Bayer MaterialScience Tutorial Demonstrates Expertise In Polyurethanes Chemistry
Bayer MaterialScience at American Coatings Show 2008:
Charlotte, N.C., June 2, 2008 -- Bayer MaterialScience (BMS) is the world's leading manufacturer of polyurethane raw materials and polyurethane systems for rigid, semi-rigid and flexible polyurethane foams and polyurethane elastomers. In a demonstration of its expertise in this area, a BMS scientist will offer a tutorial on polyurethanes for attendees of the American Coatings Show and Conference (ACS), held June 2-5 in Charlotte, N.C.
The 90-minute tutorial, which will take place Monday, June 2, will be presented by Dr. Edwin Hortelano, Director, UV and Waterborne Technology Platforms, BMS LLC. During his presentation, Hortelano will review and compare polyurethane coatings and their typical components - polyisocyanates and polyols. He will also highlight the advantages, limitations and typical end-use applications of various polyurethane coatings technologies, such as 1K and 2K solventborne, as well as waterborne chemistries; radiation curing polyurethane coatings; polyurethane powder coatings; and polyaspartic coatings. As part of this discussion, he will address exciting new developments, such as self-healing coatings.
"From resins for waterborne to radiation-cured coatings, polyurethane chemistry is rooted in the innovative developments of Bayer," said Hortelano, who notes that the basic principle for polyurethane chemistry was invented in 1937 in the research laboratories of Bayer AG by Dr. Otto Bayer. "Polyurethane chemistry is used in many of the products that touch our lives each day. One of the takeaways from this tutorial is how versatile polyurethane coatings are - in their chemistry, in their application and in their application potential."
Bayer MaterialScience LLC is one of the leading producers of polymers and high-performance plastics in North America and is part of the global Bayer MaterialScience business with nearly 15,400 employees at 30 sites around the world and 2007 sales of 10.4 billion euros. Business activities are focused on the manufacture of high-tech polymer materials and the development of innovative solutions for products used in many areas of daily life. The main segments served are the automotive, electrical and electronics, construction, medical, and sports and leisure industries. Our inorganic basic chemicals unit produces chlorine and related essential products for the chemicals industry. Let us give life to your vision. Bayer MaterialScience - Where VisionWorks.
Bayer Corporation, headquartered in Pittsburgh, is a subsidiary of Bayer AG, an international health care, nutrition and innovative materials group based in Leverkusen, Germany. In North America, Bayer had 2007 net sales of 8.1 billion euros and employed 16,800 at year end. Bayer's three subgroups, Bayer HealthCare, Bayer CropScience and Bayer MaterialScience, improve people's lives through a broad range of essential products that help diagnose, prevent and treat diseases; protect crops and enhance yields; and advance automobile safety and durability.
Contact: Thomas Erdner, Phone: 412-777-5200 E-mail: thomas.erdner@bayerbms.com
For more information about Bayer MaterialScience's polyurethane coating technology, call 1-800-662-2927, e-mail naftainfo@bayerbms.com or visit www.bayermaterialsciencenafta.com.
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