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Flexible Formulation of Waterborne Caulks and Sealants

Eliminating external plasticizers can improve performance in waterborne caulks and sealants.

July 3, 2017

A caulking sealant has three basic functions: filling a gap between two or more substrates; forming a barrier through the physical properties of the sealant itself and by adhesion to the substrate; and maintaining sealing properties for the expected lifetime, service conditions, and environments.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Acquisition News from Ashland Receives Most Reader Interest

Last week, news from Ashland garnered the most reader interest.

Teresa McPherson

July 3, 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.

RSS and Alternative Rubber + Plastics Reach Distribution Agreement

Harmonite is an engineered material that is manufactured in a patented, thermal-mechanical process.

June 30, 2017

RSS recently announced that Alternative Rubber + Plastics will distribute Harmonite® powders.

Lockhart Chemical Appoints Sea-Land as Distributor

The distribution partnership between the two companies will cover most of the U.S.

June 30, 2017

Sea-Land Chemical Co. recently announced that, effective July 17, it will be an authorized distributor for Lockhart Chemical Co.

Hallstar Expands Partnership with L.V. Lomas

As of September 1, Hallstar will transition distribution activity for several of its accounts in the U.S.

June 29, 2017

Hallstar recently announced an expanded partnership with L.V. Lomas.

Ashland Receives Patent

The technology tandem reportedly creates a coating for flexible packaging that is water and scuff resistant.

June 26, 2017

The technology tandem reportedly creates a coating for flexible packaging that is water and scuff resistant.

Stepan to Acquire Surfactant Production Facility

The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2017.

June 16, 2017

Stepan Co. has reached an agreement with BASF Mexicana, S.A. DE C.V. to acquire its surfactant production facility in Mexico.

Cabot Breaks Ground on New Fumed Silica Facility

The project is scheduled to be completed in 2019.

June 9, 2017

Cabot Corp. and joint venture partner Inner Mongolia Hengyecheng Silicone Co. Ltd (HYC) broke ground recently on its new fumed silica manufacturing facility in Wuhai, China.

Wacker Begins Construction on Silica Plant

By integrating the polysilicon and HDK production systems, the company hopes to achieve optimum flexibility in reprocessing tetrachlorosilane into a marketable product.

June 6, 2017

Wacker Chemie recently started construction on the HDK® pyrogenic silica plant located adjacent to its Charleston, Tenn., polysilicon plant.

Ask Dr. Dave

How do we get rid of the mess created from using fumed silica?

Dave Dunn's June 2017 column.

Dave Dunn Ph.D.

June 1, 2017

Can you help us to get rid of the mess created from using fumed silica in our silicone and polyurethane adhesive manufacture? It is so lightweight that it covers the entire factory.