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Diamide-Based Organic Thixotrope: An Alternative to Fumed Silica in Adhesives and Sealants

A recently developed organic thixotrope based on diamide chemistry offers multiple opportunities for silyl-terminated polyurethane formulations.

Vimal Saini Carlos Feito Jörg Bungarten Elke Piron

November 14, 2019

Silyl-terminated polyurethanes (SPUR) are the basis for numerous adhesives and sealants used worldwide.

Eastman Hydrocarbon Resin Nominated for Hygienix Innovation Award

Eastman reports that its Regalite UltraPure resin family addresses consumer concerns associated with odor, volatile organic compounds, and trace chemicals in the hygiene industry.

November 12, 2019

Regalite UltraPure from Eastman, a new class of clean tackifying hydrocarbon resins, is one of three products nominated for the 2019 Hygienix Innovation Award.

Chromaflo Acquires Rolfes Colour Pigments International, Simultaneously Sells Pigment Trading Division to Chemipol

Chromaflo reports that Chemipol, a raw material supplier to the South African market, is ideally placed to serve the pigment trading customers.

November 12, 2019

Chromaflo Technologies Corp. recently announced its acquisition of Rolfes Colour Pigments International (RCPI) of South Africa, including the liquid dispersion and pigment trading businesses.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Kraton Divestment Leads the News

Readers last week were most interested in news from Kraton regarding its Cariflex sale.

Susan Sutton

November 11, 2019

How does your company determine which businesses to focus on and which to potentially let go? Please contact me at suttons@bnpmedia.com to share your story.

Dow Leaders Achieve Top Honors on OUTstanding’s 2019 Leading LGBT+ Professionals Lists

OUTstanding, a professional network for LGBT+ executives and their allies, has published these lists for the past seven years.

November 11, 2019

Dow recently announced that four of its leaders have earned recognition on two 2019 OUTstanding lists: LGBT+ Executives and LGBT+ Future Leaders.

IMCD Establishes U.S. Footprint as One Company with Full Integration of HORN

Operating coast-to-coast, the IMCD U.S. technical sales team offers a product portfolio with representation of leading global suppliers.

November 11, 2019

IMCD N.V. recently announced that it has completed the integration of HORN into its IMCD U.S. operations.

Engineered Polysaccharides as Performance-Enhancing Additives in Wood Adhesive Applications

An engineered polysaccharide additive, alpha 1,3-glucan, offers formulation options for wood adhesive systems to advance performance and sustainability.

Joseph J. Marcinko Christian Lenges Kyle Kim

November 11, 2019

Construction markets continue to grow, along with the demand for the required material categories such as wood adhesives.

Palagonia Joins Maroon Group CARE Division on West Coast

Natalie Palagonia brings 10 years of experience to her new position at Maroon Group.

November 8, 2019

Maroon Group LLC recently announced that Natalie Palagonia has joined its Southern California sales team.

Sartomer to Introduce Innovations for UV/LED/EB-Curable Systems and Advanced Materials at CHINACOAT 2019

Personnel from Sartomer Asia will be available to share information regarding bio-sourced acrylates and advanced materials for 3D printing, specialty coatings, electronics, and inks applications.

November 7, 2019

Sartomer, a business line of Arkema, will feature its developments for energy-curing systems at CHINACOAT 2019.

FEICA: European Adhesives and Sealants Market Report

The report consists of market knowledge obtained by direct interviews from the adhesives and sealants industry (formulators, raw material producers, equipment suppliers) and analyzed by Smithers.

November 7, 2019

FEICA, the Association of the European Adhesive and Sealant Industry, recently announced the availability of its market report, “European Adhesives and Sealants Market, 2019-2024.”