols and
their finished products. Foaming kinetics and foam performance of
recently developed systems also will be presented.
2:00 PM Moderator Opening Remarks
2:05 PM The Measurement Of Renewable Content In Natural Oil
Polyols And Foams
Juan Carlos Medina, David Babb, Hongming Ma,
Bernard Obi, Dow
2:30 PM Eco-Efficiency Analysis Demonstrates The Superior
Environmental Benefits Of Flexible Furniture Foams
Made With BALANCE™ 50 Polyol
Christopher Bradlee, Victoria Manea, Lauren M. Kloock,
BASF Corporation
3:00 PM Honey Bee 230 And Honey Bee 150: Reactivity Of Soy
Based Polyols
Xian Xian Du, Thomas Garrett, MCPU Polymer Engineering
3:30 PM Break
4:00 PM How Does Soybean Oil Polyol Change Foaming Kinetics
In Polyurethane Flexible Foams?
Ling Zhang, Chris Macosko, University of Minnesota
Timothy Abraham, Cargill, Inc.
Gary Johnson, Mark Listemann,
Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.
4:30 PM Natural Oil Polyol Of High Reactivity For Rigid
Polyurethanes
Ning Luo, Jianghong Qian, Jay Cupps, Yuling Wang,
Bing Zhou, Larry Armbruster, Peter Frenkel,
BioBased Technologies
MORNING TECHNICAL SESSION
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
8:00 A.M. - 11:00 A.M. Salon J
Sponsored by
Automotive Renewables
Session Organizers:
Jim Tobias, Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.
Rich Rossio, Chem-Trend LP
Allan James, Dow
Moderator: Hamdy Khalil, Woodbridge Foam Corporation
Vice Moderator: Jim Tobias, Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.
The automotive industry uses polyurethane materials because of the design flexibility
and excellent performance capabilities required in many automotive interior and
exterior applications. With the drive by automotive companies to reduce their
environmental impact, significant development has occurred in the area of using
renewable content materials in polyurethane products. This Session will address
natural oil based polyols / renewable content materials that are designed for use in
the flexible molded foam / automotive seating industry with testing results and
impact on seat comfort and performance. There also will be a presentation on
methods to improve the cell-opening by use of a new class of silicone surfactants
with improved resin compatibility in low density water blown PU systems.
8:00 AM Moderator Opening Remarks
8:05 AM New Horizons For The Use Of Bio-Polyols In
Automotive Foams
Romeo Stanciu, Hamdy Khalil, Liberato Mendoza,
Woodbridge Foam Corporation
Jack Dai, Ricardo DeGenova, Tim Abraham, Cargill, Inc.
8:30 AM The Nobel Flexible Polyurethane Foam For
Environmentally-Friendly Automotive Seat Cushions
Shinichi Egawa, Keita Ishibashi, Naoya Yoshii,
Nippon Polyurethane Industry Co., Ltd.
9:00 AM Natural Oil Based Polyurethane Pad For Automotive
Seat Application
Kazuto Usaka, Hideaki Ootsuka, Hiroyuki Utsumi,
Mitsui Chemicals Polyurethanes, Inc.
Takashi Inoh, Toyota Motor Corporation
Yoshiyuki Murata, Tsuguyoshi Sakai, Daisuke Takagi,
Toyota Boshoku Corporation
9:30 AM Break
10:00 AM Advances In The Development Of RENUVA™-Based Polyols
For Molded Foam Applications
Francois Casati, Dow Europe GmbH
Bob Dawe, Dow Canada
Sabrina Fregni, Dow Italia S.R.L.
Dwight Latham, Hongming Ma, Dow
Yoshiaki Miyazaki, Dow Chemical Japan Ltd.
10:30 AM New Cell-Opening Surfactants For The Production Of
Water-Blown, Dimensionaly-Stable Polyurethane Foams
William Brown, Momentive Performance Materials
W E D N E S D A Y
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MORNING TECHNICAL SESSION
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
8:00 A.M. - 11:00 A.M. Salon D
Sponsored by
Construction 3
Session Organizers:
Ed Ball, Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Dana Overman, Dow
Theron Sherman, Graco, Inc.
