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Advancing Adhesives: Water-Based Polyurethane Goes Green

Soy oil replaces petroleum in water-based polyurethane coatings and adhesives.

March 1, 2013

Battelle scientists have reportedly invented a novel, water-based polyurethane unlike any other—environmentally responsible, cost-effective, soy-based and free of N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone (NMP) solvent.

BAYER MATERIALSCIENCE: Crosslinking Agent

February 28, 2013

With the polyurethane dispersion Imprafix® 2794 XP, this company has reportedly developed a high-performance crosslinking agent for the coating of temperature-sensitive textile fibers.

Arkema Coating Resins Realigns Distribution in North America

February 28, 2013

Arkema Coating Resins recently announced it has realigned distribution of ENCOR®, NEOCAR®, SNAP® and Celocor® waterborne products in North America.

AkzoNobel Announces New Corporate Strategy

February 26, 2013

AkzoNobel recently announced a new strategy that will reportedly build on the company’s leading market positions in mature and high-growth markets to achieve new financial targets.

PPG Announces Executive Appointments

February 25, 2013

PPG Industries recently announced several executive appointments that are effective immediately, unless otherwise noted.

OMNOVA SOLUTIONS: Colloidal Dispersion

February 22, 2013

PLIOTEC® SA60 is a new colloidal dispersion fortified with a water-based epoxy to form a 2K coating system.

FLEXcon Cleanroom Receives ISO Class 7 Certification

February 15, 2013

FLEXcon recently announced its new cleanroom has achieved ISO Class 7 Cleanroom certification from Certification and Calibration Services Inc.

GELEST: Reactive Silicones

February 11, 2013

This company has extended its line of reactive silicone fluids and materials with the addition of new silicone macromers, including monofunctional and heterobifunctional monodisperse reactive fluids.

CHROMAFLO TECHNOLOGIES CORP.: New Website

February 8, 2013

A new website highlights this company’s range of products and services for a global platform.

Regulatory Review: Categorical Considerations for VOC Regulation

Some products that are considered to be coatings may not lie within the architectural coatings rule, but may instead cross over to adhesives and sealants rules—or even others.

Michael Schmeida

February 1, 2013

Given any of the variety of adhesive and sealant products on the market, many ASI readers could probably determine the specific VOC rule and level that would apply.