MISSION STATEMENT:

It is the mission of the Polyurea Development Association to promote market awareness, understanding and acceptance of polyurea technology through the development of education programs, product standards, safety and environmental and use recommendations.


PDA Objectives
. Clearly define Polyurea products
. Develop Polyurea marketing programs for all pertinent market applications
. Serve as a clearinghouse for dissemination of Polyurea information
. Establish protocol and standards for Polyurea applications
. Determine and respond to training needs
. Organize and host industry trade meetings as a forum for technical reviews and new product introductions, training and member networking opportunities

WHO SHOULD BE A MEMBER OF PDA?

We have members in all of these categories:
. Contractors
. Specifiers
. Formulators
. Raw Material Distributors
. Consultants
. Architects
. Property Managers/Owners
. Concrete Installers
. Applicators
. Manufacturers
. Equipment Suppliers
. Raw Material Suppliers
. Project Engineers
. Roofers
. Environmental Remediation companies
. Independent Sales Representative

The Polyurea Development Association offers you the opportunity to stay on the cutting edge of new developments in polyurea applications, technology, marketing and education.

Benefits of Membership
• Education opportunities
• Shape the future of the industry
• Network with industry leaders
• Access technical papers/research
• PODIUM newsletter
• Web site
• Annual Conferences
• Members only privileges and discounts
• Certification programs

If you are involved in the application, manufacture, development or science of polyurea technology or standards, PDA is the association for you!

Common Polyurea Applications

• Waste Water Treatment Linings
• Tank Coatings & Linings
• Pipe / Pipeline Coatings & Linings
• Manhole & Sewer Linings
• Flooring and Parking Decks
• Bridge Coating
• Truck Bed Liners
• Railcar Lining & Track Containment
• Water Parks & Playgrounds
• Landscape & Water Containment
• Fuel Storage & Containment
• Aquarium Lining
• Architectural Design
• Theme Park & Decorative Design
• Roof Coating
• Marine
• Automotive Fascia OEM Molded Parts
• Line Striping
• Joint Fill / Caulk

Coating / Elastomer Type Classifications (Definition of Polyurea)
A polyurea coating / elastomer is that derived from the reaction product of an isocyanate component and a resin blend component. The isocyanate can be aromatic or aliphatic in nature. It can be monomer, polymer, or any variant reaction of isocyanates, quasi-prepolymer or a prepolymer. The prepolymer, or quasi-prepolymer, can be made of an amine-terminated polymer resin, or a hydroxyl-terminated polymer resin.

The resin blend must be made up of amine-terminated polymer resins, and/or amine-terminated chain extenders. The amine-terminated polymer resins will not have any intentional hydroxyl moieties. Any hydroxyls are the result of incomplete conversion to the amine-terminated polymer resins. The resin blend may also contain additives, or non-primary components. These additives may contain hydroxyls, such as pre-dispersed pigments in a polyol carrier. Normally, the resin blend will not contain a catalyst(s).