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NuSil at Space Tech Conf.: Presents Innovative Silicone Adhesives for Aerospace

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 Z

Nusil is presenting "Innovative Silicone Adhesives", a discussion about the technology behind low outgassing two-part curable silicone film adhesives and one-part silicone pressure sensitive adhesives. These eliminate the processing downsides of... (Industry News)

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Improved Epoxies Based on Polybenzoxazines

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 Z

Epoxy adhesives have been widely used in structural adhesive applications and satisfy many demanding industrial applications. However epoxies have many noted deficiencies that limit their use including limited high temperature stability, high... (R&D Highlight)

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Global Market for Sealants to Reach USD 9.5 Bn by 2018, Predicts GIA

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 Z

GIA announces the release of a comprehensive global report on Sealants markets. Global market for Sealants is projected to reach US$9.5 billion by 2018, driven by strong demand in developing countries of Asia-Pacific and Latin America. (Industry News)

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H.B. Fuller to Acquire Plexbond Quimica, a Provider of PUR Specialties & Polyester Resins

Tue, 21 May 2013 00:00:00 Z

H.B. Fuller Company has signed an agreement to purchase adhesives company Plexbond Quimica, S/A, a provider of chemical polyurethane specialties and polyester resins. This business generated nearly $20 million in revenue for the 2012 fiscal year and... (Industry News)

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Gurit to Showcase Epoxy Laminating Resins at Sanctuary Cove Intl Boat Show

Tue, 21 May 2013 00:00:00 Z

Gurit will promote its easy-to-use epoxy laminating resins, adhesives and repair kits, as well as its composite panel boatbuilding system, at Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show. Gurit continues to develop new solutions for this sector of the... (Industry News)

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Formaldeyde-free, Water Resistant PVAC Wood Adhesive

Tue, 21 May 2013 00:00:00 Z

The use of polyvinyl alcohol (PVOH) as a protective colloid in the emulsion polymerisation of vinyl acetate has long been known, as are the advantages conferred on a polyvinyl acetate (PVac) based adhesive by the presence of PVOH, such as suitable... (R&D Highlight)

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Non-phthalate Plasticizers for Improved Asphalt Applications

Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 Z

Asphalt is used in a variety of applications including road construction and roofing. However, asphalt is very susceptible to degradation via weather and other chemicals that can attack and disintegrate the asphalt. Traditional plasticizers used in... (R&D Highlight)

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COIM Announces Expansion of its Production Site in Brazil

Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 Z

COIM Brazil Ltda. announces it has successfully completed the expansion of its production site located in Vinhedo, Brazil. The new capacity is already in operation and allows COIM to make available to its customers a broader spectrum of novel... (Industry News)

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Arkema Introduces VAE Latex for Pigmented Caulks

Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 Z

Arkema Coating Resins has introduced a new vinyl acetate-ethylene (VAE) latex that has been engineered to provide a cost-performance balance in interior or exterior contractor and do-it-yourself caulk formulations. Formulators can use Encor® 182... (Industry News)

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Wacker at EWMA 2013: Launches SILPURAN® 2438 ADH Silicone Adhesive and more

Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 Z

WACKER launches silicone products for the wound dressings and prosthetics industry at the 23rd Conference of the European Wound Management Association. SILPURAN® 2112 silicone adhesive is compatible with the skin and has been developed... (Industry News)

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Techsil Launches Cyanoacrylate and Anaerobic Adhesive Range

Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 Z

Techsil introduces their new Cyanoacrylate and Anaerobic adhesive range. The range includes a universal surface insensitive cyanoacrylate of medium viscosity, 100cPs, which will bond many substrates in seconds. This is a high performance regular... (Industry News)

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Kuraray Selects SpecialChem's Commercial Acceleration Program to Support Growth of MPD-based Polyols

Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 Z

Kuraray offers a variety of MPD-based polyols with various molecular weights which includes polyester polyols (P-series) and polycarbonate polyols (C-series). Kuraray polyols provide significant advantages such as luxurious feel, softness, good... (Industry News)

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Henkel at LIGNA 2013: Presented UV-curing Hot Melt, Technomelt CHS 395 UV and more

Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 Z

Henkel appeared at LIGNA 2013 in Hannover, where it presented its range of new adhesives for the furniture industry. Aside from high heat resistance and low application weights, these innovative products also create a visual appearance that can very... (Industry News)

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Hot Melt Adhesive for Improved Bonding to Polyolefins

Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 Z

The adhesive formulations currently existing on the market for sticking polypropylene and polyethylene-based substrates form weak adhesive bonds which lose their adhesion over time and with the process of crystal rearrangement. When the molecules... (R&D Highlight)

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Edeniq's DOE-funded Cellulosic Ethanol Plant Successfully Concludes "Performance Test"

Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 Z

Edeniq recently announced that the company's first demonstration plant, located at its Visalia, CA headquarters, has completed a successful "performance test" that exceeded the benchmark of 1,000 hours of continuous operation. The Corn-to-Cellulosic... (Industry News)

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Block Copolymers in Adhesive Dispersions

Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 Z

Adhesives for bonding fibers are known. These can be reactive or non-reactive adhesives. Fibers of various kinds are known as fiber material. It is known, for example, that nonwoven substrates can be bonded to one another, or to plastic films, using... (R&D Highlight)

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Celanese and Mitsui Form Alliance for Methanol Production at Texas Facility

Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 Z

Celanese Corporation and Mitsui & Co., Ltd. announced that the two companies have signed an agreement to establish a 50:50 joint venture for the production of methanol at Celanese's integrated chemical plant in Clear Lake, Texas. (Industry News)

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Master Bond Introduces MasterSil 153Med, a Medical Grade Silicone Adhesive

Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 Z

Formulated for medical device applications, MasterSil 153Med passes USP Class VI and ISO 10993-5 testing. This two part silicone with a paste consistency features a convenient one to one mix ratio by weight, and does not require exposure to air and... (Industry News)

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EC Launches "Bio Base NWE" Project to Drive Growth of Bio-based Economy

Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 Z

The European Commission has launched a new three-year project "Bio Base NWE" to support the development of the bio-based economy in North West Europe. he €6.2 million project will work mainly with small and medium businesses (SME's) to help... (Industry News)

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Dual Cure Adhesive for Semi-conductor Applications

Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 Z

Dual cure adhesives, which can undergo a UV-initiated B-stage photopolymerization followed by a thermal C-stage cure, are class of formulations well suited for semiconductor die attach, and particularly for application in stacked memory chip... (R&D Highlight)

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