Polyurethanes - Articles - Page 25 | Adhesives & Sealants Industry

SARTOMER: Water-Based PUDs

April 22, 2015

A new line of UV-curable water-based polyurethane dispersions (PUDs) is available from this company.

Market Trends: Construction Chemicals Market is Building on Success

U.S. demand for construction chemicals like adhesives and grouts is expected to shift toward higher-value formulations and technologies.

April 1, 2015

Domestic demand for construction chemicals used in on-site applications is projected to grow 8.2% per year through 2018 to $12.1 billion, according to “Construction Chemicals,” a recent study from The Freedonia Group Inc.

Two-Part Adhesives and Application Equipment

Many different starting materials are available in the formulation of two-part adhesives, all of which will require a variety of mixing, dispensing, and application methods.

Stephanie Shira

April 1, 2015

Two-part adhesives are an ever-growing segment of the adhesive and sealant industry, with applications in aerospace, construction, automotive, consumer goods, and the DIY/repair sectors.

Formation and Determination of Aldehydes in Amine Catalysts

An accurate analytical method can ensure that no or low concentrations of aldehydes are present in catalyst samples.

Bhajendra Barman

April 1, 2015

Tertiary amine catalysts used for manufacturing polyurethanes and polyisocyanurates are known to degrade over time, producing products such as aldehydes that can directly contribute to emissions of organic compounds.

Sika Acquires Axson Technologies

March 24, 2015

Sika recently announced it has finalized its previously announced acquisition of Axson Technologies.

Growing Manufacturing Activity in Developing Countries Driving Global Sealants Market

March 20, 2015

Growth in the sealants market is heavily reliant on economic health and macro-economic factors such as GDP growth.

Accella Performance Materials Acquires IPS Polymer Systems

March 10, 2015

Accella Performance Materials Inc. recently announced the acquisition of IPS Polymer Systems Inc.

Q&A About Polyurethanes: Raw Materials Storage Issues

How should polyurethane and polychloroprene raw materials be stored to optimize their shelf life?

Dr. Jeffrey F. Dormish

March 2, 2015

I am an adhesives manufacturer and, as business is increasing, I have a need for a larger warehouse for the polyurethane and polychloroprene raw materials used. How should these raw materials be stored to optimize their shelf life?