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Final Program

September 23-25, 2013 Sheraton Phoenix Downtown Hotel

Phoenix, Arizona

Gateway to North America’s Polyurethanes

Industry

Schedule of Events** All events will be held at the Sheraton and require a badge for admission. **Onsite Registration – outside of Phoenix Ballroom D-E, Level 3 • Sunday, September 22, 2013 – 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM • Monday, September 23, 2013 – 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM • Tuesday, September 24, 2013 – 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM • Wednesday, September 25, 2013 – 7:30 - 10:00 AM

Opening Session – Phoenix Ballroom A-C, Level 3 • Monday, September 23, 2013 – 9:30 - 11:00 AM

Industry Reception – Valley of the Sun Ballroom, Level 2 • Monday, September 23, 2013 – 6:00 - 7:30 PM

Poster Session - Phoenix Ballroom D-E, Level 3 • Monday, September 23, 2013 – 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM • Tuesday, September 24, 2013 – 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM • Wednesday, September 25, 2013 – 8:00 - 10:30 AM

Table Top Exhibits - Phoenix Ballroom D-E, Level 3 • Monday, September 23, 2013 – 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM • Tuesday, September 24, 2013 – 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM • Wednesday, September 25, 2013 – 8:00 - 10:30 AM

Technical Sessions - Level 2 and 3 Meeting Rooms • Monday, September 23, 2013 – 2:00 - 5:00 PM • Tuesday, September 24, 2013 – 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM 2:00 - 5:00 PM • Wednesday, September 25, 2013 – 8:00 - 11:00 AM

Closing Luncheon/Awards Ceremony - Phoenix Ballroom A-C, Level 3 • Wednesday, September 25, 2013 – 11:30 AM

Professional Development Program (PDP) - Level 2 Meeting Rooms • Sunday, September 22, 2013 – 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM and 1:00 - 5:00 PM • Monday, September 23, 2013 – 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM and 1:00 - 5:00 PM • Tuesday, September 24, 2013 – 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Refreshment Breaks - Phoenix Ballroom D-E, Level 3 • Monday, September 23, 2013 – 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM • Tuesday, September 24, 2013 – 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM • Wednesday, September 25, 2013 – 8:00 - 10:30 AM

Press Room – Cave Creek, Level 2 • Sunday, September 22, 2013 – 12:00 - 6:00 PM • Monday, September 23, 2013 – 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM • Tuesday, September 24, 2013 – 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM • Wednesday, September 25, 2013 – 7:30 - 10:00 AM

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Table of ContentsSchedule of Events Inside front coverPolyurethane Innovation Award 6New Pre-Conference Workshop 7Professional Development Program 9Industry Reception 10Opening Session 12Closing Session/Awards Ceremony 13Technical Sessions Appliances/Energy Critical Foams 14 Automotive 18 Bulk Trucking Optimization Through Collaboration Chemistry and Fundamentals 15 Coatings and Footwear 22 Construction 1: Advancing the Science of PUR/PIR Construction Foam 19 Construction 2: Advancing the Science of Spray Polyurethane Foam for the Construction Industry 23 Construction 3: Advancing the Science of PUR/PIR Construction Foam 26 Elastomers 27 Environment, Health and Safety – General 16 Environment, Health and Safety – SPF 20 Flame Retardants and Combustibility 17 Flexible Foams 24 OSHA Enforcement Update 29 Processing Innovations 25 EPA Regulatory Update 15 Renewable Content Polyols 21 Sustainability: Keeping Polyurethanes Positioned for the Future 28Table Top Exhibitors 30Poster Session 35Member Companies 38Committees, Organizers, Moderators, Vice-Moderators 39Officers, Conference Management, Public Relations 41Sponsor Advertisements 43Future Conferences Inside back Cover

2 POLYURETHANES 2013 Technical Conference

LEGAL NOTICE 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 intended to serve as a substitute for in-depth training or specific handling, storage, or production of polyurethanes, nor are they designed or intended to create legal rights or obligations. This conference and materials are not intended to be a “how-to” program or to “recommend” any particular information, conclusion, opinion, product, service, practice, procedure, equipment design, or supplier, but rather are intended to provide a forum for appropriately moderated information exchange and discussion.

Neither the American Chemistry Council, the Center for the Polyurethanes Industry, member companies, nor presenters endorse any information, conclusion, product, service, practice, procedure, equipment design, or supplier described in this conference or contained in these materials.

Presentations made at this conference, and materials published for and from this conference, contain the views of the specific contributors and presenters, and such presentations do not represent the views of the American Chemistry Council or the Center for the Polyurethanes Industry. We assume no responsibility for the accuracy of the information presented at the conference or contained in the materials. Neither the American Chemistry Council, the Center for the Polyurethanes Industry, member companies, nor presenters makes any warranty or representation, either express or implied, with respect to the accuracy of completeness of the information contained in the conference and materials; nor do any of these entities assume any liability or responsibility for any use or misuse, or the results of such use or misuse, of any information, conclusion, opinion, product, service, practice, procedure, equipment design, or supplier described or discussed at this conference or contained in these materials. NO WARRANTIES ARE GIVEN; ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE EXPRESSLY EXCLUDED.

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1. Arrange for the American Chemistry Council’s legal counsel to conduct an antitrust briefing prior to any incident or information exchange, and to attend the incident and/or information exchange.

2. Limit incident exchanges to factual reports which describe the incident and any lessons learned, without making recommendations or drawing collective conclusions; limit information exchanges to factual reports which describe the presenter’s experience with the topic, without specifically identifying or advocating any particular product, process or supplier.

3. Avoid sweeping conclusions. Allow conference participants to draw their own conclusions; consensus is not the goal.

4. Avoid discussions and circumstances that could collectively imply an endorsement or lead to an inadvertent boycott of any product or service. Accordingly, all group discussions of and group presentations regarding particular products should be factual in nature and should be limited to technical specifications, testing or research results, and technical applications of and for products.

5. Consult the Antitrust Checklist for American Chemistry Council Meetings for more specific guidance.

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OVERSIGHT/SUPERVISION: • have an American Chemistry Council staff representative at each American Chemistry Council- sponsored meeting (unless an exception has been authorized by the appropriate American Chemistry Council vice president);• consult with an attorney from Legal Shared Services on all antitrust questions relating to American Chemistry Council-sponsored meetings; • limit meeting discussions to agenda topics (unless additional topics have been approved by the appropriate American Chemistry Council staff representative); and

• provide each member company representative and American Chemistry Council staff representative attending an American Chemistry Council-sponsored meeting with a copy of this checklist, and have a copy available for reference at all American Chemistry Council-sponsored meetings.

RECORDKEEPING: • have an agenda and minutes which accurately reflect the matters which occur; • provide agendas and minutes to Legal Shared Services for review and approval in advance of distribution; and • fully describe the purposes and authorities of all task groups, work groups, ad hoc or other standing committee subgroups in the minutes of the appropriate parent committee.

VIGILANCE: • protest against any discussion or meeting activities, which appear to violate this checklist; dissociate yourself from any such discussion or activities and leave any meeting in which they continue.

ANTITRUST CHECKLISTANTITRUST CHECKLIST FOR AMERICAN CHEMISTRY COUNCIL MEETINGS This antitrust checklist is for use by American Chemistry Council staff and member representatives in the conduct of American Chemistry Council-sponsored meetings. Prohibited discussion topics apply equally to social gatherings incidental to American Chemistry Council-sponsored meetings. The Checklist is not exhaustive and does not address antitrust issues relating to activities other than American Chemistry Council meetings. Participants in American Chemistry Council meetings also should be thoroughly familiar with: (1) “Antitrust Guide for American Chemistry Council Committee Members”; and (2) “General Principles Applicable to the Structure and Operations of Committees.” Both of these documents may be found in the American Chemistry Council Directory.


DON’T Don’t, in fact or appearance, discuss or exchange information on:

PRICES, INCLUDING: • individual company prices, price changes, price differentials, markups, discounts, allowances, credit terms, etc.• individual company data on costs, production, capacity, inventories, sales, etc.; and industry pricing policies, price levels, price changes, differentials, etc. PRODUCTION, INCLUDING: • plans of individual companies concerning the design, production, distribution or marketing of particular products, including proposed territories or customers; and changes in industry production, capacity or inventories.

TRANSPORTATION RATES: • rates or rate policies for individual shipments, including basing point systems, zone prices, freight equalization, etc.

MARKET PROCEDURES, INCLUDING: • company bids on contracts for particular products; company procedures for responding to bid invitations; and matters relating to actual or potential individual suppliers or customers that might have the effect of excluding them from any market or influencing the business conduct of firms toward them.


Cast your vote for the 2013 Polyurethane Innovation Award Winner!The Center for the Polyurethanes Industry (CPI) is proud of our industry’s continued leadership in innovative solutions and advances in technology. The Polyurethane

Innovation Award aims to recognize the role that innovation plays in the polyurethane industry by acknowledging the efforts and foresight of companies and/or individuals whose visions and perseverance bring new products and technologies to the marketplace.

The 2013 finalists will showcase their innovative solutions and advances in technology during a short presentation during the Opening Session on Monday morning, September 23rd. Conference attendees will have the opportunity to vote on what they feel represents the most significant innovation.

An award will be presented for the most innovative application in the polyurethanes industry. Entries may pertain to any of the following areas:

• Polyurethane Chemicals • Proceeding Equipment • Finished Products • Innovative Initiatives • Training/Education Programs

Ballots will be available for you to cast your vote! Be sure you return your completed ballot to an ACC staff member or drop your ballot in the voting box located outside the Opening Session ballroom.

Here are the finalists:Romeo RIM, Inc. for “Class A, In-mold Decorated Long Fiber Injection System”

TSE Industries, Inc. for “High Performance Polyurethane Thermoset Resin for Filament Winding of Fiberglass Reinforced Pipes and Pressure Vessels”

INVISTA Terate® Polyols for “New Aromatic Polyester Polyols”

The 2013 Innovation Award Winner will be announced on Wednesday morning, September 25th during the Closing Session.Sponsored by


NEW! Pre-Conference Workshop:Introduction to Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Issues Relative to DiisocyanatesPresented by CPI Product Stewadship Committee

Sunday, September 22, 23131:00 - 5:00 PM Encanto A, Level 2

To be successful in today’s polyurethanes industry, professionals must understand the fundamentals of regulations related to environment, health and safety (EHS) topics relevant to diisocyanates. This workshop, which is free to all conference attendees, will help professionals understand the fundamental concepts of EHS regulations, industrial hygiene, toxicology, medical surveillance and exposure controls. This workshop will help polyurethane professionals better educate those who work with diisocyanates on safe handling use and help safeguard the environment.


PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMSunday, September 22 – Tuesday, September 24In its 10th year, the Polyurethane Professional Development Program (PDP) provides education and training for the global polyurethanes industry. Participants choose from a variety of seminars that run concurrently with the 2013 Polyurethanes Technical Conference. Participants must register for each seminar of interest to receive the training materials and admission to the 2013 Polyurethanes Technical Conference.

Sunday, September 22, 20139:00 am - 4:30 pm, Room: Ahwatukee, Level 2PU 101: Introduction to Polyurethane ChemistryInstructor: Brian Fogg, Brian Fogg Polyurethanes Consulting

9:00 am - 4:30 pm, Room: Camelback B, Level 2PU 104A: Polyurethane Adhesives & SealantsInstructor: Jim O’Connor, SynUthane International, Inc.

1:00 pm – 5:00 pm, Room: Camelback A, Level 2PU 204: Physical Testing of Polyurethane FoamsInstructor: Roy Pask, Consultant

Monday, September 23, 20139:00 am - 4:30 pm, Room: Ahwatukee, Level 2PU 102: Introduction to Polyurethane TechnologyInstructor: Paul Farkas, Consultant

9:00 am - 4:30 pm, Room: Camelback A, Level 2PU 104B: Polyurethane Coatings & ElastomersInstructor: Jim O’Connor, SynUthane International, Inc.

9:00 am - 4:30 pm, Room: Camelback B, Level 2PU 105: Polyurethane Processing EquipmentInstructors: Richard Werner, Cannon USA Lutz Heidrich, Hennecke Inc. Christian Decker, DESMA GmbH

Tuesday, September 24, 20139:00 am - 4:30 pm, Room: Camelback A, Level 2PU 103: Polyurethane Markets and ApplicationsInstructor: Brian Fogg, Polyurethanes Consulting

9:00 am – 12:30 pm, Room: Camelback B, Level 2PU 201: Polyurethane Raw Materials, Testing, Specifications and Performance: The Myth and the MagicInstructors: David Mullen, Rubicon LLC Randy Myrabo, BASF Corporation Joe Otruba, Bayer MaterialScience, LLC

NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES2013 Polyurethanes Technical Conference offers a multitude of networking opportunities to meet your peers, professional associates and industry leaders. This year’s event is sure to help you maximize your conference experience.

Industry ReceptionThe 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.

Please Note: All attendees MUST be registered for the 2013 Technical Conference to attend the Industry Reception. NO exceptions will be made. Badges must be worn at all times while attending the Reception.

Monday, September 23, 20136:00 – 7:30 PM Valley of the Sun Ballroom, Level 2

The Industry Reception is sponsored by


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POSTER SESSION Phoenix Ballroom D-E, Level 3

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.

See page 35 for a list of posters

TABLE TOP EXHIBITION Phoenix Ballroom D-E, Level 3

Monday, September 23: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM Tuesday, September 24: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Wednesday, September 25: 8:00 – 10:30 AM

The 2013 Polyurethanes Table Top Exhibition is a perfect opportunity to peruse a myriad of products and services offered by companies and industry professionals from a wide range of disciplines.

See page 30 for a list of exhibiting companies.

Charge Up – Get Connected Phoenix Ballroom D-E, Level 3

Complimentary Wi-Fi and Cell Phone charging available in the Table Top Exhibition Hall.

Cell Phone Charging StationsSponsored by

Refreshment Breaks Phoenix Ballroom D-E, Level 3

Complimentary refreshment service is provided during the conference in the Table Top Exhibit Hall.

Refreshment Breaks sponsored by


Opening Session Monday, September 23, 9:30 AM Phoenix Ballroom A-C, Level 3

Sponsored by

9:30 AM WelcomeLee Salamone, Senior DirectorCenter for the Polyurethanes Industry

9:40 AM 2013 Polyurethanes Technical ConferenceTony Lanchak Momentive Performance Materials, Inc.2013 CPI Conference Committee Chair

10:00 AM CPI Chairman’s RemarksGerry Podesta BASF CPI Steering Committee Chair

10:30 AM Presentation of Innovation Award Finalists

10:45 AM Keynote PresentationFrank Sesno, Anchor and Washington Bureau Chief, CNN (1984-2009) and Director, George Washington University’s School of Media & Public Affairs “A Climate for Energy: Addressing the World’s Energy Future”


Closing Session/ Awards Luncheon:Wednesday, September 25, 11:30 AM Phoenix Ballroom A-C, Level 3

Sponsored by

11:30 AM Luncheon

11:45 AM Conference Highlights and Presentation of Awards Tony Lanchak Momentive Performance Materials, Inc.2013 CPI Conference Committee Chair

12:15 PM Presentation of the 2012 CPI End Use Market Survey on the Polyurethanes Industry in the U.S., Canada, and MexicoHanne Hirsimaki IAL Consultants

12:45 PM 2014 Polyurethanes Technical Conference Paul Duffy Icynene, Inc.2014 Conference Committee Chair

1:00 PM Conference Adjourns

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Thank you to the following 2013 Polyurethanes Technical Conference SponsorsConference Hotel Keycards and LanyardsSponsored by

Conference Proceedings Flash DriveSponsored by

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AFTERNOON TECHNICAL SESSIONSMonday, September 23, 20132:00 PM – 5:00 PM Phoenix Ballroom A, Level 3

Appliances/Energy Critical FoamsSponsored by

Session Organizers: Edward Ball, Bayer MaterialScience, LLC Mike Krupa, BASF Corporation Jeff King, Dow John Muto, Hennecke Inc., David Williams, Honeywell

Moderator: Mike Krupa, BASF Corporation Vice Moderator: Ken Davis, GE

The Energy Critical Foam session focuses on the next generation of low Global Warming Potential (GWP) blowing agents. As the picture of availability of these new blowing agents becomes clearer, the next year will be a critical time as manufacturers focus on these new offerings. This session concentrates on the new ultra low GWP blowing agents used in combination with current blowing agents. This gives additional formulation flexibility while obtaining a more optimum performance. Process improvements are included to help optimize both process and physical properties. New raw materials are also discussed with the next generation blowing agents to make more robust formulations. Papers will be given by raw material suppliers, an additive supplier, a blowing agent supplier, and original equipment manufacturers on formulation flexibility and performance; process improvements to help optimize both process and physical properties; and new raw materials.

2:00 PM Moderator Opening Remarks

2:05 PM Effect of Blowing Agent Blends on the Thermal Properties of Rigid PUR Foam InsulationDavid Bower, BASF Corporation

2:30 PM Formacel®1100 (FEA-1100), a Zero ODP and Low GWP Foam Expansion Agent for the Appliance IndustryGeraldo Thomaz, Whirlpool Corporation Jose Guizoni, Whirlpool Corporation Paulo Altoe, Dow Brazil Sudeste Industrial Gary Loh, DuPont Company Ana Torio, DuPont Argentina SA

3:00 PM Optimizing Surfactant Technology for Blends of Blowing Agents in Next Generation Appliance FormulationsRobert Tauchen, Evonik Goldschmidt Corporation Christian Eilbracht, Evonik Industries Carsten Schiller, Evonik Industries

3:30 PM BREAK

4:00 PM Enhanced Dow PASCAL™ Foam Technology: A More Sustainable and Energy Efficient Future for the Domestic Appliance IndustryVanni Parenti, Dow Italia S.r.l. Hans Kramer, Dow Europe GmbH Rossella Riccio, Dow Italia S.r.l. Melissa Rose, Dow

4:30 PM AFA-L1, a Low Global Warming Potential Blowing Agent for Cold Chain Applications Joseph Costa, Arkema, Inc. Ben Chen, Arkema, Inc. Laurent Abbas, Arkema, Inc. Sri Seshadri, Arkema, Inc.


Monday, September 23, 20132:00 PM – 5:00 PM Encanto A, Level 2

Chemistry and FundamentalsSession Organizers: Rick Adkins, Bayer MaterialScience, LLC, Robert Grigsby, Huntsman International, LLC Ladislau Heisler, Momentive Performance Materials, Inc., Hamdy Khalil, Woodbridge Foam Corporation

Moderator: Hamdy Khalil, Woodbridge Foam Corporation Vice Moderator: Robert Grigsby, Huntsman International, LLC

In this session, we will include three different rigid foam developments: the development of a simulation method for mathematically modeling the polyurethane foam reaction; the use of a model rigid foam system to study structure property correlations; and the development of new soy-based polyols for rigid spray foams. The final presentation will cover a comparison of the differences between batch production and continuous dosing in PU systems as related to quality.


2:05 PM Simulation of Urethane Reaction for Both Analytical Methods and Formulation DevelopmentGalen Suppes, University of Missouri Fu-Hung Hsieh, University of Missouri Ali Tikeei, University of Missouri Rima Ghoreishi, University of Missouri Yusheng Zhao, University of Missouri Lu Shen, University of Missouri

2:30 PM Compressive Property Screening Method for Polyurethane Rigid Foam DevelopmentRuth Pinto, Huntsman International LLC Nyall Tavernier, Huntsman International LLC Lifeng Wu, Huntsman International LLC Rafael Camargo, Huntsman International LLC

3:00 PM Formulation Methods for Polyol SystemRalf Schwegmann, Purplan Inc.

