CPI issues call for papers for the Polyurethanes 2010 technical conference

On 18 February 2010, the Center for the Polyurethanes Industry (CPI), of the American Chemistry Council, has issued a call for papers and posters to be presented at the Polyurethanes 2010 technical conference. In partnership with UTECH North America, the conference will be held from 11 – 13 October 2010 in Houston, TX, USA.

Paper abstracts are due 1 March 2010. Poster abstracts will be accepted until 1 September 2010. Further information can be found on CPI’s Website, www.americanchemistry.com/polyurethane.

The Polyurethanes 2010 technical conference, in partnership with UTECH North America, provides an opportunity to reach an audience of more than 1,500 manufacturers and processors of polyurethane-based products across all industrial sectors. Papers and posters may address innovations and developments in any polyurethane area, including flexible slabstock, flexible moulded, rigid foam, soy-based polyols, polyurethane waterborne dispersions, equipment/machinery, cast elastomers, thermoplastic polyurethanes, integral skin, reaction injection moulding (RIM), binders/fillers, coatings, adhesives, sealants and more.

CPI also encourages paper and poster submissions on breakthrough technology and innovations in polyurethane markets or chemistry, developing markets such as medical and fibreboard, and product areas such as rigid foam insulation or coatings. Presentation submissions also may focus on issues such as combustibility, transportation, recreation, security, as well as environmental and stewardship issues, including emissions, regulatory developments, waste management and related topics.