A new solution has been developed in the form of pre-dispersed masterbatches of core-shell particles in (meth)acrylate monomers. These new liquid toughener dispersions are stable and have been proven to increase the toughness of acrylic materials. The utility of these tougheners has been demonstrated in light-curable thermoset formulations and in 2K acrylic structural adhesives.
Already underway, the scale-up program will help build resilience against supply disruptions and contribute to financial and Scope 3 (upstream) carbon reduction ambitions.
February 18, 2022
As part of its Grow & Deliver strategy, AkzoNobel has announced plans to invest in the expansion of in-house resin manufacturing.
The company reports that it can now supply its customers with large product volumes from renewably attributed raw materials from its three Lower Rhine sites in Germany.
February 17, 2022
Covestro has received the internationally recognized ISCC Plus mass balance certification for its Leverkusen and Dormagen sites.
Pilot Chemical outlined 11 sustainability goals identified through a materiality assessment that involved extensive outreach to internal and external stakeholders.
February 16, 2022
Pilot Chemical Corp. has released its first sustainability report and a new sustainability strategy that sets the path forward in the years ahead.
The Specialty & Custom Chemicals Show will feature more than 165 exhibitors, 39 Exhibitor Showcases, and a series of educational sessions focusing on pressing issues that manufacturers are facing both inside and outside their fence lines.
With business booming and companies reaching capacity limits, customers and suppliers throughout the specialty chemical value chain are looking to make business-critical connections in 2022. SOCMA offers that opportunity and more at the Specialty & Custom Chemicals Show, which will be held February 28-March 2, at the Omni in Fort Worth, Texas.