Articles Tagged with ''resins and base polymers''

Ashland to Sell Maleic Anhydride Business to AOC Materials for $100 Million

The transaction is expected to close prior to the end of 2020, contingent on customary regulatory approvals and standard closing conditions.

July 30, 2020

Ashland Global Holdings Inc. recently announced a definitive agreement to sell its maleic anhydride business and manufacturing facility in Neal, W.Va., to AOC Materials LLC for $100 million.

Evonik Begins Production at New Geesthacht Silicone Facility

According to Evonik, the extra production capacities will provide its customers with a faster and more reliable supply of products, as well as a wider choice of products.

July 28, 2020

Evonik recently announced that its new multi-purpose silicones manufacturing facility in Geesthacht, Germany, is now fully operational after completing final commissioning tests and gaining the necessary authority approvals.

FEICA Summary Report Addresses Risk of Cyclic Esters in Polyester Adhesives

The report is intended to outline the main findings of the risk assessment and explain that human exposure to cyclic esters from polyester pre-polymers in food packaging adhesives is not relevant from a toxicological point of view.

July 3, 2020

FEICA, the Association of the European Adhesive and Sealant Industry, recently announced that it has published a Summary Report of a FEICA risk assessment carried out on cyclic esters potentially present in polyester adhesives intended to be used in food contact materials.

Mitsubishi Chemical Aims to Bolster its Technology Platform by Acquiring Gelest

Gelest produces silicones, organosilanes, metal-organics, and specialty monomers for advanced technology end markets.

May 4, 2020

Mitsubishi Chemical Corp. recently announced that its Mitsubishi Chemical America, Inc. subsidiary has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of Gelest Intermediate Holdings, Inc., the parent of Gelest, Inc.

Advancing Adhesives

Elastic Strand Bonding without the Use of End-Block Resins

Styrene-isoprene-styrene polymers can be used to eliminate the need for end-block resins in elastic laminate bonding applications.

Paul Dalley J.D.

April 16, 2020

Styrene-isoprene-styrene polymers can be used to eliminate the need for end-block resins in elastic laminate bonding applications.

Cambrian Solutions Appointed Distributor for Arakawa Chemical Hydrogenated Hydrocarbon Resin Line in Canada

Arakawa’s market focus in the Americas is reportedly in supplying to hot melts, sealants, pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSAs), tapes, and plastic film modification, among other adhesive applications.

April 14, 2020

Arakawa Chemical Inc. recently announced the appointment of Cambrian Solutions, a Maroon Group Company, as Canadian distributor for its C9 hydrogenated hydrocarbon line sold under the ARKON brand name.

Polyurethane Adhesive for Untreated Polypropylene

A new polyurethane-based adhesive has been developed to address adhesion challenges associated with bonding untreated polypropylene.

Takaki Jono

Tadayuki Kawaguchi

Yoshihiko Shiraki

April 6, 2020

Adhesives incorporating polyurethane resin have been widely used in industry due to many desirable characteristics, such as a high adhesive property, chemical resistance, and flexibility.

Ashland Announces Price Increases for 1-4 Butanediol and Derivatives in the Americas and Europe

The increases are effective April 1, 2020, or as agreements allow.

March 23, 2020

Ashland recently announced that it is increasing prices on 1-4-butanediol (BDO) and several derivative products.

Specialty Adhesion Applications Spur Demand for Silyl-Modified Polymers

With silyl-modified polymers offering features of both polyurethane and silicon, the market is receiving immense traction.

March 16, 2020

The silyl-modified polymers market is poised to grow at a CAGR of around 4.6% from 2019-2029, as demand for new and lightweight assembly materials in transportation and wind energy applications soars.

Polylactic Acid Polyols in Urethane Reactive Hot-Melt and Solventborne Adhesives

In addition to a low carbon footprint, polylactic acid brings value to multiple applications through performance attributes such as a high modulus, excellent solvent and grease resistance, and food contact compliance.

William Coggio

Mike Gehrung

Matt Tjosaas Danielle Varecková

March 12, 2020

Polylactic acid (PLA) is a well-known bio-based thermoplastic polymer.

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