Technology

April 20, 2020

Hexion Introduces New Product

Hexion Introducing New Epoxy System and Curing Agent

COLUMBUS, Ohio–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Hexion Inc. (“Hexion” or the “Company”) is launching both a new lower yellowing epoxy system for concrete protection and a unique amine curing agent to help coatings manufacturers meet lower indoor air emissions requirements while also reducing costs.

The INFINIUM™ Lower Yellowing Epoxy System is EPON LY™ Resin 1810 combined with EPIKURE LY™ Curing Agent 3801. This two-component, ambient-cure system offers five times lower yellowing while providing excellent epoxy performance and overnight cure.

“The INFINIUM™ System can be used as a single coatings layer to potentially replace two-layer coating systems, thus enabling faster application,” said James Bellinger, Business Director Epoxy, Americas. A single coat layer allows our customers to save time and money by significantly reducing application costs and provides an opportunity to increase margins.

With the growing importance of Green Building initiatives (e.g. United States Green Building Council’s LEED), coatings formulators need epoxy systems that meet the more stringent indoor air emissions requirements. To meet this market need, Hexion is introducing a unique amine curing agent to the Americas market called EPIKURE™ Curing Agent 580.

“With the introduction of EPIKURE Curing Agent 580, we can offer customers a route to gain LEED points for lower indoor air emission coatings at affordable cost,” said Dan Weinmann, Market Development Manager, Epoxy Specialties. “This new curing agent also improves sustainability because it does not contain intentionally-added benzyl alcohol or nonylphenol.”

To learn more about these new products, visit https://pages.hexion.com/epoxy2020.

https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20200420005066/en/Hexion-Introducing-New-Epoxy-System-Curing-Agent

March 27, 2020

ACC Puts Out MDI and TDI Handling Video Series

Safe Handling of MDI and TDI Video Series

GENERAL OVERVIEW

Safe Handling of Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate and Toluene Diisocyanate are two training programs designed to inform employers and employees of the potential hazards associated with the handling of methylene diphenyl diisocyanates (MDI) and toluene diisocyanates (TDI) and best practices to minimize potential risks. The program also discusses best practices for drum or intermediate bulk container handling, unloading MDI/TDI from tank containers (isotainers), cargo tank trailers, and rail tank cars, as well as emergency response procedures and proper disposal.

This video presentation is only one part of a comprehensive training program on the safe handling of MDI. For optimum results, this presentation should be a part of your hazard communication program, supplemented with hands-on exercises, and reporting procedures, along with evacuation drills in case of an accidental spill or leak. Any company specific or facility specific policies and procedures relating to the handling of MDI should be discussed when presenting this program.

TARGET AUDIENCE

All individuals who handle MDI or TDI, and its derivatives—especially those who are involved in the handling of drums or intermediate bulk containers, and the unloading of tank containers (isotainers), cargo tank trailers, and rail tank cars—and their supervisors or team leaders will benefit from viewing this program.

FORMAT

The Safe Handling of Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate and Toluene Diisocyanate program has been divided into seven parts so that training can be specifically targeted to the container in which MDI/TDI is received. Depending on what type of transfers workers are being trained for, all employees will view both Part One–Hazard Communication and Part Six–Emergency Response. Then choose one or more of the other parts based on how MDI/TDI is received at your facility.

MDI Videos


MDI Video – Introduction – Safe Handling of Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate
MDI Video – Part One – Hazard Communications
MDI Video – Part Two – Drum and Intermediate Bulk Container Handling
MDI Video – Part Three – Tank Container (Isotainer) Transfers
MDI Video – Part Four – Cargo Tank Trailer Transfers
MDI Video – Part Five – Rail Tank Car Transfers
MDI Video – Part Six – Emergency Response

Download MDI Video Series

TDI Videos


TDI Video – Introduction – Safe Handling of Toluene Diisocyanate
TDI Video – Part One – Hazard Communications
TDI Video – Part Two – Drum and Intermediate Bulk Container Handling
TDI Video – Part Three – Tank Container (Isotainer) Transfers
TDI Video – Part Four – Cargo Tank Trailer Transfers
TDI Video – Part Five – Rail Tank Car Transfers
TDI Video – Part Six – Emergency Response

Download TDI Video Series

https://polyurethane.americanchemistry.com/Health-Safety-and-Product-Stewardship/MDI-TDI-Video-Series/

March 27, 2020

ACC Puts Out MDI and TDI Handling Video Series

Safe Handling of MDI and TDI Video Series

GENERAL OVERVIEW

Safe Handling of Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate and Toluene Diisocyanate are two training programs designed to inform employers and employees of the potential hazards associated with the handling of methylene diphenyl diisocyanates (MDI) and toluene diisocyanates (TDI) and best practices to minimize potential risks. The program also discusses best practices for drum or intermediate bulk container handling, unloading MDI/TDI from tank containers (isotainers), cargo tank trailers, and rail tank cars, as well as emergency response procedures and proper disposal.