3:30 PM BREAK

4:00 PM Rigid Polyurethane Foams Derived from Soymeal PolyolsElodie Hablot, Michigan State University Siva R.K. Chalasani, Michigan State University Vahid Sendijarevic, Troy Polymers, Inc. Daniel Graiver, Michigan State University Ramani Narayan, Michigan State University

REGULATORY UPDATE SESSIONLabeling HCFC Products Starting in 2015: What you Need to Know Phoenix Ballroom A, Level 35:00 PM Elizabeth Whiteley, US EPA, Office of Atmospheric ProgramsDo you import foam products that may have been produced with HCFC blowing agents? Or, do you import spray foams kits, systems or foam sealants? As of January 1, 2015, any product containing or manufactured with hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) must be labeled before it is introduced into interstate commerce. This presentation will cover the 2015 labeling requirements mandated by the Clean Air Act. The Clean Air Act and EPA regulations restrict the use of HCFCs domestically; however, certain HCFC foam products blown in other countries can still be imported. Starting in 2015, these products must be labeled before they clear U.S. Customs. The goal of this presentation is to help you and your company understand what the requirements are and whether they apply to you.

Monday, September 23, 20132:00 PM – 5:00 PM Encanto B, Level 2

Environment, Health and Safety (General)Session Organizers: William Robert, BASF Corporation Cynthia Graham, Huntsman International

Moderator: William Robert, BASF Corporation Vice Moderator: Cynthia Graham, Huntsman International

This EH&S session will highlight a number of topics. First, our industry’s research on developing ASTM standards for spray polyurethane foam (SPF) test specimen preparation and measuring emissions of VOCs (typical indoor air chemicals) and semi VOCs (such as MDI or flame retardants) will be presented. Next, CPI’s ongoing and updated Regulatory Compliance Assistance Program (RCAP) will be highlighted. The next presentation will describe a case study of sports track applications. Lastly, the research on an alternative decontamination solution for diisocyanate drums which is readily available and acceptable for publicly-owned treatment works (POTWs) will be presented.


2:05 PM Developing ASTM Standards for Test Specimen Preparation and Measuring Emissions of Volatile and Semi-Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs and SVOCs) from Spray Polyurethane Foam (SPF) Insulation ProductsJohn Sebroski, Bayer MaterialScience, LLC

2:30 PM CPI Product Stewardship Regulatory Compliance Assistance Program (RCAP)William Robert, BASF Corporation

3:00 PM Evaluation of Airborne Concentrations of TDI, MDI, and Organic Solvent Vapors during Installation of a Polyurethane Sports Track SurfaceScott Ecoff, representing the CPI Product Stewardship Committee

3:30 PM BREAK

4:00 PM Refined Solution for Neutralization of Residues in Emptied Diisocyanate DrumsElizabeth Hugel, BASF Corporation Robert West, Dow

4:30 PM Update on EPA Chemical Action Plans on MDI and TDI Katherine Sleasman, US EPA


Monday, September 23, 20132:00 PM – 5:00 PM Phoenix Ballroom B, Level 3

Flame Retardants and CombustibilitySession Organizers: Michael Nagridge, ICL-IP America, Inc. Mitesh Shah, BASF Corporation

Moderator: Michael Nagridge, ICL-IP America, Inc. Vice Moderator: Mitesh Shah, BASF Corporation

This session will focus on new developments in improving flame retardant properties of flexible and rigid polyurethane foam, status of the flame retardant TCPP, as well as an update on flame retardant industry issues. In our first paper, we will examine the development of a new polymer polyol for combustion-modified high resiliency foams. The versatility of the new polyol over a variety of foam grades, physical properties, and flammability performance will be discussed. The next paper will cover new developmental products in flame retardant technologies for polyurethane foam applications. This presentation will focus on the activities to create, evaluate, and commercialize new products to meet today’s challenges in the polyurethane foam industry. A paper showing the effect of adding a polymeric flame retardant to polyurethane foam, specifically polyisocyanurate and polyurethane rigid foams, and the sustainability of this new developmental product in terms of energy conservation will be discussed. Next will be a paper that will review the regulatory status and health, safety, and environmental profile of TCPP, a well-known flame retardant used in the rigid foam industry. This will be followed by a presentation of industry issues with regard to flammability and regulations including the latest update on regulations, challenges, and opportunities with regard to fire safety in the polyurethane market.


2:05 PM New Polymer Polyol for Combustion Modified High Resiliency FoamsPaul Cookson, Dow Ricco Borella, Dow

2:30 PM Flame Retardant Developments for the Polyurethane Foam MarketMichael Nagridge, ICL-IP America, Inc Manny Pinzoni, ICL-IP America, Inc Andrew Piotrowski, ICL-IP America, Inc Jeffrey Stowell, ICL-IP America, Inc Kali Suryadevara, ICL-IP America, Inc Barbara Williams, ICL-IP America, Inc Joop Wuestenenk, ICL-IP Europe B.V. Jens Leopold, ICL-IP Bitterfeld GmbH Mark Gelmont, IMI TAMI Institute

3:00 PM New Class of Brominated Polymeric Flame Retardant for Use in Rigid Polyurethanes FoamsSteven Crain, Dow Ted Morgan, Dow William Stobby, Dow Dan Youmans, Dow

3:30 PM BREAK

4:00 PM Safety Assessment for TCPPThomas Osimitz, Science Strategies, LLC Wiebke Droege, Science Strategies, LLC A. Wallace Hayes, Harvard School of Public Health

4:30 PM North American Flame Retardant Alliance UpdateSteve Risotto, American Chemistry Council



MORNING TECHNICAL SESSIONS Tuesday, September 24, 20139:00 AM – 12:00 PM Phoenix Ballroom B, Level 3

AutomotiveSponsored by

Session Organizers: Richard Werner, Cannon USA Rich Rossio,Chem-Trend LC Allan James, Dow, Hamdy Khalil, Woodbridge Foam Corporation

Moderator: Robert Dawe, Lear Vice Moderator: John Frey, Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.

Papers in this session will present information on advancements in load floor composite structures, Noise Vibration Harshness (NVH) low density technologies with renewable content, and methods of providing lower VOCs for High Resilience (HR) flexible molded foams via silicone surfactants with reduced siloxane emissions and mold release selection in order to meet VDA 278 requirements.

9:00 AM Moderator Opening Remarks

9:05 AM Newly-Developed High Performance Polyols with High Primary Hydroxl Groups for Flexible Molded FoamsKenji Nishiyama, Sanyo Chemical Industries, Ltd. Kouichi Murata, Sanyo Chemical Industries, Ltd. Toru Miyajima, Sanyo Chemical Industries, Ltd. Izumi Arai, Sanyo Chemical Industries, Ltd. Yuuji Yoshida, Sanyo Chemical Industries, Ltd.

9:30 AM Polyurethane Systems for Structural CompositesDan Heberer, Huntsman International LLC Michael Connolly, Huntsman International LLC David Bareis, Huntsman International LLC

10:00 AM Ultra Low VOC HR Surfactants for Molded FoamsBright Dai, Momentive Performance Materials Chris Clark, Momentive Performance Materials

10:30 AM BREAK

11:00 AM Foam Additives and Release Agents for the Production of Low VOC Molded Foams Fulfilling VDA 278 Requirements and Reducing Stack EmissionsEva Emmrich-Smolczyk, Evonik Industries AG Annegret Terheiden, Evonik Industries AG Mladen Vidakovic, Evonik Industries AG

11:30 AM BETAFOAMTM Renue – A Sustainable, Lower Density, Cavity Seating Technology for Automotive NVHMatt Asher, Dow Automotive Systems Allan James, Dow Automotive Systems Ali El-Khatib, Dow Automotive Systems Saeed Siavoshani, Dow Automotive Systems


Tuesday, September 24, 20139:00 AM – 12:00 PM Phoenix Ballroom A, Level 3

Construction 1: Advancing the Science of PUR / PIR Construction FoamSponsored by

Session Organizers: James Tobias, Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. Edward Ball, Bayer MaterialScience, LLC Jeff King, Dow John Tolley, Hennecke Inc.

Moderator: Bob Gardner, Hunter Panels Vice Moderator: William Nicola, Bayer MaterialScience, LLC


9:05 AM Development of Low 245fa/High Water Blends for Discontinuous Panels ApplicationsAbhijit Borgohain, Honeywell India Tech Centre, Gurgaon, UOP India Pvt Ltd (Honeywell Company) Pranav Mehta, Honeywell India Tech Centre, Gurgaon, UOP India Pvt Ltd (Honeywell Company) Jim Ling, Honeywell International

9:30 AM Production of PIR Laminate Boardstock Insulation with Ecomate® Blowing AgentGeorge Combs, Bayer MaterialScience, LLC William Nicola, Bayer MaterialScience, LLC Sue Pigott, Bayer MaterialScience, LLC John Murphy, Foam Supplies Inc. David Modray, Foam Supplies Inc. Raul Dacomba, Foam Supplies Inc.

10:00 AM Enhanced Polyurethane Solutions for Discontinuous Sandwich Panels Giuseppe Vairo, Dow Italia S.r.l Paolo Golini, Dow Italia S.r.l. David Snider, Dow Alberto Mercati, Dow Italia S.r.l.

10:30 AM BREAK

11:00 AM Wall Cavity Spray Foams: Effect of Additive Selection on Polyol ChoiceKiran Ravoori, Momentive AP Holding Kenneth Willoughby, Momentive Performance Materials

11:30 AM New Generation of Low Pressure Froth Foams for Wall Cavity FillingTom Fishback, Fomo Products Anthony Taylor, Fomo Products Mojee Cline, Fomo Products Julie Shoemaker, Fomo Products Sandra Gump, Fomo Products


Tuesday, September 24, 20139:00 AM – 12:00 PM Encanto B, Level 2

Environment, Health and Safety (SPF)Sponsored by

Session Organizers: William Robert, BASF Corporation Cynthia Graham, Huntsman International

Moderator: William Robert, BASF Corporation Vice Moderator: Cynthia Graham, Huntsman International

This EH&S session will highlight key industry research on spray polyurethane foam (SPF). First, CPI’s ongoing research about the effect of ventilation rates on concentrations of SPF chemical vapor and particulates emitted during application of low pressure, half pound and two pound high pressure SPF will be presented. Second, a study on the re-entry time and ventilation of a crawl space after application of low-pressure SPF will be discussed. This will be followed by Industrial Hygiene air monitoring for MDI during application of half-pound or open cell SPF and then an evaluation of the surface curing time that demonstrates the lack of available isocyanate groups on the surface of the foam from the three generic SPF formulas (low pressure, half and two pound high pressure foam). Lastly, SPFA’s Professional Certification Program (PCP) developed to meet an ANSI/ISO Standard will be described. This program features individual certification at four different levels in two categories (insulation and roofing) and will reach across the value chain including installers, contractors, distributors and manufacturing firms.


