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Shin-Etsu Silicones Announces Appointments

March 31, 2016

Shin-Etsu Silicones of America Inc. recently announced the expansion of its silanes sales team with the addition of new regional sales managers.

Silicone Solutions Marks 20th Anniversary

March 29, 2016

Silicone Solutions Inc. recently announced its 20th anniversary took place this year.

AB Specialty Silicones Adds Reactor

February 29, 2016

AB Specialty Silicones recently announced it has added a new reactor.

ELLSWORTH ADHESIVES EUROPE: Dow Corning Reflective Coating

November 9, 2015

Ellsworth Adhesives Europe recently announced that it is now taking orders for Dow Corning CI-2001.

Ask Dr. Dave

Ask Dr. Dave: Should we consider silicones or polyurethanes for our construction applications?

Polyureas tend to be a little more expensive than polyurethanes, but their fast cure and outstanding properties often outweigh this.

Dave Dunn Ph.D.

November 1, 2015

Dave Dunn's November 2015 column.

TECHSIL: Silicone Adhesive

October 27, 2015

SnapSil TN8000 is a new silicone adhesive available in the UK market.

SILICONE SOLUTIONS: Anti-Graffiti Coating

October 6, 2015

This company has released TS-64, a long-lasting, fast-drying, low-surface-energy rubberized paint.

2015 Materials and Chemicals Overview

Demand for many materials and chemicals is expected to rise.

Teresa McPherson

September 1, 2015

The “Specialty Chemicals Market Volume Index,” a new tool created by the American Chemistry Council (ACC), remains on a soft note, falling 0.4% in May from the previous month, on a three-month-moving average (3MMA).

Is a Failed Product a Failure – Or Opportunity?

Many "failed" projects are actually marketable in other areas. An industry consultant shares his top three categories of failed projects and how they became successful.

September 1, 2015

As a consultant in the silicones business over the last 20 years, I’ve found myself in some pretty sticky situations. I have been asked to make many new products, as well as help fix others considered “broken” in a customer’s process; many of these are outlined in the case history section of my book, Silicone Elastomer Handbook.

Comparing UV Acylate Performance in Laminating Adhesives for Durable Electronics Applications

Comparing UV Acrylate Performance in Laminating Adhesives for Durable Electronics Applications

Several innovative materials can meet the requirements of laminating adhesives.

Jin Lu

September 1, 2015

Laminating adhesives are used for bonding two substrates together. They can be used in a variety of applications, such as food packaging, aerospace, automobiles, electronics or solar panels.