Articles Tagged with ''resins and base polymers''

ASHLAND INC.: Performance Specialties Reference Guide

May 24, 2016

A new, third-edition update is now available for this company’s “Performance Specialties Reference Guide.”

Study Finds Discrepancies in Chemical Hazard Evaluation Tools

A comparative analysis of leading chemical assessment tools found that, when evaluating the same chemical, individual tools come to different conclusions regarding the hazard categorization of each chemical.

May 9, 2016

Such discrepancies may call into question the extent to which such tools can provide definitive and actionable information about chemical substances in consumer products without further analysis and contextual information.

Emery Oleochemicals Opens Technical Center

Emery Oleochemicals recently completed its new, 7,500-sq-ft Technical Development Center.

April 7, 2016

The center will also serve as the center for Emery Oleochemicals’ Eco-Friendly Polyols business for bio-based materials.

TOTAL CRAY VALLEY: Resins

April 6, 2016

This company recently featured its Krasol® line of hydroxyl-terminated diol resins at the UTECH North America 2016.

2016 Raw Materials and Chemicals Roundtable

Leading materials and chemicals suppliers and industry leaders share their thoughts on this complicated but vital aspect of the industry.

Teresa McPherson

April 1, 2016

Adhesive and sealant formulations depend on raw materials and chemicals. So what’s happening in this often turbulent industry?

Editor's Memo

Raw Materials, Chemicals, Polymers and Additives Handbook Issue

April 1, 2016

We’re all about materials in this issue with our annual Raw Materials, Chemicals, Polymers and Additives Handbook, which includes definition/use information for key products, as well as supplier details.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Readers Most Interested in News About Sherwin-Williams’ Acquisition of Valspar

Last week, readers were most interested in news about Sherwin-Williams’ acquisition.

Teresa McPherson

March 28, 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.

BASF Completes Intermediate Capacity Expansion

March 23, 2016

BASF recently announced it has completed its two-step capacity expansion.

Total Opens Special Fluids Plant

March 10, 2016

Total recently announced it has inaugurated the production of the company’s new high-purity special fluids facility.

Comet Biorefining Receives Grant for Bio-Based Chemicals Plant

March 8, 2016

Comet Biorefining Inc. recently announced it has received a grant of CA$10.9 million.

This annual Midwest coatings conference combines all of the high-quality technical presentations, exhibits and networking opportunities from the Coatings Trends and Technologies and Powder Coating Summit conferences into one new event. The event caters to both liquid and powder coatings formulators and manufacturers.

As the industry’s premier international event, WAC 2026 offers a unique opportunity for professionals from every continent to connect, collaborate, and shape the future of the sector.