Sales of de-aromatic solvents, widely used in adhesives, sealants, coatings, and inks, are expected to grow significantly by 2033, led by demand for sustainable solvents.
Financial performance for the quarter that resulted in a 32% decline in year-over-year adjusted EBITDA led to the decision to close its titanium dioxide manufacturing facility.
As market drivers accelerate the adoption of polyurethane reactive hot melt adhesives away from solvent-borne solutions, the use of polycaprolactone technology in reactive hot melt adhesive applications is examined.
A study conducted by Ingevity has fully characterized the performance of a 4,000 MWt caprolactone diol versus that of a commercially available polyester diol.
Despite the decline in year-over-year sales, Arkema highlights the positive momentum in its sustainability strategy, its advantageous acquisitions, and its move towards specialty materials.
The National Association of Chemical Distributors has released a statement on the challenges chemical companies face to mitigate homeland security risks without the assistance of the U.S. government.