Apr 18, 2019 | Industry News
Chemists have used chiral anions to control stereochemistry when making poly(vinyl ethers). The resulting strong, adhesive polymers could find use in lightweight composites for making bicycles...
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Surgical sealant is used during or after a surgery to avoid surgical complications such as air, blood, and fluid leaks. The global surgical sealants and adhesives market was valued at USD 1,993...
Apr 17, 2019 | Industry News
BYK is expanding its operations in the Shanghai region to meet the anticipated growth in demand in the key Chinese market. The Asia region accounts for one third of sales, and has made a substantial...
BASF has officially opened a pioneering research center at the heart of the Verbund site in Ludwigshafen, close to the famous Ammonia Lab. This new pilot plant facility for catalyst and process...
Apr 16, 2019 | Industry News
Huntsman has announced Azelis CASE as its distributor in United States regions, for its portfolio of adhesives, sealants and other specialty products including Epoxy Curing Agents, plasticizers...
Arkema has successfully started up the 30% capacity extension of its photocure advanced liquid resin production plant in Nansha. The new line will produce UV, LED and EB (electron beam) liquid...
UPM Raflatac has launched the new eye-catching POP-Up labeling solutions for the APAC region. Featuring clear, white and metallized faces with a water-based adhesive these POP-Up labels answer to...
Apr 15, 2019 | Industry News
A study shows that microbes can break down harmful chemicals, called phthalates. Microbes grow rapidly in humid environments, breaking down harmful chemicals as they grow. The study is a starting...
Apr 12, 2019 | Industry News
The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) held its 3rd annual Innovation Awards at the 2019 Annual Spring Convention in Philadelphia April 8-10, 2019...
Apr 10, 2019 | Industry News
A team of researchers from Kiel University deciphers the details of adhesive structures of spider legs. Using highly energetic X-ray light, the researchers discovered that the chitin molecules of...