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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 Uncountable Announces Four New Deals in Specialty Chemicals Space Uncountable’s AI platform unifies formulation, scale-up, and production data to accelerate end-to-end specialty chemicals development.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102387 Thu, 07 May 2026 13:23:25 -0400 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102387-uncountable-announces-four-new-deals-in-specialty-chemicals-space WACKER’s Polymers Division Gets New Leader Wacker Chemie AG recently appointed a new head of its Polymers division.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102386 Wed, 06 May 2026 10:07:05 -0400 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102386-wackers-polymers-division-gets-new-leader WACKER's Maximilian Peter Maximilian Peter, head of Polymers division, Wacker Chemie AG. WACKER's Peter Summo Peter Summo, Head of Corporate Sales & Distribution, Wacker Chemie AG.  Researchers Identify Freshwater Mussel Protein as Inspiration for Medical-grade Glues University of Toronto Engineering researchers have identified how some organisms attach themselves in wet environments, which could inform the design of adhesives that work reliably in water.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102382 Mon, 04 May 2026 18:10:34 -0400 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102382-researchers-identify-freshwater-mussel-protein-as-inspiration-for-medical-grade-glues ChemQuest Expands Strategy Bench with Appointment of New Director The ChemQuest Group has named a new director who brings expertise in strategy development and execution, as well as business and process improvement.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102381 Mon, 04 May 2026 17:39:03 -0400 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102381-chemquest-expands-strategy-bench-with-appointment-of-new-director OMYA: 100% Recycled Functional Additive Omyaloop FC is a certified 100% recycled functional additive for polymer and construction applications.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102378 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:24:45 -0400 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102378-omya-100-recycled-functional-additive Advancing Hot-Melt Adhesive Performance for Automotive Interiors A new polyolefin polymer technology enables advanced hot-melt formulations designed to deliver significant performance improvements across multiple dimensions.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102354 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102354-advancing-hot-melt-adhesive-performance-for-automotive-interiors Transportation Trends and Opportunities as Supply Chains Reshape Learn how shifting supply chains are impacting transportation, from regional trade routes to the role of AI in logistics optimization.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102350 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102350-transportation-trends-and-opportunities-as-supply-chains-reshape DuPont Announces New 2035 Sustainability Goals DuPont announced its new 2035 Sustainability Goals that outline how the company will deliver growth through its progress in key impact areas. 

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102368 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:28:05 -0400 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102368-dupont-announces-new-2035-sustainability-goals PFAS Update 2026: Continued Refinement of U.S. and Global Strategies — and Greater Focus on Adhesives and Sealants Discover how PFAS legislation in the U.S. and EU is affecting adhesives, sealants, and related products across multiple applications.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102349 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102349-pfas-update-2026-continued-refinement-of-us-and-global-strategies-and-greater-focus-on-adhesives-and-sealants Performances of CNSL-based Polyurethane Technology for E-mobility Key properties of Cashew nutshell liquid (CNSL) hydroxyl functional molecules were examined to identify utility of CNSL-based technology for electric vehicles (EV) battery.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102348 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102348-performances-of-cnsl-based-polyurethane-technology-for-e-mobility Process Control in the Structural Bonding of Aerospace Composites with Epoxy This research aims to replace anecdotal understanding of structural bonding epoxy for aerospace applications with data-driven, quantitative results.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102356 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102356-process-control-in-the-structural-bonding-of-aerospace-composites-with-epoxy Nouryon Expands Silica Manufacturing in China Nouryon expands China manufacturing to meet growing demand for premium colloidal silica.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102359 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 09:31:13 -0400 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102359-nouryon-expands-silica-manufacturing-in-china Dow Names New CEO, Fitterling to Become Executive Chair of Board Jim Fitterling, chair and chief executive officer (CEO) of Dow, will step down as CEO and become executive chair of Dow's board.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102353 Tue, 14 Apr 2026 08:57:16 -0400 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102353-dow-names-new-ceo-fitterling-to-become-executive-chair-of-board DOW executive chair Jim Fitterling DOW new CEO Karen S Carter 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