Top Furniture Maker Switches to AkzoNobel’s Formaldehyde-Free Coating System

February 26, 2015

AkzoNobel recently announced that leading U.S. office furniture producer Paoli has switched to its formaldehyde-free wood coating system.

VAE dispersions for low-emission carpet applications

Case Study: Keeping Odor and Flames at Bay with VAE Dispersions

New VAE dispersions have been developed for low-emission carpet applications.

May 1, 2014

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The choice of binders plays a key role in many applications and industries. Binders based on vinyl acetate-ethylene copolymers (VAE) have traditionally only been seen as a niche product, specifically in the carpet industry.

Advancing Adhesives: Finding Adhesive Solutions

A collaborative approach to adhesive product development between manufacturers and clients can ensure regulatory compliance.

Kristin Dispenza

November 1, 2013

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"Faster, better, cheaper” — does this slogan capture the nature of your customers’ demands?

Coatings Innovation: New Environmental Road Markings Improve Safety

The road markings incorporate tiny glass beads that reflect the light from headlights in dark or wet conditions.

May 1, 2013

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Road markings ensure traffic safety, but there are differences among them, both in terms of quality and eco-friendliness. Evonik Industries has conducted an independent lifecycle assessment (LCA) and found that DEGAROUTE-based road markings protect not only road users but also the climate.

Controlling VOC Emissions

Carl Lechner Karen Sy-Laughner

January 7, 2013

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New regulations could have a huge impact on how rubber-to-substrate adhesive users conduct their business.

ADVANCING ADHESIVES: A Green Substrate Wetting Alternative

Peter Sheridan

February 1, 2011

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A new additive offers optimum substrate wetting performance while enabling the formulation of low-VOC aqueous adhesives products.

The next generation of rosin esters offer excellent bonding strength, significantly light color and high stability, providing adhesive formulators with a new choice of high-performance biobased tackifiers.

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