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Formaldehyde and Health Risks

Negative health effects caused by formaldehyde can be avoided through safe ventilation practices and detection instruments.

July 1, 2013

Formaldehyde is a chemical widely used to manufacture building materials and various household products. Formaldehyde resin is an adhesive commonly used in woodworking, especially in veneer and lamination work. It is known for open working time, rigidity and moisture resistance.

Toughening Epoxy Adhesives

The addition of a polyurethane segment into the epoxy polymer improves strength and heat resistance for commercial epoxy adhesives.

Jay A. Johnston

July 1, 2013

Due to their different physical properties, epoxy adhesives and polyurethane adhesives are sold into different segments of the adhesives market.

Editor’s Memo: Championing Innovation

I’m thrilled to announced we’re launching the ASI Readers’ Choice Awards.

Susan Sutton

July 1, 2013

One of the things I love about my job is being able to see all of the ingenuity and hard work that go into the development of innovative new products and technologies.

OMNOVA Solutions Restructures Business Group Management

July 1, 2013

The new structure is intended to more effectively leverage the company’s technology and product capabilities.

Greenawalt Appointed Berry Plastics Executive VP–Operations

June 28, 2013

Greenawalt assumes his new role on July 1, in connection with the retirement of Randall (Randy) Becker as the company’s chief operating officer.

Arsenal Capital Partners to Acquire ADCO Global

June 28, 2013

Arsenal Capital Partners recently announced it has signed an agreement to acquire ADCO Global Inc.

Seven Companies Join ASC

June 27, 2013

The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) recently announced that seven companies have joined the organization in the second quarter of 2013.

tesa tape Named Green Supplier of the Year

June 25, 2013

tesa tape recently announced it has been named Green Supplier of the Year by automotive supplier Yazaki North America. tesa tape was reportedly chosen from Yazaki’s top 103 suppliers in North and Central America.

ADERIS®: Hybrid Structural Adhesives

June 25, 2013

The multi-material adhesives can reportedly create reliable adhesive bonds where welding and riveting are now used, particularly in the assembly of composite materials and metals.