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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.

Regulatory Review: Examining the recent U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) policy decision concerning chlorinated paraffins

While the term collateral damage generally refers to some type of military activity, it also bears resemblance to a recent U.S. EPA policy decision.

Mark Collatz

November 1, 2015

Most readers are familiar with the term “collateral damage.” It is generally described as a situation in which injury is inflicted on something other than an intended target.

Editor's Memo: 2015 ASI Readers’ Choice Winner Announced!

Innovation is the backbone of the adhesives and sealants industry, and we created the ASI Readers' Choice Awards to honor all of the industry’s hard work and ingenuity.

Teresa McPherson

November 1, 2015

This issue is a special one for the ASI staff, as it includes the announcement of the winner of the ASI Readers’ Choice Awards! Innovation is the backbone of the adhesives and sealants industry, and we created the ASI Readers’ Choice Awards to honor all of the industry’s hard work and ingenuity.

Ask Dr. Dave: Please explain tack, peel adhesion and shear strength in regards to pressure-sensitive adhesives.

PSAs can be formulated with a range of adhesive and cohesive properties.

October 1, 2015

Dave Dunn's October 2015 column.

Strategic Solutions: LEED v4: Do Contractors Understand Adhesives Product Information?

Adhesives and sealants manufacturers need to understand how a project team typically makes its product decisions.

Aggie Lotz

October 1, 2015

Available through the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) program, LEED v4 is the newest iteration of a benchmark standard for high-performance green buildings.

Editor's Memo: On the Move

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

Teresa McPherson

October 1, 2015

Over the summer, my family and I moved from one state to another. It was not an easy move (traveling anywhere with two school-aged kids rarely is), but as the leaves start to turn and the kids settle into a new school, things are beginning to fall into place.

Ask Dr. Dave: What adhesives do you recommend for bonding fiberglass for indoor applications?

Reactive acrylics can be formulated with very fast cure times, or can be modified so that no cure occurs

Dave Dunn Ph.D.

September 1, 2015

Dave Dunn's September 2015 column.

Q&A About Polyurethanes

What are the advantages of using polyurethane technology for hot-melt applications?

Dr. Jeffrey F. Dormish

September 1, 2015

I am familiar with traditional ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA), polyester and polyamide (PA)-based hot-melt adhesives. What are the advantages of using polyurethane technology for hot-melt applications?

Editor's Memo: Innovation Abounds

Voting is now open for the ASI Readers' Choice Awards!

Teresa McPherson

September 1, 2015

I'm happy to announce that voting is now open for the ASI Readers’ Choice Awards! Over the past several months, we asked companies to submit their best-of-the-best innovative products for your consideration.

Ask Dr. Dave: Is it serious for end users if there are some lumps in a construction adhesive paste?

While the particles are not producing a performance problem, your customers may observe them and think m, your customers may observe them and think that something has changed in the formula.

August 3, 2015

Dave Dunn's August 2015 column.

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

Regulatory Review: Examining the recent U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) policy decision concerning chlorinated paraffins

Editor's Memo: 2015 ASI Readers’ Choice Winner Announced!

Ask Dr. Dave: Please explain tack, peel adhesion and shear strength in regards to pressure-sensitive adhesives.

Strategic Solutions: LEED v4: Do Contractors Understand Adhesives Product Information?

Editor's Memo: On the Move

Ask Dr. Dave: What adhesives do you recommend for bonding fiberglass for indoor applications?

Q&A About Polyurethanes

Editor's Memo: Innovation Abounds

Ask Dr. Dave: Is it serious for end users if there are some lumps in a construction adhesive paste?

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