Researchers from CERM (Center for Education and Research on Macromolecules) at the University of Liège have just developed an innovative process for producing isocyanate-free, recyclable and biobased ...

Chemical compounds like isocyanate are toxic and trigger allergies or asthma. However, they remain indispensable for the chemical industry. They are needed especially in the production of PUR. These ...

The use of hazardous chemicals such as methyl isocyanate can be a significant concern to the residents of communities adjacent to chemical facilities, but is often an integral, necessary part of the ...

Bayer will feature new technology for hydrochloric acid electrolysis at plants it is building in Shanghai for the polyurethane raw materials methylene diphenyl diisocyanate and toluene diisocyanate.

On Dec. 3, 1984, over 40 tons of methyl isocyanate and other lethal gases including hydrogen cyanide, leaked into the northern end of Bhopal, killing over 3,000 people in its immediate aftermath and ...

This innovation, developed by researchers at ULiège, offers a cutting-edge alternative to the traditional process based on toxic isocyanates. Researchers from the University of Liège have just ...

Polyurethanes (PUR) are found in many products, such as upholstered furniture, foam or insulation materials, flooring, paints and even medical catheter tubes. The production of these high-demand ...