Moderator:
Jason Gyimesi, Dow
Vice Moderator:
Mary Bogdan, Honeywell
This Session will address issues pertaining to the “carbon footprint” of
materials used in building construction and the ever-changing building
code arena. New developments in spray polyurethane foam catalysis
and a novel roofing foam that does not require a UV protective coating
will be addressed. The papers presented in this Session will cover
many of the issues associated with the use of polyurethane in the
building envelope.
8:00 AM Moderator Opening Remarks
8:05 AM Energy And Environmental Benefits Of Insulating
Commercial Roofing With Polyiso
Jerry Phelan, George Pavlovich, Bayer MaterialScience LLC
8:30 AM New Commercial Energy Code Requirements: Growth
Opportunity For PIR/PUR Insulation
Lorraine Ross, Intech Consulting Inc.
9:00 AM The Role Of Life Cycle Assessment In Quantifying The
Value Of Building Energy Efficiency Measures
Paul Ashford, Caleb Management Services Limited
9:30 AM Break
10:00 AM Effect Of Tertiary Amine Catalysts On Performance
Of Spray Polyurethane Foams
Katsumi Tokumoto, Masaki Ishida, Tosoh Corporation
10:30 AM Comparative Eval‎uation Of Various Flame Retardants
For Pour-In-Place And Spray Foam Applications
Augusto Ibay, Ravi Joshi, Albemarle Corporation
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MORNING TECHNICAL SESSION
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
8:00 A.M. - 11:00 A.M. Salon B
Sponsored by
Footwear
Session Organizers:
Chris Surato, Chem-Trend LP
Christian Decker, DESMA GmbH
Roger van Maris, Tosoh Europe B.V.
Moderator:
Rafael Camargo, Huntsman International LLC
Vice Moderator:
Roger van Maris, Tosoh Europe B.V.
The footwear session will deal with the diversity of the footwear
market. A market overview on the key drivers and constraints on
polyurethane for footwear applications will be provided. Presentations
will address a new amine based catalyst for low density foam used in
shoe soling applications. The production of Wellington boots made out
of polyurethane and new thermoplastic polyurethane made from
renewable sources into footwear will be introduced.
8:00 AM Moderator Opening Remarks
8:05 AM Economic Production Of Wellington Boots Out Of
Polyurethane
Bjoern Dormann, Christian Decker, DESMA GmbH
8:30 AM New Amine-Based Catalysts For Low-Density, Water-Blown
Microcellular Foam Used In Shoe Soling Applications
Michael Dimitroff, Momentive Performance Materials
9:00 AM New Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU) From Renewable
Sources
Jesus Santamaria, Merquinsa
9:30 AM Break
10:00 AM Environmental Production Of Sports-Footwear By Using
Polyurethanes
Christian Decker, Bjoern Dormann, DESMA
10:30 AM What Position Will Polyurethane Have In The Footwear
Industry Over The Next 5-10 Years?
Steve Lee, Steve Lee Associates
W E D N E S D A Y
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POSTER SESSION
September 29 - October 1, 2008 Salon E
Sponsored by
CASE/Flexible Foam
Anti-Dripping And Flame-Retarded Thermoplastic Polyurethane
Yung-Lung Chou, Ruei-Shin Chen, Industrial Technology Research Institute
Design Of Polyurethane-Based Composite Utility Poles For 80 Years And Beyond
Mark Brown, RS Technologies
Effect Of Clay And Silica Micro And Nano Fillers On Properties Of Flexible Molded
Polyurethane Foams
Ivan Javni, Kevin Song, Jie Lin, Zoran Petrovic, Pittsburg State University
Is Comfort Taking A Back Seat In Home Furnishings?
