Elen Marlen (iStock / Getty Images Plus) 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 ParkerK@bnpmedia.com (Karen Parker) AI may transform how technical work gets done, but technology is only part of the equation. Companies still need to determine where AI can provide practical value. AI may transform how technical work gets done, but technology is only part of the equation. Companies still need to determine where AI can provide practical value.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102652 Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102652-where-ai-meets-human-expertise A decade of disruptions has changed how companies manage sourcing, reformulation, and technology development to reduce risk and protect supply. A decade of disruptions has changed how companies manage sourcing, reformulation, and technology development to reduce risk and protect supply. 

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102651 Wed, 02 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102651-the-new-adhesive-playbook-competing-through-supply-security-and-reformulation Miller has been with IMCD US since 2018, when he joined as vice president of Finance. Miller has been with IMCD US since 2018, when he joined as vice president of Finance.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102650 Mon, 31 Aug 2026 23:07:03 -0400 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102650-imcd-group-appoints-vlad-miller-president-us LANXESS is increasing its prices for adipic acid with immediate effect. LANXESS is increasing its prices for adipic acid with immediate effect.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102649 Mon, 31 Aug 2026 22:55:10 -0400 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102649-lanxess-raises-adipic-acid-prices-worldwide Mitsubishi Chemical Corp. is commercializing a new negative thermal expansion filler that contracts when heated, developed for semiconductor packaging materials. Mitsubishi Chemical Corp. is commercializing a new negative thermal expansion filler that contracts when heated, developed for semiconductor packaging materials.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102648 Mon, 31 Aug 2026 22:37:24 -0400 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102648-mitsubishi-chemical-corp-to-commercialize-new-negative-thermal-expansion-filler The American Chemistry Council (ACC) expressed disappointment that U.S. and Canadian officials did not reach an agreement to prevent retaliatory duties between the two countries. The American Chemistry Council (ACC) expressed disappointment that U.S. and Canadian officials did not reach an agreement to prevent retaliatory duties between the two countries.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102645 Mon, 31 Aug 2026 19:53:25 -0400 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102645-acc-responds-to-us-canada-tariff-dispute The symposium will be held at The University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, with technical presentations scheduled for February 10-12, 2027. The symposium will be held at The University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, with technical presentations scheduled for February 10-12, 2027.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102632 Sun, 30 Aug 2026 20:42:07 -0400 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102632-waterborne-symposium-issues-call-for-papers-for-2027-event Clariant recently launched two new research and development laboratories for its Additives business in China. Clariant recently launched two new research and development laboratories for its Additives business in China.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102627 Sun, 30 Aug 2026 13:08:44 -0400 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102627-clariant-expands-additives-r-and-d-capabilities-in-china Michelman recently announced the appointment of Ron Voigt to its board of directors. Michelman recently announced the appointment of Ron Voigt to its board of directors.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102626 Sun, 30 Aug 2026 12:31:01 -0400 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102626-michelman-announces-board-appointment The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) launched the Industry Pulse survey in the first quarter of 2026 to give its members timely, actionable market intelligence on a regular basis. The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) launched the Industry Pulse survey in the first quarter of 2026 to give its members timely, actionable market intelligence on a regular basis.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102621 Sat, 29 Aug 2026 17:11:15 -0400 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102621-asc-survey-reports-pricing-pressure-and-rising-costs-top-industry-concerns Dutch circular chemistry technology developer BioBTX is building its first commercial-scale plant to convert mixed plastic waste into aromatic chemicals. Dutch circular chemistry technology developer BioBTX is building its first commercial-scale plant to convert mixed plastic waste into aromatic chemicals.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102620 Sat, 29 Aug 2026 15:57:16 -0400 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102620-covestro-backed-biobtx-set-to-produce-aromatics-from-plastic-waste Oxea is increasing prices for certain carboxylic acids effective Sept. 1, 2026, or as contracts allow. Oxea is increasing prices for certain carboxylic acids effective Sept. 1, 2026, or as contracts allow.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102613 Fri, 28 Aug 2026 13:53:41 -0400 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102613-new-us-trade-policy-prompts-carboxylic-acids-price-increases New leadership appointments deepen specialization across the company’s CASE market representation. New leadership appointments deepen specialization across the company’s CASE market representation.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102612 Fri, 28 Aug 2026 13:05:37 -0400 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102612-palmer-holland-announces-new-industrial-specialties-structure-and-leadership Dave Ruggieri of Palmer Holland Dave Ruggieri is the new business director — Coatings for Palmer Holland. Matt Miller of Palmer Holland Matt Miller is the new business director — Lubricants at Palmer Holland. John Battaglia of Palmer Holland John Battaglia is the new business director — Engineered Materials at Palmer Holland. John Outcalt of Palmer Holland John Outcalt will become VP of International Sales & Strategy at Palmer Holland. ParkerK@bnpmedia.com (Karen Parker) Tariffs, geopolitical instability, and transportation challenges are reshaping chemical distribution. Here's how distributors are adapting. Tariffs, geopolitical instability, and transportation challenges are reshaping chemical distribution. Here's how distributors are adapting.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102614 Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102614-chemical-distribution-in-an-era-of-uncertainty ParkerK@bnpmedia.com (Karen Parker) Discover the keynote speakers, technical sessions, EXPO, and networking opportunities planned for WAC 2026 in London. Discover the keynote speakers, technical sessions, EXPO, and networking opportunities planned for WAC 2026 in London.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102611 Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102611-wac-2026-heads-to-london Shareholders of Olin Corp. and Huntsman Corp. have approved the proposals necessary to complete the previously announced all-stock merger of the two companies. Shareholders of Olin Corp. and Huntsman Corp. have approved the proposals necessary to complete the previously announced all-stock merger of the two companies.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102610 Tue, 25 Aug 2026 12:22:12 -0400 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102610-shareholders-of-olin-and-huntsman-approve-merger Researchers have developed an approach that could help overcome two key barriers to producing no-added-formaldehyde (NAF) particleboard on continuous production lines, potentially improving manufacturing efficiency while reducing formaldehyde emissions. Researchers have developed an approach that could help overcome two key barriers to producing no-added-formaldehyde (NAF) particleboard on continuous production lines, potentially improving manufacturing efficiency while reducing formaldehyde emissions.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102609 Tue, 25 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102609-production-solution-for-naf-grade-particleboard-with-pmdi-as-binder Widenor has a track record of translating complex technical and organizational challenges into deployable solutions. Widenor has a track record of translating complex technical and organizational challenges into deployable solutions.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102605 Mon, 24 Aug 2026 13:04:47 -0400 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102605-ross-widenor-joins-chemquest A novel additive from Estron Chemical helps acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesives deliver enhanced adhesion to low-surface-energy substrates without sacrificing shear strength. A novel additive from Estron Chemical helps acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesives deliver enhanced adhesion to low-surface-energy substrates without sacrificing shear strength.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102602 Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102602-additive-technology-improves-adhesion-to-lse-substrates-in-psas U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is advancing its review of a widely used solvent, 1,1,2-trichloroethane, under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) by releasing its draft risk evaluation. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is advancing its review of a widely used solvent, 1,1,2-trichloroethane, under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) by releasing its draft risk evaluation.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102601 Wed, 19 Aug 2026 22:46:11 -0400 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102601-epa-advances-tsca-review-of-1-1-2-trichloroethane-releases-draft-risk-evaluation Braskem and Lallemand Biofuels & Distilled Spirits have developed a technology that enables corn ethanol plants to produce bioacetone as a high-value co-product. Braskem and Lallemand Biofuels & Distilled Spirits have developed a technology that enables corn ethanol plants to produce bioacetone as a high-value co-product.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102598 Tue, 18 Aug 2026 07:11:31 -0400 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102598-braskem-and-lallemand-advance-renewable-acetone-production BASF recently announced that it is increasing prices for certain intermediates in the United States and Europe. BASF recently announced that it is increasing prices for certain intermediates in the United States and Europe. 

