The choice of elastomers based on styrene block copolymer (SBC) technology for tapes and labels has traditionally been split between solvent and hot-melt systems.
Bayer MaterialScience recently announced it is increasing its production capacities in the Asia-Pacific region to meet the continued growth in demand there for raw materials for coatings and adhesives.
Momentive Specialty Chemicals Inc. recently announced it has narrowed the potential location for its new forest product facility in Brazil to three states.