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The directed assembly of fumed silica particles can be used to improve the rheology control of structural adhesives.

The report contains an executive summary and data on value, volume and segmentation, as well as a five-year forecast of the industry.

This company’s Innovative Plastics business has launched a new line of Noryl SA90 and SA9000 resins that can be used as additives for epoxy and non-epoxy thermoset systems.

The global polyethylene industry experienced strong growth over the last five years and is expected to continue advancing as it reaches approximately $148.1 billion in 2017.

Eastman Chemical Co. recently announced it is increasing the capacity of its Regalite™ hydrogenated hydrocarbon resins.

Clariant recently announced it has signed an agreement to acquire the remaining 40% share of a joint venture between the holding company Alvigo AS, based in Tallin/Estonia, and Süd-Chemie AG, in the meantime acquired by Clariant AG.

The Society of Chemical Manufactures and Affiliates (SOCMA) recently commended members of a key Senate environmental panel for addressing shortcomings in the nation’s chemical control law while expressing concern over advancing legislation in the middle of bipartisan negotiations.

The high-performance additive can help coatings resist cratering, orange peel and hazing, thereby providing a defect-free surface appearance.