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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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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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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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ASTM Intl Partners with ASC to Develop EPDs Focusing on Sealants

Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 Z

ASTM International will be collaborating with industry to develop Environmental Product Declarations across the 90+ industry markets they support, including sealants. The Adhesive and Sealant Council will be partnering with ASTM International to... (Industry News)

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WACKER at Buildexpo: Presented VINNAPAS® 5044 N, a Vinyl Acetate-ethylene Copolymer and more

Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 Z

WACKER showcased its comprehensive expertise in high-quality construction applications. WACKER is focusing on the quality, performance and value-added advantages offered by its products and technologies. These advantages are being underpinned by a... (Industry News)

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Dow Corning at LIGHTFAIR® Intl: Showcases Benefits of High-Performance Silicones for LED Designs

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 00:00:00 Z

Dow Corning is showcasing at LIGHTFAIR® International 2013 (booth #159) how LED designers and manufacturers can capitalize on the unique benefits that advanced silicone materials offer the fast-growing LED lighting industry. On display at the... (Industry News)

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Silica Additive for Adhesives and Sealants

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 Z

Adhesive and sealant systems Submittal Title: Silica Additive for Adhesives and Sealants United States Patent 8404774 B2 Filed: 05/23/2008 Published: 03/26/2013 Assignee: Evonik Degussa GmbH (Essen, DE)... (R&D Highlight)

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Wacker to Focus on Labs for Dispersible Polymer Powders by Expanding its Tech. Center in Brazil

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 00:00:00 Z

Wacker Chemie AG is strengthening its presence in South America, and inaugurates its expanded technical center, including training center, near São Paulo, Brazil. The new regional competence center for South America combines research and... (Industry News)

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Safer Insulated Glass Sealant

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 00:00:00 Z

Isocyanate-Free Insulated Glass Sealant and Insulated Glass Units Using the Same Submittal Title: Safer Insulated Glass Sealant WIPO Patent Application WO/2013/043440 A2 Filed: 09/13/2012 Published:... (R&D Highlight)

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Emerald Kalama Chemical Offers K-FLEX® 850P, a Phthalate-free Plasticizer for Latex-based Adhesives

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 00:00:00 Z

Emerald Kalama Chemical announces a new plasticizer-Kalama™ K-FLEX® 850P, a phthalate-free product based on dipropylene glycol dibenzoate and diethylene glycol dibenzoate. K-FLEX 850P has been formulated to optimize performance... (Industry News)

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Gel Sealant for Cable Connection Point Applications

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 00:00:00 Z

Submittal Title: Gel sealant for Cable Connection Point Applications United States Patent Application 20130053486 A1 Filed: 08/09/2012 Published: 02/28/2013 Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company Inventors: Dower,... (R&D Highlight)

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WACKER at ECS: Presents VAE Dispersion for Difficult-to-Bond Surfaces and more

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 00:00:00 Z

WACKER unveils its GENIOSIL® XB product range for high-strength structural adhesives. Based on alpha-silane technology, they cure on contact with atmospheric moisture to form thermosets and achieve the high Shore-D strength needed for structural... (Industry News)

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Silane Terminated Polyether Sealants (B)

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 10:38:46 Z

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Silane Terminated Polyether Sealants (A)

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 10:13:42 Z

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Non-Phthalate Benzoate Plasticizers - Do More than Just Plasticize

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 00:00:00 Z

This article reviews the various value propositions provided by benzoate plasticizers in adhesive and sealant formulations. It primarily focuses on waterborne systems, but opportunities in other product forms are also noted. The main applications... (Article)

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Curable Silicone Adhesive without Catalyst or Surface Treatment

Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 Z

Curable Cyclic Anhydride Copolymer/Silicone Composition Document Type and Number: United States Patent Application 20130041084 Kind Code: A1 Inventors: Chatterjee, Joon (Bloomington, MN, US) Filiatrault, Timothy D.... (R&D Highlight)

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Wacker Appoints IMCD to Distribute its Silicone Product Range in UK & Ireland

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 00:00:00 Z

Wacker reorganizes its distribution network for silicones for mold-making products in the United Kingdom and Ireland. As part of a global consolidation process, IMCD UK Limited is to be entrusted with the distribution of Wacker's product range for... (Industry News)

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Solvent Borne Butyl for Automotive Tape Sealant

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 09:40:35 Z

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Silicone Adhesive with Good Adhesion to a Variety of Surfaces Without use of a Primer

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 00:00:00 Z

Addition curable self-adhesive silicone rubber composition United States Patent 8362141 B2 Filed: 04/04/2011 Published: 01/29/2013 Assignee: Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd. (Tokyo, JP) Inventors: Kato, Nobu (Annaka, JP)... (R&D Highlight)

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Bluestar Silicones at MD&M: Presents LSR, RTV Silicones, Gels and Skin Adhesives

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 00:00:00 Z

Bluestar Silicones is showcasing its Silbione® brand soft silicone technologies at the Medical Design & Manufacturing West Conference. These technologies include low durometer liquid silicone rubber, room temperature vulcanized silicones, gels... (Industry News)

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