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Naphthenic Specialty Oils Offer Advantages for Sealants

Naphthenic specialty oils provide benefits in terms of their suitability as a replacement for silicone fluids in formulations and their ability to reduce microbial growth in silicone sealant joints.
Emma-Oberg
Emma Öberg

A recent study finds that naphthenic oils can offer a viable alternative to silicones in construction sealants. A newly developed range of specialty oils also provides formulators with the right balance between viscosity, color stability, and volatility.


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headlines and news

KPX Chemical and Huntsman Form Joint Venture in Korea

The joint venture will create and provide polyurethane system solutions to Korean automakers.
KPX Chemical and Huntsman Corp. recently announced the establishment of a joint venture called KPX Huntsman Polyurethanes Automotive Co., Ltd.
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Hexion Plans to Separate into Two Independent Companies

The separation is currently targeted for completion in the fourth quarter of 2021, subject to certain approvals and tax and legal considerations.
Hexion Holdings Corp. recently announced its plan to separate into two independent companies: Hexion Holdings, comprising the company’s Adhesives and Versatic Acids and Derivatives product lines, and Hexion Coatings and Composites (US) Inc., composed of Hexion Holdings’ former epoxy-based Coatings and Composites products.
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Omni Orlando Resort

Reconnecting at the Adhesive and Sealant Council’s Convention & EXPO

The week’s events will include a Waterborne Adhesives Short Course, informative technical sessions, an exhibition, the Executive Leadership Conference, and multiple networking opportunities.

The adhesive and sealant industry will come together for the first time in two years when the Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) holds its Convention & EXPO, scheduled for October 25-27 at the Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate near Orlando, Fla.


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New-Prods

CREATIVE MATERIALS: Coating and Encapsulant

Applications include electronics, automotive manufacturing, shipbuilding, aerospace, military, and telecommunication.
Creative Materials recently introduced 111-27, an electrically insulating, thermally curing, colorless coating and encapsulant that can be applied by different methods.
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Sika Terren
Case Study

Structural Adhesives are Reaching New Heights with an Innovative Electric Vehicle

Sika serves as the adhesive bonding technology partner for a world record attempt featuring a 100% solar-powered vehicle.

Sika is sponsoring the Peak Evolution expedition, a challenging project to reach a new world record. The Peak Evolution team is developing an innovative and sustainable agricultural vehicle called TERREN, working completely with electrical power.


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