9:05 AM CPI Ventilation Research Project UpdateRick Wood, Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.

9:30 AM Residential Home Re-Occupancy and Ventilation After Crawl Space Sprayed with Low Pressure Polyurethane FoamLisa Massaro, Dow Greg Stewart, Dow John Cikalo, Dow

10:00 AM Industrial Hygiene Monitoring of Spray Foam Insulation Chris Brennan, Huntsman International LLC

10:30 BREAK

11:00 AM Quantitative Evaluation of Unreacted Isocyanates on Surfaces of Spray Polyurethane FoamsCharles Jones, BASF Corporation Elizabeth Hugel, BASF Corporation

11:30 AM SPFA Certification – Expansion in Coverage and GeographyKurt Riesenberg, Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance Kelly Marcavage, Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance Bonnie Strickler, PUFF, Inc./SPFA QAP Chair Laverne Dalgleish, Building Professionals Inc.


Tuesday, September 24, 20139:00 AM – 12:00 PM Encanto A, Level 2

Renewable Content PolyolsSponsored by

Session Organizers: Todd Bates, Huntsman International Ladislau Heisler, Momentive Performance Materials, Inc.

Moderator: Jack Dai, Cargill, Inc. Vice Moderator: Ladislau Heisler, Momentive Performance Materials, Inc.

The renewable content polyols session will start with three papers that look at the preparation, applications, and physical properties of polyester polyols derived from succinic acid. The fourth paper will look at the continued development of renewable and non-food grade biopolyols containing lignin for rigid PU foams.


9:05 AM Renewable Polyurethanes from Bio-Succinic AcidMichael Mang, Myriant Corporation

9:30 AM Evaluating the Properties and Performance of Biosuccinium™ Sustainable Succinic Acid based copolyester polyols in TPU ApplicationsLawrence Theunissen, Reverdia Richard Janssen, Reverdia

10:00 AM Properties of Bio Succinic Acid Polyester Polyols: Performance for an Expanded Range of Polyurethane ApplicationsTara Mullen, BioAmber, Inc. Bruce Spivey, Urethane Consulting Labs, LLC John McNeill, Urethane Consulting Labs, LLC

10:30 AM BREAK

11:00 AM Non-food Grade Biopolyols Containing High Lignin Content for Rigid PU Biofoams Minh Tan Ton-That, NRC Canada Tri Dung Ngo, NRC Canada Nathalie Legros, NRC Canada Phalguni Mukhopadhyaya, NRC Canada


AFTERNOON TECHNICAL SESSIONSTuesday, September 24, 20132:00 PM – 5:00 PM Encanto A, Level 2

Coatings and FootwearSponsored by

Session Organizers: Juan Carlos Medina, Dow Daniel Rosenvasser, Huntsman International Jason Stengel, Momentive Performance Materials, Inc.

Moderator: Rafael Camargo, Huntsman International Vice Moderator: Jason Stengel, Momentive Performance Materials, Inc.

This session will highlight recent technical developments in coatings technology, and microcellular elastomers for footwear. New backbones, water-soluble catalysts, and novel applications in the coatings space will be described. In particular, polyols incorporating hydrophobic ethers of low viscosity and their benefits will be presented. Likewise, polyols incorporating ether and carbonate bonds will be introduced, as well as new applications for o-TDA polyols are on the agenda. Catalysts with applicability in polyurethane dispersions due to their water stable characteristics are also included. The session concludes by describing work on polyurethane microcellular elastomers that can meet new performance requirements in footwear applications.


2:05 PM Development of New Water Soluble Organometallic Catalysts for CASE ApplicationsLeon Perez, Reaxis Inc. Lanny Venham, Reaxis Inc.

2:30 PM BASF Polyurethane for Controlled Release Urea Raymond Neff, BASF Corporation Liying Wang, BASF Corporation Alexander Gershanovich, BASF Corporation Irina Ternyayeva, BASF Corporation Michael Praw, BASF Corporation Micheal May, BASF Corporation Johanne Wilson, BASF Corporation Ryan Taylor, BASF Corporation

3:00 PM Hydrophobic Polyols for Improved Moisture Resistance in CASE Applications

Avery Watkins, Dow Wenwen Li, Dow John Weston, Dow Juan Carlos Medina, Dow

3:30 PM BREAK

4:00 PM Unique Aliphatic Polyurethane Hardcoat from CO2-Based PolyolsMike Quinn, The Hanson Group, LLC Guy Stokes, The Hanson Group, LLC Jason Anderson, Novomer, Inc. Sam Wang, The Hanson Group, LLC Tudor Samoila, The Hanson Group, LLC Chris Simoneau, Novomer, Inc.

4:30 PM Exploring the Performance Characteristics of New Sockliner MaterialsQiang Lan Lan, Huntsman International LLC Rafael Camargo, Huntsman International LLC Carlos Faraon, Huntsman International LLC Daniel Rosenvasser, Huntsman International LLC


Tuesday, September 24, 20132:00 PM – 5:00 PM Phoenix Ballroom A, Level 3

Construction 2: Advancing the Science of Spray Polyurethane Foam for the Construction IndustrySponsored by

Session Organizers: James Tobias, Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. Edward Ball, Bayer MaterialScience, LLC Jeff King, Dow John Tolley, Hennecke Inc.

Moderator: David Williams, Honeywell Vice Moderator: James Tobias, Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.

Spray polyurethane foam (SPF) insulation of commercial and residential structures can significantly contribute to achieving goals of raising energy efficiency while lowering environmental impact by creating an air barrier. This session highlights industry advances in formulations designed to reduce environmental impact by discussing ways to gain energy efficiency. Presentations on the latest work in optimizing low-Global Warming Potential (GWP) blowing agents, additives for improved SPF properties, product application and foam performance over time will be featured.


2:05 PM Discussion of Solstice™ Liquid Blowing Agent Spray Foam Field Evaluations Mary Bogdan, Honeywell International Ronald Grossman, Honeywell International Xuaco Pascual, Honeywell International Bin Yu, Honeywell International

2:30 PM Formacel® 1100: A Zero ODP and Low GWP Foam Expansion Agent for Spray ApplicationsErnest Wysong, DuPont Company

3:00 PM The Optimization of Spray Polyurethane Foam with Isocyanate-Compatible Silicone SurfactantsChristian Eilbracht, Evonik Industries Carsten Schiller, Evonik Ray Geiling, Evonik

3:30 PM BREAK

4:00 PM Spray Polyurethane Foam Design Guidance: Applying the Insulation and Air Barrier Requirements of the 2012 I-CodesRichard Duncan,Spray Foam Coalition of the Center for the Polyurethanes Industry

4:30 PM Troubleshooting and Repairing Problem SPF ApplicationsMason Knowles, Mason Knowles Consulting


Tuesday, September 24, 20132:00 PM – 5:00 PM Phoenix Ballroom B, Level 3

Flexible FoamsSession Organizers: Susan McVey, Bayer MaterialScience, LLC Dale Hunter, Dow Don Ridgway, Huntsman International Ladislau Heisler, Momentive Performance Materials, Inc.

Moderator: Mark Ragsdale, Milliken Chemical Vice Moderator: Dale Hunter, DOW

The session begins with a paper covering heat storage and heat transfer agents for mattress foams. Second, we will showcase a paper discussing the use of polycarbonate polyols to enhance foam physical properties. The theme of improved physical properties is continued in the third paper that investigates the synergy between tin catalysts and flame retardants in high resiliency foam. The current issues facing the flexible foam slabstock industry, including flammability, worker safety considerations and environmental sustainability, will be presented.


2:05 PM Flexible Polyurethane Foam Containing GEL and Heat Storage & Transfer AgentsAmanda Kelmer, BASF Corporation Theodore Smiecinski, BASF Corporation Steven Wujcik, BASF Corporation

2:30 PM CO2-based Polycarbonate Polyols as Strength Enhancers in Flexible FoamsScott Allen, Novomer, Inc. Jason Anderson, Novomer, Inc. Chris Simoneau, Novomer, Inc. Irma Campara, Troy Polymers Aisa Sendijarevic, Troy Polymers Vahid Sendijarevic, Troy Polymers

3:00 PM A Study of the Effect of the Chemical Synergy of Tin-Based Catalysts and Halogenated and Non-Halogenated Flame Retardants on the Physical Properties of High Resilience Polyurethane FoamJoAnn Lanza, BASF Corporation Steven Wujcik, BASF Corporation Michael Yang, BASF Corporation Robert Mutch, BASF Corporation

3:30 PM BREAK

4:00 PM Key Issues For Today’s Flexible Polyurethane Foam IndustryRobert Luedeka, Polyurethane Foam Association


Tuesday, September 24, 20132:00 PM – 5:00 PM Encanto B, Level 2

Processing InnovationsSponsored by

Session Organizers: Richard Werner, Cannon USA Barry Metzler, Graco Ohio, Inc. John Muto, Hennecke Inc. John Tolley, Hennecke Inc.

Moderator: Barry Metzler, Graco Ohio, Inc. Vice Moderator: John Tolley, Hennecke Inc.

The 2013 Processing Innovations session will be very informative on a wide range of subjects from automotive issues to the bulk storage of materials. The session will start with updates on the clear coat technology that is used in decorative trim manufacturing for automobile interiors. This will be followed by new technologies in NDI PU production systems. Also being discussed are the design and installation considerations for underground storage systems for cyclopentane. The automotive industry is revisited with new advancements in the LDMI processing for NVH foam implementation. The session will be concluded with updates on PU industry processing.


2:05 PM Cannon Solution for Clear Coating Molding: Providing a Technological Plus!Marrco Rigobello, Cannon USA Max Taverna, Cannon SpA

2:30 PM High Pressure Meets Light WeightTobias Jansen, Hennecke Inc. Lutz Heidrich, Hennecke Inc.

