Raw Materials and Chemicals - Articles - Page 149

Palmer Holland Expands Distribution Relationship with Dorf Ketal into Southern U.S.

Palmer Holland represents Dorf Ketal’s diamine line of chain extenders in polyurea and polyurethane coatings.

November 10, 2020

Palmer Holland recently announced it is expanding its distribution of Dorf Ketal materials into the Southern U.S.

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Henkel Investment Dominates the News

Readers last week were drawn in droves to news from Henkel regarding its most recent investment.

Susan Sutton

November 9, 2020

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PPG, H.B. Fuller, and Wacker Receive ASC Innovation Awards

PPG received the primary award, while H.B. Fuller and Wacker were runners-up.

November 9, 2020

The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) announced the winners of its annual Innovation Awards on November 5 during the ASC 2020 Virtual Convention.

Pilot Chemical Promotes Arif to Research Fellow

Shoaib Arif has more than 30 years of experience in the chemical industry and has spent the last 15 years of his career with Pilot Chemical.

November 9, 2020

Pilot Chemical Corp. recently announced the promotion of Shoaib Arif to research fellow, the highest-level technical role at the company.

Advancing Adhesives

Modifying Expectations: Novel Urethane Modifiers Outperform Traditional Plasticizers

New urethane-grade modifiers are demonstrating significant potential for formulators to improve performance in polyurethane adhesives and sealants.

Jenna Blankenship Julie Vaughn Biege Laura Kovach Kyle Posselt

November 6, 2020

Today’s urethane product formulators need to meet a wide range of consumer and regulatory requirements. As premium chemistries, reactive adhesives and sealants must be compliant, have good safety and sustainability profiles, and perform exceptionally.

Brenntag and CheMondis Announce Cooperation in Digital Sales and Marketing for Chemicals

The collaboration will start with making Brenntag’s portfolio for paints, coatings, adhesives, and sealants gradually available for online purchase on CheMondis in the German market.

November 5, 2020

Brenntag and CheMondis, a B2B online marketplace for chemicals in Europe, recently announced an agreement to jointly accelerate digital sales and marketing for the chemical industry.

Sun Chemical Releases 2019 Sustainability Report

The report describes Sun Chemical’s emphasis on sustainability in the way it develops, manufactures, and distributes its products.

November 5, 2020

Sun Chemical recently announced that it has released its 11th annual “Corporate Sustainability Report” for the year ending 2019.

2020 Raw Materials and Chemicals Overview

What repercussions has COVID-19 had on price fluctuations and availability for key raw materials used in the adhesives and sealants industry?

Michael Rezai

November 4, 2020

As a vital industrial link between a turbulent oil and gas market and changing consumer needs, the chemical industry has been tested by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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RPM’s Sales Record is Top News

News from RPM regarding its financial results for its fiscal first quarter drew the most reader interest last week.

Susan Sutton

November 2, 2020

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Emerald Kalama Chemical Completes FIFRA Registration for Sodium Benzoate Product

Emerald Kalama Chemical reports that FIFRA registration makes its Kalaguard SB sodium benzoate available for use in North America for in-container control of bacteria, yeasts, and molds in industrial and household products.

November 2, 2020

Emerald Kalama Chemical recently announced that it has completed registration for Kalaguard SB sodium benzoate as a new active ingredient under the Fungicide Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA).