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THE BUSINESS OF ADHESIVES AND SEALANTS: Distributors: What Do They Do?

November 1, 2007

ASI interviews a distribution exec to answer an age-old question.

Reaction Characterization by Real-Time FTIR and DMA in UV-Curable Adhesives

November 1, 2007

Acrylate adhesives are ideal for bonding stereolithography and rapid-prototyping parts due to rapid cure, low VOCs, and low moisture and temperature sensitivity. The same adhesives are also useful in bonding glass in fiber-optic applications.

Ahead of the Pack

November 1, 2007

U.S. packaging machinery shipments eclipse $6 billion for first time.

REGULATED INDUSTRIES END USER: On the Rise

November 1, 2007

U.S. medical and dental adhesives & sealants demand to reach $1.8 billion in 2011.

Fire-Retardant Adhesives

This article examines the external events that have led to greater awareness of adhesives’ performance in the event of a fire, the standards and regulations that are being imposed, and the development of new fire-resistant materials.

Edward M. Petrie

November 1, 2007

Historically, fire resistance has not generally been a significant requirement when specifying adhesive systems. Recent incidents, however, indicate that this may soon change. These include events outside of the formulators’ arena, such as increased sensitivity to the performance of components in a fire, and events within the formulators’ arena, such as the development of flame-resistant additives.

Setting Sail

November 1, 2007

APTIV^TM film enhances design of America’s Cup racing yacht.

ASC Presents Additives Short Course

November 1, 2007

Educational program to visit Cincinnati Nov. 6-7.

REGULATED INDUSTRIES END USER: Medical Milestones

November 1, 2007

Cohera Medical Inc. awarded patent, second SBIR.

Evonik Industries Builds New Production Plant for Methacrylates in Shanghai

November 1, 2007

Company breaks ground on $250 million investment in the Shanghai Chemical Industrial Park.

Importance of Load to Maintain Seal

Jim Drago

November 1, 2007

Many factors affect the performance of the ubiquitous gaskets that provide critical seals between pipe segments and ensure satisfactory operation of a range of industrial equipment, but no factor is more important than compressive load.