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Discoloration of Elastomeric Joint Sealants

Various mechanisms and formulation components can cause sealant discoloration.

April 1, 2013

Today’s elastomeric joint sealants are quite remarkable. For a relatively low cost, they provide much of the protection against air or water intrusion for many types of assemblies. In these applications, a sealant must adhere tenaciously to the substrates and maintain prolonged flexibility while being bombarded by wind, rain, heat, ultraviolet (UV) light, ice, dirt, and so on.

Methacrylates in Sealant Applications

James Goodrich

January 4, 2013

Understanding how certain monomers and oligomers hold up under adverse conditions is critical.

2012 #ASIFaves

ASI Top 25

December 4, 2012

Our most-viewed article of 2012 was the ASI Top 25!

FOCUS ON: WACKER Receives Innovation Award

January 1, 2012

GENIOSIL can enable the formulation of fast-curing adhesives and sealants.

Defining Expectations

November 1, 2011

The North American market for adhesives and sealants is expected to grow 2.2% over the next three years.

How Sealants Function

How do the application and performance characteristics of sealants correlate to the composition of the sealant formulation?

Edward M. Petrie

February 27, 2006

Sealants are generally chosen for their ability to fill gaps, resist relative movement of the substrates, and exclude or contain another material. Sealants are generally lower in strength than adhesives, but have better flexibility. Usually, a sealant must effectively bond to a substrate in order to perform these functions.