Naphthenic specialty oils provide benefits in terms of their suitability as a replacement for silicone fluids in formulations and their ability to reduce microbial growth in silicone sealant joints.
A recent study finds that naphthenic oils can offer a viable alternative to silicones in construction sealants. A newly developed range of specialty oils also provides formulators with the right balance between viscosity, color stability, and volatility.
The separation is currently targeted for completion in the fourth quarter of 2021, subject to certain approvals and tax and legal considerations.
September 30, 2021
Hexion Holdings Corp. recently announced its plan to separate into two independent companies: Hexion Holdings, comprising the company’s Adhesives and Versatic Acids and Derivatives product lines, and Hexion Coatings and Composites (US) Inc., composed of Hexion Holdings’ former epoxy-based Coatings and Composites products.
The facilities will produce the next generation of electric F-Series trucks and the batteries to power future electric Ford and Lincoln vehicles.
September 30, 2021
Ford Motor Co. recently announced plans to bring electric vehicles at scale to American customers with two new environmentally and technologically advanced campuses in Tennessee and Kentucky.
The week’s events will include a Waterborne Adhesives Short Course, informative technical sessions, an exhibition, the Executive Leadership Conference, and multiple networking opportunities.
September 30, 2021
The adhesive and sealant industry will come together for the first time in two years when the Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) holds its Convention & EXPO, scheduled for October 25-27 at the Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate near Orlando, Fla.
Factors considered when assigning the How2Recycle label include applicable law, collection, sortation, reprocessing, and end markets.
September 28, 2021
Avery Dennison Corp. recently announced that it has become the first pre-qualified intelligent labels provider to receive the How2Recycle label for RFID paper hang tags.
Applications include electronics, automotive manufacturing, shipbuilding, aerospace, military, and telecommunication.
September 28, 2021
Creative Materials recently introduced 111-27, an electrically insulating, thermally curing, colorless coating and encapsulant that can be applied by different methods.