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STRATEGIC SOLUTIONS: Macro Economic Environment

March 1, 2011

“If something cannot go on forever, it will stop.” -Herbert Stein

ADVANCING ADHESIVES: New Polymer Emulsion for Construction Applications

March 1, 2011

Proprietary manufacturing processes ensure that formulators can enjoy attributes such as higher neat polymer solids, viscosity and freeze-thaw stabilities.

ADVANCING ADHESIVES: Franklin Launches Bio-Modified Adhesives

February 1, 2011

New high-performance, bio-modified adhesives have been developed for use in the manufacture of engineered hardwood flooring.

A New Building Standard

February 1, 2011

More U.S. building contractors are switching to polyether-based sealants and adhesives for performance, safety, and low VOCs.

Q&A About Polyurethanes

Jay A. Johnston Ph.D. Steven Reinstadtler

February 1, 2011

A lot of recent discussion has focused on making construction adhesives and sealants green by eliminating formaldehyde, plasticizers or solvents. Are there similar alternatives for the coatings that are often

FOCUS ON: Dow Named Research Partner for U.S.-China Clean Energy Consortium

February 1, 2011

Jackson The Dow Chemical Co. has been selected by Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratories (LBNL) as a research partner for the new U.S.-China Clean Energy Research Center (CERC) Consortium on Building

Viscosity 101

Many factors need to be considered when devising meaningful viscosity tests for adhesives and sealants.

Robert McGregor David Moonay Ph.D.

October 1, 2010

Most people in the adhesives and sealants industry are aware of viscosity and realize that it characterizes the way a material will flow. More technically speaking, viscosity refers to a material's resistance to flow; it can be measured in various ways, depending on the application.

Fire-Retardant Adhesives

This article examines the external events that have led to greater awareness of adhesives’ performance in the event of a fire, the standards and regulations that are being imposed, and the development of new fire-resistant materials.

Edward M. Petrie

November 1, 2007

Historically, fire resistance has not generally been a significant requirement when specifying adhesive systems. Recent incidents, however, indicate that this may soon change. These include events outside of the formulators’ arena, such as increased sensitivity to the performance of components in a fire, and events within the formulators’ arena, such as the development of flame-resistant additives.

Polychloroprene Contact Adhesives

Water-based adhesive systems make inroads into traditional solventborne technology.

March 4, 2003

Contact adhesives based on polychloroprene exhibit performance advantages over alternative adhesive systems in a variety of related applications where quick, high-strength, permanent bonds are needed.

Hot-Melt Polyurethane Reactive Adhesives Targeted for Specific Applications

What are hot-melt polyurethane reactive adhesives used for?

January 26, 2001

Although hot-melt polyurethane reactive (HMPUR) adhesives have been available for 25 years, their novel properties and the development of diverse products have accelerated their recent growth.