An NREL machine learning tool, PolyID: Polymer Inverse Design™, can predict material properties based on molecular structure.

Among the polymers used in packaging HMA formulations, low-viscosity polyolefin materials have demonstrated superior adhesion, improved low application temperature, ease of processability, and thermal stability versus EVA-based formulations.

Representatives from Palmer Holland and the Alliance for Chemical Distribution (ACD) answer questions about the latest challenges in the chemical distribution industry. 

This article explores the challenge of developing sustainable solutions using the example of two-component plastic packaging for adhesives.

ISCC PLUS is a voluntary scheme that attests to the proper management of recycled and biomass-derived raw materials across the supply chain, including in production processes. 

The only North American sustainability event for the adhesive and sealant industry, ASC’s annual Sustainability Summit is set to take place in Cincinnati, Ohio, from September 23–25, 2024.

As the demand for environmentally friendly products rises, manufacturers are evaluating their current sustainability practices and finding ways to minimize their environmental impact.

Using an innovative new technology, AGC reports that it aims to achieve a continuous and stable supply of fluoropolymers.

Fully certified, the product is designed for use by carton, corrugated packaging, and point-of-sale converters, as well as contract packers.

Produced from plant-based fructose, this molecule offers industries a substitute for fossil-based products.