API Polyurethanes Expo 2001

TECHNICAL SESSION A—Environmental Coatings Prepared from Polyurethane Soft Foam Recycling Polyols/R. Langenstrassen, H. Huth, M. Pohl, K.-H. Schmidt, G. Behrendt, Institut fur/Kreislaufwirtschaft der Technischen Fachhochschule Wildau/H. Goering, Bundesanstalt fur Materialforschung und -prufung/S. I. Ivanyi, University of Chemical Technology and Metallurgy -- Improved Comfort Factor with Recycled Content by Reformulation of Flexible Slabstock Foams/R. Villwock, Mobius Technologies, Inc. -- Recent Developments in the Recycling of Flexible PU Foams Back into New PU Foam Products/R Berthevas, F. Aguirre, Dow Europe S.A./J. Tu, The Dow Chemical Company -- TECHNICAL SESSION B—Automotive Low V.O.C. Emissions Non-VOC Catalysts for HR Molded Foams Used in Automotive Seating Applications/M. Sakai, A. Ishikawa, M. Morii, K. Kiuchi, Kao Corporation -- New Silicone Surfactants for TSI Based HR Molded Foams—Optimization of Bulk Stabilization and Processing Latitude/T. Boinowitz, G. Burkhart, J. Klietsch, Goldschmidt AG/W. Bunting, Goldschmidt Chemical Corp. -- Elimination of Amine Emissions from Polyurethane Foams: Challenges and Opportunities/F. M. Casati, J. M. Sonney, H. Mispreuve, A. Fanget, Dow Europe S.A./R. Herrington, J. Tu, The Dow Chemical Company -- TECHNICAL SESSION C—Testing Monitoring of Polyurethane Foam Cure/S. A. Jones, K. W. Scott, B. G. Willoughby, Rapra Technology Ltd./E. A. Sheard, Lescon, Inc. -- Three-Way Thermal Conductivity Instrument Comparison/B. Canney, C. Dixon, N. Mathis, Mathis Instruments Ltd. -- Testing for MDI Emissions from Commercial Boards and Polyurethane Glue/P. P. Parekh, B. Karoly, Huntsman Polyurethanes -- Report on the First ASTM Round Robin of Vacuum Panels/A. Brzezinski, LaserComp/T. Stovall, Oak Ridge National Laboratory -- TECHNICAL SESSION D—Construction The Development of All Water-Blown Polyisocyanurate Foam System for Metal-Faced Continuous Sandwich Panels/A. Naruse, H. Nanno, M. Kurita, H. Inohara, T. Fukami, Nippon Polyurethane Industry Co., Ltd. -- Alternative Blowing Agent Solutions for Polyisocyanurate Continuous Laminate Metal Panels/M. J. Skowronski, M. R. Huspek, The Dow Chemical Company/C. Righi, Dow Italia S.p.A. -- Processing Gaseous Blown Spray Applied Polyurethane Foam/I. Wheeler, R. Crooker, D. Wickwire, ATOFINA Chemicals, Inc. -- Meeting the Needs of the Future with HFC-245fa and HFC-245fa Blend Technology in the Construction Industry/M. Bogdan, D. Williams, Honeywell -- Pour-in-Place Discontinuous Panels Using Pentanes/A. DeLeon, D. Shieh, Oxid L. P./E. F. Feske, Albemarle Corporation -- TECHNICAL SESSION E—Innovative Polyurethane Solutions for Automotive Applications Innovative Polyurethane Seat Trim Cover Solution/E. Kurtycz, S. English, A. Larre, The Dow Chemical Company/J. Bladon, Dow Chemical Canada/A. Hogg, J. Godoy, Dow Europe S.A. -- Automotive, Moulded Visco-Elastic Foams/R Farkas, R. Stanciu, L. Mendoza, Woodbridge Foam Corporation -- HFC-245fa: An Ideal Blowing Agent for Integral Skin Foam/B. Zhong, J. M. Bowman, D. Williams, Honeywell -- Advances in Polyurethane RRIM for Automotive Exteriors/M. F. Hurley, Bayer