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SIKA CORP.: Silicone Sealant

The one-component, non-sag, elastomeric silicone can be used for general sealing and bonding applications.

April 22, 2019

Sikasil^® GP-101 is a general-purpose, acetoxy cure silicone sealant that reportedly meets the requirements of ANSI/NSF Standard 51 for direct food contact.

Healthcare Driving Silicone Elastomers Demand

The global silicone elastomers market is expected to reach $10.22 billion by 2026.

April 2, 2019

Based on statistics, increasing demand for automotive vehicles is expected to become the most common growth interest globally in the coming years.

DOW: Silicone Adhesive

March 25, 2019

DOWSIL™ EA-4700 CV adhesive is a next-generation silicone solution for transportation assembly.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Automotive Coatings Market Predictions Make Top News

News about the automotive coatings market garnered the most reader interest last week.

Teresa McPherson

January 14, 2019

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.

Wacker Expands Silicone Rubber Capacity

Approximately €100 million (approximately $113.6 million) has been earmarked for this capacity expansion.

December 21, 2018

Wacker recently announced it is increasing its global production capacities for silicone rubber.

Elkem Silicones to Open R&D Center in France

The new site is anticipated to be operational at the end of 2020.

December 13, 2018

Elkem Silicones recently announced plans to build a new research and development center.

CREATIVE MATERIALS: Silicone-Based Adhesive

December 11, 2018

This company introduces 127-30HV, an electrically conductive silicone-based adhesive, ink, and coating.

Top 10 Adhesives and Sealants Products of 2018

These are the 10 most-viewed products on the Adhesives & Sealants Industry website (posted and viewed from 1/1/18 to date).

December 4, 2018

New products including construction adhesives, pressure-sensitive adhesives, silicone rubber and more were among the most clicked on this year.

Ask Dr. Dave

Ask Dr. Dave: We're concerned about using 100% solids methacrylate-based sealants for sealing metal joints.

Dave Dunn's November 2018 column.

Dave Dunn Ph.D.

November 9, 2018

Question: We use some 100% solids methacrylate-based sealants for sealing metal joints. We’re concerned about low adhesive strength, which might cause problems due to stresses generated during temperature cycling. What are our choices?

Top 5 News that Sticks

Henkel Global Innovation Center Makes Top News

Henkel’s announcement about a new global innovation center for adhesive technologies received the most clicks.

Teresa McPherson

October 1, 2018

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.