Chemicals White Papers

Elastomeric Polyurethane Lining Protects Concrete Tank Floors at Ohio Power Plant
Description: A case study about an elastomeric aliphatic polyurethane coating used on the concrete surfaces of the five thickener tanks at the American Electric Power Service Corporation's coal-burning power plant in Cheshire, Ohio, is presented in this paper.... More
Publisher: Bayer Corp.
Release Date: 2007-09-29

Fast-Curing Polyurethane Coatings Enable Ohio DOT to Minimize Lane Closures and Avoid Traffic Disruptions
Description: Performance properties and productivity advantages of a fast-curing two-coat polyurethane paint system used to repaint the bridges on US Routes 30 and 62 over I-77 in Canton, Ohio, are described in this paper. Benefits offered by the high solids... More
Publisher: Bayer Corp.
Release Date: 2007-09-29

One-Component Water-Borne Polyurethane Coatings
Description: This white paper provides an overview of the commercial Bayhydrol one-component aqueous polyurethane dispersions with key technical data and applications. It includes some outstanding features of Bayhydrol PUDs as well as their chemical structure,... More
Publisher: Bayer MaterialScience, LLC
Release Date: 2007-09-29

Special-Effect Polyurethane Coatings for Interior Plastic Automotive Components
Description: Special-effect polyurethane coatings are increasingly being specified by both North American and European auto makers for the multiple benefits they provide for steering wheels, airbag cover doors, instrument panels, door handles, and many other... More
Publisher: Bayer Corp.
Release Date: 2007-09-29

Two-Component Waterborne Polyurethane High Performance Coatings for Flooring
Description: Advantages of two-component, waterborne Polyurethane floor coatings, which are developed by Bayer, are described in this paper. These high-performance polyurethane coatings have properties similar to those of two-component solvent borne polyurethane... More
Publisher: Bayer MaterialScience, LLC
Release Date: 2007-09-29

1.5 Million Gallon Elevated Water Tank
Description: Guidelines for the four-coat polyurethane system used to repaint the 1.5 million-gallon water steel storage tank in the Pittsburg suburbs are provided in this paper. The four-coat polyurethane system was specified due to its ability to endure the... More
Publisher: Bayer Corp.
Release Date: 2007-09-26

Airborne Isocyanate and Solvent Exposure Measured during a Polyurethane Topcoat Application in a Steel Fabrication Plant.
Description: Results of a study conducted to measure the exposure of painters and other nearby personnel during the spray application of a two-component aliphatic acrylic polyurethane topcoat are presented in this paper. A topcoat based on a hexamethylene... More
Publisher: Bayer Corp.
Release Date: 2007-09-26

Bellagio Hotel, Casino Takes No Chances with Weathering Effects on Exterior Surfaces
Description: The high performance polyurethane waterproof coating system used on the parking structure, roof of the restaurants and casino, and the center suite balconies and elevated walkways of Bellargio Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas is described in this... More
Publisher: Bayer Corp.
Release Date: 2007-09-26

High-Performance Exterior Wall System Selected for Bayer Headquarters Expansion Project
Description: Various properties of the low VOC and corrosion resistant exterior polyurethane coating system used on the exterior metal surface of Bayer Corporation Headquarters' new building in Pittsburg are presented in this paper as a case study. Advantages of... More
Publisher: Bayer Corp.
Release Date: 2007-09-26

High-Performance Polyaspartic Polyurea Coatings Used in Renovation of North Carolina Highway Tunnel
Description: A high-performance polyaspartic aliphatic polyurea topcoat utilized in the renovation of Beau Catcher Tunnel in Asheville, Western North Carolina, is described in this paper. The purpose of the renovation was to seal the tunnel to stop leakage and... More
Publisher: Bayer Corp.
Release Date: 2007-09-26