Corporation -- Next Generation E-Coat Capable Exterior Body P anels/C. Bam brick, Dow Chemical Canada/K. Arnold, The Dow Chemical Company -- High Performance Structural RIM for Large Composites: Beams, Boxes, and Beyond/G. Symosko, R. Cageao, D. D’Errico, B. Lee, Bayer Corporation/W. Guarnieri, Bayer AG Leverkusen/R DePalma, Meridian Automotive Systems -- New PU Cavity Filling Foam for Sound Abatement in Car Body Shells/S. Meyer-Ahrens, C. M. Milliren, Bayer Corporation/G. S. Karas, M. Lupini, Orbseal LLC, Inc. -- TECHNICAL SESSION F—Fundamentals Structure-Property Relationships of Poly(urethane-urea)s with Soft Segments Consisting of Ultra-Low Monol Content Poly(propylene glycol) with and without Tri(propylene glycol)/M. J. O ’Sickey, G. L. Wilkes, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University/B. D. Lawrey, Bayer Corporation -- Exploring Urea Phase Connectivity in Flexible Polyurethane Foams Using Lithium Chloride as a Probe/A. Aneja, G. L. Wilkes, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University -- Fundamental Investigation of the Factors That Influence the Properties of Slow Recovery Polyurethane F oams/S. Narayan, A. Berube, Rogers Corporation -- Polyurethane Elastomers with Multiple Chain Extenders/J. McClusky, S. Ghosh, X. Wei, University of Texas at San Antonio/M. A. Pocol-Savage, Kaneka Texas Corporation -- The Effects of Temperature/Pressure Gradients in the Rigid Polyurethane Foaming Process/B. E. Obi, I. Latham, L. J. Brown, The Dow Chemical Company -- New DMC Catalysts for Manufacturing Polyols/J. M. O ’Connor, SynUthane International Inc./M. H. McAdon, The Dow Chemical Company/D. E. Laycock, Dow Chemical Canada Inc. -- Nano- and Micro-Fillers for Polyurethane Foams: Effect on Density and Mechanical Properties/B. Krishnamurthi, S. Bharadwaj-Somaskandan, F. Shutov, Tennessee Technological University -- TECHNICAL SESSION G—Automotive Seating Comfort and Durability -- Benchmarking of Polyurethane Technologies for Automotive Seat Cushions/M. A. Koshute, M. Blaszkiewicz, B. L. Neal, Bayer Corporation -- New Comfort MDI Molded Foam for Automotive Seating—A Study of Foam Properties for Riding Comfort Perform ance/K. Saiki, S. Murakami, M. Hayashi, S. Egawa, T. Fukami, Nippon Polyurethane Industry Co., Ltd. -- A Study of the Influence of Polymer and Cell Structure on Polyurethane Foam Properties for Better Riding Comfort/M. Isobe, K. Usaka, H. Utsumi, K. Ohkubo, Mitsui Takeda Chemicals, Inc. -- Alternative Methods for Durability Specification/A. LeFever, J. McEvoy, Johnson Controls, Inc. -- Accelerated Aging and Durability Testing of Polyurethane Foams/J. T. McEvoy, R. Yamasaki, Johnson Controls, Inc. -- Measurement of High Resiliency Moulded Foam Properties as a Function of Climatic Conditions/G. R. Blair, A. Russ, D. E. Bradt, R. J. Bailey, Woodbridge Foam Corporation -- TECHNICAL SESSION H—Blowing Agents -- Aging of Polyurethane Foam Insulation in Simulated Refrigerator Panels—Three-Year Results with Third-Generation Blowing Agents/K. E. Wilkes, D. W. Yarbrough, W. A. Gabbard, G. E. Nelson, Oak Ridge National Laboratory/J. R. Booth, Tennessee