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Using Novel Emulsion-Based Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives in High-Performance Applications

New pressure-sensitive adhesives have been developed that can rival existing solvent acrylic and radiation-curable technologies used in high-performance tape and label applications.

Yong Park

September 20, 2019

Pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSAs) have become more popular in demanding tape and label applications.

Brenntag Specialties Expands Distribution Agreement with BASF

The Baxxodur amine product line, including polyetheramine (PEA) and isophroediamine (IDPA), is composed of curing agents and chain extenders.

September 19, 2019

Effective October 15, 2019, Brenntag Specialties, Inc., part of the Brenntag Group, will become the exclusive distributor for BASF’s amine curing agents in the Western and Southwestern U.S.

California Senate Resolution Recognizes RadTech, Ultraviolet and Electronic Beam Curing Technologies

The Senate resolution recognizes UV+EB technology as pollution prevention processes that, unlike conventional technologies, emit little to no harmful emissions.

September 19, 2019

The California State Senate has adopted a resolution recognizing the benefits of ultraviolet (UV) and electron beam (EB) technologies, as well as the contributions of RadTech—The UV+EB Technology Non Profit Trade Association.

EPOXIES, ETC.: Technical Bulletin on Low-Outgassing Epoxy Adhesives and Potting Compounds

Epoxies, Etc. reports that it offers a number of products that meet NASA’s low-outgassing standard.

September 19, 2019

Epoxies, Etc. has published a technical bulletin focused on low-outgassing epoxy adhesives and potting compounds.

Fire Breaks Out at Huntsman Polyurethanes Systems House in Turkey

The systems house produces polyols and blends polyols that are used in the manufacture of polyurethanes products.

September 18, 2019

This morning at approximately 11:14 a.m. local time, a fire started in a non-manufacturing area at the Huntsman EMA systems house in the Leather Organized Industrial Zone, Istanbul, Turkey.

Avery Dennison to Highlight Sustainability at Labelexpo Europe 2019

“A Sustainable World” will spotlight portfolios that reportedly offer a comprehensive range of materials designed to meet new labeling challenges.

September 18, 2019

Avery Dennison will feature new and recently launched sustainable solutions at Labelexpo Europe 2019, which will be held September 24-27.

Dowd and Guild to Distribute Cathay Industries’ Iron Oxide Pigments

Cathay Industries’ complete product range reportedly covers iron, chrome, and zinc-ferrite oxides suitable for various applications for the coatings, plastic, PVC, ceramics, inks, paper, adhesive, and rubber industries.

September 18, 2019

Cathay Industries has appointed Dowd and Guild Inc. distributor for its natural and synthetic iron oxide pigments in the Western U.S.

EXCELITAS TECHNOLOGIES CORP.: Updated Website

The company reports that the site has been redesigned to encompass the breadth of its photonics solutions in electronics and power, lighting and illumination, optics and optomechanics, and sensing and detection technologies to serve leading OEMs across a multitude of markets and applications.

September 17, 2019

Excelitas Technologies Corp. has launched an updated corporate website that reportedly provides a comprehensive and informative resource.

TOTAL Cray Valley’s Henning to Present Thermoplastic and Specialty Elastomer Technology at Elastomer Conference

Steven Henning will discuss “Silane-Terminated Liquid Poly(butadienes) in Tread Formulations: A Mechanistic Study” in session C18 at 2 p.m. on October 9.

September 17, 2019

Steven Henning, researcher with TOTAL Cray Valley, will present a technical paper at this year’s International Elastomer Conference, which will be held October 8-10 in Cleveland, Ohio.

Explore Packaging Innovations at PACK EXPO Las Vegas

Thousands of packaging professionals from around the world will have the opportunity to see myriad packaging industry innovations from September 23-25 at PACK EXPO Las Vegas.

September 17, 2019

PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2019, co-located with Healthcare Packaging EXPO 2019, will be held September 23-25 at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nev. Produced by PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, the shows’ 2,000 exhibiting companies will host an expected 30,000 attendees across the 900,000-sq-ft (net) exhibit floor, including 5,000 international visitors from more than 125 countries.