You’ll often hear plastic pollution referred to as a problem. But the reality is that it’s multiple problems. Depending on the properties we need, we form plastics out of different polymers, each of ...

The South Carolina Department of Transportation says the bridge over I-20 will close for safety repairs next month. US attorney will no longer bring felony charges against people for carrying rifles ...

WILDWOOD, Mo. — On a dry day, Caulks Creek in Wildwood looks like a gravel road. During and after a Midwest rainstorm, it rages like a class III rapid. "This is an area we call the triple meander," ...

I’m a renter so I’ve never had to caulk a bathtub or seal a joint in concrete, but I’ve watched as my dad sealed a hole around a doorframe or window with a caulk gun in my family home. He’s never ...

Diisocyanates are used in the preparation of all polyurethanes, ranging from the foams used in shoe soles to the thermoplastics used in cell phone cases. Aromatic diisocyanates, which give ...

Polyurethane (PU) started as a solution to a 1930s shortage, but today it's a key material in industries from insulation to cushioning. Invented in 1937 by Otto Bayer and his team in Germany, PU was ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. For many, polyurethane glues like the Original Gorilla Glue are a household stable. These adhesives have become one of the main glues to keep ...

The finalists for this year’s Polyurethane Innovation Award have been announced by the Center for the Polyurethanes Industry (CPI). Huntsman, Incorez, and Woodbridge are in the running for having ...

Researchers have found a better method to recycle polyurethane foam from items like mattresses: They are not only able to break down PUR and separate the two main components -- they can do it in one ...