Articles Tagged with ''resins and base polymers''

Covestro Completes Acquisition of Resins & Functional Materials Business from DSM

The acquisition includes the addition of more than 20 sites to Covestro's global production network.

April 8, 2021

Covestro recently announced that it has completed its acquisition of the Resins & Functional Materials business from Royal DSM.

Hexion Announces Updated Timing for Sale of Phenolic Specialty Resins, Hexamine and Europe-Based Forest Products Resins Businesses

Hexion expects the transaction to close on April 30, 2021.

April 6, 2021

Hexion Inc. is working to complete a limited number of the necessary government approvals and other customary closing conditions to complete the sale of its phenolic specialty resin, hexamine, and Europe-based forest products resins businesses.

Bostik Strengthens Instant Engineering Adhesives Business with Investment in Crackless Monomer Co.

CMC, which will be 51% owned by Bostik for an investment of around $11 million, will produce specialty cyanoacrylate monomers on an industrial scale at a competitive cost.

January 21, 2021

Arkema recently announced an investment in Crackless Monomer Co. (CMC), a joint venture between Bostik and Taiwanese company Cartell Chemical Co., to accelerate the development and production of high-value-added engineering adhesives.

dar-tech Becomes U.S. Midwestern Distributor for ZS Interpolymer

ZS Interpolymer produces a range of SYNTRAN water-based acrylic resin grades used in coatings and graphic arts/ink applications.

January 18, 2021

Specialty chemicals and raw materials distributor dar-tech inc. announced an agreement with ZS Interpolymer to become the company's official Midwestern U.S. distributor.

Dexco Polymers Changes Name to TSRC Specialty Materials

The name change reportedly reflects the company’s global presence and streamlines name recognition in its future business activities.

January 13, 2021

TSRC recently announced that it is changing its U.S. subsidiary's legal name and entity from Dexco Polymers to TSRC Specialty Materials LLC.

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Bio-Based Resin Development from AkzoNobel Leads the News

Readers last week were most drawn to news from AkzoNobel regarding a collaboration focused on sustainable resins.

Susan Sutton

January 11, 2021

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AkzoNobel Collaboration Develops Method to Produce Resins Using Bio-Based Monomers

Requiring just UV light, oxygen, and renewable raw materials, patent applications have already been filed for resins and coatings made with monomers derived from sugar derivatives isolated from biomass.

December 30, 2020

AkzoNobel recently announced what it calls a breakthrough innovation, in collaboration with the Dutch Advanced Research Center Chemical Building Blocks Consortium (ARC CBBC), of a more sustainable way of making resins.

Nagase Specialty Materials Announces Partnership Agreement for Methylene Malonate Product Line

When combined with methacrylates, methylene malonates have reportedly been shown to accelerate and improve cure speed and performance.

December 18, 2020

Nagase Specialty Materials NA LLC (NSM) and Sirrus, Inc. have entered into a partnership agreement to market and sell Sirrus’ CHEMILIAN and FORZA lines of methylene malonate monomers and oligomers.

MALLARD CREEK POLYMERS: APEO-Free Acrylic Polymer Emulsion

Its mechanical stability allows Rovene 6592 to be formulated for use in adhesives applications such as labels, thin packaging, lamination, and a variety of construction adhesives.

November 25, 2020

Mallard Creek Polymers has developed Rovene 6592, an alkylphenol ethoxylates (APEO)-free emulsion polymer for pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) applications.

WACKER Invests in New Production Line for Silicone Specialties at Nünchritz Site

WACKER reports that it intends to significantly expand its production capacities for hybrid polymers and to further strengthen its focus on specialty chemical products with this investment.

November 18, 2020

WACKER recently announced that it will begin construction on a new production line for silane-terminated polymers at its site in Nünchritz, Germany, this year.

This annual event provides current and future leaders in the adhesives and sealants industry with the opportunity to expand their knowledge and network with peers.

Organized by Women in Chemicals, this landmark conference will offer opportunities for networking, learning, and professional development. With a diverse array of sessions, workshops, and social events, participants can expect a dynamic program designed to empower and inspire.