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Q-Lab’s Cornell Appointed SAE Committee Vice Chair

April 6, 2015

Q-Lab recently announced that Gary Cornell has been elected vice chair of the Society for Automotive Engineering’s (SAE) Textile and Flexible Plastics Committee.

Using Rheology to Formulate Sealants

The insights gained from rheology can significantly accelerate sealant development and drive product differentiation.

C. Street G. Frazee C. Fredrickson I. Harvey T.H. Killilea

April 1, 2015

Through quantitative measurements of sealant structure and flow behavior, rheology helps formulators understand the relationship between formulation components and their impact on application properties.

Formation and Determination of Aldehydes in Amine Catalysts

An accurate analytical method can ensure that no or low concentrations of aldehydes are present in catalyst samples.

Bhajendra Barman

April 1, 2015

Tertiary amine catalysts used for manufacturing polyurethanes and polyisocyanurates are known to degrade over time, producing products such as aldehydes that can directly contribute to emissions of organic compounds.

Brookfield Announces Two Viscosity Courses

March 30, 2015

Brookfield recently announced it will offer two hands-on courses.

Martin Appointed NSL Analytical Services Business Development Leader

March 12, 2015

NSL Analytical Services Inc. recently announced the appointment of Jim Martin to the position of business development leader.

First Solar Completes Atlas Durability Testing Program

March 9, 2015

Atlas Material Testing Technology LLC recently announced that First Solar Inc. has completed the Atlas 25+^® comprehensive photovoltaic (PV) durability testing program.

Shah Named Brookfield Sales and Marketing Manager

March 3, 2015

Brookfield Engineering Laboratories recently announced the appointment of Nilay Shah to the new position of International Sales and Marketing manager.