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Nov 28, 2013 | Article
An adhesive composition and method for its preparation and use are disclosed. The adhesive product prepared by exposing the adhesive composition to moisture and/or by cooling the adhesive...
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Mar 13, 2013 | Article
By Edward M. Petrie
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...
Jul 11, 2012 | Article
Hot melt adhesives are on the front lines for several reasons. One factor is the wide variety of large commercial applications especially in the environmentally sensitive areas of packaging...
Mar 7, 2012 | Article
By Andy Extance
Sometimes, innovations emerge that force existing guidelines for formulating adhesives to be rethought. The principles, abilities and limitations of using styrene block copolymers (SBCs) in hot melt...
Sep 14, 2011 | Article
The diisocyanates used to produce polyurethane adhesives can be toxic, and so it's important to reduce the amount that users are exposed to. Polyurethane prepolymers can help achieve this, but...
May 16, 2011 | Article
This editorial discusses how nanotechnology may be used in simple, cost effective waterborne or hot melt adhesive systems. These two areas of technology have been thought to be significantly...
Dec 15, 2010 | Article
This article will review the types of shrink film products on the market today and anticipate future products and applications. A discussion will be provided on the shrink films most commonly...
Aug 11, 2010 | Article
Many of the applications that use non-woven fabrics adhere them with hot melt adhesives. However, water-based and solvent-based adhesive systems also have a role in this market. Adjusting the raw...
Jun 2, 2010 | Article
Increasing tackifier costs are impacting adhesive manufacturers, raising the obvious question of whether there are cheaper options. After considering the physical and chemical constraints of the...
May 19, 2010 | Article
This editorial acknowledges several mega-trends occurring in society today and explores how they can affect the future of the pressure sensitive tape industry. Trends within this industry are...