A Glossary of POLYURETHANE INDUSTRY TERMS

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This glossary is an attempt to provide a firmer foundation than exists currently for the transfer of technical information or knowledge from person to person or company to company without misconceptions arising from the use or misuse of words having special meanings. Undoubtedly some of the meanings assigned here are different from those used by some individuals in the industry, but it is hoped that the meanings in broadest usage have been captured. For those readers having words or phrases that have been omitted, please feel free to forward them to us with their proper meaning(s). Some words that would not have been included for the U.S.A. alone have been included to aid in translations into other languages.