Volatile organic compounds (vocs) - Articles - Page 6

Clean and Green PSAs

Pressure-sensitive adhesives offer the benefit of having low to no VOCs.

November 1, 2015

Fears and concerns about volatile organic compounds (VOCs) have become more prominent in recent years—although they have been around for decades.

DOW COATING MATERIALS: Acrylic Binder

October 30, 2015

This company recently announced the launch of RHOPLEX™ 800h acrylic binder.

Advancing Adhesives: Non-Toxic Solvents

Can "green" solvents be on a par with their conventional toxic counterparts?

July 1, 2015

The average person comes into contact with solvents - toxic substances that dissolve other substances - thousands of times each day without even thinking about them.

Growing Automotive Market Prompting Continued Demand for Adhesives and Sealants

June 29, 2015

The global adhesives and sealants market’s value is predicted to grow at a sturdy 5.7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2012 to 2018.

BYK ADDITIVES AND INSTRUMENTS: Polymer-Based Defoamer

April 7, 2015

BYK-1640 is a new polymer-based, VOC- and silicone-free defoamer for aqueous systems.

Top Furniture Maker Switches to AkzoNobel’s Formaldehyde-Free Coating System

February 26, 2015

AkzoNobel recently announced that leading U.S. office furniture producer Paoli has switched to its formaldehyde-free wood coating system.

TROY CORP.: Wetting and Dispersing Additive

January 5, 2015

Troysperse™ ZWD1 is a new 100% active liquid pigment wetting and dispersing additive for aqueous coating and printing ink applications.

ASHLAND SPECIALTY INGREDIENTS: Coatings Surfactant

December 3, 2014

This company, a commercial unit of Ashland Inc., plans to introduce Strodex FT-68, a low-VOC surfactant for waterborne architectural coatings, at ChinaCoat 2014.

Ask Dr. Dave: What are the best adhesives and sealants for construction these days?

Adhesives and sealants for the construction industry have changed dramatically over the last 20 years or so.

November 1, 2014

Dave Dunn's November 2014 column.

A Sealant Solution

Vinyl acetate ethylene binders provide a cost-effective option for sealant applications without compromising formulation quality.

Rick Miner

November 1, 2014

While most consumers might not be able to visually differentiate between one caulk or sealant and another, product formulators and chemists understand the tremendous diversity between products.