INNOVATIVE POLYMERS E-NEWS
Our customers are busy and we're all looking forward to ending 2010 with signs of an economic turnaround. We are anticipating positive growth in 2011 for our full range of products. In addition, we have developed a new family of High Performance Polyurethanes that is easy to process and cure at temperatures below 150°F. We're also working "behind the scenes" to provide you with ever-improving service and support. As always, we're focused on supplying customers with highest quality, easy-to-process materials.
Must-read topics in this E-news include:
- NEW High Performance Polyurethanes
- NEW distributor and products for the taxidermy market
- The birth of a Green-winged Teal Duck using advanced polymers and artistic skill.
- Guidelines on preventing hardener oxidation.
NEW High Performance Polyurethanes
Innovative Polymers new High Performance Polyurethanes are formulated using polyester and polyether/polyurea-hybrid polyols. Each base resin produces materials with a distinct set of handling and performance characteristics. All of the systems exhibit high elongation (up to 800%) and high tear strengths. Read more...
NEWS for Taxidermists
Innovative Polymers is working to serve the taxidermy market with new higher performing polyurethanes and silicones that are safer and easier to handle than conventional materials. We also have a new distributor for taxidermists. Preservation Specialties LLC, Charlotte, Michigan, is owned and operated by Peter J. Ocello, an award-winning taxidermist and expert building anatomical models for veterinary education and training. Read more...
Green-winged Teal Duck
Preservation Specialties, like many other top-quality taxidermy studios, creates true-to-life, artistic pieces from all of its subjects. Recently, a customer asked that the Green-winged Teal Duck he had shot be preserved and installed in a realistic habitat as part of the display piece. A series of different polyurethanes was used for the project. Read more...
Effects of Oxidation on Amine-Containing Polyurethanes
Among the highest performing elastomers in the Innovative Polymers product line are polyurea/polyurethane hybrid systems. These materials are also characterized by a slight darkening in color as they age. This color change can result from oxidation of the amine-containing hardeners. Read more...
