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Q&A About Polyurethanes

Polyaspartic Coatings

The polyaspartic coatings technology has been available since the 1990s and is an extension of polyurethane chemistry.

March 1, 2016

I work in the technical department developing coatings based on various polymer backbones. I am familiar with typical polyurethane raw materials, but have recently become aware of polyaspartic coatings. Could you provide an overview of this technology?

coatings, adhesives, sealants and inks (CASI)

Market Trends

Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants and Inks Continue to Grow

The global consumption of coatings, adhesives, sealants and inks (CASI) is being driven primarily by construction applications.

March 1, 2016

Global consumption of coatings, adhesives, sealants and inks (CASI) was 54.1 million tons in 2014, worth $182.6 billion, according to Kusumgar, Nerlfi & Growney. Volume growth is forecast at a 5% annual rate, with coatings, adhesives and sealants matching the overall growth, but inks trailing at only 2% per year.

Ain't No City Like New Orleans for Spring ASC Convention

The Adhesive and Sealant Council chose the iconic city for its Spring Convention and Expo.

Teresa McPherson

March 1, 2016

New Orleans is a study in contrasts. From boozy Bourbon Street and the mansions of the Garden District, to the various voodoo, literary, and culinary tours, New Orleans has many personalities.

L.D. Davis Marks 90 Years

February 26, 2016

L.D. Davis Industries recently announced it is marking 90 years in business this year.

SCOTT BADER: Advanced Composite Materials

February 25, 2016

This company will show its expanded Crystic Ecogel® range at the JEC World Composites Show 2016, taking place March 8-10 in Paris.

Epoxy Technology Celebrates 50 Years

February 24, 2016

Epoxy Technology Inc. recently announced it is celebrating 50 years of adhesive innovation.

IPC APEX Best Technical Paper Announced

February 24, 2016

The best technical conference paper of IPC APEX EXPO® 2016 has been selected.

Potter Named ChemQuest Director

February 23, 2016

The ChemQuest Group Inc. recently announced the addition of Terry A. Potter, Ph.D., as director.

ALFA International Signs Agreement with Naval Undersea Warfare Center

February 23, 2016

ALFA International Inc. recently announced it has entered into an agreement with The Naval Undersea Warfare Center.

PPG Qualifies Aerospace Sealants

February 19, 2016

This company recently announced its aerospace business has completed qualification of all three grades of its non-chromate corrosion-inhibiting sealant.