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Elkem launches UV Hg and UV LED curable silicone solutions for sustainable release coatings.

Based on acrylic technology, UV hot melt PSAs offer the financial advantages and needed performance levels while also being a sustainable solution.

Among the methods for curing silicone release liners in label making, UV and nitrogen in the process produce a better cure for pressure sensitive labels.

The strategic purchase will expand H.B. Fuller’s manufacturing footprint, innovation capabilities, and product portfolio across the UK and Europe.

Arkema’s Changshu site and Changshu R&D center mark 25 and 10 years in operation, now leading innovation for decades. 

Two-component adhesives are being used more and more because of their special properties, and static mixers are the most frequent choice of device for mixing the two-component material before application.

There are a number of factors to be considered when choosing the best filling system for your adhesive or sealant, among them are desired return on investment and the need for expansion and automation.

While solvent-based laminating adhesives are still widely used, many converters are starting to invest in lamination equipment capable of running solventless laminating adhesives. To avoid visual appearance issues, these factors must be considered.

Representatives from Palmer Holland, Univar Solutions, and the National Association of Chemical Distributors (NACD) answer questions in this year’s distributor roundtable discussion.

The Waterborne Symposium seeks submissions from academia, government, and industry professionals presenting novel research results in all aspects of coatings.