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The main difference between adhesives and sealants is that sealants typically have lower strength and higher elongation than do adhesives. The main objective of a sealant is to seal assemblies and joints. They adhere to the substrates and resist environmental conditions to remain bonded over the required life of the assembly. Sealants contain inert filler material and are formulated with an elastomer to give the required flexibility and elongation. They usually have a paste consistency to allow filling of gaps between substrates.

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Mar 4, 2024 | Article

Navigating Challenges and Innovations in the Adhesives and Sealants Industry

By SpecialChem

Discover how Omya has achieved sustainability and product performance in the adhesives & sealants industry while prioritizing collaboration among partners...

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Feb 14, 2024 | Article

MS POLYMER™ and Lignin Fusion: A Sustainable Revolution for Bio-based Adhesives

By SpecialChem

Improve the performance (adhesion & chemical resistance) of MS POLYMER™ based hard coatings by blending them with bio-based lignin and other additives...

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Dec 6, 2021 | Article

Real Bio-based Ingredients for Formulator's Toolbox

By Edward M. Petrie

Dig up the commercially available bio-based products and their advantages over conventional base polymers in formulating adhesives and sealants...

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Sep 24, 2021 | Article

Sodium Silicate Adhesives

By Edward M. Petrie

Get detailed knowledge about sodium silicates used in adhesive formulations - their manufacturing process, forms, properties, uses and safety information...

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Mar 30, 2021 | Article

MS Polymer™ Formulations Extend Versatility and Value Proposition of One-Component Sealants

By Edward M. Petrie

Explore how MS Polymer™ by Kaneka extends the versatility and value proposition of one-component sealants by exploring the basic chemistry of silyl-modified polymers along with their properties...

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Jan 18, 2021 | Article

Maximizing Sustainability in SMP Sealant Formulations with New Rheology Modifiers and Catalysts

By Edward M. Petrie

Find out how a new class of bio-based rheology modifiers can help you maximize the sustainability of your hybrid (SMP) sealants without diminishing the performance...

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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...

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Apr 13, 2020 | Article

Silane Modified Polymers (SMP): An Alternative to PU Polymers

By Vladimyr Wolan

This article was first published in 2017 and was revised in 2020. The formulators of adhesives, sealants and coatings have a huge range of polymers and chemicals to use. They need to know the...

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Dec 15, 2017 | Article

Impact of Circular Economy on Adhesives & Sealants Industry

By Lorna Williams

The manufacturing of adhesives and sealants is a complex world with much different chemistry, with formulations taking different forms. Also, each formulation often requires different production...

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Jan 6, 2014 | Article

Addressing Silicone Contamination Issues

By Edward M. Petrie

This article will address the various issues related to silicone contamination including its mechanism in disrupting good adhesion, detection methods, and cleaning processes. The best policy is to...

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