Technological University -- Analysis of the Evolution of PIR Foams in the Context of the Phaseout of HCFCs/R Dournel, SOLVAY Research and Technology/L. Zipfel, SOLVAY FLUOR und DERIVATE -- HFC 365mfc-Blown Spray Foams: Market Positioning and Environmental Benefits/H. Krahling, SOLVAY Management Support GmbH/L. Zipfel, SOLVAY FLUOR und DERIVATE GmbH -- HFC-134a as a Coblowing Agent with P en tan es/J. Wu, D. Dillon, ATOFINA Chemicals, Inc. -- TECHNICAL SESSION J—Innovation and New Application in CASE -- New UV-Curable Coatings for Caul Paper M anufacturing/D. Bontinck, G. Vanmeulder, UCB Chemicals/M. Idacavage, UCB Chemicals, Inc. -- A Novel Plasticizer-Free PU Gel Technology for Improved Comfort/L. Pellacani, V. M. T. Thiede, Dow Deutschland GmbH and Co., OHG -- New Non-Isocyanate Curatives for 2K Solvent-Borne Urethane C oatings/K. B. Chandalia, S. L. Goldstein, M. J. Morgan, R. T. Wojcik, Lyondell Chemical Company -- The Evaluation of Metal and Tertiary Amine Catalyst in CASE A pplication/H. Kometani, Y. Tamano, TOSOH Corporation/R. Van Maris, TOSOH EUROPE BM/K. M. Gay, TOSOH USA, Inc. -- RimSpray™: A Unique Method for Applying Polyurethane Foam to Molds and Substrates/M. F. Bartenstein, Gusmer-Admiral, Inc. -- Investigation of Polyurethane Adhesives for Use in the Apache Aviator NBC Protective M ask/G. R Young, S. Ciborowski, D. May, L. Oswald, S. Gross, U.S. Army Soldier Chemical-Biological Command -- TECHNICAL SESSION K—Furnishings -- Less Temperature-Sensitive LR Slabstock Foam/M. Kageoka, H. Ootsuka, Y. Sato, T. Kumaki, Mitsui Takeda Chemicals, Inc. -- Flame-Retardant and Physical Characteristics of Flexible Hybrid Polyurethane Foam Materials Prepared Utilizing Foam-One Technology/C. Jayakody, D. Myers, M. Crocker, K. Bures, J. Bridge, M. Brown, Chestnut Ridge Foam, Inc. -- A New Generation of Silicone Surfactants Optimized for Liquid Carbon Dioxide Blown Slabstock Foams/O. Eyrisch, G. Burkhart, Goldschmidt AG/R. Borgogelli, Goldschmidt Chemical Corporation -- DBTDL Replacement in High Resilience Slabstock Foams/E. -J. Gerard, H. Verstraete, W. Maas, B. Schlenter, Shell Chemicals -- Catalysts and Silicone Surfactants for Reduced VOC Emissions of Polyester Slabstock Foam/M. S. Huhtasaari, R. Plaumann, J. Grimminger, Air Products GmbH/J. G. Kniss, F. D. Womack, Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. -- Novel Polymer Polyol with High Polymer Content and Low Viscosity/T. Tomosada, H. Ohta, S. Kono, T. Furuta, H. Horiguchi, Sanyo Chemical Industries, Ltd. -- Flexible Foam Formulating Technology Development via a New Modeling Approach/R. J. Lockwood, Huntsman Polyurethanes -- TECHNICAL SESSION L—Appliance -- An Assessment of the Performance of Rigid Polyurethane Foam Insulation for Use in Residential Water Heaters Produced with SNAP-Approved Non-ODP Blowing Agents/K. A. Ingold, R. A. Yourd, V. M. Mautino, Bayer Corporation -- HFC-134a: The Other HFC/J. King, I. Latham, C. Martin, The Dow Chemical Company -- HFC-245fa: Foam Equipment Considerations/J. M. Bowman, D. J. Williams, Honeywell -- Development of Amine Catalysts for the Next Generation Blowing Agents/H. Kiso, K. Tokumoto, Y. Tamano, H. Yoshimura, TOSOH Corporation/K. M. Gay, TOSOH USA, Inc./R. Van Maris, TOSOH EUROPE B.V. -- Do the Existing Silicone Surfactants Match the Requirements of HFC-245fa-Blown Appliance Sytems?