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DANIMER SCIENTIFIC: Bio-Based Label Adhesive

June 8, 2012

A new biobased label adhesive, DaniMer 92721, can reportedly eliminate the problems associated with polyethylene terephthalate (PET) container recycling.

Q&A About Polyurethanes

Dr. Jeffrey F. Dormish

March 19, 2012

Sustainability is a subject that is often raised by potential customers. How should we target new product development or promote existing products to demonstrate that we are addressing their concerns?

3M: Adhesives Remover

March 13, 2012

Made with 60% renewable materials, 3M™ Adhesive Remover-Renew offers a new option for effective adhesive removal.

Regulatory Review: Green Guidance from the FTC

Michael Schmeida

March 1, 2012

Though the publication of the revised Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) “Green Guides” has been significantly delayed, many industries continue to address the sustainability movement and green marketing claims are becoming

Fiber Glass-Reinforced Polycarbonate Compounds

Jon Malinoski

January 1, 2012

Fiber glass-filled formulations of HFD copolymers result in improved visual appearance and higher surface gloss in injection molded parts.

Semi-Synthetic PSA Generated from Acrylated Biomass

Monique Roerdink Lander Steven J. Severtson Jiguang Zhang

November 1, 2011

The introduction of biomass as a substitute for petroleum-based raw materials will make a significant contribution in the development of sustainable products.

Formulation Freedom

Hans Ridderikhoff Angela Smits

November 1, 2011

A new amine-functional dimer technology creates formulation freedom for high-end polyamide adhesives.

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.

Is it Time to Decouple from Petroleum?

Bio-polymers have entered the market, and demand is expected to grow rapidly over the next decade.

Steven Gailbreath Marc Jackson

August 1, 2010

In May 2009, The Coca-Cola Co. unveiled its new package. According to the press release, the PlantBottle™ is fully recyclable, has a lower reliance on non-renewable resources, and reduces carbon emissions compared with polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic bottles. The rest of the press release discusses the environmental virtues of the new package, but dialogue with Coke employees revealed a different (though equally important) driver: “We have been in business for over 100 years and we plan to be in business for over 100 more years. We are taking steps now to reduce our dependence on petroleum-based raw materials.”

Biodegradable Polymers in Adhesive Systems

Many biodegradable polymers are suited for adhesive applications, such as environmentally friendly packaging, recyclable envelope adhesives and biomedical devices.

Edward M. Petrie

June 1, 2007

Significant advances have been made over the past 20 years in the development of biodegradable polymers. These materials have been developed in a variety of forms, and thus have potential use in a range of industries, including adhesives.