Commentary Stories

Ask Dr. Dave: March 2013

Can you offer some advice regarding the sourcing of monomers for acrylic adhesives formulations?
March 1, 2013

We are formulating acrylic adhesives (both reactive acrylics and anaerobics), but are having problems with the sourcing of monomers. Some suppliers can’t seem to give us monomers that produce shelf-stable products, even though they purport to have added extra free-radical stabilizers. Can you offer some advice?


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Strategic Solutions: Fuel Economy Standards and the Adhesives Market

Robust demand is expected to offer opportunities for adhesives.
March 1, 2013

In August 2012, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued a joint final rule for Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards for 2017-2025.


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Editor’s Memo: Materials Handbook

Welcome to our annual Raw Materials, Chemicals, Polymers and Additives Handbook.
March 1, 2013

As in previous years, this year’s handbook has been updated with many new products and definitions. The listings are divided into five major categories: Additives and Chemical Specialties; Oils and Fatty Acids; Resins and Base Polymers; Pigments and Dyes, Dry/Dispersions and Extenders; and Solvents.


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Do You Prefer E-Books?

February 28, 2013

Do you prefer e-books, or do you still purchase traditionally published hardcover or paperback books?


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From the Managing Editor

U.S. Economy Expanding

Do you see the economy headed in a positive direction?
February 26, 2013
Good news on the manufacturing front: The American Chemistry Council’s (ACC) recently released Chemical Activity Barometer (CAB)reports that the U.S. economy is slowly expanding.
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Changing the Minimum Wage

February 21, 2013

In his recent State of the Union address, President Obama called for raising the minimum wage to $9 per hour. Do you think the U.S. minimum wage should be higher?


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Using FMLA Leave

February 14, 2013

The Family and Medical Leave Act recently turned 20 years old. Have you used the FMLA to take time off work?


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Tax Season

February 7, 2013

It's tax season! When will you file your personal taxes?


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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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Regulatory Review: Categorical Considerations for VOC Regulation

Some products that are considered to be coatings may not lie within the architectural coatings rule, but may instead cross over to adhesives and sealants rules—or even others.
February 1, 2013

Given any of the variety of adhesive and sealant products on the market, many ASI readers could probably determine the specific VOC rule and level that would apply.


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Environmentally Friendly Manufacturing

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

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The 2013 June Adhesives and Sealants Industry Magazine includes articles about Nordson EFD and UV curing with lasers, as well as a case study on progressive cavity pumps. Check it out today!

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