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Jun 22, 2005 | Article
The use of waterborne adhesives, especially synthetic emulsions, has grown enormously in recent times. This has been driven primarily by the need to find alternatives for solvent based adhesives due...
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Mar 16, 2005 | Article
By Edward M. Petrie
This week’s editorial takes a look at how the adhesive and sealant markets are made-up and how this shapes the prognosis for the continued health of the industry. An interesting metric for measuring...
Jan 26, 2005 | Article
There are several common types of polyurethane adhesives. They can be classified primarily as reactive and nonreactive types and they are summarized in Table 1. This article will discuss mainly the...
Jan 12, 2005 | Article
For any bonding process, there are always some 8 steps that should be done: * surface preparation of the materials, * preparation of the adhesive or binder, for instance mixing if it is a 2...
Nov 17, 2004 | Article
When evaluating the economics of switching from solventborne to waterborne adhesives both performance and cost factors become an issue. This editorial will review some of the cost considerations...
Waterborne epoxy dispersions have been employed effectively for many years in the coatings market primarily for the surface protection of concrete and metals. These products were developed in...
Oct 27, 2004 | Article
Modern technology has developed flooring materials with qualities and finishes that have never before been available. Floor coverings are fabricated from many different construction materials...
Aug 25, 2004 | Article
Many producers of adhesives and sealants have already integrated into production important considerations regarding the environmental impact of their products. Some of these considerations were...
Jan 5, 2004 | Article
Polyurethane adhesives vary significantly in their composition and are used in many different applications in a broad range of market segments. Polyurethanes make good adhesives for several...
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...