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Surfactants and Sustainability

We hear that some surfactants have been banned. Is it a problem in the adhesives and sealants that we manufacture?

August 28, 2020

Surfactants are widely used in a range of adhesives and sealants, primarily to promote the wetting of surfaces to promote adhesion. Unfortunately, some of them have been found to have suspect toxicity profiles or environmental issues.

Bio-Based Materials for Adhesives and Sealants: The Sustainability Revolution is Here

Fostering the bio-economy requires new technology that pushes the boundaries of bio-based performance.

Peter Migchels

August 21, 2020

By 2050, the United Nations expects the global population to reach approximately 9.5 billion people. The expectations are that millions of people will be lifted out of poverty, increasing living standards and driving demand for chemical products.

Maroon Group Signs Distribution Agreement with Applied Graphene Materials

Maroon Group’s CASE and technical sales and support team will reportedly leverage its customer network to introduce AGM’s proprietary graphene dispersions technology into the U.S. and Canadian coatings and polymers markets.

August 7, 2020

Maroon Group recently announced that it has signed a distribution agreement with Applied Graphene Materials.

NYNAS: Process Oil

Nynas reports that NYTEX 8022 is the ideal product to fulfil the formulation requirements for highly concentrated chemical additives.

July 30, 2020

Nynas recently announced the launch of NYTEX 8022, the latest addition to the company’s portfolio of process oils.

Ashland to Sell Maleic Anhydride Business to AOC Materials for $100 Million

The transaction is expected to close prior to the end of 2020, contingent on customary regulatory approvals and standard closing conditions.

July 30, 2020

Ashland Global Holdings Inc. recently announced a definitive agreement to sell its maleic anhydride business and manufacturing facility in Neal, W.Va., to AOC Materials LLC for $100 million.

Evonik Begins Production at New Geesthacht Silicone Facility

According to Evonik, the extra production capacities will provide its customers with a faster and more reliable supply of products, as well as a wider choice of products.

July 28, 2020

Evonik recently announced that its new multi-purpose silicones manufacturing facility in Geesthacht, Germany, is now fully operational after completing final commissioning tests and gaining the necessary authority approvals.

Evonik Receives 2020 Ringier Coating Technology Innovation Award

Evonik reports that VP Disp. WF 7620, the newest rheology control dispersion in its Coatings Additives portfolio, was specifically developed to control the rheological properties of waterborne coatings.

July 21, 2020

Evonik recently announced that it has received the 2020 Ringier Coating Technology Innovation Award for a new rheology control dispersion.

Coatex and Omya Announce Distribution Partnership for Australia and New Zealand

Omya has been appointed the official distributor for Coatex Asia Pacific’s coatings, adhesives, and sealants product range in Australia and New Zealand.

July 20, 2020

Omya recently announced a new distribution agreement with Coatex Asia Pacific Inc.

KRATON CORP.: Rosin Ester Technology

According to Kraton, the REvolution rosin ester technology enables the development of bio-based products with light color and oxidative stability.

July 7, 2020

Kraton Corp. recently unveiled its REvolution rosin ester technology, along with new SYLVALITE products.

Nouryon Completes Acquisition of J.M. Huber Carboxymethyl Cellulose Business

The transaction will reportedly significantly broaden Nouryon’s portfolio of products in carboxymethyl cellulose, a sustainable, bio-based water-soluble polymer used as a thickener, binder, stabilizer, and film former.

July 7, 2020

Nouryon has completed its previously announced acquisition of the carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) business of J.M. Huber Corp.