Articles Tagged with ''feedstocks''

TOTAL CRAY VALLEY: Sustainably Sourced Resins

Krasol F3000 (and Krasol F3100, the fully hydrogenated grade) are linear diols with near quantitative hydroxyl termination.

August 26, 2021

Total Cray Valley recently announced that it has expanded its hydroxyl-terminated diene resin portfolio with the industrial introduction of sustainably sourced farnesene-based resins, Krasol^® F3000 and F3100.

2021 Raw Materials and Chemicals Overview

The outlook for industrial demand is expected to improve, notwithstanding inflated raw material costs.

Michael Rezai

July 29, 2021

Not surprisingly, the global economic recovery is continuing more quickly in regions where COVID-19 is under control and vaccinations have been widely rolled out. After an estimated contraction of 3.3% in 2020, the global economy is projected to grow at 6% in 2021, moderating to 4.4% in 2022, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

Exploring a High-Performance, Bio-Based Feedstock for Adhesives and Sealants

Safe and produced from an annually renewable feedstock, isosorbide has a combination of properties that offers excellent potential for a range of CASE applications.

Jiae Kim

April 21, 2021

Better resistance to UV, abrasion, scratching, and impact. Better adhesion and improved properties for water-based formulation. The demands on today’s coatings, adhesives, sealants, and elastomers (CASE) create a long list of desirable properties for feedstocks.

Five Technologies Projected to Disrupt the Chemicals and Materials Industry

Lux Research identifies and ranks 12 key technologies that will reshape the world and ranks the top five technologies for the chemicals and materials industry.

March 26, 2021

Trends like sustainability and digitalization are going to dramatically change the chemicals and materials industry over the next 20 years, according to a report from Lux Research.

Environmental Concerns Expected to Help Promote Growth in Global Paints and Coatings Market

Strict environmental regulations, coupled with rising awareness regarding eco-friendly coatings and better alternatives to traditional products, are expected to propel market growth.

December 16, 2020

The global paints and coatings market was estimated to be valued at more than $140 billion in terms of revenue in 2019 and is predicted to grow at a CAGR of 5.4% from 2020-2027.

2020 Raw Materials and Chemicals Overview

What repercussions has COVID-19 had on price fluctuations and availability for key raw materials used in the adhesives and sealants industry?

Michael Rezai

November 4, 2020

As a vital industrial link between a turbulent oil and gas market and changing consumer needs, the chemical industry has been tested by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Pandemic Prompts ExxonMobil to Reduce 2020 Capex by 30%

As market conditions evolve, ExxonMobil will continue evaluating the impacts of decreased demand on its 2020 production levels, as well as longer-term production impacts.

April 9, 2020

ExxonMobil recently announced it is reducing its 2020 capital spending by 30% and lowering cash operating expenses by 15% in response to low commodity prices resulting from oversupply and demand weakness from the COVID-19 pandemic.

ExxonMobil Evaluating Significant Near-Term Capital and Operating Expense Reductions Due to COVID-19

The company is closely monitoring the COVID-19 pandemic and has adjusted work arrangements to ensure a healthy work environment and support communities where it operates.

March 19, 2020

ExxonMobil is looking to significantly reduce spending as a result of market conditions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and commodity price decreases.

ExxonMobil Outlines Progress on Long-Term Growth Strategy

ExxonMobil’s long-term growth plans are reportedly rooted in the company’s efforts to meet the world’s increasing demand for reliable and affordable energy while reducing emissions and risks associated with climate change.

March 9, 2020

ExxonMobil recently announced that it continues to make progress on the its long-term growth plans by investing through the commodity price cycle to capture high-value opportunities and grow earnings and cash flow potential.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Readers Most Interested in Meridian Adhesives’ Latest Acquisition

Last week, news regarding Meridian Adhesives’ acquisition of Epoxies, Etc. garnered much reader interest.

Susan Sutton

September 9, 2019

How are acquisitions affecting the adhesives and sealants industry?

This annual Midwest coatings conference combines all of the high-quality technical presentations, exhibits and networking opportunities from the Coatings Trends and Technologies and Powder Coating Summit conferences into one new event. The event caters to both liquid and powder coatings formulators and manufacturers.

As the industry’s premier international event, WAC 2026 offers a unique opportunity for professionals from every continent to connect, collaborate, and shape the future of the sector.