The Right Choice for Spray Polyurethane Foam (SPF) Technology

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1 The Right Choice for Spray Polyurethane Foam (SPF) Technology

2 H untsman is a global manufacturer and marketer of differentiated chemicals. In 2009, the Company had annual revenues of approximately $8 billion. The Polyurethanes Division of Huntsman is a worldwide leader in the production of MDI-based polyurethane systems for energysaving insulation products. Huntsman s MDI is used as the A-side in many spray polyurethane foam (SPF) systems. Additionally, Huntsman offers a full range of SPF raw materials, including polyols, catalysts and other additives used to formulate the B-side of SPF systems. Leading SPF system houses have utilized our raw materials and complete SPF systems, and relied on exceptional service from Huntsman for more than 25 years. Huntsman offers customers technical expertise in formulating open and closed cell SPF, building science and building code knowledge, market support, equipment advice and more. In partnership with our customers, Huntsman actively promotes the use of SPF in residential, commercial and industrial construction applications, as an advanced, energy-saving insulation product.

3 Technical Centers Huntsman utilizes multiple Centers of Excellence for polyurethane foam technology to deliver continuous customer support and advanced technical innovation. Superior insulation technology has been developed for various climates and altitudes. Quality SPF Materials Huntsman SPF raw materials have been used to formulate quality SPF systems for decades. Huntsman offers one of the broadest product lines for SPF formulations from high-quality MDI, to polyols, catalysts, additives and more. 1. The Huntsman Advanced Technology Center (HATC) in The Woodlands, Texas serves customers in North and South America. 2. The Mexico City Technical Center covers the needs of customers in Mexico and Latin America. 3. The São Paulo Technical Center serves customers in Brazil. 4. The Everberg Technical Center in Belgium supports customers in Europe, Africa, the Middle East and the Indian sub-continent. 5. The Huntsman Technical Center in Ternate, Italy serves customers in Europe, Africa, the Middle East and the Indian sub-continent. 6. The Gateway West, Singapore Technical Center covers the needs of customers in the Asia/Pacific region. 7. The Asian Technical Center in Shanghai, China serves customers throughout China. The Right Choice for Spray Polyurethane Foam Technology

4 Commitment to the SPF Industry Huntsman s SPF market knowledge, as well as our expertise in sustainable construction, building codes and polyurethane technology, make us a leader in driving SPF market extension. Huntsman s dedication to the industry is reflected in our active participation in industry associations, including the Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance (SPFA), the Center for the Polyurethanes Industry (CPI) and the Insulation Contractors Association of America (ICAA). Product Stewardship Huntsman strongly emphasizes the importance of good SPF product stewardship to minimize the environmental impact of our products. Products are assessed at every stage in the life cycle from the sourcing of raw materials, through manufacture and commercial use, on to eventual disposal. This involves a close working Working Safely with Spray Polyurethane Foam (SPF) relationship with customers, suppliers and others within the supply chain to maintain awareness of the environmental, health and safety (EHS) issues related to the raw materials and the finished polyurethane insulation products. The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Continuing Education System AIA/CES Registered Provider Program Summary Handout SPF Tools You Can Use Provider: InfoSpec, Inc. Program#: IHP07A Program: Spray Polyurethane Foam (SPF) For Building Insulation Length: 1 Hour Credits: 1 AIA HSW CES LU HSW: Yes Description This course will better inform the designer about spray polyurethane foam and best practices when utilizing SPF in your designs. This course also compares and contrasts the differences between open and closed cell SPF and their applications as well as explaining the benefits of spray polyurethane foam such as energy efficiency and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Learning Objectives Upon completion of this course, the design professional will be able to: 1. State the advantages of specifying SPF systems for interior and exterior insulation applications. 2. Compare the characteristics of open-cell SPF and closed-cell SPF 3. Compare the advantages of SPF as an air barrier to other air barrier products 4. Define components and applications of spray polyurethane foam (SPF) systems Method of Delivery The course is offered to design professionals in a lunch and learn setting. The course is presented in PowerPoint. Cost to Participants There is no cost for this program. The course is sponsored by the manufacturer and therefore is offered to design professionals at no cost. For More Information, Please Contact Bernadine (Bernie) DiPietrantonio Huntsman Polyurethanes Woodloch Forest Drive The Woodlands, Texas Bernie_d_Dipietrantonio@Huntsman.com Direct Line: Huntsman Polyurethanes In support of our customers, Huntsman has developed SPF marketing and educational tools targeted to construction professionals. These include an FAQ guide to SPF, SPF brochures, case studies, white papers, an accredited American Institute of Architects (AIA) course and more. These tools are available through your supplier, by calling Huntsman directly at (281) or by ing sprayfoam@huntsman.com.

