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Q&A About Polyurethanes

Polyaspartic Coatings

The polyaspartic coatings technology has been available since the 1990s and is an extension of polyurethane chemistry.

March 1, 2016

I work in the technical department developing coatings based on various polymer backbones. I am familiar with typical polyurethane raw materials, but have recently become aware of polyaspartic coatings. Could you provide an overview of this technology?

Ain't No City Like New Orleans for Spring ASC Convention

The Adhesive and Sealant Council chose the iconic city for its Spring Convention and Expo.

Teresa McPherson

March 1, 2016

New Orleans is a study in contrasts. From boozy Bourbon Street and the mansions of the Garden District, to the various voodoo, literary, and culinary tours, New Orleans has many personalities.

Ask Dr. Dave

How do I disassemble nuts and bolts that were assembled using anaerobic threadlockers, then re-use the fasteners?

Threadlockers are generally comprised of three common types.

Dave Dunn Ph.D.

February 1, 2016

Dave Dunn's February 2016 column.

Regulatory Review

The TSCA Miracle of 2015

Passage of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) is almost a reality.

Mark Collatz

February 1, 2016

Anyone who has read even a few of my previous columns knows I have a cynical streak. I could blame it on my 30 years spent in Washington, D.C., but I suspect I’ve always been a “glass half empty” sort of guy. However, I have now seen that miracles can happen and I have to believe what took place in the Senate with the Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA) reform bill just before year’s end qualifies.

Editor's Memo

An Electronics Evolution

Where would we be now without our smartphones to help navigate us to a new location or to call home?

Teresa McPherson

February 1, 2016

Electronic devices are everywhere nowadays,―from the touchscreen checkout monitors at the local library and grocery store to car dashboard navigation systems and communications―applications that we wouldn’t have dreamed could exist just a couple decades ago.

Ask Dr. Dave: How can I tell if my adhesive has fully cured?

Maximum properties for epoxies are only achieved by curing at high temperatures for long periods of time to complete the reactions.

Dave Dunn Ph.D.

January 4, 2016

Dave Dunn's January 2016 column.

Editor's Memo: Happy New Year!

The beginning of a new year has long been time to reflect on the past year and make plans for a fresh start.

January 4, 2016

The beginning of a new year has long been time to reflect on the past year and make plans for a fresh start. For me, that fresh start came a bit early, as my computer’s hard drive decided to fail during the production of this issue.

Ask Dr. Dave: We noticed that there are a lot of brown particle in the dispenser we use for hot-melt adhesives. What is it?

Examining char in hot-melt adhesives.

December 1, 2015

Dave Dunn's December 2015 column.

Editor's Memo: How to Use the Buyers' Guide

Fall is a busy travel time, with the Adhesive and Sealant Council Fall Convention and the ASSEMBLY show taking place in October.

Teresa McPherson

December 1, 2015

Welcome to ASI’s annual Buyers’ Guide, a purchasing and applications resource for raw materials, equipment and services used to manufacture adhesives and sealants, pressure sensitives, and adhesives and sealants products such as tapes and labels.

Ask Dr. Dave

Ask Dr. Dave: Should we consider silicones or polyurethanes for our construction applications?

Polyureas tend to be a little more expensive than polyurethanes, but their fast cure and outstanding properties often outweigh this.

Dave Dunn Ph.D.

November 1, 2015

Dave Dunn's November 2015 column.

This annual Midwest coatings conference combines all of the high-quality technical presentations, exhibits and networking opportunities from the Coatings Trends and Technologies and Powder Coating Summit conferences into one new event. The event caters to both liquid and powder coatings formulators and manufacturers.

As the industry’s premier international event, WAC 2026 offers a unique opportunity for professionals from every continent to connect, collaborate, and shape the future of the sector.

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Polyaspartic Coatings

Ain't No City Like New Orleans for Spring ASC Convention

How do I disassemble nuts and bolts that were assembled using anaerobic threadlockers, then re-use the fasteners?

The TSCA Miracle of 2015

An Electronics Evolution

Ask Dr. Dave: How can I tell if my adhesive has fully cured?

Editor's Memo: Happy New Year!

Ask Dr. Dave: We noticed that there are a lot of brown particle in the dispenser we use for hot-melt adhesives. What is it?

Editor's Memo: How to Use the Buyers' Guide

Ask Dr. Dave: Should we consider silicones or polyurethanes for our construction applications?

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