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Features and up-to-date information regarding the turbulent raw materials and chemicals markets.

]]> https://www.adhesivesmag.com/rss/2654-raw-materials-and-chemicals en-us ASC 2026 Convention and EXPO to Bring Industry Professionals to Nashville ParkerK@bnpmedia.com (Karen Parker) The ASC 2026 Annual Convention and EXPO will bring adhesives and sealants professionals to Nashville for three days of education, networking, and industry insights.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102345 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:30:00 -0400 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102345-asc-2026-convention-and-expo-to-bring-industry-professionals-to-nashville EPA Updates Reporting Deadline for TSCA PFAS Reporting Rule U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is finalizing the start of the reporting period for a perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) reporting rule under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102344 Sat, 11 Apr 2026 09:16:37 -0400 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102344-epa-updates-reporting-deadline-for-tsca-pfas-reporting-rule EPA Extends Compliance Dates for PCE and CTC TSCA Rules U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to extend certain compliance dates in the final risk management rules for perchloroethylene (PCE) and carbon tetrachloride (CTC) under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102339 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 11:33:35 -0400 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102339-epa-extends-compliance-dates-for-pce-and-ctc-tsca-rules BASF and Avery Dennison Collaboration Leads to Acrylates Based on Renewable Electricity BASF Corp. is launching Butyl acrylate RE and 2-Ethylhexylacrylate RE (Renewable Electricity), two new products that are manufactured at BASF’s Freeport, Texas, site with electricity attributed from renewable sources.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102330 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:32:27 -0400 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102330-basf-and-avery-dennison-collaboration-leads-to-acrylates-based-on-renewable-electricity ChemQuest Focuses on APAC Specialty Chemicals with Strategic Partnership The ChemQuest Group has entered into a strategic partnership with PCI&KM, a leading industrial ecosystem platform for China’s coatings, inks, and adhesives sector. 

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102327 Mon, 30 Mar 2026 17:24:25 -0400 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102327-chemquest-focuses-on-apac-specialty-chemicals-with-strategic-partnership LANXESS Announces Price Increases for Sulfur-based Products Specialty chemicals company LANXESS is raising the prices of its Advanced Industrial Intermediates business unit’s sulfur-based products. 

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102324 Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:38:58 -0400 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102324-lanxess-announces-price-increases-for-sulfur-based-products Burgess Pigment to Acquire Thiele Kaolin Burgess Pigment Co., supplier of specialty kaolin pigments and functional mineral products, and Thiele Kaolin Co. announced that the parties have entered into a definitive agreement whereby Burgess Pigment will acquire Thiele.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102323 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 12:16:47 -0400 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102323-burgess-pigment-to-acquire-thiele-kaolin WACKER Raises Prices for Dispersions and Dispersible Polymer Powders in North America WACKER announced price increases for all domestically produced dispersions and dispersible polymers powders in North America.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102321 Tue, 24 Mar 2026 08:33:02 -0400 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102321-wacker-raises-prices-for-dispersions-and-dispersible-polymer-powders-in-north-america Applications Are Now Open for 2026 Polyurethane Innovation Award The prestigious industry honor recognizes groundbreaking polyurethane technologies and solutions.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102318 Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:12:59 -0400 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102318-applications-are-now-open-for-2026-polyurethane-innovation-award Due to Market Volatility, Ashland Implements Pricing Actions Across Product Portfolio Ashland Inc. is implementing pricing actions across its Life Sciences, Intermediates, Personal Care, and Specialty Additives product portfolios.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102317 Mon, 23 Mar 2026 15:58:15 -0400 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102317-due-to-market-volatility-ashland-implements-pricing-actions-across-product-portfolio WACKER Raises Prices on Silicone-based Products WACKER recently announced that the conflict in the Middle East has led to significant disruption in global supply chains, resulting in significantly increased costs for energy, raw materials and logistics.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102316 Mon, 23 Mar 2026 15:47:22 -0400 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102316-wacker-raises-prices-on-silicone-based-products Orion S.A. Receives Platinum Sustainability Rating from EcoVadis Specialty chemicals producer Orion S.A. has earned a Platinum rating for its 2025 performance from EcoVadis. 

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102315 Sun, 22 Mar 2026 23:43:56 -0400 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102315-orion-sa-receives-platinum-sustainability-rating-from-ecovadis BASF Announces Price Increases for Industrial Formulators Products in Americas BASF is implementing a price increase of up to 30% on selected Home Care, Industrial & Institutional Cleaning (I&I), and Industrial Formulators products in North and South America.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102314 Sun, 22 Mar 2026 22:42:22 -0400 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102314-basf-announces-price-increases-for-industrial-formulators-products-in-americas Arkema Expands Kynar PVDF Production Capacity Arkema recently announced a 20% expansion of production capacity at its Changshu Kynar® PVDF manufacturing site in China. 

