Polymers - Articles - Page 5 | Adhesives & Sealants Industry

Water-Based Adhesive Market to Grow 5.7%

Acrylic polymer emulsion adhesive is reportedly the most preferred type of adhesive.

December 4, 2018

The water-based adhesive market size is projected to grow from $15.3 billion in 2018 to $20.2 billion by 2023.

Covestro Becomes Majority Stakeholder in Polymer Joint Venture in Japan

The investment is reportedly part of Covestro’s expansion of its global TPU business.

December 3, 2018

Covestro recently announced it has raised its stake in the joint venture DIC Covestro Polymer Ltd.

Solvay’s Corbin Receives Entrepreneurial Achievement Award

Corbin joined Solvay in 2001, and has held several senior level positions prior to being appointed to his current position.

October 25, 2018

Solvay recently announced that the 2018 Winthrop Sears Medal for Entrepreneurial Achievement has been awarded to George Corbin, Ph.D.

Michelman Holds Commitment to Community Day

Teams of employees from offices in the U.S., Belgium, Luxembourg, China, Singapore, India, and Japan volunteered their time.

October 24, 2018

Michelman held its 7th annual Commitment to Community Day.

Covestro Receives 3M Supplier of the Year Award

Only 16 of 3M’s more than 100,000 suppliers reportedly earned this recognition.

October 18, 2018

Covestro recently announced it has received a 2018 3M Supplier of the Year Award.

Braskem Selects Univar as Distributor

Braskem is a producer and supplier of PIBs, as well as other polymers.

October 17, 2018

Univar BV recently announced that Braskem has appointed it to serve as its distributor of polyisobutylenes (PIBs) in the Nordics, France, Italy and Turkey.

Braskem Selects Univar as Distributor

Braskem is a producer and supplier of PIBs, as well as other polymers.

October 12, 2018

Univar BV recently announced that Braskem has appointed it to serve as its distributor of polyisobutylenes.

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Silane-Modified Polymers Find Yet Another Application

Installation of large-format tile offers new opportunities for adhesive formulations.

Terry Potter, Ph. D.

September 14, 2018

In 2017, the U.S. ceramic tile market for flooring and wall installations was valued at $3.6 billion, representing 14.2% of the flooring market value with a growth year-over-year of 6.8%, according to Floor Covering Weekly (7/23/2018).

Liquid Polysulfide Polymers for Chemical- and Solvent-Resistant Sealants

Liquid polysulfide polymers, the oldest of the specialty elastomers, offer electrical properties, low temperature flexibility, and more.

Volker Burkhardt Ph.D.

August 8, 2018

Liquid polysulfide polymers are the oldest specialty elastomer. They are characterized by solvent and chemical resistance, great electrical properties, low-temperature flexibility, oxygen and ozone resistance, high impermeability to many gases and moisture, good adhesion properties, and flex-crack resistance.

Emulsion Adhesives Market Worth $17 Billion by 2022

Acrylic polymer emulsion is estimated to be the largest resin type segment of the emulsion adhesives market in 2017.

May 8, 2018

The emulsion adhesives market is projected to grow from $12.98 billion in 2017 to $17.28 billion by 2022, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.9%.