Articles Tagged with ''additives''

Optimizing Hydrogenated Styrenic Block Copolymers for Adhesives and Sealants

Highly compatible with additives, specialty hydrogenated styrenic block copolymers enable product and process optimization for adhesives, sealants, and coatings formulators.

Wayne Sheu

Bear Wang

October 8, 2021

Hydrogenated styrenic block copolymers (HSBCs) are suitable for elastomeric adhesive applications. They are used in hot-melt adhesives (HMAs) and solvent-based adhesives, as well as in plastics modification for consumer and industrial applications

Brenntag to Distribute Evonik Silane Products in 16 Eastern European Countries

The distribution agreement is effective immediately and includes Evonik’s Dynasylan® product line.

October 7, 2021

Evonik recently announced that it has extended its distribution agreement with Brenntag for its Dynasylan® product line to 16 countries in Eastern Europe.

Naphthenic Specialty Oils Offer Advantages for Sealants

Naphthenic specialty oils provide benefits in terms of their suitability as a replacement for silicone fluids in formulations and their ability to reduce microbial growth in silicone sealant joints.

Emma Öberg

October 4, 2021

A recent study finds that naphthenic oils can offer a viable alternative to silicones in construction sealants. A newly developed range of specialty oils also provides formulators with the right balance between viscosity, color stability, and volatility.

BYK: Wetting and Dispersing Additives

These additives are free of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and biocides, making them suitable for a range of aqueous systems.

September 23, 2021

BYK recently announced the availability of two new wetting and dispersing additives that reportedly provide maximum performance in terms of high-viscosity reduction with simultaneous Newtonian flow behavior, pigment stability, and optical properties.

Evonik Expands Coating Additives Capacities in China

Evonik reports that the capacity increase will ensure reliable availability for Asian customers as well as coating manufacturers around the globe.

September 16, 2021

Evonik's Coating Additives business line recently announced that it is working to improve the supply situation by increasing production capacity of its TEGO^® Glide and TEGO Wet additive product lines.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Arkema Acquisition of Ashland Performance Adhesives Dominates the News

The Ashland Performance Adhesives acquisition by Arkema remains our most popular news story for the second consecutive week.

Susan Sutton

September 13, 2021

How are acquisitions shaping the industry? Please contact me at (248) 786-1704 or suttons@bnpmedia.com to share your thoughts.

Huntsman to Increase Polyurethane Catalyst and Specialty Amine Capacity in Hungary

Completion of the capacity expansion is expected by mid-2023.

September 9, 2021

Huntsman Corp. recently announced that its Performance Products division plans to further expand its manufacturing facility in Petfurdo, Hungary, to meet the growing demand for polyurethane catalysts and specialty amines.

Kraton to Increase Prices for Crude Tall Oil Refinery Products and Derivatives

Subject to any applicable contracts and obligations, the increase will be effective September 15, 2021.

September 3, 2021

Kraton Corp. recently announced a general price increase across its crude tall oil refinery products and derivatives.

Covestro and Hesse Produce Life Cycle Assessment of Wood and Furniture Coatings

According to Covestro, formulations with Bayhydur quix 306-70 dry as quickly as those with solvent-based crosslinkers, in contrast to coatings with low-VOC, water-based standard hardeners.

August 31, 2021

A study conducted by Covestro and coatings manufacturer Hesse GmbH & Co. KG focused on analyzing the life cycle assessment of different polyurethane wood coatings from raw material production to the applied coating in order to demonstrate the environmental impact of these systems and to reveal advantages and disadvantages for each technology.

From the Editor

Innovations Abound in the Adhesives and Sealants Industry

From newly developed raw materials and chemicals to finished products and high-tech applications, the adhesive and sealant industry continues to focus on innovation.