Raymond Neff, Steven Wujcik, Theodore Smiecinski, Roy Pask, Raghu
Gummaraju, BASF Corporation
New Polyurethane System Based High Reactive Polyols For Low VOCs Application
In The Automotive Market
Joon-mo Lee, Jeongmoo Kim, Sang-hyun Lee, Changha Park, Inha Park, SKC
Polyurethane Foams With Reactive Resins For Casting And Adhesive Applications
Ibrahim Sendijarevic, Aisa Sendijarevic, Vahid Sendijarevic, Troy Polymers, Inc.
The Effect Of Diisocyanate Isomer On Morphology And Viscoelastic Properties Of
Polyurethanes Based On 4,4'-Dicyclohexylmethane Diisocyanate
Kazuyoshi Shiga, Ryo Murakami, Tetsuro Abe, Takashi Sasaki, Mikio Yamada,
Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd.
Water Stable Mercury Replacement Catalysts
Paul Armitage, Joseph Atkinson, Rob Duncan, Arran Tulloch, Richard Ward,
Johnson Matthey Catalysts
Construction and Rigid Foam
A Comparison Of Physical Properties [And Their Causative Factors] Of Froth vs
Pour Foams
John Murphy, Foam Supplies Inc.
Commercialization: Low Global Warming Potential Blowing Agent
J.M. Bowman, Dave Williams, Honeywell International
Effect Of Tertiary Amine Catalysts On Performance Of Spray Polyurethane Foams
Katsumi Tokumoto, Yutaka Tamano, Tosoh Corporation
Roger van Maris, Tosoh Europe B.V.
Ken Gay, Tosoh Specialty Chemicals USA, Inc.
Energy And Environmental Benefits Of Insulating Commercial Roofing With Polyiso
Jerry Phelan, George Pavlovich, Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Intumescent PU Based Raw Material System For The Production Of Fire Resistant
Articles
Heiko Tebbe, LANXESS Deutschland GmbH
John Sawaya, LANXESS Corporation
Moisture Curing, Liquid Polyurethane Adhesives For Structural Wood Bonding
Applications
Wu Suen, Charles Paul, Henkel Corporation
Novel Polyether Polyol for High Performance Rigid Polyurethane Foams
Hiroshi Wada, Yuko Miyamoto, Katuhiko Shimizu, Chitoshi Suzuki, Yoshinori Toyota,
Asahi Glass Urethane Co., Ltd.
Property Modification of Conventional Oil Based Polyurethane Using Novel Flame
Retardant Polyurethanes
Hiteshkumar Patel, SICART
Rasmika Patel, Sardar Patel University
Rigid Foam’s Role In The New Energy Economy
Center for the Polyurethanes Industry
The Role Of Catalysts In Improving Polyurethane Spray Foam
Bulent Ozbas, Andrew Gary, Juan Burdeniuc, Jean Vincent, Goran Zarkov,
Kim Eckart, Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.
Environmental and Regulatory Issues
Bio-Based Thermoplastic Polyurethane Elastomers
Zoran Petrovic, Yijin Xu, Ivana Cvetkovic, Pittsburg State University
Effects Of Natural Oil Polyols On Properties Of Polyisocyanurate Foams
Tim Lambert, Jennifer Yao, Stepan Company
Life After Life
Center for the Polyurethanes Industry
Life Cycle Climate Performance of Cold Storage Panels Insulated With Rigid
Polyurethane Foam Containing Hydrofluorocarbon And Hydrocarbon Blowing Agents
Paul Ashford, Caleb Management Services Ltd.
Mike Cartmell, Cartmell Consulting
Tom Werkema, Philippe Bonnet, Arkema Inc.
