bio-based materials

INGEVITY: Tackifier

April 12, 2019

Based on tall oil rosin chemistry, this bio-based product is light colored and reportedly maintains its adhesive quality after extended heating.

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Clariant and Neste Partner on Sustainable Chemicals

Through the partnership, Clariant can reportedly offer sustainable polyolefin solutions derived from renewable hydrocarbons.

November 13, 2018

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Clariant recently announced it has signed an agreement for a new partnership with Neste.

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Consolidated Biofuels’ New Facility Dominates the News

An announcement from Consolidated Biofuels about a new facility for green polyols received the most clicks.

Teresa McPherson

November 12, 2018

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This weekly roundup highlights the adhesives, sealants and coatings news stories that garnered the most attention during the previous week on our website, as well as our eNewsletter and social media platforms.

Covestro Receives Sustainability Award from Henkel

Henkel reportedly acknowledged Covestro's commitment to a sustainable product and process pipeline.

November 12, 2018

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Covestro recently announced it has received a sustainability award from Henkel Adhesive Technologies.

The Adhesives and Sealants Sustainability Evolution

The adhesives industry must take the next step in advancing transparency and rigor to meet stakeholder demands.

November 8, 2018

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For the adhesives industry, sustainability is becoming an essential value proposition.

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Covestro’s New MDI Plant Announcement Leads the News

Last week, news about Sika’s new facility announcement received the most reader interest.

Teresa McPherson

November 5, 2018

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This weekly roundup highlights the adhesives, sealants and coatings news stories that garnered the most attention during the previous week on our website, as well as our eNewsletter and social media platforms.

Editor's Memo

Sustainability Matters in the Adhesives and Sealants Industry

Sustainability is becoming essential in the adhesives and sealants industry.

November 2, 2018

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Going “green” can mean many different things to different people.

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Sika Mexican Facility Announcement is Top News

Last week, news about Sika’s new facility announcement received the most reader interest.

Teresa McPherson

October 29, 2018

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This weekly roundup highlights the adhesives, sealants and coatings news stories that garnered the most attention during the previous week on our website, as well as our eNewsletter and social media platforms.

Consolidated Biofuels to Build New Facility for Green Polyols

The plant will produce polyols, which will be marketed by its green chemistry division Meadow Polymers.

October 24, 2018

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Consolidated Biofuels Corp. recently announced it has received funding from Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC).

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World’s First REACH-Compliant Curing Agent Dominates the News

Readers were most interested in news from Bitrez about a new curing agent last week.

Teresa McPherson

October 22, 2018

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This weekly roundup highlights the adhesives, sealants and coatings news stories that garnered the most attention during the previous week on our website, as well as our eNewsletter and social media platforms.