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Ask Dr. Dave

I see a lot of job advertisements for polyurethane chemists. Why the sudden interest?

April 3, 2017

Polyurethanes can be one- or two-component systems. The single-component systems comprise a polyester or polyether polyol that has been end-capped with an isocyanate.

Polyurethane Additives Market to Reach $2.75 Billion

Asia-Pacific is currently the largest market for polyurethane additives.

March 6, 2017

The market is reportedly driven by growing demand of polyurethane in the building and construction industry.

Q&A About Polyurethanes

What type of raw materials should be considered in formulating products with a bio-based focus?

A definition of “bio-based” is a good starting point for this discussion.

Dr. Jeffrey F. Dormish

March 1, 2017

A definition of “bio-based” is a good starting point for this discussion. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) defines bio-based products as those derived from plants and other renewable agricultural, marine, and forestry materials. Standardized tests have been developed (ASTM D 6866) to quantify the bio-based content of a product or a raw material.

Accella to Purchase Covestro Spray Polyurethane Assets

Accella Polyurethane Systems LLC recently announced it has agreed to purchase certain assets of Covestro LLC’s North American spray polyurethane foam (SPF) business.

February 28, 2017

The sale is scheduled to be completed in the second quarter.

Huntsman Names D.B. Becker Distributor of the Year

Huntsman Corp. recently announced that it has recognized D.B. Becker as its 2016 Distributor of the Year.

February 3, 2017

This is the second consecutive year that D.B. Becker has achieved this award.

Case Study

Keeping Canada Dry with Waterproof Sealants

An adhesives and sealants manufacturer helps a Canadian hospital to avoid water issues in additions.

January 2, 2017

When the Hawkesbury District & General Hospital (HGH) decided to build two large additions to its community hospital in Hawkesbury, Ontario, Canada, construction officials knew there was a big problem to solve.

Case Study

Improving Polyurethane Coatings for Water Infrastructure

A new polyol can extend the life of company equipment and facilities while meeting stringent federal containment regulations.

January 2, 2017

America’s infrastructure GPA stands at a D+, with an estimated $3.6 trillion of work needed by 2020 to repair the country’s out-of-date structures, bridges, roads, etc.1 Part of these issues lie within public parks and recreation, which are being used by a reported 140 million Americans on a daily basis.

Shinko Receives Best Paper Award at Polyurethanes Technical Conference

Andrew Shinko, Ph.D., R&D chemist, was recently awarded a Best of Presentation award at the Polyurethanes Technical Conference.

November 11, 2016

Shinko presented ICP Adhesives & Sealants’ work representing advances in the development of low global warming potential products.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Last Week, News About H.B. Fuller’s Revenue Garnered the Most Reader Interest

News about H.B. Fuller’s third-quarter revenue received the most reader interest.

Teresa McPherson

October 10, 2016

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.

Concrete Coatings: Polyurethane, Polyurea and Multi-Coat Systems

Polyurethane and polyurea coatings protect concrete against the effects of moisture, abrasion, corrosion, and chemical attack.

Alan Cain

September 1, 2016

Concrete is the most widely used building material in the world, due to its versatility, durability and ease of use. But it is also predisposed to developing random cracks, which quickly become arteries for water, salts, chemicals and other foreign materials to seep in.