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Nov 30, 2020 | Article

Maturity of Hansen Solubility Parameters (HSP) Usage in Different Applications

Explore the different applications of Hansen Solubility Parameters (HSP), its anticipated impact, adoption rate and the data availability across different formulation domains...

Nov 26, 2020 | Article

Formulating Adhesives and Sealants with VOC Restrictions

By Edward M. Petrie

Reduce VOC emissions in your adhesive and sealant formulations by minimizing the use of solvents or by switching to solvents with better environmental profiles...

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Label Friendly Dynasylan® Silanes in Adhesives and Sealants

Dynasylan® is a comprehensive range of Silanes that can fulfill Adhesives and Sealants formulators requirements for various end-applications and systems. Organofunctional Dynasylan® Silanes...

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CNSL based epoxy resins in 1K and 2K structural adhesives

Cashew NutShell Liquid (CNSL) epoxy functional resins have demonstrated superior bond strength on various substrates, enhanced water resistance, and flexibility. As a renewable resin, they are a...

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Oct 21, 2020 | Article

Innovative Raw Materials for Polyurethane Adhesives and Sealants

By Rick Tabor

Explore some of the recent innovations in raw materials for polyurethane adhesives and sealants by leading suppliers to obtain sustainable products with high performance...

Oct 13, 2020 | Article

Efficient Selection of Bio-Based Surfactants for Emulsion Polymerization

By Sander van Loon

A proof of concept has been developed at VLCI – Amsterdam to showcase the process of surfactant selection via the HLD theory for emulsion polymerization. This approach, that has already been proved...

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Innovative Rheological Additives for improved Production and Performance of Adhesives and Sealants

The new generation of THIXATROL Rheological Additives can enable manufacturers to meet productivity and sustainability targets. The natural source and the ability to be activated at significantly...

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Cardolite extends polyol product line for Adhesives & Coatings

Cardolite offers bio-based polyols with a broad range of properties. CNSL based polyols in the NX-9001 family are recommended for improving water and chemical resistance while NX-9005, NX-9007, and...

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Aug 7, 2020 | Article

Hands-on Theory of Micelles, Di-blocks and Host/Guest Solubilization

By Steven Abbott

Explore how the theory of micelles, di blocks, and host/guest solubilization can be modeled easily using SF Approach, HSPiP software, and Hansen Solubility Parameters HSP...

Jul 31, 2020 | Article

Polyurea Adhesives and Sealants - All You Need to Know

By Edward M. Petrie

Explore the chemistry of polyureas, properties, and formulation principles to achieve fast-cure adhesives & sealants with properties similar to polymers like polyurethane, epoxies, etc...