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ExxonMobil Evaluating Significant Near-Term Capital and Operating Expense Reductions Due to COVID-19

The company is closely monitoring the COVID-19 pandemic and has adjusted work arrangements to ensure a healthy work environment and support communities where it operates.

March 19, 2020

ExxonMobil is looking to significantly reduce spending as a result of market conditions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and commodity price decreases.

Huntsman Expands Specialty Chemicals Portfolio with Acquisition of CVC Thermoset Specialties

Under terms of the agreement, Huntsman will pay $300 million, subject to customary closing adjustments, in an all-cash transaction funded from available liquidity.

March 17, 2020

Huntsman Corp. recently announced that it has reached an agreement to acquire CVC Thermoset Specialties, which is part of Emerald Performance Materials LLC.

Specialty Adhesion Applications Spur Demand for Silyl-Modified Polymers

With silyl-modified polymers offering features of both polyurethane and silicon, the market is receiving immense traction.

March 16, 2020

The silyl-modified polymers market is poised to grow at a CAGR of around 4.6% from 2019-2029, as demand for new and lightweight assembly materials in transportation and wind energy applications soars.

Ask Dr. Dave

What can I use as an adhesion promoter to a ceramic surface?

Dr. Dave discusses promoting adhesion on ceramic surfaces, as well as curing considerations for anaerobic adhesives.

Dave Dunn Ph.D.

March 16, 2020

In general, a ceramic surface tends to behave similarly to a glass surface.

World Adhesive and Sealant Conference Postponed

ASC reports that it is working to secure dates to reschedule WAC2020 at the same venue for a later date in 2020.

March 13, 2020

The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC), organizer of the World Adhesive and Sealant Conference, has announced that the event will be postponed due to COVID-19.

Azelis Americas CASE Appointed U.S. Distributor for Momentive Polyurethane Additives

Effective May 10, 2020, the agreement expands Azelis’ commercial relationship with Momentive.

March 13, 2020

Azelis Americas CASE, LLC recently announced that it has been appointed U.S. distributor by Momentive Performance Materials USA LLC for its polyurethane additives products.

Dow Technologies Help Retrofit Olympic Stadium for Olympic Games Tokyo 2020

According to Dow, its technologies will help enable, protect, enhance, and maintain the integrity and performance of key infrastructure systems for the 72,400-sq-m Olympic Stadium.

March 12, 2020

Serving as the main venue for the Olympic Games Tokyo 1964, Tokyo’s newly inaugurated Olympic Stadium has been reimagined for the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 and constructed with multiple Dow technologies.

EPA Celebrates 50 Years of Progress in Advancing Chemical Safety

Since 1970, the EPA has promoted innovation and advanced the science needed to reduce the environmental impacts associated with design, manufacturing, and use of chemicals.

March 12, 2020

In commemoration of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) 50th anniversary, the agency is celebrating progress that has been made in advancing chemical safety.

Polylactic Acid Polyols in Urethane Reactive Hot-Melt and Solventborne Adhesives

In addition to a low carbon footprint, polylactic acid brings value to multiple applications through performance attributes such as a high modulus, excellent solvent and grease resistance, and food contact compliance.