Polyurethane Recycling Options For Today, Tomorrow And The Future
Center for the Polyurethanes Industry
Renewable Catalytic Polyol
Nicholas Kob, Haibo Zhao, Ron Herrington, Huntsman International LLC
Synthesis Of S. Cilliare Fiber Reinforced Green Polymer Matrix Based Composites
Vijay Kumar Thakur, Amar Singh Singha, N.I.T. Hamirpur (H.P.) India
The Globally Harmonized System Of Classification And Labeling Of Chemicals
(GHS) Examples Of Polyurethane Products
Jayne Clifton, Huntsman International LLC
The Needed Technologies To Prevent Global Warming Related To House Insulation
Using TWPG And CWP Analyses
Akira Sekiya, Sayuri Okamoto, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and
Technology
Fundamentals
Alternative Catalysts To Mercury And Tin For 2K Urethane Systems
John Florio, King Industries, Inc.
Aromatic Polyester Polyols With High Aromatic Content And High Functionality
For All Rigid Foam Applications
David Shieh. Richard Donald, Manuel Chumacero, OXID L.P.
Catalyst Effect On Carbonated Soybean Oil And Amine Reaction
Ivan Javni, Ji Ye, Do Pyo Hong, Zoran Petrovic, Pittsburg State University
Glycerine Carbonate - A Unique And Versatile Chemical
Mark Posey, Haibo Zhao, Vincent Zhang, Huntsman International LLC
New Catalyst For Polyurethane Systems
S. Dhamotharan, Pharma Zell (India) Pv.t Ltd.
New Polyols For Polyurethanes With Polyacetal Structure
M. Ionescu, S. Sinharoy, Z.S. Petrovic, Pittsburg State University
Review Of Silylated Polyurethane Prepolymers
Misty Huang, Momentive Performance Materials
UV Curable Polyurethane Dispersions From Dimer Acid Based Derivatives
Erwin Honcoop, Wolfgang Geuking, William McNamee, Croda Inc.
Processing Advancements
Economic Production Of Highest Quality Industrial Spring Aids Made
Of Micro Cellular Elastomers
Christian Decker, Bjoern Dormann, DESMA GmbH
Environmental Production Of Sports-Footwear By Using Polyurethanes
Christian Decker, Bjoern Dormann, DESMA GmbH
New Innovations In Rigid Polyurethane And Cavity Fill Processing Equipment
Michael Ruby, Theron Sherman, Graco Inc.
Revealing More Insight Into Foam Generation By Using An Advanced Test
Container
Erland Hofmann, Format Messtechnik GmbH
Jeff Gross, EuroTech Distributors
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CLOSING LUNCHEON/AWARDS CEREMONY
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
11:30 AM - 12:45 P.M., Salon F
Sponsored by
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM Luncheon
11:45 AM Conference Highlights
Dave Williams, Honeywell
CPI Conference Committee Chair
11:55 AM Presentation of Awards
Kaye Linkenhoger, Chemtura
CPI Management Committee Chair
12:15 PM Polyurethanes 2009 Technical Conference
Lisa Shaner, KraussMaffei
CPI Conference Chair
POLYURETHANES 2008 TECHNICAL CONFERENCE
PLANNING COMMITTEE
Leadership
Dave Williams, Honeywell
Conference Committee Chair
Lisa Shaner, KraussMaffei
Conference Technical Program Chair
Walt White, BASF Corporation
Conference Poster Chair
William Bunting, Evonik Goldschmidt Chemical
Conference Poster Vice Chair
Alfredo Larre, Dow
Polyurethane Professional Development Program Chair
Wendy Rossman, Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.
Jim Tobias, Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.
Erin Kelly, Altana
Gary Edwards, BASF Corporation
William Robert, BASF Corporation
Ronald Wierzbicki, BASF Corporation
Ed Ball, Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Susan McVey, Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Richard Skorpenske, Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Bob Pierce, Cannon USA
Ricardo De Genova, Cargill, Inc.
Rich Rossio, Chem-Trend LP
Chris Surato, Chem-Trend LP
Kaye Linkenhoger, Chemtura
Martin Swing, Chemtura
Bob Dawe, Dow
Jessica Dub, Dow
Dale Hunter, Dow
Jeff King, Dow
William Koonce, Dow
Dana Overman, Dow
Peter Hohl, Evonik Goldschmidt Chemical
John Timberlake, Foam Supplies, Inc.