3:00 PM Storage Systems for PentaneRalf Schwegmann, Purplan Inc.

3:30 PM BREAK

4:00 PM New Advancements in the Implementation of Low Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (LMDI) foams for Automotive NVH ApplicationStephen Neuman, Graco Inc. John Philip, Graco Inc.

4:30 PM New Concepts and Technologies for High Quality FootwearBjoern Dormann, DESMA GmbH Christian Decker, DESMA GmbH


MORNING TECHNICAL SESSIONSWednesday, September 25, 20138:00 AM – 11:00 AM Encanto A, Level 2

Construction 3: Advancing the Science of PUR / PIR Construction FoamSponsored by

Session Organizers: James Tobias, Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., Edward Ball, Bayer MaterialScience, LLC Jeff King, Dow John Tolley, Hennecke Inc.

Moderator: Jeff King, Dow Vice Moderator: William Nicola, Bayer MaterialScience, LLC

This session continues the focus on the many ways the versatility of polyurethane chemistry helps the construction industry meet today’s energy conservation challenges. Here you will learn about some of the latest construction foam developments using low GWP 4th generation blowing agents. The need to improve the energy consumption of existing structures is also addressed by talks on advances in the development of insulation foams for retrofit applications.


8:05 AM Shelf Life Evaluation of Polyurethane Rigid Foams Blown with Ecomate®

David Modray, Foam Supplies, Inc.

8:30 AM Novel Catalyst System for Hydrohaloolefin Blown Rigid Polyurethane FoamsKatsumi Tokumoto, Tosoh Corporation Hiroyuki Kiso, Tosoh Corporation

9:00 AM Catalysts for Improved Spray Foam System Stability and Reactivity with Low GWP Blowing AgentsJean Vincent, Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. Juan Burdeniuc, Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. Tadao Yasue, Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. Renee Keller, Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. Timothy Miller, Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. Bulent Ozbas, Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.

9:30 AM BREAK

10:00 AM Field Trial Evaluations of SolsticeTM LBA in Pour-in-place and Panel ApplicationsJim Ling, Honeywell International Ryan Qin, Honeywell Technical Solutions Ben Lu, Honeywell Technical Solutions


Wednesday, September 25, 20138:00 AM – 11:00 AM Encanto B, Level 2

ElastomersSponsored by

Session Organizers: Juan Carlos Medina, Dow Daniel Rosenvasser, Huntsman International

Moderator: Daniel Rosenvasser, Huntsman International Vice Moderator: Amber Stephenson, Dow

This session will highlight recent technical developments in PU elastomer technology, especially different components that can be used to improve the processing and performance of the final urethane products. Components described in this presentation will include TDI prepolymers that, through blending, enable the users to obtain elastomers of different hardnesses; aliphatic and MDI- based prepolymers are also described. Different families of polyols, the use of butanediol and 1,3-propane diol as chain extenders, and non-mercury catalysts with delayed action will be presented. The use of nanoparticles, such as halloysite clay nanotubes (HNT) and graphene nanoplatelets, in model PU systems will be described.


8:05 AM Dial-a-Durometer (DAD): A Versatile Approach for Polyurethane Elastomer ProductionStephen Seneker, Anderson Development Company Jordan Duckett, Anderson Development Company Robert Czeiszperger, Anderson Development Company Jessica Lampkowski, Anderson Development Company Timothy O’Brian, Anderson Development Company

8:30 AM Properties and Characterization of Polyurethane NanocompositesQiang Lan, Huntsman International LLC Rafael Camargo, Huntsman International LLC Conny Nijs, Huntsman International LLC

9:00 AM Manipulating Polycarbonate Macrodiol Composition to Tailor Properties of Thermoplastic Polyurethanes David Gutierrez, University of Valencia Paula Felix, University of Valencia Clara Gomez, University of Valencia Andres Nohales, UBE Chem Eur Victor Costa, UBE Chem Eur

9:30 AM BREAK

10:00 AM Expanding the Structure-Property Relationship of Susterra® 1,3-Propanediol in ElastomersRobert Miller, DuPont Tate & Lyle Bio Products

10:30 AM Catalysts With Delayed Activity for Polyurethane Applications Indulis Gruzins, Monument Chemical Kentucky, LLC Robert Hire, Monument Chemical Kentucky, LLC Brian Cooper, Monument Chemical Kentucky, LLC


Wednesday, September 25, 20138:00 AM – 11:00 AM Ahwatukee, Level 2

Sustainability: Keeping Polyurethanes Positioned for the FutureSponsored by

Session Organizer: Edward Ball, Bayer MaterialScience, LLC

Moderator: James Tobias, Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. Vice Moderator: Edward Ball, Bayer MaterialScience, LLC

Sustainability of products is a mainstream topic for society. Retailers, NGOs, ratings agencies and even consumers are requiring more and more information about the sustainability of the products that are a part of our everyday lives. This informative session takes a look at aspects of sustainability as related to polyurethanes. Here, sustainability is examined through the lens of Life Cycle Analysis (LCA), residential energy management and complexities surrounding the use of naturally sourced raw materials.


8:05 AM Formacel®-1100®: Life Cycle Assessment for use in a Household Appliance Shaibal Roy, DuPont Todd Krieger, DuPont Helen Walter Terrinoni, DuPont Geraldo Thomaz, Whirlpool Corporation Spencer Souza, Whirlpool Corporation Nagapooja Seeba, Whirlpool Corporation Paulo Altoe, Dow Brazil Sudeste Industrial

8:30 AM LCA Lessons Learned: ACC Participation in Canadian Product Category Rules (PCR) for Auto Parts

Mike Levy, American Chemistry Council, Plastics Division

9:00 AM Avoiding Regulatory and Marketing Pitfalls When Moving to Naturally Sourced Raw MaterialsPaul Ashford, Caleb Management Services Ltd. Jennifer Reed, Caleb Management Services Ltd.

9:30 AM BREAK

10:00 AM Determination of CEC-Approved Computer Models Used to Predict Title-24 Savings with Unvented AtticRob Hammon, BIRAenergy Ian Hogan, BIRAenergy


Wednesday, September 25, 20138:00 - 9:30 AM Camelback A, Level 2

Bulk Trucking Optimization Through CollaborationWednesday, September 25, 20138:00 – 11:00 AM Camelback A, Level 2Co-Presenters: Bill Wehrle, Director, Supply Chain (BASF) David Bazzetta - Business Advisor, Supply Chain (BASF/RGP)

Facilitators: Joe Dawson, Supply Chain Manager (BASF) Sandra Conrad, Sr. Supply Chain Planner (BASF)

Panel Discussion Participants: Jim Brown, Executive Vice President (Service Transport) Rick Cole, Vice President of Sales (Transport Service, Kenan Advantage Group) Minh Le, Vice President of Sales & Marketing (Service Transport) David Perry, General Manager (Trimac) John Rakoczy, President (DistTech, Kenan Advantage Group)

The BASF Polyurethanes Supply Chain team has developed and implemented a sustainable collaborative process optimization methodology with its bulk trucking partners. Known as the “Isocyanates Bulk Trucking Symposium”, this annual event is now entering its 4th year, and is attended by 40 – 50 individuals from BASF as well as representatives from each trucking company. Symposium attendees participate throughout the ensuing year to identify opportunities and develop process optimization solutions.

These cross-functional project teams are aligned with the four key processes within the value chain:

• Trailer Inspection, Cleaning & Preparation • Loading Process Optimization • Unloading and Order Management Optimization • Customer Satisfaction

As a result of this process improvement methodology, a number of accomplishments have been realized, including a 35% reduction in customer non-conformances, optimized trailer utilization, and a more favorable environmental footprint due to a significant reduction in trailer washes and subsequent solvent disposal.

Planned is a review of several successful process optimization projects, as well as discussions related to the current initiatives designed to meet trucking industry challenges such as capacity and driver retention, while maximizing efficiency and customer satisfaction.

OSHA Enforcement UpdateCamelback B, Level 28:00 - 9:00 AM OSHA National Emphasis Program – Occupational Exposure to IsocyanatesThis important presentation by OSHA will describe policies and procedures for implementing a National Emphasis Program (NEP) for Isocyanates that was announced on June 25. OSHA develops NEPs to focus outreach efforts and inspections on specific hazards in an industry for a three-year period. Through this NEP, OSHA will focus on workplaces in general, construction, and maritime industries that use isocyanate compounds in an effort to reduce occupational exposure.

Presentation by: Sven Rundman, OSHA Directorate of Enforcement Programs; Washington, DC


Booth# 223 ACC Center for the Polyurethanes Industry 700 2nd St NE Washington, DC 20002 Lee Salamone, 202-249-6604 [email protected] polyurethane.americanchemistry.com

The Center for the Polyurethanes Industry (CPI) of the American Chemistry Council serves as the voice of the polyurethanes industry in North America, promoting its responsible development and coordinating with polyurethane trade associations across the globe. CPI members are companies that produce and sell the raw materials and additives that are used to make polyurethane products, equipment used in the manufacture of polyurethanes, and companies engaged in end-use applications and the manufacture of polyurethane products.

Booth# 105 Acme-Hardesty 450 Sentry Parkway Blue Bell, PA 19422 John Hamilton, [email protected] www.acme-hardesty.com

Acme-Hardesty markets and sells castor oil products and oleochemicals to the Polyurethane Industry. We are committed to product quality and security of supply.

Booth# 108 Addivant 199 Benson Road Middlebury, CT 06749 Hayder Zahalka, 304-284-4404 [email protected] www.addivant.com

Addivant™ is a leading global supplier of NAUGARD®, ANOX®, LOWINOX® and WESTON® antioxidants and LOWILITE® light stabilizer (HALS/UVA) solutions for the polyurethane industry.

Booth# 318 Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. 7201 Hamilton Boulevard Allentown, PA 18105-1501 Keith Welp, 800-345-3148 (USA) / (Outside USA) +1 610-481-6799 [email protected] www.airproducts.com/puradditives

Air Products is a global leader in polyurethane additives, offering a broad range of catalysts and surfactants for all types of flexible, rigid, and microcellular foams.

