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Extra Corrosion Protection in Sealants

Tests are being done to check the long-term performance of the coated materials by exposing them to rapidly changing temperatures in a time-compressed form.

March 14, 2018

A team of researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Polymer Research IAP, along with the Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Engineering and Automation IPA, are working on developing a cost-effective coating based on renewable raw materials.

VERTELLUS: Plasticizer

March 7, 2018

Applications range from heat-sealed food and drug labels to acrylic-based coatings used on airport runways.

Rolling up the Carpet

Because of its complicated structure, carpet is difficult to recycle without reintroducing these toxic substances.

March 7, 2018

NGO Healthy Buildings Network (HBN) has recently taken chemicals in carpets under scrutiny, with calling for a "fundamental transformation" of the industry for recycling. Its recent report uncovered 44 toxic substances found in fiber, backing, adhesives and carpet pad.

U.S. Chemical Production Has Soft Start

During January, chemical output reportedly fell in all regions.

March 6, 2018

The U.S. Chemical Production Regional Index (U.S. CPRI) fell 0.4% in January, following a 2.2% gain in December, and a 1.8% gain in November.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Moisture Curing Adhesives Market News Receives Most Clicks

Global moisture curing adhesives market predictions received the most interest last week.

Teresa McPherson

March 5, 2018

This weekly roundup highlights the adhesives, sealants and coatings news stories that garnered the most attention during the previous week on our website, as well as our eNewsletter and social media platforms.

KRATON CORP.: Terpene Phenolic Tackifiers

March 5, 2018

The tackifiers are engineered for high-performance specialty pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) applications with solvent-based and hot-melt systems.

BYK: Coupling Agent

March 2, 2018

This company offers BYK-C 8013, a solvent-free, polymeric coupling agent for improving the mechanical strength of carbon-fiber-reinforced, radical-curing systems.

W. R. MEADOWS: Barrier Material

March 1, 2018

This company offers AIR-SHIELD LSR, a single-component liquid synthetic rubber air, vapor, and liquid moisture barrier.

Arkema Expands Palmer Holland Agreement

Palmer Holland’s distribution territory will now extend from New England, across the northern U.S., to the West Coast.

February 27, 2018

Arkema recently announced the expansion of the geographic distribution territory of Palmer Holland.

2018 Raw Materials, Chemicals, Polymers and Additives Handbook

Our supplier index, and resource that defines materials used to manufacture adhesives and sealants.

February 7, 2018

This issue features ASI’s 17th annual Raw Materials, Chemicals, Polymers and Additives Handbook, a purchasing and applications resource that defines materials used to manufacture adhesives and sealants, and indexes suppliers of those materials