/G. Burkhart, M. Klincke, Goldschmidt AG/K. Willoughby, Goldschmidt Chemical Corp. -- “LinFlex™”, a Proven Success, New-Innovative Refrigerator Cabinet Polyurethane Machinery/D. R. Hanne, J. Willison, Hennecke Machinery/K. Pieper, B. Geiger, Hennecke GmbH -- POSTER SESSION—CASE -- A New Anti-Hydrolysis Ether-Based PU System for Uni-sole A pplication/C. C. T. Huang, S. C. R Liu, Pou Chien Chemical Co., Ltd. -- Investigation of Polyurethane Adhesives for Use in the Apache Aviator NBC Protective Mask/G. R Young, S. Ciborowski, D. May, L. Oswald, S. Gross, U.S. Army Soldier Chemical-Biological Command -- Low Gloss, Low Build Up Water Based Release Agents for Elastomers and Microcellular Systems/M. Johnson, Chem-Trend, Inc. -- Lower Durometer TDI Elastomers “Plasticizer Free” for Solvent R esistance/R. B. Durairaj, J. DeAlmeida, INDSPEC Chemical Corporation -- New Developments in Light and Thermal Stabilisation Packages for Flexible Polyurethane Integral Skin A pplications/R Jacobs, B. Johnson, M. de la Cruz, H. Goyvaerts, Great Lakes Technology Belgium/R Orizondo, Great Lakes Chemical Corp. -- RimSpray™: A Unique Method for Applying Polyurethane Foam to Molds and Substrates/M. F. Bartenstein, Gusmer-Admiral, Inc. -- POSTER SESSION—FLEXIBLE FOAM/AUTOMOTIVE -- Amine Emission Free Catalyst for Polyester Slabstock Flexible Foam/R. Van Maris, TOSOH Europe B. V./H. Nakamura, Y Tamano, TOSOH Corporation/K. M. Gay, TOSOH USA Inc. -- DMAMP-80™ A Superior Reactive Amine Catalyst for Polyurethane Foams/K. Little, R. J. Swedo, ANGUS Chemical Company/F. M. Casati, A. Fanget, H. Mispreuve, Dow Europe S.A. -- Effect of Nano and Micro-Silica Fillers on Polyurethane Foam Properties/I. Javni, W. Zhang, V. Karajkov, Z. S. Petrovic, Pittsburg State University/V. Divjakovic, University of Novi Sad -- Effect of Particle Size Distribution on Performance of Copolymer Polyols/R. Neff, W. Apichatachutapan, BASF Corporation -- Flexible Polyurethanes Using a Castor Oil Based Polyester Polyol/R Penczek, R. Ostrysz, D. Wieczorek, Z. Boncza-Tomaszewski, Industrial Chemistry Research Institute/S. V. Udeshi, Jayant Oil Mills -- Innovative Polymers for Optimized Release Performance for HR Molded and Flexible Foam/R. Rossio, Chem-Trend, Inc. -- New Styrene-AcryloNitrile Polymer Polyols for Cold Cure Moulding Automotive A pplications/J. Cenens, E. Van Eetvelde, T. Schroder, B. Flammang, J. C. Vandichel, Shell Chemicals -- Spray Polyurethane Elastomer for Use in Automotive Dash Insulator Applications/A. J. Messina, G. Gebreselassie, Collins andAikman Corporation -- Synthesis of PU High Resilience Flexible Foams with Dispersing Liquid Prepared by Polyether Grafting Starch Copolymer/C. Su, X. Xue-Wei, Nanjing University of Chemical Technology -- Whiplash Countermeasures: SafeGuard™/E. Kuczynski, R Farkas, R. Stanciu, Woodbridge Foam Corporation -- POSTER SESSION—FUNDAMENTALS/EQUIPMENT -- Compatibility Study of Poly bd® Resin with Other