Adhesives and Sealants Magazine

February 2019

The February issue focuses our annual Raw Materials, Chemicals, Polymers and Additives Handbook.

Be sure to also check out this month's ASI Insider for February 2019.

2019 Raw Materials and Chemicals Roundtable

Uncertainty, rising costs and sustainability are among the concerns facing the raw materials market.

Teresa McPherson

February 5, 2019

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The raw materials market is continuously impacted by factors including rising prices, limited supply and other uncertainties.

Nuremberg to Host European Coatings Show and Conference

The European Coatings Show will extend to eight halls for the first time, expecting more than 1,074 exhibitors.

February 1, 2019

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In 2018, the European Coatings Show continued to gain growth with more than 30,000 industry attendees present to explore the 1,135 exhibitors.

Ask Dr. Dave

Ask Dr. Dave: Have there been any recent developments in the bonding of PTFE to itself or to metals?

Dave Dunn's February 2019 column.

Dave Dunn Ph.D.

February 5, 2019

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Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) is low-surface-energy plastic that is very difficult to bond. PTFE exclusively comprises fluorine and carbon atoms with no polar atoms such as oxygen or nitrogen.

Editor's Memo

Raw Materials Trends in Adhesives and Sealants

Our annual Raw Materials, Chemicals, Polymers and Additives Handbook includes description/use information for key products, as well as supplier details

February 1, 2019

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This month’s issue is dedicated to all things raw materials.

PHOTOPOLYMERIZATION FUNDAMENTALS 2019

The presentations will be focused on presenting recent research and results from leaders in the photo polymerizations field. Each speaker will be asked to present their recent results and critical achievements that have resulted from their research or those that would aid them in product development.

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Handbook of Sealant Technology

The Handbook of Sealant Technology provides an in-depth examination of sealants, reviewing their historical developments and fundamentals, adhesion theories and properties, and today’s wide range of applications.

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