Articles Tagged with ''additives''

BASF: Food Contact-Compliant Defoamer

According to BASF, the new white oil-based defoamer demonstrates excellent and persistent defoaming efficiency, excellent compatibility across acrylic PSA systems, and good oil-slick resistance during storage for adhesive formulations.

November 19, 2019

BASF recently introduced the new Foamaster WO 2360 defoamer, which is reportedly compliant with major food contact regulations.

Demand for Biocides Expected to be Strong Through 2024

Growing demand for biocides across industries such as paints and coatings, oil and gas, personal care, and food and beverages will be driven by the need for their antifungal, antibacterial, and antimicrobial properties.

November 18, 2019

The global biocides market is anticipated to surpass $13 billion by 2024, growing at a CAGR of around 5% from 2018-2024.

Diamide-Based Organic Thixotrope: An Alternative to Fumed Silica in Adhesives and Sealants

A recently developed organic thixotrope based on diamide chemistry offers multiple opportunities for silyl-terminated polyurethane formulations.

Vimal Saini Carlos Feito Jörg Bungarten Elke Piron

November 14, 2019

Silyl-terminated polyurethanes (SPUR) are the basis for numerous adhesives and sealants used worldwide.

Engineered Polysaccharides as Performance-Enhancing Additives in Wood Adhesive Applications

An engineered polysaccharide additive, alpha 1,3-glucan, offers formulation options for wood adhesive systems to advance performance and sustainability.

Joseph J. Marcinko Christian Lenges Kyle Kim

November 11, 2019

Construction markets continue to grow, along with the demand for the required material categories such as wood adhesives.

Michelman Highlights Exterior Wood and Metal Corrosion Protection Solutions at Western Coatings Symposium

Selected as part of the event’s technical presentation schedule, Michelman featured its waterborne metal coating protection solutions that control corrosion and coefficient of friction (COF).

October 28, 2019

At the recent 34th Biennial Western Coatings Symposium and Show, Michelman shared information regarding its line of low-VOC surface modifiers for exterior wood coatings and sealants.

EASTMAN: Cellulose Esters for Food Contact Applications

Eastman’s new cellulose esters reportedly meet requirements for use in certain food contact applications under regulations of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (21 CFR), European Commission (Regulation 10/2011), and the Swiss Ordinance on Materials & Articles in Contact with Food (SR 817.023.21).

October 24, 2019

Eastman recently announced the launch of a new portfolio of 13 cellulose esters for use in food contact applications such as inks, adhesives, tapes and labels, and internal can and other coatings.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Ashland’s CEO Appointment is Top News

The election of Guillermo Novo to succeed William Wulfsohn at Ashland drew the most reader interest last week.

Susan Sutton

October 21, 2019

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Huber Nears Completion on Capacity Expansion for Fire Retardant Additives

According to Huber, the investment increases fine precipitated hydrate production capacity at Martinswerk for certain grades by about 20%.

October 11, 2019

The Fire Retardant Additives (FRA) business unit of the Huber Engineered Materials (HEM) division of J.M. Huber Corp. recently announced that its fine precipitated hydrate (FPH) phase-two capacity expansion project at the Martinswerk Plant is scheduled to be completed by the end of this year.

Wacker pyrogenic silica Tennessee expansion

Wacker Launches Production of Pyrogenic Silica in the U.S.

The facility’s annual production capacity of 13,000 metric tons will be used both for sales purposes and for Wacker’s own silicone production.

October 10, 2019

Wacker Group recently announced that it has officially brought a plant for manufacturing pyrogenic silica on stream at its site in Charleston, Tenn.

Advancing Adhesives

Advances Toward Non-Yellowing Optically Clear Silane-Modified Polymer-Based Adhesive Formulations

Using hydrophobic surface-treated fumed silica in combination with a novel non-yellowing amino-functional silane adhesion promoter leads to an optically clear silane-modified polymer-based adhesive system with superior color stability.

October 1, 2019

The hybrid adhesive and sealant market is projected to grow from $4.6 billion in 2016 to over $7.5 billion by 2022, at a CAGR of 8.6%.1 Silane-modified polymers (SMPs) are the resins of choice for this market, as they provide excellent adhesion and elasticity.

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This annual Midwest coatings conference combines all of the high-quality technical presentations, exhibits and networking opportunities from the Coatings Trends and Technologies and Powder Coating Summit conferences into one new event. The event caters to both liquid and powder coatings formulators and manufacturers.