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Bonding with Differing Coefficients of Thermal Expansion

We have a problem maintaining adhesion to two steel surfaces at divergent temperatures because of the response of materials to thermal conditions when going through heating and cooling cycles.

Dave Dunn Ph.D.

August 17, 2021

We are using epoxy adhesives to bond steel substrates that are exposed periodically to both 150˚C and as low as 0˚C. Our problem is in maintaining adhesion to the two steel surfaces at such divergent temperatures because of the response of materials to thermal conditions when going through heating and cooling cycles. Do you have any suggestions?

Top 5 News that Sticks

RPM Personnel Announcements Lead the News

Readers were most interested in two personnel appointments from RPM last week.

Susan Sutton

August 16, 2021

Do you have news to share with the industry? Please send press releases to me at suttons@bnpmedia.com.

Enabling Greener Formulating Innovations with Liquid Polybutadiene Technology

Liquid polybutadienes can help improve the environmental performance of a diverse range of chemical formulations.

Doug Thompson

Malcolm McInnes

August 13, 2021

The chemical industry continues to strive for greener innovation, and liquid polybutadiene technology can provide innovative solutions for today’s challenges.

Huntsman Announces Strong Second Quarter 2021 Results

Huntsman reported revenue increases in each of its business segments.

August 11, 2021

Huntsman Corp. recently reported second quarter 2021 results, with revenues topping $2 billion, an increase of over 62% compared to the same period last year.

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Readers Drawn to H.B. Fuller and Covestro Sustainability-Focused Collaboration

Last week, readers were most interested in a collaboration between H.B. Fuller and Covestro.

Susan Sutton

August 9, 2021

How is your company addressing sustainability? Please contact me at suttons@bnpmedia.com to share your story.

LANXESS Completes Emerald Kalama Chemical Acquisition

With the closing of the transaction, LANXESS grows by around 470 employees and production sites in the U.S., the Netherlands, and Great Britain.

August 9, 2021

LANXESS recently announced it has completed the acquisition of Emerald Kalama Chemical.

Enhanced Durability and Life Expectancy of Silane-Modified Polymer-Based Formulations

Silane-modified polymers (SMPs) are particularly suitable for formulating elastic adhesives, sealants, and coatings. How can additives help optimize performance?

Benno Blickenstorfer

August 6, 2021

Adhesives and sealants are part of our daily lives, although they are often invisible. They ensure that our food is packaged and promoted safely, that our houses are wind- and waterproof, and that our communication and mobility needs are served in safe and efficient ways. Thousands of everyday items, such as mobile phones, washing machines, personal hygiene products, shoes, clothing, building products, batteries, automobiles, rail cars, ships, and even airplanes, are nowadays only possible thanks to high-performance adhesives and sealants.

Covestro Aims to Increase Acceptance of Bio-Based Coating Resins

To help shape more sustainable paints and coatings industries, Covestro is launching Paint with Nature, a new plant-powered approach marked by transparency, dialogue, and collaboration.

August 6, 2021

Covestro recently introduced a new market-driven, user-oriented approach to drive the adoption of bio-based solutions in the coatings industry.

Kraton to Increase Prices on Hydrogenated Styrenic Block Copolymer Products

The company reports that this action is driven by recent raw material cost increases, as well as increases in energy prices and logistics costs.

August 5, 2021

Kraton Corp. recently announced a general price increase for all hydrogenated styrenic block copolymer products.

Pilot Chemical to Increase Production Capacity

The company is undertaking a multi-phase expansion of its proprietary ice-cold sulfonation technology at its site in Middletown, Ohio.

August 3, 2021

Pilot Chemical Co. recently announced that it is taking steps to increase production capacity of its differentiated product lines to allow for future demand increases.