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DAP: Household Repair Adhesives

These new additions to the RapidFuse line offer superior clarity for clear bonding.

June 17, 2021

DAP recently introduced two new adhesives for household repairs, RapidFuse^® Ultra Clear All Purpose Adhesive and RapidFuse Fast Curing Gel Adhesive.

3M and Pandemic Action Network to Partner on Global Pandemic Response

3M and Pandemic Action Network will work together on programming to support vulnerable communities that continue to bear the brunt of COVID-19.

June 17, 2021

3M and Pandemic Action Network will collaborate on programs to help stem the spread of COVID-19 and will work together to help prepare for future pandemics.

Market Trends

Construction Sector Remains Key Market for Silicone Sealants

Multiple trends are anticipated to help silicone sealants experience strong demand from the construction industry through 2027.

June 17, 2021

Silicone sealants offer excellent chemical and thermal stability while also providing energy savings, which helps in lowering greenhouse gas emissions. The global silicone sealants market is projected to register a CAGR of 4.2% from 2019-2027, according to a report from Trends Market Research.

Deadline Nears for Adhesive and Sealant Council Annual Convention Presenter Abstracts

Any new technology, market intelligence, or timely topic relevant to the adhesive and sealant industry will be considered.

June 16, 2021

The deadline to submit an abstract to be a presenter at the 2021 Adhesive and Sealant Council Annual Convention is July 9.

AkzoNobel Yacht Coatings Business Partners with Water Revolution Foundation

The Water Revolution Foundation is a not-for-profit organization that works to preserve the world’s oceans by helping the yacht industry drive down its environmental impact.

June 16, 2021

Creating a more sustainable yacht industry and helping to protect the world's oceans are reportedly the main goals driving a new partnership between AkzoNobel's Yacht Coatings business and the Water Revolution Foundation.

VISCOTEC: Two-Component Dispensing System for Potting Applications

The system is suited for low- to mid-viscosity, respectively self-leveling materials, like epoxies, polyurethanes, or silicones.

June 15, 2021

ViscoTec has expanded its product portfolio with the compact, two-component ViScaMix dispensing system with ViscoTec RD dispensers.

Lister Named Huntsman Chief Financial Officer

Lister has spent his entire career at Huntsman or its predecessors, starting in the polyurethanes division of Imperial Chemical Industries, which Huntsman acquired in 1999.

June 15, 2021

Huntsman Corp. recently announced the appointment of Phil Lister as executive vice president and chief financial officer, effective July 1, 2021.

Covestro Receives JEC Innovation Award

Covestro’s polyurethane resins for wind rotor blades and its coating solutions for offshore wind turbines were included in the case for the award.

June 15, 2021

Covestro recently announced that it is a winner of the JEC Innovation Award 2021 in the Sustainability category.

Ask Dr. Dave

Moisture-Sensitive Urethane Adhesives and the Pros and Cons of Epoxies

Dr. Dave tackles two questions this month, one related to package stability for moisture-sensitive urethane adhesives, and the other regarding epoxy adhesives.

Dave Dunn Ph.D.

June 15, 2021

Question: My colleague and I are working on a unique challenge of trying to find a solution for manufacturing urethane-based adhesives that are quite sensitive to moisture exposure.