Articles Tagged with ''acrylics''

Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives Are in the Driver's Seat

Industrial PSA tapes with high temperature resistance bring new value to production assembly in automotive and transportation markets.

Janet Page

July 1, 2016

For years, pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSAs) have been creating new opportunities for improved production processes in the automotive and transportation markets. According to the Adhesive and Sealant Council Inc., one of the first uses of acrylic PSA tapes in the automotive market came about in the 1960s as a solution for replacing mechanical fasteners to attach vehicle trim, thus improving corrosion resistance.

ASHLAND INC.: Acrylic PSA

May 13, 2016

Aroset™ PS 6449 is reportedly a solution-based acrylic PSA that can deliver superior optical clarity to electronics applications.

ASHLAND SPECIALTY INGREDIENTS: Acrylic Pressure-Sensitive Adhesive

March 9, 2016

This company has launched Aroset PS 5333, a pure-acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesive.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Readers Most Interested in News About Dow Chemical

News about Dow Chemical received the most reader interest last week.

Teresa McPherson

February 15, 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.

Dow Announces 20% Acrylate Capacity Reduction

February 4, 2016

Dow Performance Monomers, a business unit of The Dow Chemical Co., recently announced it will shut down of 20% of acrylate capacity.

ELLSWORTH ADHESIVES EUROPE: Lord Acrylic Adhesive

January 29, 2016

This company now offers Lord Corp.’s acrylic adhesive system, Lord 810/20.

Toyochem Acquires Rights to Dow Chemical Adhesives

January 15, 2016

The agreement reportedly covers the global rights related to the formulation and manufacturing process in addition to customer information to 11 solvent acrylic PSA products.

Latin America Adhesives and Sealants Market to Grow 6.6%

October 20, 2015

Latin America has been the fastest growing market for adhesives and sealants over the past five years.

PPG Foundation Donates $103,000 to University of Pittsburgh

August 13, 2015

PPG has donated $103,000 to the University of Pittsburgh for programs in its engineering school and chemistry department.

MACTAC: Medical Adhesive

August 12, 2015

Mactac® Medical Products has developed Response™, a 100%-solids acrylic adhesive system.

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