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Chemours Receives Polyurethane Innovation Award

Chemours’ Opteon 1100 is a hydrofluoroolefin (HFO) blowing agent that addresses critical polyurethane industry needs.

October 12, 2017

The Center for the Polyurethanes Industry (CPI) of the American Chemistry Council (ACC) recently announced that Chemours’ Opteon™ 1100 received the 2017 Polyurethane Innovation Award.

Rheology Modifiers Lead Coatings Additives Market

The estimated 95 billion lbs. of coating produced worldwide in 2017 will consume 92% of the additive volume and the 8.4 billion lbs. of ink the remainder.

October 5, 2017

Global consumption of the five leading additives in coatings and inks in 2017 is a projected 2.7 billion lbs., worth over $5 billion.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Huron Capital New Platform Company News Receives the Most Interest

Last week, news about Huron Capital’s new venture garnered the most reader interest.

Teresa McPherson

October 2, 2017

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.

U.S. Chemical Production Flat in August

Disruptions from Hurricane Harvey were most pronounced in the Gulf Coast region which saw a steep decline, following three months of solid gains.

September 29, 2017

According to the American Chemistry Council (ACC), the U.S. Chemical Production Regional Index was flat in August, following strong gains in July (1.2%) and June (0.8%), as measured on a three-month moving average (3MMA) basis.

Construction Industry Driving Global Paint Additives Market

The latest trend gaining momentum in the market is reportedly increased R&D activities.

September 21, 2017

The global paint additives market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.12% during the period 2017-2021, according to a recent report.

Imerys Opens Science & Technology Center

The facility is one of the company’s nine technology centers around the world.

September 13, 2017

Imerys recently announced it has opened a new, 30,000-sq-ft global Science and Technology Center in Suwanee, Ga.

Emerald Realigns Polymer Additives and Nitriles Businesses, Names Herbst General Manager

The polymer additives business will now be known as antioxidants and accelerators (AOA).

September 8, 2017

Emerald Performance Materials recently announced it is separating its Polymer Additives and Nitriles groups.

2017 Materials and Chemicals Overview

The coatings, adhesives, sealants and elastomers (CASE) segment is growing at a CAGR of over 5%.

September 1, 2017

The global specialty chemicals market is expected to reach $1.79 trillion by 2025, according to a recent report by Grand View Research Inc. The growing popularity of high-value chemicals that are crucial to developing novel products is reportedly a major driving factor for the industry.

Editor's Memo

Raw Materials and More

Raw materials and chemicals are the building blocks of every adhesive and sealant formulation.

Teresa McPherson

September 1, 2017

Raw materials and chemicals are the building blocks of every adhesive and sealant formulation. Our annual “Raw Materials and Chemicals Overview” examines some common chemicals and raw materials used in adhesives, sealants and coatings.

Sekisui Specialty Chemicals Houston Facilities Undamaged by Hurricane

Its Pasadena plant was shut down on August 26 and production will be temporarily halted.

September 1, 2017

Sekisui Specialty Chemicals recently announced that both of its Houston area facilities are undamaged as of August 30 and that all of its employees are safe.