The pronounced thixotropy and shear-thinning effect provided by pyrogenic fumed silica allows easy processing of adhesive components even at high silica loading levels.
The incorporation of olive stone powders into epoxy, polyurethane, and other polymeric systems can dramatically improve a material’s environmental footprint.
August 15, 2024
A novel upcycling concept creates bio-based performance additives from olive oil by-products.
ACD President and CEO Eric R. Byer highlighted the growing concern of fraudulent activity on a range of essential chemicals and the risk posed to the safety and security of U.S. public health and economic resiliency.
Meridian Adhesives Group has named a new Chief Commercial Officer to oversee the company's global commercial operations and enhance its organic growth strategy.
Strategic selection of mixing equipment is essential to efficiently produce the next generation of high-value adhesives and capitalize on industry innovations.
Amid the wave of cutting-edge formulation work, one fundamental processing truth remains: optimal mixing, dispersion, and emulsification are critical for achieving the desired color, gloss, conductivity, stability, adhesion, cure rate, weather resistance, and other properties.
This multipurpose cell from RAMPF Production Systems facilitates high-performance and high-quality automated mixing and dispensing of reactive resin systems.
Companies that took advantage of the opportunity to learn, afforded by the supply chain crisis, have profited greatly and are more prepared than ever to tackle similar difficult times in the future.
In light of the supply chain crisis in 2021-2022, the specialty chemicals industry needs to examine the way it does business and make changes to ensure smooth and less vulnerable operations.