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A Safer Alternative Takes the Pressure out of Formulating Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives

A new, tetrafunctional epoxy reactive modifier is increasingly being used as non-mutagenic, drop-in formulation replacement for polyfunctional aziridine.

Hitesh Soni

March 1, 2016

Formulating pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSAs) presents a number of complex challenges. The adhesive must flow and set without activation from anything more than the pressure of a hand, remain permanently tacky, and exhibit a strong bond—often to a variety of substrates, such as wood, glass, or metal—for as long as the application requires or until the end user decides to remove it.

Guest Editorial: ASC: Securing Our Future

The ASC focuses on delivering new education programs, new market reports, new growth programs and new advocacy activities.

Traci Jensen

March 1, 2016

As chair of the Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) for 2015-2016, I wanted to pose a few questions to you, the readers of ASI.

Q&A About Polyurethanes

Polyaspartic Coatings

The polyaspartic coatings technology has been available since the 1990s and is an extension of polyurethane chemistry.

Dr. Jeffrey F. Dormish

March 1, 2016

I work in the technical department developing coatings based on various polymer backbones. I am familiar with typical polyurethane raw materials, but have recently become aware of polyaspartic coatings. Could you provide an overview of this technology?

Ain't No City Like New Orleans for Spring ASC Convention

The Adhesive and Sealant Council chose the iconic city for its Spring Convention and Expo.

Teresa McPherson

March 1, 2016

New Orleans is a study in contrasts. From boozy Bourbon Street and the mansions of the Garden District, to the various voodoo, literary, and culinary tours, New Orleans has many personalities.