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Renewable Additives for Sustainable Adhesives

Adhesive formulators can replace existing additives with chemically-identical versions that offer increased levels of renewable organic carbon, no labeling changes, and no compromise in performance or composition.

Catherine Vitale

November 9, 2023

Choosing additives and other materials with renewable content is one simple approach to enhancing sustainability of your formulations.

Composition Adjustments to Drive Polyolefin-Wax Interactions in Hot-Melt Adhesives

The proper interaction between polymer and wax is required to achieve specific properties in hot-melt adhesives.

Juan Tuberquia Allan McLennaghan Kyle Anderson Jozef Van Dun

August 30, 2021

Hot-melt adhesives (HMA) are formulated systems with extensive use in packaged goods, particularly in the bonding of cardboard boxes.

Strong Growth Projected for Fischer-Tropsch Wax Market Through 2025

Fischer-Tropsch wax will continue to experience substantial growth in the North America region.

January 13, 2020

The global Fischer-Tropsch (FT) wax market is set to grow from its current market value of more than $750 million to over $1.2 billion by 2025.

Sasol Appoints Lintech International as Distributor

July 5, 2018

Sasol’s Performance Chemicals Division has signed an exclusive agreement with Lintech International LLC to manage its portfolio of industrial waxes.

Polyten Receives Canadian Distribution Rights for Marcus’ Wax Products

Marcus Oil & Chemical, a division of HRD Corp., was formed in 1987.

April 3, 2017

Polyten Inc. recently announced it has been awarded Canadian distribution rights for all Marcus Oil and Chemical’s wax products.

GreenMantra Technologies Names EMCO Chemical Distributors

GreenMantra Technologies recently announced it has signed a distribution agreement with EMCO Chemical Distributors.

June 27, 2016

EMCO will distribute Ceranovus wax products and other specialty chemicals and custom products throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Trecora Appoints Alpha Wax as Distributor

October 15, 2015

Trecora Chemical Inc. recently announced it has appointed Alpha Wax, based in Alphen aan den Rijn, the Netherlands, as its distributor in Europe.

Evonik Appointed Distributor by Shell MDS

January 5, 2015

Evonik Industries recently announced it has been appointed by Shell MDS (Malaysia) as the new distribution partner for gas-to-liquid hardwaxes (GTL hardwaxes).