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Advancing Adhesives: Advancing Medical Labels

A new label provides increased durability and readability in medical applications.

November 1, 2015

Solvay Specialty Polymers, a global supplier of high-performance thermoplastics, recently announced that S+P Samson GmbH, a manufacturer of specialty labels for industrial applications, has selected Radel® polyphenylsulfone (PPSU) film for the inlay of its new Structobond® labels for medical instrument and device applications.

Covestro Launches Corporate Social Responsibility Initiative

October 28, 2015

Covestro LLC recently announced “i3” (ignite, imagine, innovate), a U.S.-based corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative.

Top 5 News that Sticks

News About Kraton Purchasing Arizona Chemical Received the Most Reader Interest

Kraton's announced purchase of Arizona Chemical received the most reader interest last week.

Teresa McPherson

October 5, 2015

This weekly roundup highlights the adhesives, sealants and coatings news stories that garnered the most attention during the previous week on our website, as well as our eNewsletter and social media platforms.

NORTHSTAR ELASTOMERS: Polyisobutylene Polymer

October 2, 2015

Thermogravimetric analysis via Aspen Research Corp. reportedly showed minimal material loss up to about 800°F.

Covestro Joins UN Global Compact

September 22, 2015

Covestro has joined the UN Global Compact.

Accella Performance Materials Acquires Burtin Polymer

September 17, 2015

Accella Performance Materials recently announced the acquisitions of Burtin Polymer Labs and Coating and Foam Solutions.

CLARIANT: Catalysts

September 11, 2015

This company has expanded its line of selective oxidation catalysts with the new VAMax™ -series catalysts.

Bayer MaterialScience Becomes Covestro

September 2, 2015

Effective Sept. 1, Bayer MaterialScience is operating under the Covestro name.

2015 Materials and Chemicals Overview

Demand for many materials and chemicals is expected to rise.

Teresa McPherson

September 1, 2015

The “Specialty Chemicals Market Volume Index,” a new tool created by the American Chemistry Council (ACC), remains on a soft note, falling 0.4% in May from the previous month, on a three-month-moving average (3MMA).