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Acquisition News from H.B. Fuller Receives Most Reader Interest

Last week, H.B. Fuller’s acquisition news received the most reader interest.

July 31, 2017

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.

BASF Begins Plasticizer Production in Texas

The plant reportedly enables BASF to respond to the growing demand for non-ortho-phthalate plasticizers in North America.

July 20, 2017

BASF recently started the production of Palatinol® DOTP (dioctyl terephthalate), a general purpose plasticizer, at its Pasadena, Texas, facility.

Flexible Formulation of Waterborne Caulks and Sealants

Eliminating external plasticizers can improve performance in waterborne caulks and sealants.

Rick Miner

July 3, 2017

A caulking sealant has three basic functions: filling a gap between two or more substrates; forming a barrier through the physical properties of the sealant itself and by adhesion to the substrate; and maintaining sealing properties for the expected lifetime, service conditions, and environments.

Emerald Kalama Upgrades Logistics

Emerald Kalama Chemical has completed upgrades to its logistics infrastructure at its facility in Kalama, Wash.

September 12, 2016

The upgraded facility manufactures K-FLEX^® plasticizers, Kalama^® benzoates and intermediates, and other materials.

Emerald Receives Patents

Emerald Kalama Chemical has announced that patents in several countries for K-FLEX® 975P were recently granted.

June 15, 2016

Emerald has reportedly validated the European patent in many EU countries and has additional patent applications pending.

Proviron Announces Plasticizer Bulk Storage Tank

Proviron recently announced it has commissioned a permanent bulk storage tank of ATBC.

June 2, 2016

The new tank will increase support for its customers in North America.

Regulatory Review: Examining the recent U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) policy decision concerning chlorinated paraffins

While the term collateral damage generally refers to some type of military activity, it also bears resemblance to a recent U.S. EPA policy decision.

Mark Collatz

November 1, 2015

Most readers are familiar with the term “collateral damage.” It is generally described as a situation in which injury is inflicted on something other than an intended target.

Plasticizer Migration: Ensuring Safety in Food Packaging

New plasticizer technologies allow formulators to achieve performance requirements while meeting best practices for food safety and migration

William Arendt Marianne M. Conner Emily McBride

October 1, 2015

Food safety matters continue to take center stage across the entire supply chain. Over the last two decades, a series of high-profile international food safety concerns—from bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE), listeria, dioxin and other toxins—have given rise to industry-driven initiatives such as the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) and other legislative actions around the world.

Kraton to Buy Arizona Chemical for $1.37 Billion

September 28, 2015

Kraton Performance Polymers Inc. recently announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire all of the capital stock of privately held Arizona Chemical Holdings Corp.

Linkenhoger Appointed Emerald Kalama Sales Manager

June 5, 2015

Emerald Kalama Chemical, a business group of Emerald Performance Materials, recently announced it has appointed Kaye Linkenhoger as sales manager, North America.