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Dr. Dave tackles two questions this month, one related to package stability for moisture-sensitive urethane adhesives, and the other regarding epoxy adhesives.
Question: My colleague and I are working on a unique challenge of trying to find a solution for manufacturing urethane-based adhesives that are quite sensitive to moisture exposure.
The agreement covers LANXESS’ Macrolex solvent dyes, Bayplast and Bayfast pigments, and Bayscript and Specialty dyes into both the plastics and CASE markets.
LANXESS Corp. recently announced that its Polymer Additives (PLA) business unit has contracted Palmer Holland to be a distributor for its colorant additives products in the U.S.
Scheduled to go on stream at the end of 2022, the new unit will reportedly close important material loops and increase the cost effectiveness of WACKER’s integrated production system.
Michelman recently announced a new distribution agreement with Omya, a global producer of calcium carbonate and a worldwide distributor of specialty chemicals.
J.M. Huber Corp. recently signed a definitive agreement with RHI Magnesita to acquire its 50% ownership stake in the companies’ 50/50 joint venture, MAGNIFIN Magnesiaprodukte GmbH & Co. KG.
Ferro Corp., a global supplier of technology-based functional coatings and color solutions, recently announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Prince International Corp.
Hexion Inc. recently announced that it has completed the sale of its Phenolic Specialty Resin, Hexamine and European-based Forest Products Resins businesses.
Water-based adhesives for paper lamination are typically formulated with different types of binders, including: natural polymers (e.g., dextrins and starches), inorganic “polymers” (e.g., sodium silicates), and oil derivative-based polymers (e.g., polyvinyl alcohol and polyvinyl acetate).