Tim Eberling, Fomo Products, Inc.
Kevin Arsenault, Graco, Inc.
Bob Biondich, Graco, Inc.
Theron Sherman, Graco, Inc.
Bryan Magnus, Honeywell
Derek Crofton, Huntsman International LLC
Cynthia Graham, Huntsman International LLC
Bob Grigsby, Huntsman International LLC
Roger Hennington, Huntsman International LLC
Bob Lockwood, Huntsman International LLC
Don Ridgway, Huntsman International LLC
Ladislau Heisler, Momentive Performance Materials
POLYURETHANES 2008 TECHNICAL CONFERENCE
SESSION ORGANIZERS
Jim Tobias, Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.
Erin Kelly, Altana
Rich Laskodi, Altana
Raymond Neff, BASF Corporation
William Robert, BASF Corporation
Ronald Wierzbicki, BASF Corporation
Ed Ball, Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Michael Blaszkiewicz, Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Susan McVey, Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Don Schomer, Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Bob Pierce, Cannon USA
Ricardo De Genova, Cargill, Inc.
Rich Rossio, Chem-Trend LP
Chris Surato, Chem-Trend LP
Kaye Linkenhoger, Chemtura
Martin Swing, Chemtura
Peter Hohl, Evonik Goldschmidt Chemical
Christian Decker, DESMA GmbH
Bob Dawe, Dow
David Babb, Dow
Allan James, Dow
Dale Hunter, Dow
Jean Kasakevich, Dow
Jeff King, Dow
Will Koonce, Dow
Dana Overman, Dow
Tim Eberling, Fomo Products, Inc.
Kevin Arsenault, Graco, Inc.
Robert Biondich, Graco, Inc.
Theron Sherman, Graco, Inc.
Mary Bogdan, Honeywell
Cynthia Graham, Huntsman International LLC
Robert Grigsby, Huntsman International LLC
Robert Lockwood, Huntsman International LLC
Don Ridgway, Huntsman International LLC
Lisa Shaner, KraussMaffei
Ladislau Heisler, Momentive Performance Materials
Roger van Maris, Tosoh Europe B.V.
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TECHNICAL & ISSUES SESSIONS
MODERATORS AND VICE MODERATORS
Jim Tobias, Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.
Richard Laskodi, Altana
William Robert, BASF Corporation
Mike Blaszkiewicz, Bayer MaterialScience LLC
William Nicola, Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Ralf Hoffman, BYK Chemie
Paul Ashford, Caleb Management Services Ltd.
Jack Dai, Cargill, Inc.
Bill Gower, Cargill, Inc.
Rich Rossio, Chem-Trend LP
Martin Swing, Chemtura
Jessica Dub, Dow
Jason Gyimesi, Dow
Dale Hunter, Dow
Allan James, Dow
Jean Kasakevich, Dow
Alfredo Larre, Dow
Todd Volz, Dow
Chee Yap, Foamex
Tim Eberling, FOMO Products
Kevin Arsenault, Graco, Inc.
Lynn Cielec, Graco, Inc.
Mary Bogdan, Honeywell
Rafael Camargo, Huntsman International LLC
Cynthia Graham, Huntsman International LLC
Gene Wiltz, Huntsman International LLC
Lisa Shaner, KraussMaffei
Kenneth Willoughby, Momentive Performance Materials
William Brown, Momentive Performance Materials
Tom Mikkelsen, Tempur-Pedic USA, Inc.
Roger van Maris, Tosoh Europe B.V.
Hamdy Khalil, Woodbridge Foam Corporation
Center for the Polyurethanes Industry of the American
Chemistry Council Member Companies
(Effective 9/1/08)
Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.
Albemarle Corporation
Arch Chemicals, Inc.
Arkema Inc.
Artlux, Inc.
Ashland Inc.
BASF Corporation
BASF Polyurethane Foam Enterprises LLC
Bayer MaterialScience LLC
BioBased Family of Companies
Burtin Polymer Laboratories, Inc.
