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Isoltema, an Italian manufacturer of self-adhesive roofing membranes, is using KRATON D-KX220 polymer and KRATON D-1184 polymer in its Elotene waterproofing strips, and Ekobit waterproofing and sealing tapes.

A structural epoxy adhesive is supporting the fast assembly of durable glass-reinforced plastic (GRP) sandwich-construction wall systems at Norway's Marine Composites AS.

Eastman did not get involved with rosins by chance. There was a plan, and there is a good fit with our overall business. Rosins and its derivatives are strategically important to our long-term growth.

Modification of epoxy-resin systems by additives, modifiers, fillers, plasticizers and other polymers offers vast opportunities to further customize the attributes of these materials.

Thermal analysis and rheology have played an essential role in the development of adhesives for a long time.

A free floppy-disk savings calculator has been introduced for plant managers who use adhesives.

Be sure to check out Dr. Dave's column each month, and feel free to send him your questions about adhesives...and soccer!

From a marketing perspective, manufacturers and distributors are in a strong, strategic position to take advantage of e-commerce technology.

Dispersions of pigments containing different ions have been studied in waterborne latices in which the polymer contains ionizable functional groups.

Wood-flooring contractors and installers have a new type of adhesive that outperforms urethane and water-based formulas -- one that creates an elastomeric, waterproof bond that is impermeable to moisture, avoids hollow spots and does not promote cupping or end-lifting problems.