volatile organic compounds (VOCs)

Michelman to Feature Range of Sustainable Surface Modifiers for Exterior Wood and Architectural Coatings at Coatings Trends & Technologies

Michelman reports that its low-VOC architectural coatings enhance scuff, scrub, scratch, burnish, and abrasion resistance.

August 26, 2019

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Michelman, a bronze sponsor and exhibitor at Coating Trends & Technologies (CTT) 2019, recently announced that it will feature its line of sustainable waterborne surface modifiers for improving the performance of exterior wood coatings and architectural paint coatings.

Environmental Concerns Expected to Help Spur Strong Demand for Polyurea Coatings

The polyurea coatings market is expected to surpass $1.5 billion by the end of 2029, registering a CAGR of over 9%.

July 31, 2019

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The global polyurea coatings market was valued nearly $600 million at the end of 2018, according to a recent report.

Keeping the Work Atmosphere Clean of Volatile Organic Compounds

Regenerative thermal oxidizers can be the most effective and cost-efficient way to destroy VOCs in the adhesives and sealants industry.

April 19, 2019

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The manufacture and application of solvent-based adhesives and coatings release significant emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) into the environment.

Editor's Memo

Creating Lasting Bonds

Teresa McPherson

April 2, 2019

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The Adhesive and Sealant Council’s (ASC) Annual Spring Convention and Expo, which will be held this month in Philadelphia, continues to be the largest gathering of professionals in the adhesive and sealant supply chain.

Adhesives and Sealants Demand in Germany to Increase 1.8%

Demand for adhesives and sealants in Germany is forecast to climb 1.8% per year to 947,000 metric tons in 2022.

February 22, 2019

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Water-based adhesives and sealants will reportedly continue to capture the largest share of demand, supported by these products’ low emissions and use in a wide range of applications.

PPG Aerospace Coating Qualified to U.S. Military Specification

PPG recently announced that PPG RECC 3007 aerospace conversion coating has been qualified to U.S. military specification MIL-C-81706, Type II, Class 3, Form IV, Method A.

February 19, 2019

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It is reportedly the first non-chrome aerospace pretreatment coating to be qualified to the U.S. Department of Defense’s specification for chemical conversion coatings applied to aluminum.

Global Polyurethane Hot-Melt Adhesive Market to Rise 7%

This growth is primarily driven by the rapidly growing demand from woodworking and automotive industries, and growing environmental awareness.

February 8, 2019

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Environmental awareness is one of the key factors driving the market.

Ask Dr. Dave

Ask Dr. Dave: Can you use adhesives for bonding plastic plumbing pipes?

Dave Dunn's January 2019 column.

Dave Dunn Ph.D.

January 9, 2019

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I have seen at least one manufacturer advertising a two-component methyl methacrylate (MMA) adhesive product in a cartridge for the bonding of PVC and CPVC pipes. . . .