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In the plumbing industry, solvent-based PVC cements are used for bonding PVC plastics. However, if you need a solvent-free system, cyanoacrylates and reactive acrylics have been widely used on rigid PVC.

Electric bicycles are becoming increasingly popular. In Germany, their number has nearly doubled in the last three years, according to the Federal Statistical Office. The importance of developing powerful and robust electric motors and precautions against tampering and pirating has grown accordingly.

Polyurethane (PU)-based joint sealants have become widely used for both new build and refurbishment projects, but their importance should never be underestimated, as they play an important role in the performance of a building throughout its lifetime.

With the advent of the Industrial Revolution between the late 1700s and early 1800s, manufacturing processes marked a significant shift from localized to mass manufacturing.

Production problems…we’ve all been there. Consider this: A new type of plastic was selected for an automotive headlamp component.

The chemical industry in the U.S. is poised for significant growth in 2019, according to the American Chemistry Council (ACC).

At a basic level, distributors facilitate the sale and delivery of products between suppliers and end users.

The 49th SEMICON West will be held July 9-11, 2019, at the Moscone Center in San Francisco.

I started my career as a chemist with Loctite Corp., and we used to manufacture our own monomers.