The development of predictive and flexible algorithms has provided an opportunity to tackle the challenges presented by employing machine learning and artificial intelligence to understand polyurethane technologies. 

Digital marketing within the chemical industry is resulting in a quickly changing landscape that is disrupting traditional models and creating new opportunities.

WACKER is showcasing silicone products for medical applications at this year’s COMPAMED medical technology trade show.

Vistamaxx™ performance polymers are extrudable over a wide temperature range and can be used to tailor the end-use properties of polyethylene- or polypropylene-based coatings for industrial fabrics used in a variety of applications. 

Evonik has developed a new epoxy-silicone copolymer, ALBIFLEX^® 297. 

Wingtack^® 20 from Cray Valley is a viscous liquid aliphatic resin with  high flash point and low color.

Evonik has expanded its portfolio of amorphous poly-alpha-olefins for the adhesives industry to include a sustainable product range. 

At present, polymers do not have to be registered under Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and the Council on the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH).  Nevertheless, a possible change in the treatment of polymers is envisioned in Article 138(2) of REACH, which may result in polymers being included in the registration requirements. 

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Univar Solutions Inc. recently announced its selection as the exclusive distributor of Diexter-G™, Isoexter™, and Hydroexter™ from COIM USA, Inc. in the U.S. and Canada.