Ask Dr. Dave: Could you please give us an overview of polyurethane adhesives? Dave Dunn's February 2014 column. Dave Dunn Ph.D. February 1, 2014 It’s important to understand that the term polyurethane covers a wide range of systems. Read More
Huntsman to Expand Global Polyetheramines Capacity January 28, 2014 The Performance Products division of Huntsman Corp. recently announced plans to expand its global polyetheramines (PEA) capacity.Read More
Ask Dr. Dave: How should I choose between an acrylic adhesive and an epoxy? Dave Dunn's January 2014 column. Dave Dunn Ph.D. January 2, 2014 Both types of adhesives are very versatile; the choice depends on your operating environments and manufacturing situation. Read More
Top 5 ASI Market Trend Stories of 2013 Hot-melt adhesives drew the most interest. December 2, 2013 Below are the five most-viewed market trends stories on the ASI website for 2013.*Read More
Top 5 ASI New Product Stories of 2013 Finished adhesive products drew the most interest in 2013. December 2, 2013 Below are the five most-viewed new product announcements on the ASI website in 2013.*Read More
Top 20 ASI Feature Articles of 2013 Industry leaders, trends and innovation continue to interest readers. December 2, 2013 Below are this year’s 20 most-viewed articles on the ASI website.*Read More
Ask Dr. Dave: November 2013 Are epoxy adhesives with short cure times strong and durable? Dave Dunn Ph.D. November 1, 2013 QUESTION: I see many so-called “five-minute” epoxy adhesives (and sometimes ones with even shorter cure times). Are these adhesives truly strong and durable?Read More
Top 5 News that Sticks RPM Acquisition Garners Most Interest This weekly roundup highlights the news stories that garnered the most attention during the previous week. Susan Sutton September 16, 2013 News regarding acquisitions was very popular last week.Read More
Raw Materials Pricing Could Hamper Global Epoxy Resins Market September 6, 2013 The global epoxy resins market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 7.36% over 2012-2016.Read More
Ask Dr. Dave: September 2013 Is it true that epoxy adhesives contain the same BPA that has been shown to be harmful when used to make drinking bottles? Dave Dunn Ph.D. September 5, 2013 Is it true that epoxy adhesives contain the same BPA that has been shown to be harmful when used to make drinking bottles?Read More