Booth# 109 Arkema Inc. 900 First Avenue, King of Prussia, PA 19406 Joseph Lynch, 610-205-7078 [email protected] www.forane.com

A global chemical company based in Colombes, France, Arkema produces specialty chemicals with annual revenue of $8.3 billion, and has operations in more than 40 countries, including 10 research centers.

Booth# 101 BioAmber Inc. 3850 Annapolis Lane North, Suite 180 Plymouth, MN 55447 Tara Mullen, 763-253-4480 [email protected] bio-amber.com

BioAmber’s portfolio of renewable chemicals offers choice with real formulation flexibility. Unique combinations of sustainable, easily-synthesized building blocks, such as BioAmber Bio-SA™ and Bio-BDO™ can be used to produce polyurethanes with differentiated functionality.

Booth# 313 Cannon USA 1235 Freedom Road Cranberry Twp., PA 16066 Lisa Golojuh, 724-772-5600 ext 3229 [email protected] www.cannonusa.com

Cannon supplies a wide range of equipment solutions worldwide for Plastics Processing Technologies, Energy & Ecology, Aluminum Die-casting machines, and Industrial Electronic Controls.

Booth# 111 Chem-Trend 1445 W. McPherson Park Drive Howell, MI 48843 517-545-7980 www.chemtrend.com

Chem-Trend is the world’s leading release agent company, with over 50 years of experience making high-performance release agents, die lubricants, tire paints and purge compounds.

Booth# 112 Chromaflo Technologies Corp. 2600 Michigan Avenue P.O. Box 816 Ashtabula, OH 44004 Ben Arnold, 419-610-3446 [email protected] www.chromaflo.com

Chromaflo Technologies is the largest independent global colorant supplier to Thermoset Plastics and Paint & Coatings markets, providing solutions to meet the most complex color requirements.

Booth# 317 Con-Tek Machine, Inc. 3575 Hoffman Road East St. Paul, MN 55110 Ross Willoughby, 651-779-6058 [email protected] www.con-tek.com

Now celebrating 30 years of designing & manufacturing polyurethane equipment including RIM clamps, mold carriers, and foaming fixtures for the production of insulated panels, refrigerated cabinets, truck bodies, doors, display cases and more.

EXHIBITORS


Booth# 204 Crain Communications Limited 4th Floor Carolyn House, 26 Dingwall Rd Croydon, UK CR0 9XF Ed Rich (U.S.), 330-865-6113 [email protected] www.urethanestechnologyinternational.com www.utech-north-america.com

Crain Communications is dedicated to the global urethane industry publishing Urethanes Technology International and staging world class trade shows and conferences: UTech & PU China.

Booth# 304 DuPont Tate & Lyle Bio Products Company LLC 974 Centre Road, CRP711-1140 Wilmington, DE 19805 USA Rose Durham, 302-999-2390 [email protected] www.duponttateandlyle.com

Susterra® 1,3-propanediol is a high performance replacement for 1,4-butanediol as a polyol building block or chain extender. Susterra® is a 100% bio-material enabling sustainable products.

Booth# 106 Edge-Sweets Company (ESCO) 2887 Three Mile Road NW Grand Rapids Michigan 49534 Stephen Hoffman, 616-453-5458 [email protected] www.edge-sweets.com

(ESCO) Edge-Sweets Company where imagination takes shape. Polyurethane processing, fabricating, cutting and dispensing equipment supplier.

Booth# 207 Emery Oleochemicals LLC 4900 Este Avenue Cincinnati, Ohio 45232 Mark Durchholz, 513-762-2638 [email protected] www.emeryoleo.com

Emery Oleochemicals is a leading global supplier of renewable raw material for the polymer industry. Emery’s Eco Friendly Polyols provide value added performance and are made from renewable and recycled raw materials.

Booth# 116 Eurotech Distributors 9503 Brandywine Road, Suite 2 Northfield, OH 44067 Jeff Gross, 330-908-3676 Office 330-963-6906 Mobile [email protected] www.eurotech-distributors.com

Distributor of foam qualification equipment used in measuring reaction rise profiles, curing and pressure for flexible and rigid foams.

Booth# 310 Evonik Corporation 299 Jefferson Road Parsippany, NJ Mercedes Leon, 973-929-8821 [email protected] www.evonik.com/polyvest

The POLYVEST® product line - used in mold release agents and PU systems - offers linear liquid polybutadienes, either non-functional, Maleic anhydride grafted or hydroxyl-terminated.

Booth# 212 FRIMO 50685 Century Court Wixom, MI 48393 Brent Gawne, 248-756-9305 [email protected] www.frimo.com

FRIMO offers tooling and equipment solutions for polyurethane applications from product development/design and manufacture to final product validation in its Tech Center.

Booth# 324 Galata Chemicals LLC 464 Heritage, Road Suite A1 Southbury, CT 06488 Todd Horne, 203-236-9000 [email protected] galatachemicals.com

Galata’s extensive line of Fomrez® organotin catalysts are effectively used in a variety of polyurethane applications, including rigid foams, varnish and powder coatings.

Booth# 122 Gantrade Corporation 210 Summit Avenue Montvale, NJ 07645 Gerret M Peters Jr, 201-783-4655 800-426-8723 [email protected] www.gantrade.com

With over 35 years in the global chemicals business, Gantrade Corporation is an experienced and responsive worldwide marketer of a broad range of petrochemical-based products.

Booth# 107 Haltermann GmbH Schlengendeich 17 21107 Hamburg, Germany Sascha Rulhoff, +49 40 333 18 401 [email protected] www.h-c-s-group.com

Haltermann is a market global leader producing hydrocarbon solvents provides n-, iso- and cyclopentane and the resulting blend systems as blowing agent in various industries.

Booth# 306 Hennecke Inc. 55 Park Drive Lawrence, PA 15055 Lutz Heidrich, 724-271-3603 [email protected] www.henneckeinc.com

Among PU machinery and plant manufacturers, Hennecke enjoys worldwide renown as being the company with the broadest product range. PurPlan is our competent partner for all bulk and blend system needs.

Booth# 114 Honeywell International 101 Columbia Road Morristown, NJ 07962-1053 Jeannine Sohayda, 973-455-2706 [email protected] www.honeywell-blowingagents.com

A leader in the fluorinated blowing agent industry since the 1940s, Honeywell has developed the fourth generation of LGWP blowing agents based on hydro-fluoro-olefin technology.


Booth# 322 Horn Company 16050 Canary Avenue La Mirada, CA 90638 Parry Foskett, 800-442-4676 [email protected] www.ethorn.com

Horn, a premier distributor of specialty chemicals used in the Polyurethane Industry, represents best in class Supplier Partners with a complete PU product portfolio.

Booth# 311 Huntsman Corporation 10003 Woodloch Forest Drive The Woodlands, TX 77380 Eric Stebel, 281-719-4602 [email protected] www.huntsman.com/pu

Huntsman is a global leader in providing MDI-based polyurethanes solutions across an extensive range of applications and market sectors. We create better urethanes... Together.

Booth# 219 IAL Consultants 97-107 Uxbridge Road London W5 5TL, United Kingdom Cathy Galbraith, +44 20 8832 7780 [email protected] www.ialconsultants.com

IAL Consultants is a global chemical industry consultancy specializing in polyurethane market reports and research, as well as other key areas such as thermal insulation, specialty plastics and chemicals.

Booth# 211 INVISTA 4123 East 37th Street North Wichita, KS, 67220 Ryan Ayres, 316-828-1599 [email protected] www.INVISTA.com

INVISTA is one of the world’s largest integrated producers of polymers and fibers, with a business or manufacturing presence in more than 20 countries.

Booth# 222 ISOPA Edmond van Nieuwenhuyslaan 4 1050 Bruxelles Belgium Kristine Dewaele, 0032 2 676 74 75 [email protected] www.isopa.org

ISOPA represents the manufacturers in Europe of aromatic diisocyanates and polyols, the main raw materials for polyurethanes.

Booth# 104 KP Publishing House Christine-Teusch-Str. 34 Norderstedt, 22846 Germany Birgit Harreither, +49 40 43271778 [email protected] www.fapu.de

We are founder of the first and leading German polyurethane magazine. Under the logo FAPU, we are publishing in following languages: German, English and Russian.

Booth# 308 King Industries, Inc. Science Road Norwalk, CT 06852 Rich Shain, 203-866-5551 [email protected] www.kingindustries.com

King Industries offers a broad range of specialty products for urethanes including K-KAT® Non-tin, Hg-free catalysts, K-FLEX® Polyols, K-SPERSE® Dispersants and DISPARLON® surface control additives.

Booth# 208 KRACHT CORP. 8600 S Wilkinson Way Unit A Perrysburg, OH 43551 Ralph Knopp, 419-875-1000 [email protected] www.krachtcorp.com

KRACHT is a global active manufacturer of transfer pumps, gear type flow meters and electronics, hydraulic motors, high pressure gear pumps, valves and pump units.

Booth# 206 Maquinol Joao Oliveira R. d. Manuel Ferreira Silva 1-A. Estarreja 3860-210 Portugal Sumya Diaz, +351 234 845196 [email protected] www.maquinol.com

Maquinol® designs Polyurethane foam machinery. Customized for each client. The UNIBLOCK EXACTO made in Portugal is designed to make rectangular or cylindrical polyurethane foam buns.

Booth# 113 MCPU Polymer Engineering LLC 826 E. Fourth Street Pittsburg, KS 66762 Holly Cash, 888-627-1223 [email protected] www.honeybee.cc

High performance soy polyols deliver speed, strength, low VOC, low flammability for all urethane applications. BioPreferred and USDA Label Certified. Custom & Tolling Services.

Booth# 209 MHR Inc. 78 Veterans Drive Holland, MI 49423 Doug Breuker, 616-394-0191 [email protected] www.mhr-inc.com

Since 1989 MHR Inc. has sold and serviced L-style and Straight Mix Heads, Rotary Power and Rexroth metering pumps and Magnetic Couplers.

Booth# 305 Myriant Corporation 3 Batterymarch Park, 3rd Floor Quincy, MA 02169 Joe Bauer, 617-657-5213 [email protected] www.myriant.com

Myriant’s Developmental Polyester Polyols are made from bio-succinic acid, and will allow polyurethane manufacturers to make products with a smaller environmental footprint and no performance penalty, at a competitive cost.


