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polyurethanes
polyurethanes , group of plastics that may be either thermosetting or thermoplastic. Polyurethane can be made into both flexible and rigid foams. The flexible foam is often used in furniture and automobile cushions, in mattresses, and for carpet backings. The rigid foam is used for the thermal ins... Read more
Picayune
Picayune , city (1990 pop. 10,633), Pearl River co., S Miss., near the Pearl River and the La. line; inc. 1904. It is the trade, processing, and shipping center for an agricultural area with cotton, corn, pecans, cattle, and dairying. Manufactures include elevators, chemicals, polyurethane, metal co... Read more
thermoplastics
thermoplastics materials that soften or melt when heated and harden when cooled. Thermoplastic polymers consist of long polymer molecules that are not linked to each other. i.e., have no cross-links. They are often supplied as granules and heated to permit fabrication by methods such as molding or ... Read more
plastic
plastic any organic material with the ability to flow into a desired shape when heat and pressure are applied to it and to retain the shape when they are withdrawn. Composition and Types of Plastic A plastic is made up principally of a binder together with plasticizers, fillers, pigments,... Read more
skiing
skiing sport of sliding over snow on skis—long, narrow, flexible runners. Water skiing is a warm-weather sport in which a motor-propelled craft tows a skier through the water. Equipment Once made of highly polished wood, most skis are now made of plastics, polyurethane foam, and o... Read more

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polyurethanes
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition polyurethanes , group of plastics that may be either...were formerly made from wood. Some polyurethanes are highly elastic materials that...stretch clothing, is a polyurethane. Polyurethanes are also used as decorative and protective...
SIC 2865 Cyclic Organic Crudes and Intermediates and Organic Dyes and Pigments
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of American Industries ...other chemicals to create many intermediates. Benzene intermediates are used to produce plastic resins, epoxy, nylon, polyurethanes, synthetic rubber, and detergents. The most common derivative of benzene is ethyl benzene/styrene, which accounts...
thermosets
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition ...during fabrication using chemicals, heat, or radiation; this process is called curing or vulcanization. Important thermosets include phenolics, ureas, melamines, epoxies, polyesters, silicones, rubbers, and polyurethanes.
thermoplastics
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition ...to permit fabrication by methods such as molding or extrusion. Thermoplastics include polyethylene, polypropylene, polystyrene, polyester, polyvinyl chloride, acrylics, nylons, spandex-type polyurethanes, and cellulosics.
plastic
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition ...reapplied. See epoxy resins ; polyacrylics ; polycarbonates ; polyethylene ; polyolefins ; polypropylene ; polystyrene ; polyurethanes ; polyvinyl chloride ; vinyl plastics . Molding of Plastic Plastics are available in the form of bars, tubes, sheets...
Resins
Encyclopedia entry from: The Gale Encyclopedia of Science ...switch gears, pulleys, pot and cutlery handles unsaturated polyesters 1,496 construction and transportation industries polyurethanes 1,102 building insulation, refrigeration amino resins 2,185 wiring devices, molded products, electrical parts, adhesives...
SIC 3086 Plastics Foam Products
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of American Industries ...it a spongy structure. Polystyrene and polyurethane are used for rigid foams and vinyls and cellulose acetate. Linear polyurethanes have been traditionally used in flexible foams. By 1969, flexible urethane dominated the market with polystyrene running...

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Characteristics of medical polyurethanes.
Magazine article from: Plastics Engineering; 4/1/1998; ; 700+ words ; ...the favorable attributes of polyurethanes, which are used in medical...from catheters to pacemakers. Polyurethanes are cast, molded, and extruded...condoms. The characteristics of polyurethanes are defined by the class and...
BASF plans to invest in a polyurethanes specialties site in Shanghai; Site in Pudong, Shanghai establishes a new level of closeness to customers; System house, product development and TPU production at a single site; Chinese polyurethanes market expected to grow by about 10 percent per year in the next 10 years.
M2 Presswire; 8/31/2004; 700+ words ; ...BASF: BASF plans to invest in a polyurethanes specialties site in Shanghai; Site...production at a single site; Chinese polyurethanes market expected to grow by about 10...RDATE:08312004 BASF is expanding its polyurethanes activities in Asia with a planned investment...
The Alliance for the Polyurethanes Industry: Your Partner in Promoting Polyurethanes.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
Magazine article from: Plastics Engineering; 6/1/2000; ; 700+ words ; ...know the latest information about the polyurethanes industry? If so, the Alliance for...Council, is the leading voice for the polyurethanes industry in the United States. For...promote the health and vigor of the polyurethanes industry through research, information...
ICI Polyurethanes to produce polyol in the U.S. and expand blending operations.
PR Newswire; 7/25/1989; 700+ words ; ICI POLYURETHANES TO PRODUCE POLYOL IN THE U.S...July 25 /PRNewswire/ -- ICI Polyurethanes today announced plans to build its...to Robin Gadsby, president of ICI Polyurethanes Group -- North America, "These...
Polyurethanes Expo 2001 held. (Meetings).(Brief Article)
Magazine article from: Rubber World; 9/1/2001; 700+ words ; Polyurethanes Expo 2001 International Technical...sponsored by the Alliance for the Polyurethanes Industry, will be held September...issues and market opportunities for the polyurethanes industry. Titles will include: Three...
Material recycling of RIM-polyurethanes. (reaction injection molding)
Magazine article from: Rubber World; 9/1/1992; ; 700+ words ; ...recycle RIM (reaction injection molding) polyurethanes. Rim-polyurethanes can be subjected to chemolytic processing methods...Another alternative is the use of ground RIM-polyurethanes as a filler in RIM-parts (ref. 2) or thermoplastics...
ICI PLANS $160 MILLION INVESTMENT IN POLYURETHANES
PR Newswire; 10/27/1994; 700+ words ; ...BRUSSELS, Oct. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- ICI Polyurethanes today announced its intention to invest...Holland. The new plant will enable ICI Polyurethanes to satisfy its anticipated demand for polyurethanes, forecast to exceed eight percent per...
Microdomain composition and properties differences of biodegradable polyurethanes based on MDI and HDI.(methylene diphenyl diisocyanate, hexamethylene diisocyanate)(Author abstract)(Technical report)
Magazine article from: Polymer Engineering and Science; 3/1/2008; ; 700+ words ; ...blood contact devices [1-8]. These polyurethanes have received great attention as they...biocompatibility also provide to the polyurethanes better light stability and better resistance...during degradation of the corresponding polyurethanes [8], has been used. No catalyst...
ICI Polyurethanes dedicates major expansion of MDI plant. (diphenyl methane diisocyanate)
PR Newswire; 4/19/1989; 700+ words ; ICI POLYURETHANES DEDICATES MAJOR EXPANSION OF MDI...principal executive officer, ICI Polyurethanes, today dedicated the new diphenyl...importance of the new plant to ICI Polyurethanes' customers, Robin Gadsby, president...
ACC Issues Call for Entries for Polyurethanes "Innovation Award" Nominations for the Polyurethanes 2007 Technical Conference, in Partnership with UTECH North American Exhibition: Award program includes three new categories; July 2 deadline for entries
News Wire article from: Targeted News Service; 3/22/2007; 700+ words ; ...news release: Center for the Polyurethanes Industry (CPI) of the American...formerly Alliance for the Polyurethanes Industry, has issued a call...winners will be announced at the Polyurethanes 2007 Technical Conference...