Question: We are looking to formulate some acrylic adhesives, including ultraviolet (UV) adhesives. Should we be looking at acrylate or methacrylate monomers?

Developers of electric vehicles are on a very steep learning curve. Advancements seem to be emerging almost daily—especially as they relate to the power source, which includes battery pack design, engineering and assembly.

A team of 16 undergraduate and graduate engineering students from the École de Technologie Supérieure (ÉTS) in Montréal, Canada, recently finished building Rafale II, an all-composite C-Class racing hydrofoil catamaran. It features redesigned carbon fiber epoxy prepreg hulls and cross beams, which are stiffer and 25% lighter while providing 15% more displacement volume.

Pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSAs) are ubiquitous in many applications, such as labels, packaging tape, medical tapes, automotive tapes, and graphics. Two major chemistries are used in PSAs: acrylics and rubber in the forms of solvent-based, waterborne, or hot melt.

Solventborne polyurethane adhesives have been used for over 50 years. They have a long history of producing high-strength, durable bonds, and can be used on a range of substrates.

Pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSAs) are ubiquitous in many applications, such as labels, packaging tape, medical tapes, automotive tapes, and graphics. Two major chemistries are used in PSAs: acrylics and rubber in the forms of solvent-based, waterborne, or hot melt.

This October 15-17, top adhesives and sealants industry executives will gather in Naples, Fla., for the annual Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) Executive Leadership Conference.

Demand for construction chemicals in the U.S. is projected to expand 5% per year to $12.5 billion in 2022, according to a report from The Freedonia Group.

Pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) tape is known for its everyday practical uses.

I’m pleased to present our annual “Raw Materials and Chemicals Overview” in this issue.