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Henkel News Garners the Most Reader Interest

News about Henkel’s upcoming webinar received the most reader interest last week.

May 22, 2017

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.

Global Hot Melt Market to Grow 5%

The global hot melt adhesive market was valued at $6 billion in 2015.

May 15, 2017

The global hot melt adhesive market was valued at $6 billion in 2015 and is projected to reach $9.44 billion by 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.2% from 2016 to 2024.

Ask Dr. Dave

Is there a PSA that can be removed and reapplied a number of times without losing adhesion?

Dave Dunn's May 2017 column.

Dave Dunn Ph.D.

May 4, 2017

We have a customer who wants to use an adhesive-backed expanded PTFE gasket strip on a steel substrate. However, the customer wants to be able to remove and reapply the strip without losing adhesion. We do not make ePTFE gasket strips, but we have imported some samples for the customer to test. They are not satisfied with the results. I must admit, I am not surprised. Is there such a thing as a PSA that can be removed and reapplied a number of times without losing adhesion?

KRATON CORP.: Tackifier

April 11, 2017

The tackifier is a bio-based material for use in formulating premium packaging hot-melt adhesives.

Adding Functionality to Hot-Melt Adhesives

Mineral oils can add functionality in metallocene polyolefin-based hot-melt adhesives.

Peter Kaali, Ph.D.

March 1, 2017

Metallocene polyolefins (mPOs) are increasingly gaining ground in adhesive applications due to their unique characteristics, supply security and enhanced performance in different fields.