According to the company, this epoxy foam offers good adhesion to a variety of substrates, is particularly suitable for void-filling applications, and has good compressive strength for the backfilling of parts.
October 17, 2019
Robnor ResinLab recently announced the launch of a new development material, PX19-GE3259-03.
Various material solutions from Covestro are reportedly worked in the shoes’ design, exemplifying the benefits of each material.
October 14, 2019
Covestro will unveil material concepts for running and basketball shoes that it has created with Chinese designer Axis Liu at the K 2019 trade fair, which will be held October 16-23 in Düsseldorf, Germany.
Technical sessions at the conference reportedly highlight topics from across the polyurethane industry, including updates on regulatory changes, breakthrough technologies, market data, and current challenges facing the industry.
October 8, 2019
Evonik recently announced that it will present six papers and one technical poster at the 2019 edition of The Center for Polyurethanes Industry’s (CPI) annual Technical Conference, which is taking place October 7-9 in Orlando, Fla.
LANXESS’ Adiprene LF technology reportedly creates prepolymers with < 0.1 wt% free MDI (methylene diphenyl diisocyanate) and other isocyanates such as TDI (toluene diisocyanate), HDI (hexamethylene diisocyanate), or pPDI (p-phenylene diisocyanate).
September 24, 2019
At the recent FEICA European Adhesive & Sealant Conference and Expo, LANXESS highlighted its latest developments in low free (LF) isocyanate urethane systems for adhesives, sealants, and one-component foams (OCF).
The purpose-built facility reportedly strengthens Huntsman’s downstream capabilities in the Middle East and North Africa, increasing its capacity to produce polyurethane systems and polyester polyols for customers across the region.
September 16, 2019
Huntsman Corp. recently announced the opening of its new polyurethanes systems house in Dubai.
FEICA reports that the validated test method is able to measure isocyanates down to a range of 0.01-0.15%.
July 9, 2019
FEICA recently announced that it has signed off on the Validation Report of the Currenta test method for the accurate measurement of low contents of free monomeric isocyanate in mixtures.
Fiber-reinforced polymer components with structural foam ribbing and reinforcements can save more than 40 kg of weight per car vs. conventional all-metal designs.
June 25, 2019
In a joint study, Henkel and RLE International have examined and validated the potential of high-performance structural foam for lightweighting in automotive body and closure parts.
Schul’s product line primarily consists of pre-compressed, self-expanding foam tapes, which are used for sealing vertical and horizontal joints in applications that include window seals, precast concrete, modular construction, and concrete façade restoration.
June 17, 2019
RPM International Inc. recently announced that its Tremco business has acquired Schul International Co., LLC, a manufacturer of joint sealants for commercial construction, as well as Willseal LLC, a business that markets and sells Schul products.