Articles Tagged with ''bio-based materials''

ADVANCING ADHESIVES: Franklin Launches Bio-Modified Adhesives

February 1, 2011
New high-performance, bio-modified adhesives have been developed for use in the manufacture of engineered hardwood flooring.
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Fiber Glass-Reinforced Polycarbonate Compounds

January 1, 2012
Fiber glass-filled formulations of HFD copolymers result in improved visual appearance and higher surface gloss in injection molded parts.
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Regulatory Review: Green Guidance from the FTC

March 1, 2012
Though the publication of the revised Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) “Green Guides” has been significantly delayed, many industries continue to address the sustainability movement and green marketing claims are becoming
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Formulation Freedom

November 1, 2011
A new amine-functional dimer technology creates formulation freedom for high-end polyamide adhesives.
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Semi-Synthetic PSA Generated from Acrylated Biomass

November 1, 2011
The introduction of biomass as a substitute for petroleum-based raw materials will make a significant contribution in the development of sustainable products.
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3M: Adhesives Remover

March 13, 2012
Made with 60% renewable materials, 3M™ Adhesive Remover-Renew offers a new option for effective adhesive removal.
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Q&A About Polyurethane

March 19, 2012
Sustainability is a subject that is often raised by potential customers. How should we target new product development or promote existing products to demonstrate that we are addressing their concerns?
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Advancing Adhesives: Game Changer

January 4, 2013

BASF partnered with The Seattle Mariners to debut compostable snack bags.


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Ask Dr. Dave: February 2013

Dr. Dave answers a question about the recycling of adhesives and sustainability in the adhesives industry.
February 1, 2013

QUESTION: In the manufacturing world, the recycling of materials and the use of “green” materials are popular trends that are increasingly coming under legislative pressures. What about the recycling of adhesives and sustainability in the adhesives industry?


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Advancing Adhesives: Water-Based Polyurethane Goes Green

Soy oil replaces petroleum in water-based polyurethane coatings and adhesives.
March 1, 2013

Battelle scientists have reportedly invented a novel, water-based polyurethane unlike any other—environmentally responsible, cost-effective, soy-based and free of N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone (NMP) solvent.


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Edward Gotch, president of Emerald Kalama Chemical, talks about embracing sustainability with Susan Sutton, editor-in-chief.

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