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The adhesives and sealants market is projected to grow from $56.59 billion in 2018 to $71.99 billion by 2023.

The Dynatrol® CL-10GP proportional level detector is designed to control liquid levels in processing, small vessels, or anywhere it is necessary to obtain proportional level control over a precise range. 

Pilot Chemical Co. recently announced that Wanda I. Gonzalez has been named plant manager for its Houston plant.

Evonik Corp.’s coating additives business line has appointed Palmer Holland as its midwest region distributor. 

PQ Corp. recently announced that Fitz Chem LLC will expand distribution of PQ’s silica gels.

Maroon Group recently announced that two of its operating companies, Maroon and Addipel, have achieved ISO 9001:2015 certification from the Management Certification of North America.

Question: We are looking to formulate some acrylic adhesives, including ultraviolet (UV) adhesives. Should we be looking at acrylate or methacrylate monomers?

Developers of electric vehicles are on a very steep learning curve. Advancements seem to be emerging almost daily—especially as they relate to the power source, which includes battery pack design, engineering and assembly.

A team of 16 undergraduate and graduate engineering students from the École de Technologie Supérieure (ÉTS) in Montréal, Canada, recently finished building Rafale II, an all-composite C-Class racing hydrofoil catamaran. It features redesigned carbon fiber epoxy prepreg hulls and cross beams, which are stiffer and 25% lighter while providing 15% more displacement volume.

Pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSAs) are ubiquitous in many applications, such as labels, packaging tape, medical tapes, automotive tapes, and graphics. Two major chemistries are used in PSAs: acrylics and rubber in the forms of solvent-based, waterborne, or hot melt.