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Bostik Strengthens Instant Engineering Adhesives Business with Investment in Crackless Monomer Co.

CMC, which will be 51% owned by Bostik for an investment of around $11 million, will produce specialty cyanoacrylate monomers on an industrial scale at a competitive cost.

January 21, 2021

Arkema recently announced an investment in Crackless Monomer Co. (CMC), a joint venture between Bostik and Taiwanese company Cartell Chemical Co., to accelerate the development and production of high-value-added engineering adhesives.

Ask Dr. Dave

What is your recommendation for bonding small ceramic tiles vertically to a fireplace surround?

Dr. Dave discusses the relative merits of various adhesives for tile fireplace surrounds, plus the effect chlorinated water may have on epoxies.

Dave Dunn Ph.D.

January 23, 2020

The most desirable type of adhesive is one that sets quickly and has some heat resistance.

Ask Dr. Dave

What is the difference between thermoplastic and thermoset adhesives?

Thermoset and thermoplastic adhesives can be differentiated by whether or not they soften on heating.

Dave Dunn Ph.D.

November 18, 2019

Adhesives can be classified in several ways, including their material origin (e.g., natural or synthetic) and their type of cure (e.g., physical curing such as drying or chemical curing).

Increasing Geriatric Population Key Driver for Strong Growth of Global Surgical Adhesives and Sealants Demand

Adhesives and surgical sealants are used during medical procedures to fill surgical wounds, rebuild injured tissues, and replace and improve common stitching in medical practices.

November 8, 2019

The global market for surgical sealants and adhesives is forecasted to top $3.5 billion by the end of 2026, growing at a CAGR of over 9.3% from 2019-2026.

Ask Dr. Dave

What are the best adhesives and sealants to use for home repairs and craft projects?

Dr. Dave details adhesive and sealant selections for various consumer applications.

Dave Dunn Ph.D.

August 26, 2019

Over a long career, I have worked with several adhesive and sealant technologies and have tried many of them at home.

Ask Dr. Dave

What would you recommend for bonding PVC plastics?

Dr. Dave shares bonding tips for PVC plastics, as well as suggestions on cyanoacrylate solutions for EPDM.

Dave Dunn Ph.D.

July 26, 2019

In the plumbing industry, solvent-based PVC cements are used for bonding PVC plastics. However, if you need a solvent-free system, cyanoacrylates and reactive acrylics have been widely used on rigid PVC.

HENKEL: Adhesive Recycling Program

According to Henkel, its partnership with TerraCycle reflects its commitment to sustainability and its history of transforming manufacturing processes across a wide range of industries.

May 2, 2019

Henkel Corp. recently announced that it continues to build on the success of its Recycling Program by offering additive manufacturing customers recycling options across its Loctite^® brands.

Composite Adhesives Market to Surpass $2 Billion by 2024

The composite adhesives market size is expected to surpass $2 billion by 2024, according to a research report.

April 18, 2019

Acrylic composite adhesives demand will witness significant gains at over 5% during forecast period.

Arkema Acquires Spanish Adhesives Company Afinitica

With this acquisition, Bostik plans to expand its existing range of assembly adhesives.

November 14, 2018

Arkema recently announced it is expanding in engineering adhesives with the announcement of the acquisition of Afinitica.

Ask Dr. Dave

Should I use a cyanoacrylate superglue for household repairs and assembly projects?

Dave Dunn's April 2018 column.

Dave Dunn Ph.D.

April 13, 2018

Both of these types of adhesives have the advantage of not containing solvents and being single component, so no measuring or mixing is involved. In addition, they both use moisture to initiate the curing.

Articles Tagged with ''cyanoacrylates''

Bostik Strengthens Instant Engineering Adhesives Business with Investment in Crackless Monomer Co.

What is your recommendation for bonding small ceramic tiles vertically to a fireplace surround?

What is the difference between thermoplastic and thermoset adhesives?

Increasing Geriatric Population Key Driver for Strong Growth of Global Surgical Adhesives and Sealants Demand

What are the best adhesives and sealants to use for home repairs and craft projects?

What would you recommend for bonding PVC plastics?

HENKEL: Adhesive Recycling Program

Composite Adhesives Market to Surpass $2 Billion by 2024

Arkema Acquires Spanish Adhesives Company Afinitica

Should I use a cyanoacrylate superglue for household repairs and assembly projects?

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