Why is it important to customers that they not handle amine catalysts?
During handling and processing of polyurethane chemicals, workers could be exposed to catalysts. By limiting exposure, formally educating workers and monitoring industrial hygiene, manufacturers can reduce the chance of workers experiencing skin irritation and temporary corneal edema (“blue haze,” “halo effect,” “glaucopsia”). We at Dow believe that with proper procedures, training and measures, the chemicals we produce can be made and handled safely. As an industry leader, we are experienced in such procedures, training and measures, and are therefore, well qualified to handle chemicals and chemistry. This is why VORACTIV VORANOL polyols are such an important innovation. They let Dow “take care of the chemistry.
