Items Tagged with 'copolymers'

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Kraton Performance Polymers Becomes Kraton Corp.

Kraton Performance Polymers Inc. recently announced that it has changed its name to Kraton Corp.

September 29, 2016

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The company changed names to better reflect its business after the Arizona Chemical Holdings Corp. acquisition.

Styrenic Block Copolymer Market to Exceed $10 Billion by 2023

The global styrenic block copolymer market (SBC) size was 1.96 million tons in 2015.

June 29, 2016

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The global SBC market size is forecast to reach 2.84 million tons by 2023, growing at compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.8%.

Developing Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives for Low-Temperature Applications

When formulating pressure-sensitive adhesives for low-temperature applications, the advantages of SBS copolymers should be considered.

Alejandro Esquivel de la Garza

July 1, 2014

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FINAT defines low-temperature adhesion as the ability of pressure-sensitive coated material to adhere at temperatures below 5°C. Today, many applications require adhesion that must be maintained at temperatures of -25°C or lower.

Top 5 News that Sticks

New SBC Company is Top News

This weekly roundup highlights the news stories that garnered the most attention during the previous week.

Susan Sutton

February 10, 2014

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Last week, readers were most interested in an announcement regarding a new styrenic block copolymer (SBC) company.

Kraton and LCY Pen Agreement for New SBC Company

January 29, 2014

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Kraton Performance Polymers Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to combine with the styrenic block copolymer (SBC) operations of Taiwan-based LCY Chemical Corp.

Wacker Opens Georgia Technical Center

April 9, 2013

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Wacker Chemie AG recently announced it has opened a new technical center for carpet applications in Dalton, Ga.

Kraton to Expand HSBC Capacity in Asia

October 16, 2012

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Kraton Performance Polymers Inc. recently announced that it plans to expand hydrogenated styrenic block copolymer (HSBC) manufacturing capability in Asia on a stand-alone basis.

BYK Kometra Expands Production in Germany

October 10, 2012

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BYK Kometra recently announced the opening of a new production building in Schkopau, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany.

OMNOVA SOLUTIONS: Acrylate Copolymer

October 1, 2012

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Hydro PLIOLITE™ WL modified acrylate copolymer is now available for wet-look concrete sealers.

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