Additives

With increasing high-end engineering applications, structural adhesives are now expected to be more and more proficient. Materials that can withstand long term exposure to elevated temperatures while maintaining their mechanical properties are one of the most preferred choices of all times. Master here, the key to optimizing your structural adhesive formulations for high-temperature applications. Learn the detailed knowledge about base polymer requirements, strategies to reduce stress, additives for better mechanical strength and more.

Accelerators are added in small amounts to speed up the curing of adhesives by reducing the cure time and temperature of elastomers, particularly latex systems. Selection of an accelerator will depend on the specific vulcanizing system and curing properties. Explore the classification of accelerators, the checklist to select the right accelerator based on the specific vulcanizing systems and curing properties. Review: Classification of Accelerators for Rubbers Selecting the Right Vulcanizing Agents Checklist to Select an Accelerator Selecting the Right Accelerator for Your System (Continue reading or click to go on specific section of the page)

Conductive fillers are widely used to promote the electrical and thermal conductivity in adhesives and sealants. Selection of the proper filler and its loading level can have a profound effect on conductivity, cost, formulating characteristics, and final mechanical properties. While, for a specific filler there can be several variances, such as size (mean and distribution), aspect ratio, surface area, and surface chemistry, how can you ensure you have the right material for the success of your product. Whether you are creating a new product or optimizing the existing one, learn everything you need to know about conductive fillers here. Electrical Conductivity...

Pressure sensitive adhesives, when in the dry state, are aggressively tacky at room temperature and possess a high degree of "quick stick" or initial grab. They can adhere to a variety of dissimilar materials without the need for much more than slight pressure. Often the pressure is applied by hand, but rollers, presses, and other mechanical devices can also be used. There’s always a scope for tailored performance for a particular high-end application. But, how to select the right additive for your requirement? Learn here, the additives and polymers that are used in pressure sensitive adhesives and how overall performance properties...

Surfactants are used in both water-borne and solvent-based adhesive formulations. They are also used by adhesive formulators to provide characteristics like reduce surface tension, improved flow and wetting without negatively impacting adhesion. Learn about the classification of surfactants along with their mechanism in detail. Also, get selection & formulation tips of surfactants and the trends driving developments of new surfactants. Review: Advantages & Disadvantages Of Surfactants Classification of Surfactants Working Mechanism of Surfactants Important Properties Affected by Surfactants Selection and Formulation Guidelines of Surfactants Trends Driving Development of New Surfactants (Continue reading or click to go on specific section of the page)