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MICHELMAN: Mold Release Agent

January 3, 2014

Michem^® wood release 1117A is a mold release agent used in the production of pMDI-based oriented strand board and linear strand lumber.

EASTMAN CHEMICAL CO.: Non-Phthalate Plasticizer

October 29, 2013

Eastman Versafix™ plasticizer is designed for water-based adhesives and reportedly can offer the optimal balance of functionality and value.

Market Trends: Global Consumption of Radiation-Cured Products

Product assembly adhesives for electronic, medical, and other applications accounted for 13% of the adhesive pounds.

October 1, 2013

The global consumption of radiation-cured coatings, inks and adhesives was 868 million lbs in 2012, worth $4,495 million, according to a recent study from Kusumgar, Nerlfi & Growney. The

Wood-Based Panel Market to Grow

September 17, 2013

Growing deforestation leading to global warming has spurred the demand for efficient timber usage, which is in turn driving the global wood-based panels market.

FRANKLIN ADHESIVES AND POLYMERS: PVA Wood Adhesive

August 9, 2013

This company recently introduced its new Advantage FJ-1 one-part PVA wood adhesive.

H.B. FULLER CO.: GREENGUARD-Certified Adhesives

August 6, 2013

This company offers a complete line of high-performance, GREENGUARD-certified adhesives for laminating decorative overlays and films to composite panels for furniture, cabinets, retail displays, and other common woodworking applications.

FRANKLIN ADHESIVES AND POLYMERS: Videos

July 22, 2013

This company, a division of Franklin International, has produced a series of three new videos on preparing wood joints.

Formaldehyde and Health Risks

Negative health effects caused by formaldehyde can be avoided through safe ventilation practices and detection instruments.

July 1, 2013

Formaldehyde is a chemical widely used to manufacture building materials and various household products. Formaldehyde resin is an adhesive commonly used in woodworking, especially in veneer and lamination work. It is known for open working time, rigidity and moisture resistance.

Advancing Adhesives: Agricultural Waste and Adhesives

Glue produced from spent fowl is proving to be an alternative to soy-based adhesives.

May 1, 2013

Almost two-thirds of adhesives produced each year in the U.S. are from non-renewable petroleum resources. However, each year brings added pressure to search for alternatives to petroleum-based adhesives, as oil prices rise and concerns over pollution released during the manufacture of these products grow.