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GEORGIA-PACIFIC CHEMICALS LLC: Resin

April 17, 2018

This company recently introduced a new resin that may help manufacturers formulate coatings with lower volatile organic compounds (VOCs).

ASHLAND: Paint Thickener

April 10, 2018

This company is broadening its portfolio of hydrophobically modified hydroxyethylcellulose (HMHEC) products with the introduction of Natrosol Plus 550 HMHEC.

Munich Adhesives and Finishing Symposium Issues Call for Papers

This year the Munich Adhesives and Finishing Symposium focuses on pressure-sensitive adhesives and more.

April 6, 2018

Organizers of the 43rd Munich Adhesives and Finishing Symposium recently announced a call for papers.

MICHELMAN: Surface Additive

April 3, 2018

This company’s new wood coating is a water-based surface additive for use in exterior wood stains and sealants.

Introduction to Farnesene-Based Polyols for Adhesives and Sealants Formulation

A new hydrophobic polyol derived from a renewable source offers lower viscosity than hydroxyl-terminated polybutadienes (HTPBs) of the same molecular weight.

Herbert Chao Steve Henning Nan Tian Tomas Trnka

April 2, 2018

Hydroxyl-terminated polybutadiene (HTPB) resins are known to have a higher viscosity than polyether polyols of the same molecular weight. A new hydrophobic polyol derived from renewable resources, namely polyfarnesene diol, has been developed having lower viscosity than the HTPBs of the same molecular weight.

Case Study

Customized Coatings for an Outdoor Structural Application

Valspar created four architectural coatings for a multi-use amphitheater in Maryland.

April 2, 2018

Located in a spacious park located at the center of downtown Columbia, Md., Merriweather Park at Symphony Woods is a tribute to the arts and the environment.

OMNOVA First Quarter Sales Rise 2%

Net sales in specialty solutions increased 16.5% to $109.2 million, while sales in performance materials decreased 14%, or 7.6%.

April 2, 2018

OMNOVA Solutions Inc. recently reported net sales for the first quarter were $178.7 million, up 2.3% from last year's $174.6 million.

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in-adhesives Symposium a Success

Topics discussed included automotive, lightweight, medical science/health and natural resources.

March 21, 2018

Over 100 delegates from 21 countries participated in the symposium on adhesives and industrial adhesives technology.

RPM Acquires Miracle Sealants

Miracle Sealants has annual net sales of approximately $25 million.

March 20, 2018

RPM International Inc. recently announced that its Rust-Oleum Group has acquired Miracle Sealants Co.

WACKER Opens Moscow Lab

The new lab is intended to strengthen the company’s presence in Russia by expanding the service portfolio offered by its technical center in Moscow.

March 19, 2018

Wacker recently announced it is integrating a new dedicated laboratory for adhesives and sealants based on silane-terminated polyethers used mostly in the construction industry.