Momentive Performance Materials has named Targray Technology International as a designated global channel-to-market for solar industry-specific silicone potting, sealing and adhesive products.

On Dec. 30, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a series of actions on four chemicals that have raised serious health or environmental concerns, including phthalates.

Henkel AG & Co. KGaA receives Frost & Sullivan Green Excellence of the Year Award.

President Obama today pushed Congress to create a cash-incentive program for energy efficient homes.

Garlock Sealing Technologies received the International Sealing Distribution Association's Eco-Award for Industrial Certification at the association's recent Sealing Summit in San Antonio, TX.

Franklin Adhesives & Polymers^® has introduced Acrynax^® adhesives, a line of acrylic polymer hot-melt pressure-sensitive adhesives that is good for both the environment and the manufacturer’s bottom line.

The American Chemistry Council and the Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association have released a joint statement announcing the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding “to collaborate on the establishment of a Responsible Care program for the benefit of GPCA’s members and their stakeholders."

Olympic Adhesives, Norwood, MA, has announced the launch of its new Web site, which reaches out to environmentally focused customers and enables visitors to discover the many sustainable “green” benefits Olympic has to offer.

Soy-based products continue to gain popularity in the adhesives and sealants industry, as more companies make an effort to produce “greener” products. That’s why you’re reading the first in a quarterly series of blogs written by the United Soybean Board (USB) on ASI’s Green microsite.

UPI.com reports on a University of Wyoming research study that suggests the sticky substance found in spider webs may lead to a new generation of bio-based “green” adhesives.