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Organometallic Catalysts

New Tin- and Mercury-Free Organometallic Catalysts for CASE Urethane Applications

New catalysts offer performance characteristics in multiple applications.
Bing Hsieh Ravi Ravichandran Robert Coughlin John Florio
June 7, 2017
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Isocyanates react with compounds that have active hydrogens. For example, in coating applications, isocyanates are typically reacted with polyols to form polyurethanes, or with primary and secondary amines to form polyureas. Catalysis of the polyol/isocyanate reaction, which is often required to develop sufficient cure response, can be achieved with a variety of compounds.
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Pittsburgh Hosts Adhesive and Sealant Council Fall 2015 Convention

Program Highlights for the Adhesive and Sealant Council Fall 2015 Convention

The fall convention program includes concurrent technical sessions, an Expo, a polyurethane adhesives short course and more.
September 21, 2015
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From October 19-21, industry professionals, end users, and researchers will have the opportunity to network, visit the exhibition space, and learn and participate in various lectures and courses at the Fall ASC Convention and Expo.
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Stay Ahead of the Pack - Sticking to Food Packaging Regulations

Adhesives at Work: Stay Ahead of the Pack - Sticking to Food Packaging Regulations

Converters and brand owners must ensure that the adhesive selected is suitable for the application.
Badrish Krishnan
May 1, 2015
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With increasing consumer demand for convenience comes greater demand for high performance standards and increased sustainability. The packaging industry is no stranger to these trends taking place with consumer products across the world


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Ray Stewart

Q&A About Polyurethanes: Formulating Basics for Coatings

What are some fundamental issues that I should know regarding the basics of formulating coatings?
May 1, 2015
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An important concept to learn is critical pigment volume concentration (CPVC). Understanding this concept is essential for formulating high-performance coatings. In fact, it’s an “elephant in the room” for many formulators—ignored at our peril.


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Styrenic Block Copolymers for Hot-Melt Pressure-Sensitive Label Adhesives

Styrenic Block Copolymers for Hot-Melt Pressure-Sensitive Label Adhesives

Styrene block copolymers offer many benefits to pressure-sensitive adhesive manufacturers.
Paul Dalley
May 1, 2015
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Hot-melt pressure-sensitive adhesives (HMPSAs) have become important in the manufacture of pressure-sensitive labels. Several types of styrenic block copolymers (SBCs) are used to formulate HMPSA adhesives.


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Customer voice

Strategic Solutions: Commodity Selling in the Adhesives and Sealants Industry

If you believe your product or service is a commodity, then you are helping to make it a commodity.
James (Jim) E. Swope
May 1, 2015
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I hear many salespeople complain that their product has become commoditized. This can be one of those “perception equals reality” traps; that is, if you believe your product or service is a commodity, then you are helping to make it a commodity.


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Sustainable Success for Adhesives and Sealants through Biorenewable Feedstocks

Sustainable Success for Adhesives and Sealants through Biorenewable Feedstocks

Innovation and sustainability drive the pine chemicals industry.
Charles Morris
May 1, 2015
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For decades, the pine chemicals industry has used biorenewable feedstocks from both forests and factories to produce materials used by a variety of industries, including adhesives and sealants.


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Polyurethane Laminating Adhesives for Hard-to-Bond Substrates

Polyurethane Laminating Adhesives for Hard-to-Bond Substrates

Today's updated chemistry and processing know-how can make a surprising range of substrate combinations feasible.
Craig Thomas
May 1, 2015
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The current laminating industry mindset is to simply try anything. Many manufacturers have started to realize that creative combinations of unexpected substrates might fill untapped demand for finished products that look and feel novel, are extra sturdy, or display other desirable properties that are unattainable with standard materials.


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Construction Tape Trends

Construction Tape Trends

New acrylic construction tapes outperform traditional rubber and asphaltic options.
Risa Edelstein
May 1, 2015
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Ten years ago, a variety of adhesive construction tapes was available. The choices were limited to rubber, butyl and asphaltic tape, each offering known pros and cons to builders. As


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Baltimore Hosts the Pressure Sensitive Tape Councils 2015 Tape Summit

Baltimore Hosts the Pressure Sensitive Tape Council's 2015 Tape Summit

Pressure-sensitive adhesives professionals from around the world will convene May 11-15 for this key tape industry event.
May 1, 2015
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From May 11-15, tape professionals from around the world will come together in Baltimore for the Pressure Sensitive Tape Council’s Tape Summit 2015. The industry-focused event will provide segmented and flexible learning options to help attendees formulate the most effective knowledge-building experience possible.


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