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A Natural Choice for Adhesives and Sealants

Cashew nutshell liquid-based epoxy curing agents and polyols offer outstanding performances and benefits for adhesives and sealants.

Yun Mi Kim James Zhao

May 4, 2017

Cashew nutshell liquid (CNSL), a bio-renewable resource found in the honeycomb structure of the cashew nutshell, is considered a byproduct of the cashew industry. Therefore, CNSL is a non-food chain product that would otherwise be disposed of. Cashew trees can grow abundantly in tropical conditions.

Focus On

Going Solar

Chemique Adhesives anticipates energy-cost reduction and reduced emissions thanks to a 30-kW solar installation.

May 4, 2017

Chemique Adhesives recently announced that the 30-kW solar installation on the roof of its North American headquarters in Kennesaw, Ga., has begun operation. The solar power addition is part of the company’s corporate commitment to sustainability.

The Greener Side of Adhesive Coating

A 100% solids adhesive coating process is operationally and environmentally sustainable for pressure-sensitive adhesive construction.

Janet Page

May 4, 2017

Adhesive coating is an important and necessary step in pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) construction. It’s also one of the least-discussed aspects of the PSA manufacturing process and, as of late, is becoming one of the most environmentally sustainable.

Q&A About Polyurethanes

Consistent Performance in a Waterborne Polyurethane Adhesive

What should we do about inconsistent performance in a waterborne polyurethane adhesive?

Dr. Jeffrey F. Dormish

May 1, 2017

Scaling up products from the laboratory to field trials to full production can often be problematic, whether a new polymer is being developed or a formulated finished adhesive is manufactured. If bond failures are occurring during production, the plant may go back to the adhesive supplier and claim the adhesive is at fault.

Global Competition for New Preservatives Launches

A prize pool of $175,000 is available.

April 27, 2017

The Green Chemistry & Commerce Council (GC3) and InnoCentive have launched a global competition to identify innovators developing preservatives with improved environmental health and safety profiles.

Elevance Announces Licensing Agreement with Chemtura

Elevance Renewable Sciences Inc. recently announced a licensing agreement with Chemtura.

April 18, 2017

Chemtura will have global rights to develop, derivatize, manufacture, use and sell products incorporating the Elevance Aria WTP technology in lubricant applications.

Green and Bio Polyols Market Worth $4.71 Billion by 2021

Polyether polyols is the largest by type market in the global green and bio polyols market.

April 14, 2017

The green and bio polyols market was valued at $2.63 billion in 2015 and is projected to reach $4.71 billion by 2021.

AKZONOBEL: Sustainability Tool

April 13, 2017

New tool launched to monitor bio-based materials in the chemical industry.

Regulatory Revew

TSCA Could Provide Unintended Consequences

Final legislation could require the EPA—for the first time—to make a decision about whether a new chemical would ever pose an unreasonable risk.

Mark Collatz

April 3, 2017

We are all familiar with the social science concept of unintended consequences—outcomes that weren’t foreseen or intended. History is rife with examples of well-meaning intentions that somehow went awry. In the 19th century, Australia introduced rabbits into the country as means for providing an additional food supply for its indigenous people.