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Myriant Supplies Bio-Succinic Acid to Oxea

March 5, 2014

Myriant Corp. recently announced it has supplied commercial quantities of bio-succinic acid to Oxea for use in the production of bio-based, phthalate-free plasticizers.

Lignin in the Laboratory

The use of lignin could bring about a green, cost-effective way to develop adhesives and sealants.

Dale Mitchell

March 1, 2014

A new source of lignin has been developed that produces a consistent quality for commercial quantities.

Editor's Memo: Focusing on Innovation

People who are involved in R&D must be incredibly determined and continually optimistic.

Susan Sutton

March 1, 2014

"What is defeat? Nothing but education, nothing but the first step toward something better.” – Wendell Phillips, Abolitionist

Study Measures Satisfaction of Green Homeowners

February 25, 2014

The study was commissioned by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and presented at the annual International Builders’ Show.

SOCMA Welcomes Multi-Year CFATS Authorization Bill

February 20, 2014

The Society of Chemical Manufacturers and Affiliates (SOCMA) recently announced it applauds the introduction of bipartisan legislation to authorize the CFATS for multiple years.

See You in San… Diego?

I’m really excited to be attending the Adhesion Society’s Annual Meeting next week in San Diego.

Susan Sutton

February 19, 2014

Who can I look forward to seeing there?

DOE Announces $2 Million in Funding for Taller Wind Energy Towers

February 10, 2014

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently announced $2 million intended to help efficiently harness wind energy using taller towers.

Croda Named to Most Sustainable Corporations List

February 6, 2014

Croda International Plc recently announced it has been listed as one of the Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World for the second consecutive year.

ASC Submits Comments on Rule 1168 Revision

February 5, 2014

The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) announced it has submitted comments suggesting a more conservative approach of reducing these application limits.

Materials Roundtable: Let's Talk Materials

Without quality materials that are often tailored to specific applications, the adhesives and sealants industry could never fully succeed.

Susan Sutton

February 1, 2014

Raw materials and chemicals are literally the building blocks of the adhesives and sealants industry. Without quality materials that are often specifically tailored to specific applications, our industry could never fully succeed.