Ronald M. Emanuel, Jr. has been a chemist with LANXESS Urethane’s Systems since May of 1998. During his 24 year career Mr. Emanuel pioneered low free monomer methylene diphenyl diisocyanate (MDI) technology development and production scale up globally. This effort allowed LANXESS to establish the best production and scale capability to achieve below 0.1 percent of free isocyanate monomer and to establish a position to develop low free versions of any isocyanate. Ron’s current research focus is leading development of low monomer prepolymer formulations for adhesives, coatings and sealants.