Booth# 210 Oerlikon Barmag c/o Jones Management, LLC 126 Shelter Cove Lane Mooresville, NC 28117 Emrick Jones, 704-799-7273 [email protected] www.pumps.barmag.com

Oerlikon Barmag delivers GEAR METERING PUMPS for processing of polyurethanes, chemicals, plastics, and liquid colors ranging in size from 0.05 up to 200 cc/rev.

Booth# 102 Perstorp 600 Matzinger Road Toledo, OH 43612 Philip Blosser, 419-729-5448 www.perstorp.com

Perstorp is a world leader in various sectors of the specialty chemicals market. We supply a wide range of polycaprolactones to meet your urethane needs.

Booth# 124 Piedmont Chemical Inc, LLC P. O. Box 2728 331 Burton Avenue High Point, NC 27261 Gary Reynolds, 336-885-5118 or 800-945-7734 [email protected] www.piedmontchemical.com

Piedmont Chemical Inc, LLC is a specialty Chemical company that manufactures and supplies Antimicrobials, Bun Lubricants, Dispersants, and filling agents to the foam industry.

Booth# 110 Polymer Specialties, Inc. 105 East Jefferson Blvd., Suite 800 South Bend, IN 46601 Mark Timler, 574-236-4839 Cell 574-386-1905 [email protected] www.Polymer-Specialties.com

Polymer-Specialties identifies and provides key individuals for polyurethanes and related industries. We assist businesses in searching for company executives, middle managers, sales engineers, chemists, etc.

Booth# 320 Polyurethane Process Industries, LLC 1628 Roseytown Road, Suite 7 Greensburg, PA 15601 Erica Carlton, 724-691-0551 [email protected] www.pu-process.com

Sales (new and used), service, repair, consulting and U.S. distributor for the OMS Group providing turnkey high and low pressure systems to manufacture polyurethane products.

Booth#120 Proviron, Inc. 62 Industrial Park Road Friendly, WV 26146 Thomas Curtis, 248-860-5892 [email protected] www.proviron.com

Proviron is a contract manufacturer focusing on the polyurethane industry. We offer a complete solution package meeting your demanding needs.

Booth# 303 PU Magazine, Dr Gupta Verlag Am Stadion 3b 40878 Ratingen Germany Angela Austin, +49 2102 9345 0 [email protected] www.pu-magazine.com

PU Magazine is published in Germany providing market and technical information for the global PU industry. The magazine is published in German, English and Chinese.

Booth# 218 PU2PU.com 62 rue Maurice Arnoux 92120 Montrouge France Francois Reverdy, + 33 (0) 682 18 49 25 [email protected] www.pu2pu.com

PU2PU.com is a global internet resource fully dedicated to the polyurethane industry, opened to every PU professionals: from raw materials suppliers to system houses, equipment manufacturers, molders and end-users.

Booth# 119 Reaxis Inc. 941 Robinson Highway McDonald, PA 15057 Michael Curcione, 724-796-3126 [email protected] www.reaxis.com

Reaxis manufactures and supplies a broad and extensive selection of inorganic, organometallic, metal and acid catalyst products that are used in formulating polyurethane, melamine, polyester, and silicone-based chemistries for coatings, adhesives, sealants and elastomers.

Booth# 312 REPI, LLC 2825 Repi Court Dallas, NC 28034 John Turnour, 704 648 0252 [email protected] www.repi.com

New production facility in Dallas NC, since September 2012, REPI LLC is growing fast in the North American market with its Color Pastes for Polyurethanes applications.

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Solvay Fluorides delivers Solkane® brand refrigerants, insulation, solvents and specialties products. Solkane® 365/227 foaming agents are EPA SNAP approved and now available in the United States.


Booth# 221 Spray Foam Coalition of the Center for the Polyurethanes Industry 700 2nd St NE Washington, DC 20002 Chris_Braddock, 202-249-6617 [email protected] www.whysprayfoam.com

The Spray Foam Coalition of the Center for the Polyurethanes Industry represents companies that produce and sell polyurethane spray foam insulation systems and the chemicals and equipment used in the systems for use in the building and construction industry.

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Stepan Company is a manufacturer of specialty and intermediate chemicals serving consumer and industrial applications.Our products, polyester polyols, organic surfactants, phthalic anhydride, and more - are manufactured for the rigid insulation, flexible foam and CASE markets.

Booth# 323 Stoner, Inc 1070 Robert Fulton Highway Quarryville, PA 17566 Jim Ressler, 717-806-6022 [email protected] www.stonersolutions.com

Stoner, Inc. specializes in mold release agents for flexible and rigid urethane foams, cast urethane elastomers, rubber, composites and thermoplastics.

Booth# 300 Tosoh 4080 McGinnis Ferry Road, Suite 1301 Alpharetta, GA 30005 Jeff Tucker, 866-688-9501 [email protected] www.tosoh.com

Tosoh is a leader in amine catalysts for polyurethane applications. TEDA and TOYOCAT® products along with continuous developments offer solutions to challenging catalyst requirements.

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USEPA will provide information on practices to prevent worker and consumer exposures to polyurethane products that may contain uncured MDI, TDI, and related compounds.

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Univar’s comprehensive selection of commodity and specialty products from the world’s premier chemical manufacturers offers product- and process-based solutions for the coatings and adhesives industry.

Booth# 213 Vertellus Specialties, Inc. 900 Lanidex Plaza, Suite 250 Parsippany, NJ 07054 Tom Pensak, 973-515-0011 [email protected] www.vertellus.com

Vertellus is a leading supplier of castor oil and castor polyols to the polyurethane industry with innovative solutions for foam, coatings, adhesives and sealants applications.

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POSTER SESSIONPhoenix Ballroom D-E, Level 3

CATALYSISDevelopment of New Water Soluble Organometallic Catalysts for CASE ApplicationsLanny Venham, Reaxis Inc.

Modeling Impact of Catalyst Loading on Polyurethane Foam PolymerizationYusheng Zhao, University of Missouri Rima Ghoreishi, University of Missouri Galen Suppes, University of Missouri

New Developments in Metal Catalysis for Flexible Slabstock FoamJane Kniss, Air Products Allen Arnold, Air Products Susan Kilpatrick, Air Products

NIAX* Catalyst D-25, 2-EHA Free Tin Catalyst for Flexible Foam ApplicationsLadislau Heisler, Momentive Performance Materials Gabriel Kiss, Momentive Performance Materials Gregory Pickrell, Momentive Performance Materials

ENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTH & SAFETY Assessment of Exposures to TCPP Flame Retardant From Closed Cell PUR and PIR InsulationG. Gorder, Technology Sciences Group Inc. J. Tenney, ICL-IP America Inc.

Devloping Methods for Characterizing Emissions & Sources of Exposure from PU ProductsMark Mason, USEPA Ken Krebs, USEPA Mark Barnes, USEPA Charles Bevington,USEPA Carol Hetfield, USEPA Katherine Sleasman, USEPA

Isocyanate-related Online Resources from U.S. Federal Government Organizations on Toxicology, Exposure Science, Risk Assessment, and Risk ManagementPertti (Bert) Hakkinen, National Library of Medicine, NIH Carol Hetfield, Environmental Protection Agency Janet Carter, Occupational Safety & Health Administration, DOL Melanie Biggs, Consumer Product Safety Commission Kathleen Ernst, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, CDC Lynn Wilder, Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, CDC

Labeling HCFC Products Starting in 2015: What you Need to KnowElizabeth Whiteley, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Safer Workplace Practices for Installing SPF InsulationCarol Hetfield, US EPA Charles Bevington, US EPA Katherine Sleasman, US EPA

US EPA Chemical Information Gathering, Exposure Assessment Gaps, and Risk Management Proposed Regulatory Actions under the Toxic Substances Control Act for DiisocyanatesKatherine Sleasman, EPA

EQUIPMENT & PROCESSING Cannon Solution for Clear Coating: Providing a Technological Plus!Max Taverna, Cannon Group Marco Rigobello, Cannon USA

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POSTER SESSION (Continued)Demonstration of the Ease of Use and Low Detection Limits of a New Dry Sampler for Determination of Vapor Phase and Particulate Isocyanate Derivatives Jamie Brown, Sigma-Aldrich/Supelco Mike Halpenny, Sigma-Aldrich/Supelco Emily Barrey, Sigma-Aldrich/Supelco Olga Shimelis, Sigma-Aldrich/Supelco Kristen Schultz, Sigma-Aldrich/Supelco

Expansion Measurement of One Component FoamErland Hofmann, Format Messtechnik GmbH Frank Bertuzzi, Eurotech Distributors, Inc.

PURe Skin TechnologyLee Hodson, FRIMO

FLEXIBLE FOAM & CASEAdvances In Polyurethane Rotomolding SystemsDubravko Primer, T.A. Davies Co.

