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Nov 12, 2003 | Article
By François Bauduin
When formulating hot-melts, formulators will begin by analysing "objective" requirements (substrates, performances...). But odors and colors will also remain key issues for formulators. This...
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May 7, 2003 | Article
Often one requires a bond or an adhesive that is not permanent, and the adhesive joint needs to be "debonded" at a predetermined time. Uses for nonpermanent adhesives include nonstructural...
Feb 26, 2003 | Article
There are many industries where adhesives must perform several special functions in addition to their primary function of bonding or joining. These industries often have test methods...
Nov 21, 2002 | Article
A reactive hot melt adhesive is any thermoplastic adhesive or sealant that can be applied at elevated temperatures as a liquid melt, cools to become a solid at room temperature, and then...
May 8, 2002 | Article
GE Plastics, Pittsfield, Mass., has announced an exceptionally low-molecular-weight (LMW) version of one of its core polymers — polyphenylene oxide, or PPO® resin — specifically created to serve as...
Wednesday Apr 26, 2017
By Johan Goris
Save time by knowing how to efficiently select the right wax (resin-polymer compatibility) for your hot melts depending on your application by mapping chemistry with best application fit. Influence...
Thursday Dec 8, 2022
By Edward M. Petrie
Go beyond traditional PUR-based reactive hot melt adhesives to match today’s performance requirements (increased shelf life, pot life; difficult to bond substrates, a wider range of service...
Thursday Aug 31, 2023
Identify areas of opportunity for new adhesives (laminating, heat-seal, pressure sensitive…) for flexible packaging and apply optimal practices to meet the fast evolving performance demands and...
Monday Apr 30, 2018
Stay competitive by learning valid cost-cutting hot melt formulation strategies (tested & approved by your peers) while maintaining performance (shear, peel, track...) Leading industry expert...
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