Chemicals White Papers

One of the Best Performers Under the Sun Ready for a Long Run at the MGM Grand
Description: The two-component, top-of-the-line polyurethane coating system formulated for the MGM Grand Hotel's repainting project is covered in this paper. Performance requisites of the new polyurethane paint system in terms of gloss retention, and enduring... More
Publisher: Bayer Corp.
Release Date: 2007-09-26

Point Park College Pedestrian Walkway
Description: This paper presents polyurethane overcoat system utilized for repainting the structural steel on the pedestrian walkway connecting buildings on the Point Park college campus in downtown Pittsburgh, PA. It includes details about the materials of the... More
Publisher: Bayer Corp.
Release Date: 2007-09-26

Polyurethane Coatings Add to the Drama and Durability of Planet Hollywood Roofs
Description: Guidelines for the high density polyurethane foam and the aliphatic elastomeric roof coatings used for the exterior roofs of Planet Hollywood restaurants at Walt Disney World and Myrtle Beach, South Carolina are provided in this paper. Criteria in... More
Publisher: Bayer Corp.
Release Date: 2007-09-26

Polyurethane Coatings Help Keep the Writing off the Wall at the San Antonio River Walk
Description: The anti-graffiti properties of the high performance, two-component aliphatic polyurethane coating utilized to repaint the concrete underside walls of the San Antonio River walkways' north channel are studied in this paper. It states the advantages... More
Publisher: Bayer Corp.
Release Date: 2007-09-26

Polyurethane Coatings Provide Lasting Protection and Labor Cost Savings for Tarentum Bridge Project
Description: Guidelines for the three coat polyurethane system used for the repainting of structural steel in the 2,500 ft long Tarentum Bridge spanning the Alleghany river are presented in this paper. Property advantages of the high-solids, zinc-rich primer,... More
Publisher: Bayer Corp.
Release Date: 2007-09-26

Polyurethane Coatings Provide over 20 Years of Protection for Homestead High-Level Bridge
Description: An evaluation of the performance of the polyurethane coatings used in Overcoat repainting of the Homestead high-level bridge in the year 1978, is presented in this paper. Coating application procedure followed during the repainting project is... More
Publisher: Bayer Corp.
Release Date: 2007-09-26

Smithfield Street Bridge
Description: This paper describes three coat polyurethane coating system that was used in the repainting project of Smithfield Street Bridge in downtown Pittsburg, highlighting the long-term corrosion, chemical and abrasion resistance, and color and gloss... More
Publisher: Bayer Corp.
Release Date: 2007-09-26

Structural Steel Space Frame Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum
Description: A three-coat polyurethane paint system used on the structural steel of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum building situated along Lake Erie is covered in this paper. It describes the abrasion resistance and color retention qualities and low... More
Publisher: Bayer Corp.
Release Date: 2007-09-26

Stunning Canopy and Pedestrian Skybridges Solve Gridlock Problems at Portland International Airport
Description: This paper covers the composition and properties of a three-coat, moisture-cured polyurethane system developed for coating the structural steel in Portland International Airports' new canopy and suspended skybridges. Protecting the canopy's steel... More
Publisher: Bayer Corp.
Release Date: 2007-09-26

Waterborne Polyurethane Floor Coating for Daytona USA
Description: The property advantages of a waterborne polyurethane floor coating used in Daytona USA motor sports facility are described in this paper. To minimize closures and other visitor disruptions and to facilitate regular maintenance, the facility requires... More
Publisher: Bayer Corp.
Release Date: 2007-09-26