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102313 Sun, 22 Mar 2026 19:55:00 -0400 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102313-arkema-expands-kynar-pvdf-production-capacity Huntsman Marks Grand Opening of Expanded Performance Products Facility in Hungary Huntsman Corp. recently celebrated the grand opening of its expanded Performance Products manufacturing facility in Petfurdo, Hungary.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102312 Sun, 22 Mar 2026 18:49:28 -0400 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102312-huntsman-marks-grand-opening-of-expanded-performance-products-facility-in-hungary Evonik Expands Distribution Partnership for Specialty Methacrylates Evonik is expanding its Specialty Methacrylates partnership with IMCD, extending a proven collaboration in Brazil and Canada.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102310 Fri, 20 Mar 2026 16:37:49 -0400 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102310-evonik-expands-distribution-partnership-for-specialty-methacrylates BASF Introduces Biomass Balance Polyether Polyol Product Portfolio The new biomass balance polyether polyol portfolio from BASF is developed for use in the CASE, automotive, and sleep products industries.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102304 Tue, 17 Mar 2026 07:45:35 -0400 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102304-basf-introduces-biomass-balance-polyether-polyol-product-portfolio-for-case-industry Innovation in Action: 2026 ASC Convention and EXPO Brings Industry Leaders to Nashville ParkerK@bnpmedia.com (Karen Parker) The 2026 ASC Annual Convention & EXPO heads to Nashville with a forward-looking agenda designed to help adhesives and sealants professionals navigate disruption and drive growth.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102300 Mon, 16 Mar 2026 13:30:00 -0400 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102300-innovation-in-action-2026-asc-convention-and-expo-brings-industry-leaders-to-nashville Univar Solutions Announces Expanded Partnership with SI Group The partnership will broaden supply and deliver advanced, reliable performance additives to address growing demands in plastic and rubber applications for manufacturing.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102298 Sat, 14 Mar 2026 21:20:43 -0400 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102298-univar-solutions-announces-expanded-partnership-with-si-group WACKER Announces Price Increases for Polymers Products WACKER reports that the conflict in the Middle East has led to significant disruption in global supply chains, resulting in increased costs for raw materials and logistics. 

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102297 Sat, 14 Mar 2026 20:48:00 -0400 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102297-wacker-announces-price-increases-for-polymers-products Arkema Appoints CEO of Italian Subsidiary Arkema announced that the company has a new chief executive officer of its Italian subsidiary, replacing Giulio Cocco, who is retiring.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102290 Mon, 09 Mar 2026 14:37:13 -0400 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102290-arkema-appoints-ceo-of-italian-subsidiary OXEA Finalizes Leadership Team and Enters Next Phase of Strategic Relaunch With the official relaunch of OXEA in April 2025, the company has taken decisive steps to redefine its strategic direction, sharpen its market focus, and strengthen its global presence. 

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102289 Mon, 09 Mar 2026 14:23:43 -0400 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102289-oxea-finalizes-leadership-team-and-enters-next-phase-of-strategic-relaunch Industry Strategist with Diverse International Experience Joins ChemQuest The ChemQuest Group recently announced the appointment of its latest new director, Edward Johnson.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102288 Mon, 09 Mar 2026 14:07:23 -0400 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102288-industry-strategist-with-diverse-international-experience-joins-chemquest Synthomer Partnership to Develop Bio-Based Alternatives to Fossil-Based Monomers Synthomer recently announced a new partnership with Godavari Biorefineries Limited (GBL) to develop bio‑based alternatives to existing fossil‑based monomers.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102287 Mon, 09 Mar 2026 08:58:59 -0400 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102287-synthomer-partnership-to-develop-bio-based-alternatives-to-fossil-based-monomers 2026 Adhesives and Sealants Raw Materials Roundup ParkerK@bnpmedia.com (Karen Parker) After more than two years of contraction, the manufacturing sector showed renewed momentum in January, with economic activity expanding for the first time in 12 months, according to the latest ISM® Manufacturing PMI® Report. 

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102267 Wed, 04 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102267-2026-adhesives-and-sealants-raw-materials-roundup BASF Increases Prices for Acrylic Monomers in North America BASF Corp. announced that it will increase selling prices for select acrylic monomer products in North America.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102285 Tue, 03 Mar 2026 13:24:48 -0500 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102285-basf-increases-prices-for-acrylic-monomers-in-north-america EPA to Regulate Certain 1,3-Butadiene Uses At the end of 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) completed a review of 1,3-butadiene, finding potential unreasonable health risks for workers who breathe in this chemical at their jobs in 11 specific industrial settings.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102282 Mon, 02 Mar 2026 16:29:47 -0500 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102282-epa-to-regulate-certain-1-3-butadiene-uses ChemQuest Celebrates 50 Years Global consulting firm The ChemQuest Group Inc. recently announced it is marking its 50th anniversary this year. 

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102280 Mon, 02 Mar 2026 15:25:39 -0500 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102280-chemquest-celebrates-50-years LBB Specialties Expands Industrial Specialties Portfolio LBB Specialties (LBBS), a North American distributor of specialty chemicals and ingredients, recently announced a new authorized distribution partnership with Kemitura.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102281 Mon, 02 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102281-lbb-specialties-expands-industrial-specialties-portfolio 3M Recognizes WACKER as Supplier of the Year for 2025 Outstanding supply management, flexibility, excellent service were only some of the qualities that 3M used to praise WACKER as "Supplier of the Year 2025."

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102276 Thu, 26 Feb 2026 11:26:15 -0500 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102276-3m-recognizes-wacker-as-supplier-of-the-year-for-2025