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Dow Corning to Address Demand for High-Performance Coatings at Asia Pacific Coatings Show

September 4, 2014

Regulations and consumer trends continue to spur the demand for coatings and inks with water-based technologies.

ASC Announces New Directors, Officers

September 3, 2014

The membership of the Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) recently elected eight members to serve as directors on the council’s Board.

Edlinger Named Evonik Business Line Director

September 3, 2014

Evonik Corp. recently announced it has promoted Christian Edlinger to the position of Business Line director, Interface and Performance.

Ask Dr. Dave

Ask Dr. Dave: What is the difference between a polyurethane adhesive and a polyurea adhesive?

Dave Dunn's September 2014 column.

Dave Dunn Ph.D.

September 2, 2014

The most important difference is that the polyurea reaction is much faster than the polyurethane one.

Advancing Adhesives: A New Wave of Waterborne Dispersions for Adhesives and Coatings

Water-based polyolefin dispersions offer versatile benefits for coatings and adhesives.

Greg Bunker

September 2, 2014

Think artificial turf, personal care items, carpet backing and pizza boxes have nothing in common? Think again.

Achieving Adhesion to Difficult Substrates

A new material can be used to improve adhesion in a variety of substrates.

Mike J. Idacavage

September 2, 2014

Adhesion, or lack of it, is one of the most critical attributes for most adhesives, coatings and inks. A variety of options can be explored when it comes to adhesion.

"Boring" Boron and Adhesives

Boron plays an important role in the formulation of adhesives.

Arun K. Chattopadhyay

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.