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102597 Tue, 18 Aug 2026 07:00:13 -0400 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102597-basf-raises-prices-for-neopentylglycol-and-1-6-hexanediol Survey respondents say a faster, more predictable TSCA Section 5 review process for new chemicals will make them more likely to reshore manufacturing to the United States. Survey respondents say a faster, more predictable TSCA Section 5 review process for new chemicals will make them more likely to reshore manufacturing to the United States.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102596 Tue, 18 Aug 2026 06:42:54 -0400 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102596-survey-finds-majority-of-chemical-manufacturers-support-changing-tsca-review-process Read this market outlook that examines the economic forces, end-use industries, and raw material trends shaping the industry's near-term outlook. Read this market outlook that examines the economic forces, end-use industries, and raw material trends shaping the industry's near-term outlook.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102592 Mon, 17 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102592-2026-raw-materials-and-chemicals-overview IMCD Group has received the Great Place To Work® certification for its operations in the United States for the third year in 2026. IMCD Group has received the Great Place To Work^® certification for its operations in the United States for the third year in 2026.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102587 Mon, 10 Aug 2026 17:37:55 -0400 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102587-imcd-receives-great-place-to-work-certification Univar Solutions LLC recently announced the acquisition of H.M. Royal, a 101-year-old specialty distributor of rubber, plastics, and adhesive additives. Univar Solutions LLC recently announced the acquisition of H.M. Royal, a 101-year-old specialty distributor of rubber, plastics, and adhesive additives.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102584 Fri, 07 Aug 2026 11:48:43 -0400 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102584-univar-solutions-expands-reach-in-rubber-plastics-and-adhesive-additives-with-new-acquisition ParkerK@bnpmedia.com (Karen Parker) Read how adaptation is becoming the defining characteristic of today's chemicals industry — and why staying agile will be critical for future success. Read how adaptation is becoming the defining characteristic of today's chemicals industry — and why staying agile will be critical for future success.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/blogs/14/post/102583 Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/blogs/14-adhesives-blog/post/102583-resilience-in-a-time-of-change Read this evaluation of one 3M glass bubble, and learn how it compares it to a standard mineral filler in a white water based acrylic caulk and silicone sealant formulation. Read this evaluation of one 3M glass bubble, and learn how it compares it to a standard mineral filler in a white water based acrylic caulk and silicone sealant formulation.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102582 Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102582-3m-glass-bubbles-in-caulks-and-sealant-applications Huntsman Corp. has declared a third-quarter 2026 cash dividend. Huntsman Corp. has declared a third-quarter 2026 cash dividend. 

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102564 Fri, 31 Jul 2026 18:00:00 -0400 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102564-huntsman-declares-quarterly-dividend-as-olin-merger-advances Despite challenges related to the conflict in the Middle East, Arkema reported a solid second quarter of 2026, with EBITDA increasing 7.4% year over year to €391 million (approx. $445.5 million). Despite challenges related to the conflict in the Middle East, Arkema reported a solid second quarter of 2026, with EBITDA increasing 7.4% year over year to €391 million (approx. $445.5 million).

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102570 Fri, 31 Jul 2026 14:54:27 -0400 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102570-arkema-posts-strong-second-quarter-despite-middle-east-challenges