Bio-based Light Stable Aliphatic TopcoatLyle Caillouette, BASF Corporation Mike Praw, BASF Corporation Jeff Janos, BASF Corporation Stacy Haynes, BASF Corporation

Flexible Polyurethane Foam Containing GEL and Heat Storage & Transfer AgentsTheodore Smiecinski, BASF Corporation Amanda Kelmer, BASF Corporation Steven Wujcik, BASF Corporation

Manipulating Polycarbonate Macrodiol Composition to Tailor Properties of Thermoplastic Polyurethanes David Gutierrez, University of Valencia, ICMUV Paula Felix, University of Valencia, ICMUV Clara Gomez, University of Valencia, ICMUV Andres Nohales, UBE Chem Eur Victor Costa, UBE Chem Eur

Novel Reactive Hotmelt Adhesives with Wide Temperature Range UtilityDahlia Campbell, BASF Corporation Rifat Tabakovic, BASF Corporation Heinz Plaumann, BASF Corporation Rajesh Kumar, BASF Corporation Nikolay Lebedinski, BASF Corporation Herbert Harmon, BASF Corporation

VORASIL™ Silane Modified PolymersKamesh Vyakaranam, Dow Patrick Fontanella, Dow Amber Stephenson, Dow Nathan Wilmot, Dow Robert Frye, Dow Juan Carlos Medina, Dow

RAW MATERIALS & BLOWING AGENTSEco-Friendly Polyols Platform: Emerox Renewable and InfiGreen Recycled PolyolsIbrahim Sendijarevic, Troy Polymers/Consultant Steve Turner, Emery Oleochemicals Jeff Barnhorst, Emery Oleochemicals Michael Brooks, Emery Oleochemicals


From Orange Peel to PolyurethanesMihail Ionescu, Pittsburg State University Ram-Krishna Gupta, Pittsburg State University Dragana Radojcic, Pittsburg State University Xianmei Wan, Pittsburg State University Zoran Petrovic, Pittsburg State University

New Developments in Class A Spray Polyurethane Foam Applications with Great Lakes PHT4-Diol™ LV Flame RetardantCarl Powell, Great Lakes Solutions, a Chemtura business

Polyurethane (PUR) and Polyurethane Isocyanurates (PUIR) Spray Foam with 3rd or 4th Generation Blowing AgentsDavid Shieh, Huntsman Polyurethanes Matthew Nguyen, Huntsman Polyurethanes

Properties of Rigid Polyurethane Foams Prepared from Recycled Polyols and Polymeric MDI Filled with Graphene NanoplatesSe-Ra Shin, Chonbuk National University Hanna Kim, Chonbuk National University Dai-Soo Lee, Chonbuk National University Yoo-Seok Kim, Jungwoo Fine Corporation Hyung-Joo Kim, Jungwoo Fine Corporation Wonbae Pak, Jungwoo Fine Corporation

Reaction Modeling of Urethane Polyols Using Fraction Primary Secondary, and Tertiary Hydroxyl ContentRima Ghoreishi, University of Missouri, Columbia Yusheng Zhao, University of Missouri, Columbia Galen Suppes, University of Missouri, Columbia

Solstice™ Liquid Blowing Agent (LBA) in Action In SPF RoofingMary Bogdan, Honeywell Clifford Gittere, Honeywell Xuaco Pascual, Honeywell

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CPI MEMBER COMPANIESAir Products & Chemicals, Inc. Albemarle Corporation Arkema Inc. ArmorThane BASF Corporation Bayer MaterialScience LLC Beynon SportsBioBased Technologies, LLC Burtin Polymer Laboratories, Inc. BYK-Chemie USA Cannon USA Cargill, Inc. CertainTeed Corporation Chem-Trend LP Clayton Corporation Demilec USA LLC DESMA GmbH Dow DuPont DyPlast Products LLC Everchem LLC Evonik Goldschmidt Chemical Foam Supplies, Inc. Fomo Products, Inc. Gaco Western The Gorilla Glue Company Graco Ohio Inc. Great Lakes Solutions Hennecke Inc. Henry Company Honeywell Huntsman International LLC ICL-IP America, Inc. Icynene Inc.Invista Terate® Polyols Isotec International, Inc. Johns Manville Insulation Systems Johnson Controls KraussMaffei Corporation Langeman Manufacturing Ltd. LANXESS Corporation Lapolla Industries, Inc. Line-X Franchise Development Corp. MarChem Corporation Michelin Milliken Chemical Momentive Performance Materials Monument ChemicalNCFI Polyurethanes Premium Spray Products Productos Eiffel Quadrant Urethane Technologies RHH Foam Systems Inc. Rhino Linings USA, Inc. Sealed Air Corporation SES Foam Siltech Corporation Solvay Fluorides Stepan Company SWD Urethane Tri Pac, Inc. Troy Polymers, Inc. TSE Industries, Inc. Urethane Consulting Labs, LLC Woodbridge Foam Corporation W.R. Grace & Co.

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2013 POLYURETHANES CONFERENCE PLANNING COMMITTEELEADERSHIPTony Lanchak, Momentive Performance Materials, Inc., Conference Committee Chair Paul Duffy, Icynene, Conference Committee Vice Chair William Bunting, Evonik Goldschmidt Corporation, Poster Chair Dale Hunter, Dow, Poster Vice Chair Juan Carlos Medina, Dow, Polyurethane Professional Development Program Chair Richard Werner, Cannon USA, Polyurethane Professional Development Program Chair

Wendy Rossman, Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. Jim Tobias, Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. Gary Edwards, BASF CorporationMike Krupa, BASF Corporation Gary Lambert, BASF Corporation Ray Neff, BASF Corporation William Robert, BASF Corporation Mitesh Shah, BASF Corporation Walt White, BASF Corporation Rick Adkins, Bayer MaterialScience, LLC Ed Ball, Bayer MaterialScience, LLC Susan McVey, Bayer MaterialScience, LLC Julia Rubino, Bayer MaterialScience, LLC Scott Skolnekovich, Bayer MaterialScience, LLCRichard Skorpenske, Bayer MaterialScience, LLC Erin Kelly, BYK-Chemie USABob Pierce, Cannon USA Richard Werner, Cannon USA Amanda Pugh, Chem-Trend LPRich Rossio, Chem-Trend LP Christian Decker, DESMA GmbH Teri Clements, Dow Dale Hunter, Dow Allan James, Dow Jeff King, Dow Will Koonce, Dow Juan Carlos Medina, Dow William Bunting, Evonik Goldschmidt Corporation Ann Roche, Foam Supplies, Inc. Barry Metzler, Graco Ohio, Inc. Lutz Heidrich, Hennecke Inc. John Tolley, Hennecke Inc. Mary Bogdan, Honeywell Cheryl Medici, Honeywell David Williams, Honeywell Todd Bates, Huntsman International LLC Gary Chapman, Huntsman International LLC Glyn Davies, Huntsman International LLC Cynthia Graham, Huntsman International, LLC Robert Grigsby, Huntsman International LLC Roger Hennington, Huntsman International LLC Monica Karamagi, Huntsman International LLC Robert Lockwood, Huntsman International LLC Don Ridgway, Huntsman International LLC Daniel Rosenvasser, Huntsman International LLC Eric Stebel, Huntsman International LLC Mike Nagridge, ICL-IP America Inc. Paul Duffy, Icynene, Inc.Ladislau Heisler, Momentive Performance Materials Holdings LLCSusan Norris, Momentive Performance Materials Holdings LLCNancy Pitts, Momentive Performance Materials Holdings LLCJason Stengel, Momentive Performance Materials Holdings LLCCurtis Reichel, TSE Industries, Inc. Hamdy Khalil, Woodbridge Foam Corporation

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2013 POLYURETHANES CONFERENCE SESSION ORGANIZERSJames Tobias, Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.David Bazzetta, BASF CorporationMike Krupa, BASF CorporationWilliam Robert, BASF CorporationMitesh Shah, BASF CorporationBill Wehrle, BASF CorporationRick Adkins, Bayer MaterialScience, LLCEdward Ball, Bayer MaterialScience, LLCSusan McVey, Bayer MaterialScience, LLCRichard Werner, Cannon USARich Rossio, Chem-Trend LCDale Hunter, DowAllan James, DowJeff King, DowJuan Carlos Medina, DowBarry Metzler, Graco OhioJohn Muto, Hennecke Inc.John Tolley, Hennecke Inc.David Williams, HoneywellTodd Bates, Huntsman InternationalCynthia Graham, Huntsman InternationalRobert Grigsby, Huntsman International, LLCDon Ridgway, Huntsman InternationalDaniel Rosenvasser, Huntsman InternationalMichael Nagridge, ICL-IP AmericaLadislau Heisler, Momentive Performance Materials, Inc.Jason Stengel, Momentive Performance Materials, Inc.Hamdy Khalil, Woodbridge Foam Corporation

2013 POLYURETHANES CONFERENCE MODERATORS and VICE MODERATORSJohn Frey, Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.James Tobias, Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.David Bazzetta, BASF CorporationMike Krupa, BASF CorporationWilliam Robert, BASF CorporationMitesh Shah, BASF CorporationBill Wehrle, BASF CorporationEdward Ball, Bayer MaterialScience, LLCWilliam Nicola, Bayer MaterialScience, LLCJack Dai, Cargill, Inc.Dale Hunter, Dow Jeff King, DowAmber Stephenson, DowKen Davis, GEBarry Metzler, Graco Ohio, Inc.John Tolley, Hennecke Inc.David Williams, HoneywellBob Gardner, Hunter PanelsRafael Camargo, Huntsman InternationalCynthia Graham, Huntsman InternationalRobert Grigsby, Huntsman International, LLCDaniel Rosenvasser, Huntsman InternationalMichael Nagridge, ICL-IP America, Inc.Robert Dawe, LearLadislau Heisler, Momentive Performance Materials, Inc.Jason Stengel, Momentive Performance Materials, Inc.Mark Ragsdale, Milliken ChemicalHamdy Khalil, Woodbridge Foam Corporation

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LEADERSHIP & STAFFGerry Podesta, BASF CorporationCPI Steering Committee Chair

Tom Feige, Dow CPI Steering Committee Vice Chair

Lee Salamone, Senior DirectorCenter for the Polyurethanes Industry of the American Chemistry Council

STAFFChris BraddockDirector, Polyurethanes MarketsCenter for the Polyurethanes Industry of the American Chemistry Council

Schubert FabrosManager, Marketing & Program DevelopmentAmerican Chemistry Council

Marie FrancisManager, Product/Panel CommunicationsAmerican Chemistry Council

Aiysha JosephCoordinatorCenter for the Polyurethanes Industry of the American Chemistry Council

Andrew MacCachranDirector, Meeting ServicesAmerican Chemistry Council

Heather PalfreyManager, Environmental, Health and Safety Center for the Polyurethanes Industry of the American Chemistry Council

Carmen SylvesterDirector, Marketing & Program DevelopmentAmerican Chemistry Council

Amanda TalbotCoordinator, Meetings, Conferences and Program DevelopmentAmerican Chemistry Council

CONFERENCE MANAGEMENTMary Novack, President, Novack Management, Inc.

PUBLIC RELATIONSKaren Heinold, Project Manager, Potomac Communications Group, Inc.


The Center for the Polyurethanes Industry of the American Chemistry Council and the 2013 Polyurethanes Technical Conference Planning Committee would like to thank our 2013 Sponsors for their generous support of the Conference, CPI and the industry.

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