Welcome to ASI’s annual Buyers’ Guide, a purchasing and applications resource for raw materials, equipment and services used to manufacture adhesives and sealants, pressure sensitives, and adhesives and sealants products such as tapes and labels.

Dow recently announced that six of its products were recognized with R&D 100 awards.

This company plans to market 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate phosphate as an anti-corrosion agent and flame retardant.

Clearstrength XT100 toughener is available for thermosetting applications such as structural adhesives and high-performance composites. 

This company has introduced a new dibenzoyl peroxide (BPO) formulation to the composites market.

Evonik Corp. recently appointed Canadian chemical distributor of specialty raw materials EMCO-INORTECH ULC to act as its national distributor for the polyurethane coatings, adhesives and sealants and elastomers (CASE) market in Canada.

This weekly roundup highlights the adhesives, sealants and coatings news stories that garnered the most attention during the previous week on our website, as well as our eNewsletter and social media platforms.

Emerald Kalama Chemical recently announced it has appointed Palmer Holland as a preferred distributor for its plasticizers, coalescents and modifiers.

Bitrez Ltd. recently announced it has reportedly launched the world’s first ketamine epoxy curing agents.

Evonik Corp.’s coating additives business line has appointed Palmer Holland as its midwest region distributor.