Raw Materials and Chemicals

"Boring" Boron and Adhesives

Boron plays an important role in the formulation of adhesives.

September 2, 2014

Considering the massive market size of adhesives and their importance in almost all sectors of materials and applications, boron likely plays a small yet definitive role in the adhesives industry.

Understanding the Role of Fumed Silica in Adhesives and Sealants Formulations

Fumed silica offers a variety of benefits for adhesives and sealants.

Elizabeth Sims Christopher Galli

September 2, 2014

Formulators use particles to enhance the functionality of existing polymer matrices for adhesive and sealant products.

Focus On: One Supplier to the Adhesives and Sealants Industry is Finding Diamonds in the Rough

New product ideas are just waiting to be discovered.

Jim Charron

September 2, 2014

The next time you’re in a car, take a close look at the many different materials inside and outside that are bonded together.

Adhesive and Sealant Council 2014 Fall Convention and Expo

The event will include concurrent technical sessions, an Expo and multiple networking opportunities

September 2, 2014

Delegates from around the world will gather at The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) Fall Convention and Expo, scheduled to take place October 20-22 at the Hyatt Regency Greenville in Greenville, S.C.

Q&A About Polyurethanes: Coatings Raw Materials

Can you provide some general information regarding coatings raw materials?

Dr. Jeffrey F. Dormish

September 2, 2014

I am familiar with formulating polyurethanes for adhesive applications, but would like to learn more about coatings raw materials in order to provide a broader product profile to my customers. Can you provide some general information?

Editor's Memo: Adhesives and Sealants Contribute to Mind-Blowing Progress

It really is mind-boggling to consider just how pervasive adhesives and sealants are in our daily lives.

Susan Sutton

September 2, 2014

Nearly everything we take for granted today could be considered high-tech, especially when looked at from the perspective of the past.

Pilot Chemical Receives Private Business of the Year Award

September 2, 2014

Pilot Chemical Co. recently announced it has received the 2014 Private Business of the Year Award in the 51+ Years in Business category from the University of Cincinnati.

Yang Appointed Michelman Regional Sales Manager

August 28, 2014

Michelman recently announced it has hired Richard Yang as its new Regional Sales manager, Asia-Pacific, Chemical Specialties, and Country Manager, China.

Novomer Appoints German Distributor

August 28, 2014

Nordmann, Rassmann will distribute commercial quantities of Novomer’s new 1,000- and 2,000-molecular-weight Converge PPC polyols.

Herbst Named Emerald Kalama Marketing Director

August 27, 2014

Emerald Kalama Chemical, a business group of Emerald Performance Materials, recently announced that Wendy Herbst has joined the group as director of Marketing for the K-FLEX^® platform.