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Innovative Filament Winding Process Utilizes Polyurethane Raw Materials from Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Utility poles soaring upward 90, 100 and 110 feet in the air in some of the most wind-torn regions of the world feature impressive strength-to-weight ratios, thanks to a proprietary filament winding process by RS Technologies Inc. (RS). Using this innovative process, RS, a Canadian company with an... - October 28, 2010 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Bayer MaterialScience LLC Scientist Discussed Building Re-Occupancy Guidelines Following Installation of Spray Polyurethane Foam Insulation
As a company dedicated to innovation and safety performance, Bayer MaterialScience LLC takes the steps necessary to help ensure the safe production, installation and function of its materials. As such, Bayer MaterialScience LLC scientists have developed a methodology for determining when structures... - October 23, 2010 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Bayer MaterialScience Polyurethane Composite System Achieves Better Thermal Conductivity Rating Than Aluminum or Steel in Fenestration Applications
Bayer MaterialScience LLC’s Baydur® PUL 2500 polyurethane glass-reinforced resin system for pultruded window frames and stiffeners is far more insulating than aluminum and steel, tests show. The thermal conductivity of the Baydur PUL 2500 resin system is listed in the National... - October 21, 2010 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Bayer MaterialScience LLC Scientist Finds That Low-Global Warming Potential Blowing Agents Could be Used as Substitutes for HFCs with Relative Ease
Since the elimination of hydrochlorofluorocarbon (HCFC) 22 and HCFC 141b as blowing agents for rigid polyurethane foams in the United States, the polyurethane industry has sought comparable replacements. - October 19, 2010 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Bayer MaterialScience LLC's Commitment to Sustainable Solutions for Effects of Global Megatrends
Bayer MaterialScience is committed to help meet the global challenges of energy shortages and climate change through innovative and sustainable technologies and processes. This is the company’s central message at the UTECH North America Exhibition 2010 held at the George R. Brown Convention... - October 19, 2010 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Bayer MaterialScience LLC Pioneers Use of Waterborne PUDs and Blocked Polyisocyanates in Coatings for Glass Containers
Glass represents a challenging substrate for the coatings chemist. Fortunately, new developments from Bayer MaterialScience LLC are making waterborne polyurethane dispersions (PUDs) and blocked polyisocyanates an attractive option for coating the exterior of glass bottles and jars. Raymond... - October 19, 2010 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Bayer MaterialScience LLC's Waterborne Polyurethane Coatings Prove Superior for Direct-to-Metal Applications
Application timing, surface preparation and degree of protection provided are just a few characteristics that coatings applicators must evaluate before selecting the proper coating for direct-to-metal (DTM) applications. To help facilitate this process three Bayer MaterialScience LLC scientists... - October 19, 2010 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Bayer MaterialScience LLC Remains at the Forefront of UV-Cure Coatings Systems Development
Formulators are increasingly turning to ultraviolet (UV)-cure coatings to meet tighter government-mandated volatile organic compound (VOC) and hazardous air pollutant (HAPs) regulations. Bayer MaterialScience LLC has consistently been at the forefront of developing UV-cure coatings systems,... - October 07, 2010 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Bayer MaterialScience LLC Researcher Highlights Criteria for Selecting Resins for Wood Coating Applications
Bayer MaterialScience LLC offers a number of one-component (1K) waterborne (WB) polyurethane technologies that can be used to formulate wood coatings for diverse applications that include flooring, cabinetry, furniture, interior windows and doors, and exterior wood. - September 30, 2010 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
IDC Architects Joins Bayer MaterialScience LLC’s Growing EcoCommercial Building Network
IDC Architects (IDCA), an architectural and engineering design firm, is the latest company to join the expanding EcoCommercial Building (ECB) Network of Bayer MaterialScience LLC. IDCA offers a full range of services, including planning, architecture, engineering, construction management and... - September 16, 2010 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Bayer Materialscience Develops New Flame Retardant Polycarbonate Plastic for LEDs
This news release showcases a new flame retardant polycarbonate plastic for LEDs. The new product grade, Makrolon® FR7067 polycarbonate plastic, meets UL-94 V0 rating at 1.5 mm and non-class 2 UL 8750. This material breakthrough comes at a time when, according to Strategies Unlimited, the high brightness LED market is forecast to grow more than 30 percent, reaching $20.2 billion by 2014. - September 11, 2010 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Bayer MaterialScience Wins Prestigious iF Communication Design Award for SampleBox
As a team, Bayer MaterialScience along with design agencies Golden Planet Design and soloTM have won a prestigious iF communication design award for the SampleBox. The SampleBox includes more than 40 material samples and was conceived to give clear and comprehensive insight into Bayer... - September 09, 2010 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Bayer MaterialScience is Part of Initiative to Promote Energy-Efficient Buildings
Bayer MaterialScience is a member of a Pennsylvania State University-led consortium that will receive a five-year, $129 million grant primarily from the Department of Energy (DOE). The funding will help establish a research center, Energy Innovation Hub (Hub), focused on developing technologies to... - September 04, 2010 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Bayer MaterialScience LLC Expands Sales and Distribution Network for Baycusan® Polyurethane Cosmetics Ingredients
Bayer MaterialScience recently added EES Cosmetics Solutions to support Baycusan® polyurethane cosmetic ingredients sales in the East Coast region. EES Cosmetic Solutions joins Bayer MaterialScience Key Account Manager for Cosmetics and Personal Care, Judith Krantz, and distribution partners... - September 04, 2010 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Graham Architectural Products Joins the EcoCommercial Building Network of Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Bayer MaterialScience LLC announced today that Graham Architectural Products, a leading manufacturer of architectural-grade windows, doors and curtain walls, joined Bayer MaterialScience LLC’s EcoCommercial Building (ECB) Network as one of its inaugural product solution suppliers. - July 22, 2010 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Soldering Rosin Flux Core Has Been Launched Into Market by SolderingRosinFlux Core of the New Product Launching Announcement
The introduction of the soldering rosin flux core chemical material for the lead free solder wire and soldering application for electronic industries. Chemical soldering rosin flux core is a low residue rosin core designed specific for soldering application offering the lead free green product for the soldering wire suppliers and soldering wire manufacturers producing the Telecore Plus specification lead free solder wire. - September 25, 2009 - marco group investment company limited
Townsend Projects Just Under 1% Growth in Global Polypropylene Resin Usage
New market study reveals 5-year outlook by country and application. - August 14, 2009 - Townsend Solutions
Look to Developing Regions for Polyethylene Consumption Growth
As the global plastic industry struggles, Middle East, Africa, India, Eastern Europe & South America are thriving. - July 28, 2009 - Townsend Solutions