This video presentation is only one part of a comprehensive training program on the safe handling of MDI. For optimum results, this presentation should be a part of your hazard communication program, supplemented with hands-on exercises, and reporting procedures, along with evacuation drills in case of an accidental spill or leak. Any company specific or facility specific policies and procedures relating to the handling of MDI should be discussed when presenting this program.

TARGET AUDIENCE

All individuals who handle MDI or TDI, and its derivatives—especially those who are involved in the handling of drums or intermediate bulk containers, and the unloading of tank containers (isotainers), cargo tank trailers, and rail tank cars—and their supervisors or team leaders will benefit from viewing this program.

FORMAT

The Safe Handling of Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate and Toluene Diisocyanate program has been divided into seven parts so that training can be specifically targeted to the container in which MDI/TDI is received. Depending on what type of transfers workers are being trained for, all employees will view both Part One–Hazard Communication and Part Six–Emergency Response. Then choose one or more of the other parts based on how MDI/TDI is received at your facility.

MDI Videos


MDI Video – Introduction – Safe Handling of Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate
MDI Video – Part One – Hazard Communications
MDI Video – Part Two – Drum and Intermediate Bulk Container Handling
MDI Video – Part Three – Tank Container (Isotainer) Transfers
MDI Video – Part Four – Cargo Tank Trailer Transfers
MDI Video – Part Five – Rail Tank Car Transfers
MDI Video – Part Six – Emergency Response

Download MDI Video Series

TDI Videos


TDI Video – Introduction – Safe Handling of Toluene Diisocyanate
TDI Video – Part One – Hazard Communications
TDI Video – Part Two – Drum and Intermediate Bulk Container Handling
TDI Video – Part Three – Tank Container (Isotainer) Transfers
TDI Video – Part Four – Cargo Tank Trailer Transfers
TDI Video – Part Five – Rail Tank Car Transfers
TDI Video – Part Six – Emergency Response

Download TDI Video Series

https://polyurethane.americanchemistry.com/Health-Safety-and-Product-Stewardship/MDI-TDI-Video-Series/

January 9, 2020

Government Work

Battelle To Develop Coal-to-Foam Program

Posted on Nov 25, 2019

COLUMBUS, Ohio (Nov. 25, 2019)—Battelle won a recent United States Department of Energy (DOE) award that has an interesting twist for coal.

The DOE announced that Battelle was among its recipients in funding for cost-shared research and development projects. The project is to be executed in a parallel program with the Ohio Coal Development Office. Battelle will develop a process to convert bituminous coal into polyurethane foam products along with some low-sulfur fuel oil by-product. The results are expected to confirm the commercial viability of a coal-to-high-value solid foam products process.

The value proposition is easy to understand: Coal currently sells for $50 to $60 a ton and polyurethane foams sell for $5,000 to $6,000 per ton. Currently, these expensive foams are made from petroleum products, but coal can be converted by either heat or solvents into a polyol that does the same thing.

Based on research that dates to 1974, Battelle has a patent that uses a solvent to transform coal into such a polyol. The high-value chemical can then be used to make foams for a variety of different products, including insulation for buildings, which is good for the environment.

“This traps the carbon in the rigid insulation foam,” said Satya Chauhan, a scientist, business developer and principal investigator on the project. “This is an important project to illustrate the importance of employing a wide variety of approaches to use fossil fuels in an environmentally responsible way and reduce the amount of carbon dioxide we release into the atmosphere.”

The DOE award project number is DE-FE0031795 and the OCDO/ODSA project number is D-19-05.

https://www.battelle.org/newsroom/press-releases/press-releases-detail/battelle-to-develop-coal-to-foam-program

January 9, 2020

Government Work

Battelle To Develop Coal-to-Foam Program

Posted on Nov 25, 2019

COLUMBUS, Ohio (Nov. 25, 2019)—Battelle won a recent United States Department of Energy (DOE) award that has an interesting twist for coal.

The DOE announced that Battelle was among its recipients in funding for cost-shared research and development projects. The project is to be executed in a parallel program with the Ohio Coal Development Office. Battelle will develop a process to convert bituminous coal into polyurethane foam products along with some low-sulfur fuel oil by-product. The results are expected to confirm the commercial viability of a coal-to-high-value solid foam products process.

The value proposition is easy to understand: Coal currently sells for $50 to $60 a ton and polyurethane foams sell for $5,000 to $6,000 per ton. Currently, these expensive foams are made from petroleum products, but coal can be converted by either heat or solvents into a polyol that does the same thing.

Based on research that dates to 1974, Battelle has a patent that uses a solvent to transform coal into such a polyol. The high-value chemical can then be used to make foams for a variety of different products, including insulation for buildings, which is good for the environment.

“This traps the carbon in the rigid insulation foam,” said Satya Chauhan, a scientist, business developer and principal investigator on the project. “This is an important project to illustrate the importance of employing a wide variety of approaches to use fossil fuels in an environmentally responsible way and reduce the amount of carbon dioxide we release into the atmosphere.”

The DOE award project number is DE-FE0031795 and the OCDO/ODSA project number is D-19-05.

https://www.battelle.org/newsroom/press-releases/press-releases-detail/battelle-to-develop-coal-to-foam-program