Under proper conditions, annealing can improve the performance of TPU to a higher level than at room temperature. #Best Practices
Shown here is a comparison of the elastic modulus of TPU with a nominal Shore hardness of 70D before and after annealing. The annealing pro
A review panel led by leading experts in the field of polymer science and technology has now decided on the first entry for the ERJ New Elastomers for Sustainability Program.
E4S is the industry's first sustainable development plan, which aims to highlight major advances in end-user fields
Houston (ICIS)-The U.S. Security and Environmental Enforcement Agency (BSEE) said on Monday that due to Hurricane Ida, producers have shut down nearly 95% of U.S. Gulf oil production and nearly 94% of natural gas production.
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SINGAPORE (ICIS)-CNOOC and Shell Petrochemical Company (CSPC) said on Wednesday that the producer has activated a new styrene monomer/propylene oxide (SMPO) and polyol unit at its integrated facility in Huizhou, China.
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LONDON (ICIS)-According to sources, logistics problems in Europe continue to plague chemical companies. Driver shortages and port congestion have strained already tight supply lines, although buyers may begin to adapt to longer delivery times for orders.
EPA recently issued important new usage rules (SNUR) for three chemical substances under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) as a result of its pre-production notification (PMN). These rules require affected persons to notify the EPA at least 90 days before starting to manufacture (regulatory
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Many plastic products are made of polyurethane. Fraunhofer re
Technavio has announced the release of its "2017-2021 Global Bio-based Platform Chemical Market" report. (Illustration: Business Wire)
Technavio has announced the release of its "2017-2021 Global Bio-based Platform Chemical Market" report. (Illustration: Business Wire)
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Houston (ICIS)-Rising prices of chemicals and plastics used in construction are raising costs in the industry, and more increases are likely to occur later this year.
According to data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, the p
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New York, January 8, 2015/PRNewswire/ - Polyurethane products, mainly composed of polyurethane rigid foam, flexible foam, elastomer, coating, adhesive and fiber, are widely used in construction, automobile, refrigeration, and footwea