Polyols and Property Evaluation of Polyurethanes Perpared Therefrom/H. S. Chao, Sartomer Co., Inc. -- Dielectric Polarization Measurement with CMD Provides New Insight into the Foaming Process/B. H. W. Hofmann, Format Messtechnik GmbH/D. J. Gross, Electrotech Industrial, Inc. -- IC Fluid Power for Fluid Measurement and Control/T. Marsaglia, IC Fluid Power -- Mixing Equipment for the In-Line Addition of Scrap Regrind and Other Fillers into PUR/D. Ramazzotti, Edge Sweets Company -- Structures and Properties of Polyurethanes Based on Model T riglycerides/Z. S. Petrovic, A. Zlatanic, Pittsburg State University -- Three-Way Thermal Conductivity Instrument Comparison/B. Canney, C. Dixon, N. Mathis, Mathis Instruments Ltd. -- POSTER SESSION—RIGID FOAM -- Amidic Polyols, New Polyhydroxylic Raw Materials for Rigid Polyurethane Foams/M. lonescu, S. Mihai, E. Stepan, Institute of Chemical Research/C. Roibu, V. Preoteasa, S. C. Oltchim, S.A. -- Diffusion of Gases in Rigid Polyurethane Foam at Different Tem peratures/M. Froling, S. Mangs, O. Ramnas, M. E. Oisson, U. Jarfelt, Chalmers University of Technology -- Dimethoxymethane as Co-Blowing Agent with HFC134a for Polyurethane Rigid F oams/M. Modesti, A. Lorenzetti, Padova University/G. Basile, Fluorocarbons and Development Service -- Glycolysis Reactivity of Rigid Polyurethane Foam for R efrigerator/M. Murai, M. Sanou, T. Fujimoto, F. Baba, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation -- HFC-134a as a Coblowing Agent with Pentanes/J. Wu, D. Dillon, ATOFINA Chemicals, Inc. -- HFEs as New Generation Blowing Agents/R. Tamai, S. Urata, A. Sekiya, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST)/H. Takeyasu, H. Sato, Asahi Glass Co., Ltd. -- Hydrocarbon Blown Rigid Foam Formulations and Physical Properties/J. Canady, C. McAdams, K. Brown, Kosa/R Merchant, Exxon Mobil -- Influence of Expandable Graphite on the Physical-Mechanical Properties and Fire Behaviour of Flame Retarded PIR-PUR Foams/M. Modesti, A. Lorenzetti, F. Simioni, Padova University/M. Gilbert, Graphtech, Inc. -- Optimization of Flame-Retardants for Rigid PIR Foams: A New Screening Apparatus, and Correlation to Large-Scale Flammability T ests/B. Feske, Albemarle Corporation/J. Canaday, KoSa -- Performance of Non-ODP Rigid Foams in Picnic Coolers/J. Cionni, V. M. Mautino, Bayer Corporation -- Sandwich Panel Lines: Comparison Between Discontinuous and Continuous Process. -- Advantages Given by the Continuous Production Method Compared to the Manufacture of Panels by Discontinuous Means/E. Greco, V. Mariani, Impianti OMS Spa -- Solkane ® 365/227 Blown Rigid Foams: Optimized Insulation and Cost Performance/L. Zipfel, K. Boemer, SOLVAY FLUOR undDERIVATE GmbH/P. Doumel, SOLVAY Research and Technology -- The Effective Diffusivity of C 02 and HCFC-141b in PU Foam Prepared with HCFC-141b as Insulating Blowing Agent at 20,25 and 40C/J. R. Booth, Tennessee Technological University/K. Wilkes, Oak Ridge National Laboratory -- Unique, Enviromentally Friendly Release Agents for MDI Foam A rticles. 645/B. Smith, S. Lytle, L. Reams, Franklynn Industries, Inc. -- Author Index -- Company Index.