Sustainability

NatureWorks Forms Performance Chemicals Division

The newly created division will supply to companies that manufacture C.A.S.E., toners, and fine chemicals.

June 23, 2017

NatureWorks has recently formed a performance chemicals division to supply lactides, polyols, binder resins, and chemical intermediates.

Advancing Adhesives

The Next Generation

Next-generation silicone adhesive technologies are key to growth in the wearables market.

June 1, 2017

According to Grand View Research, the global market for wearable medical devices is expected to reach $27.8 billion by 2022.1 Dow Corning reportedly sees the role of specialized adhesive technologies as a key driver of this growth, especially in skin- adhered medical devices, a major segment of the wearables market.

SOCMA Meets with EPA Administrator Pruitt

The meeting reportedly allowed SOCMA to explain the importance of specialty chemicals and their unique place in the chemical value chain.

June 1, 2017

The Society of Chemical Manufacturers and Affiliates (SOCMA) and members of its board of governors recently met with Scott Pruitt, the newly appointed Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

Cargill Acquires Polyols Product Lines

Cargill's Industrial Specialties business and BioBased Technologies develop soybean-based polyols that replace petroleum-based polyols.

May 25, 2017

Cargill recently announced it has purchased BioBased Technologies' vegetable-based polyol product line and other assets.

Saint-Gobain to Acquire German Tapes Manufacturer

Biolink develops and produces environmentally friendly solvent-free acrylic resin adhesive tapes.

May 24, 2017

Saint-Gobain recently announced it has signed a share purchase agreement to acquire 100% of the equity capital of Biolink.

Solenis Opens New Technology Center in Brazil

The new research and development facility will reportedly manage the region’s customer applications needs and new product development.

May 10, 2017

Solenis recently opened its new technology center in Paulínia, São Paulo, Brazil.

Editor's Memo

Sustainability has become a mainstay in nearly every industry, including adhesives and sealants.

Teresa McPherson

May 4, 2017

Sustainability is no longer just a buzzword in manufacturing—it has become a mainstay in nearly every industry, including adhesives and sealants. In addition to reduced emissions and landfill waste, “green” products also reduce the chance of exposing workers to dangerous toxins.

Strategic Solutions

Plan Now to Profit from Sustainability

Demand for “green" has benefited adhesives and sealants manufacturers and their suppliers.

Susan Anderson

May 4, 2017

After years of modest growth in the adoption of green/sustainability programs, major corporations, along with their suppliers and logistics partners, have committed to sustainability and social responsibility goals.

Novel Technology for Non-Silicone, Non-Solvent-Based Release Coatings

Many tape manufacturers are seeking solvent- and silicone-free release coatings.

Joel Erwin Goldstein, Ph.D.

May 4, 2017

To achieve the desired level of release, humidity resistance, hydrophobicity and other properties, most release coatings today are based on silicone and/or fluorochemical technologies. Fluorochemicals provide hydrophobicity, an important release coating feature that drives performance.

A Natural Choice for Adhesives and Sealants

Cashew nutshell liquid-based epoxy curing agents and polyols offer outstanding performances and benefits for adhesives and sealants.

Yun Mi Kim James Zhao

May 4, 2017

Cashew nutshell liquid (CNSL), a bio-renewable resource found in the honeycomb structure of the cashew nutshell, is considered a byproduct of the cashew industry. Therefore, CNSL is a non-food chain product that would otherwise be disposed of. Cashew trees can grow abundantly in tropical conditions.