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Kraton Corp. recently announced a general price increase of $330/MT for all Kraton hydrogenated styrenic block copolymer (HSBC) polymers. 

APPLIED Adhesives recently announced that it has completed its acquisition of Axco Adhesive Systems, an Oxnard, Calif.-based supplier of adhesives and dispensing equipment. 

The European Commission’s Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability (CSS) could fundamentally change the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) Regulation by extending the application of the generic approach to risk management to professional uses and new hazard classes. This extension of the generic approach to cover not only consumers but also professional workers, including those in the construction sector, will have a significant impact.

Ashland Global Holdings Inc. recently announced the appointment of two new directors to its board. 

Univar Solutions Inc. recently announced that it will host an Innovation Day on June 22, 2022. 

Master Bond EP4G-80Med is a one-part epoxy designed for use in the assembly of medical devices. 

Chair of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-OR), Chair of the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Salud Carbajal (D-CA), and Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA) have applauded House passage of S. 3580, the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022.

Arkema recently shared details regarding its second annual Coating Rendez-Vous digital event, which will be held June 21-22, 2022. 

The Adhesive & Sealant Council (ASC) is seeking speakers for two short courses: Pressure Sensitive Adhesives (PSAs) and Caulks & Sealants. 

If you’re a process engineer, manufacturer, or health and safety officer, you know that oxygen detection plays a key role in process safety and product quality. This is especially true when deployed in the production processes for adhesives and sealants manufacturing. Having too much oxygen in solvent storage tanks poses a significant risk of fire and explosion. In addition, too much oxygen within mixing vessels creates a risk of fire and explosion while also posing a risk to product quality.