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Elastic Strand Bonding without the Use of End-Block Resins

Styrene-isoprene-styrene polymers can be used to eliminate the need for end-block resins in elastic laminate bonding applications.

Paul Dalley J.D.

April 16, 2020

Styrene-isoprene-styrene polymers can be used to eliminate the need for end-block resins in elastic laminate bonding applications.

Polylactic Acid Polyols in Urethane Reactive Hot-Melt and Solventborne Adhesives

In addition to a low carbon footprint, polylactic acid brings value to multiple applications through performance attributes such as a high modulus, excellent solvent and grease resistance, and food contact compliance.

William Coggio

Mike Gehrung

Matt Tjosaas Danielle Varecková

March 12, 2020

Polylactic acid (PLA) is a well-known bio-based thermoplastic polymer.

Engineered Polysaccharides as Performance-Enhancing Additives in Wood Adhesive Applications

An engineered polysaccharide additive, alpha 1,3-glucan, offers formulation options for wood adhesive systems to advance performance and sustainability.

Joseph J. Marcinko Christian Lenges Kyle Kim

November 11, 2019

Construction markets continue to grow, along with the demand for the required material categories such as wood adhesives.

2019 Adhesives and Sealants Raw Materials and Chemicals Overview

Use trends, price fluctuations, and availability of raw materials all have important implications for the adhesives and sealants industry.

David S. Youland

September 3, 2019

Raw materials used in the manufacturing of adhesives and sealants represent a small yet important part of the global chemical industry.

Maroon Group to Distribute Polyscope Styrene Maleic Anhydride Copolymers in U.S.

Typical applications for these materials reportedly include adhesives, coatings, over-print varnishes, and gypsum-based construction products, and as a key building block for pigment dispersants.

August 30, 2019

Polyscope recently announced the appointment of Maroon Group LLC as a U.S. distributor for its Xiran^® styrene maleic anhydride (SMA) copolymer resins and aqueous solutions.

Analyzing Polymer Properties

A monitoring system continuously analyzes polymer properties during production and in real time.

May 17, 2019

Pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSAs), which date back to the 1920s, are critical to the medical, engineering and construction industries.

ASC Announces Innovation Award Recipients

The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) recently announced the recipients of its third annual Innovation Awards.

April 10, 2019

The awards reportedly recognize the top three innovations from the adhesives and sealants industry.

Kraton Performance Polymers Becomes Kraton Corp.

Kraton Performance Polymers Inc. recently announced that it has changed its name to Kraton Corp.

September 29, 2016

The company changed names to better reflect its business after the Arizona Chemical Holdings Corp. acquisition.

Styrenic Block Copolymer Market to Exceed $10 Billion by 2023

The global styrenic block copolymer market (SBC) size was 1.96 million tons in 2015.

June 29, 2016

The global SBC market size is forecast to reach 2.84 million tons by 2023, growing at compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.8%.

Developing Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives for Low-Temperature Applications

When formulating pressure-sensitive adhesives for low-temperature applications, the advantages of SBS copolymers should be considered.

Alejandro Esquivel de la Garza

July 1, 2014

FINAT defines low-temperature adhesion as the ability of pressure-sensitive coated material to adhere at temperatures below 5°C. Today, many applications require adhesion that must be maintained at temperatures of -25°C or lower.