Articles Tagged with ''additives''

Editor's Memo

Raw Materials Trends in Adhesives and Sealants

Our annual Raw Materials, Chemicals, Polymers and Additives Handbook includes description/use information for key products, as well as supplier details

February 1, 2019

This month’s issue is dedicated to all things raw materials.

Chemical Activity Barometer Shows Signs of Slower Economic Growth

The Chemical Activity Barometer (CAB) recently posted a 0.3% decline in January on a three-month moving average basis.

January 28, 2019

On a year-over-year basis, the barometer is up 0.8%.

UK Government Advises on Chemical Use if No-Deal Brexit Occurs

The government encouraged a range of industries to prepare for chemical use in the event of a no-deal EU exit.

January 25, 2019

UK REACH would replace EU REACH and will require businesses to demonstrate how a chemical can be safely used.

Global Specialty Chemicals to Rise 6%

The specialty chemicals market accounted for $1.11 trillion in 2017.

January 24, 2019

The specialty chemicals market accounted for $1.11 trillion in 2017.

Steady Growth Expected for Rheology Modifiers Market

The global rheology modifiers market is likely to expand at a 3.7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the forecast period 2016-2024.

January 15, 2019

The global rheology modifiers market is likely to witness steady growth in the forthcoming years.

Ask Dr. Dave

Ask Dr. Dave: What does fumed silica do for adhesives and sealants compared to other thickeners?

Dave Dunn's December 2018 column.

Dave Dunn Ph.D.

December 10, 2018

What does fumed silica do for adhesives and sealants compared to other thickeners like wood flour or clays, and how do you handle the huge clouds of dust from the bags?

Editor's Memo

How to Use the Buyers’ Guide

Our annual resource for raw materials, equipment and services used to manufacture adhesives and sealants, pressure sensitives, and tapes and labels.

Teresa McPherson

December 1, 2018

Welcome to ASI’s annual Buyers’ Guide, a purchasing and applications resource for raw materials, equipment and services used to manufacture adhesives and sealants, pressure sensitives, and adhesives and sealants products such as tapes and labels.

Dow Receives Six R&D Awards

R&D 100 awards is a signature program of R&D Magazine.

November 28, 2018

Dow recently announced that six of its products were recognized with R&D 100 awards.

EVONIK: Methacrylate Monomer

November 23, 2018

This company plans to market 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate phosphate as an anti-corrosion agent and flame retardant.

ARKEMA: Toughener

November 7, 2018

Clearstrength XT100 toughener is available for thermosetting applications such as structural adhesives and high-performance composites.

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