BYK-Chemie USA
Cannon USA
Cargill, Incorporated
Cellchem International LLC
Centria
CertainTeed Corporation
Chem-Trend LP
Chemtura
Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LLC
Clayton Corporation
COIM USA, Inc.
De Neef Construction Chemicals, Inc.
DESMA GmbH
Dorf Ketal Chemicals, LLC
Dow
Dow Corning Corporation
Dura Chemicals, Inc.
Edge Sweets Company
Elliott Company of Indianapolis
EPW, Inc. - RIM Division
Everchem LLC
Evonik Goldschmidt Chemical
Foam Supplies, Inc.
Fomo Products, Inc.
Graco Inc. (Gusmer I Decker)
Henkel Corporation
Hi-Tech Engineering
Honeywell
Huntsman International LLC
ICL-IP America, Inc.
INVISTA S.a.r.l.
Isotec International, Inc.
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ITW TACC
ITWC, Inc.
JH Rhodes Company
Johns Manville
Johnson Matthey Plc
KraussMaffei
Langeman Manufacturing Limited
LANXESS Corporation
Linden Industries, Inc.
Line-X Franchise Development Corp.
Lubrizol Advanced Materials, Inc.
LyondellBasell
MarChem Corporation
Max Machinery Inc.
Merquinsa North America Inc.
Mettler-Toledo, Inc.
MHR Incorporated
Milliken Chemical, A Division of Milliken and Company
Momentive Performance Materials
NCFI Polyurethanes
OXID L.P.
Pathway Polymers Inc.
P.A.T. Products, Inc.
Perry Foam Products, Inc.
Polyfoam Products, Inc.
Polytek Development Corp.
PPG Industries, Inc.
Rebus, Inc.
Recticel UREPP North America, Inc.
Rhino Linings USA, Inc.
Rohm and Haas Company
Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics Corporation
Scorpion Protective Coatings, Inc.
Sealed Air Corporation
Shell Chemical LP
Siltech Corporation
Stepan Company
Tosoh Specialty Chemicals USA, Inc.
Troy Polymers, Inc.
TSE Industries, Inc.
TVM Building Products Inc.
Urethane Soy Systems Company
Woodbridge Foam Corporation
OFFICERS
Neeva-Gayle Candelori, Director
Center for the Polyurethanes Industry
Jerry MacCleary, Bayer MaterialScience LLC
CPI Steering Chair
Ken Lane, BASF Corporation
CPI Steering Vice Chair
Kaye Linkenhoger, Chemtura
CPI Management Chair
ACC STAFF
Neeva-Gayle Candelori
Director
Center for the Polyurethanes Industry
of the American Chemistry Council
Jake Vandevort
Manager, Industry Affairs
Center for the Polyurethanes Industry
of the American Chemistry Council
Nancy Kirks
Administrative Assistant
Center for the Polyurethanes Industry
of the American Chemistry Council
Edie Fleming
Managing Director, Meeting Services
American Chemistry Council
Andrew MacCachran
Director, Meeting Services
American Chemistry Council
Carmen Benns
Director, Marketing & Program Development
American Chemistry Council
CONFERENCE MANAGEMENT
Mary Novack, President
Novack Management, Inc.
PUBLIC RELATIONS COUNSEL
Beth Crisafi
Liz McDonnell
Gibbs & Soell, Inc.
For information on becoming a member of the Center for the
Polyurethanes Industry of the American Chemistry Council,
visit www.americanchemistry.com/polyurethane
or contact Neeva-Gayle Candelori at 1-703-741-5103.
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FUTURE CONFERENCES
Polyurethanes 2009 Technical Conference
October 5-7
Gaylord National
Fort Washington, Maryland (Washington, D.C.)
U.S.A.
Polyurethanes 2010 Technical Conference, in partnership with
UTECH North America
October 11-13
Hilton Americas
Houston, Texas
U.S.A.
Polyurethanes 2011 Technical Conference
September 26-28
Gaylord Opryland
Nashville, Tennessee
U.S.A.