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Green Material Profiles

The Green Material Profiles is a comprehensive listing of green raw materials and formulated adhesives and sealants. Use this guide throughout the year to find and formulate sustainable, green materials from renewable ingredients. To be included in the next edition, contact Managing Editor Teresa McPherson at mcphersont@bnpmedia.com.
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Brookfield test cell

Viscosity 101

Many factors need to be considered when devising meaningful viscosity tests for adhesives and sealants.
Robert McGregor David Moonay Ph.D.
Most people in the adhesives and sealants industry are aware of viscosity and realize that it characterizes the way a material will flow. More technically speaking, viscosity refers to a material's resistance to flow; it can be measured in various ways, depending on the application.
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bio-based raw materials for adhesives

Is it Time to Decouple from Petroleum?

Bio-polymers have entered the market, and demand is expected to grow rapidly over the next decade.
Steven Gailbreath Marc Jackson

In May 2009, The Coca-Cola Co. unveiled its new package. According to the press release, the PlantBottle™ is fully recyclable, has a lower reliance on non-renewable resources, and reduces carbon emissions compared with polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic bottles. The rest of the press release discusses the environmental virtues of the new package, but dialogue with Coke employees revealed a different (though equally important) driver: “We have been in business for over 100 years and we plan to be in business for over 100 more years. We are taking steps now to reduce our dependence on petroleum-based raw materials.”


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Huber ground calcium carbonate

Adhesives and Sealants 101: Fillers

What are fillers and how are they used in adhesives and sealants?
Keith Sorrell
When a filler is used in an adhesive or sealant formulation, it is typically meant to take up space. But the space it occupies has a crucial function, making it a role player and a key component to your product’s success.
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