5 Mississauga Ontario, Canada Rozenburg Netherlands Moscow Russia Everberg Belgium Deggendorf Germany Ternate Italy The Woodlands Geismar Louisiana, USA Texas, USA Mexico City Mexico Cartagena Columbia Damman Saudi Arabia Shanghai China Kuan Yin Hong Kong Thane India Bangkok Thailand W o R L D W I D E S P F S U P P L Y São Paulo Brazil Gateway West Singapore Deer Park Australia Global, Efficient Supply With worldwide MDI production facilities in North America, Europe and Asia, and a highly capable downstream systems network, Huntsman delivers a consistent and reliable supply of MDI and other SPF materials. Huntsman s global production capabilities allow for efficient delivery of customized SPF materials anywhere in the world.

6 American headquarters Huntsman Woodloch Forest Drive The Woodlands Texas USA Telephone Fax Asian headquarters Huntsman No. 452 Wen Jing Road Minhang Development Zone Shanghai Telephone Fax European headquarters Huntsman Everslaan 45 B-3078 Everberg Belgium Telephone Fax Huntsman Polyurethanes warrants only that its products meet the specifications agreed with the buyer. Typical properties, where stated, are to be considered as representative of current production and should not be treated as specifications. While all the information and recommendations in this publication are to the best of our knowledge, information and belief accurate at the date of publication, NO GUARANTY, WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION IS MADE, INTENDED OR IMPLIED AS TO THE CORRECTNESS OR SUFFICIENCY OF ANY INFORMATION OR RECOMMENDATION OR AS TO THE MERCHANTABILITY, SUITABILITY OR FITNESS OF ANY PRODUCTS FOR ANY PARTICULAR USE OR PURPOSE. IN ALL CASES, IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE USER TO DETER- MINE THE APPLICABILITY OF SUCH INFORMATION AND RECOM- MENDATIONS AND THE SUITABILITY OF ANY PRODUCT FOR ITS OWN PARTICULAR PURPOSE. NOTHING IN THIS PUBLICATION IS TO BE CONSTRUED AS RECOMMENDING THE INFRINGEMENT OF ANY PATENT OR OTHER INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHT AND NO LIABILITY ARISING FROM ANY SUCH INFRINGEMENT IS ASSUMED. NOTHING IN THIS PUBLICATION IS TO BE VIEWED AS A LICENCE UNDER ANY INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHT. Products may be toxic and require special precautions in handling. The user should obtain Safety Data Sheets from Huntsman Polyurethanes containing detailed information on toxicity, together with proper shipping, handling and storage procedures, and should comply with all applicable safety and environmental standards. Hazards, toxicity and behavior of the products may differ when used with other materials and are dependent on the manufacturing circumstances or other processes. Such hazards, toxicity and behavior should be determined by the user and made known to handlers, processors and end users. Huntsman Polyurethanes is an international business unit of Huntsman International LLC. Huntsman Polyurethanes trades through Huntsman affiliated companies in different countries such as Huntsman International LLC in the USA and Huntsman Holland BV in Western Europe. Except where explicitly agreed otherwise, the sale of products referred to in this publication is subject to the general terms and conditions of sale of Huntsman International LLC or of its affiliated companies. Copyright 2011 Huntsman Corporation or an affiliate thereof. All rights reserved.