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Jeffrey F. Dormish, Ph.D., senior principal scientist in the Business Development Group of Bayer MaterialScience LLC, along with additional experts from Bayer MaterialScience, discuss issues related to the use of polyurethane in adhesives and sealants.

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Q&A About Polyurethane

Can existing formulations help make the leap from a one-component polyurethane coating to a two-component system?

May 1, 2013

By Dr. Jeffrey F. Dormish

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I would like to achieve the high performance of a two-component polyurethane coating, but my application process is only able to handle a one-component system. Can any existing formulations help me make this performance leap?

Q&A About Polyurethane: January 2013

January 4, 2013

By Dr. Jeffrey F. Dormish

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Certain polymer-based adhesives are described as crystalline, while others are described as amorphous. How do these adhesive polymer types differ? What advantages could be expected from each type?

Q&A About Polyurethane: September 2012

September 4, 2012

By Dr. Jeffrey F. Dormish

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Confirming competitive pricing and product availability is a relatively straightforward process, but becoming comfortable with essential technical and performance requirements can be more complicated.

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March 19, 2012

By Dr. Jeffrey F. Dormish

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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?

Q&A About Polyurethane

July 1, 2011

By Dr. Jeffrey F. Dormish

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Q: You've previously discussed polyol recommendations for formulating a two-component polyurethane adhesive. Do you have similar recommendations for the isocyanate component? In many ways, the recommendations for choosing the proper

Q&A About Polyurethane

May 1, 2011

By Dr. Jeffrey F. Dormish and Michael Dvorchak

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I am developing a two-component reactive adhesive and need some guidance on polyol selection. Can you provide information on the performance expectations of different polyol components? The variety of hydroxyl-containing

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April 1, 2011

By Patrick Stennett

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A particular application will require me to bond a variety of optically clear polymers to each other and to glass. What adhesive options are available?A particular application will require me

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February 1, 2011

By Jay A. Johnston Ph.D. and Steven Reinstadtler

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A lot of recent discussion has focused on making construction adhesives and sealants green by eliminating formaldehyde, plasticizers or solvents. Are there similar alternatives for the coatings that are often

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