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Covestro and Hesse Produce Life Cycle Assessment of Wood and Furniture Coatings

According to Covestro, formulations with Bayhydur quix 306-70 dry as quickly as those with solvent-based crosslinkers, in contrast to coatings with low-VOC, water-based standard hardeners.

August 31, 2021

A study conducted by Covestro and coatings manufacturer Hesse GmbH & Co. KG focused on analyzing the life cycle assessment of different polyurethane wood coatings from raw material production to the applied coating in order to demonstrate the environmental impact of these systems and to reveal advantages and disadvantages for each technology.

Composition Adjustments to Drive Polyolefin-Wax Interactions in Hot-Melt Adhesives

The proper interaction between polymer and wax is required to achieve specific properties in hot-melt adhesives.

Juan Tuberquia Allan McLennaghan Kyle Anderson Jozef Van Dun

August 30, 2021

Hot-melt adhesives (HMA) are formulated systems with extensive use in packaged goods, particularly in the bonding of cardboard boxes.

Bucher Named Chief Financial Officer for Archroma as Waibel Retires

Bucher joins Archroma from Alpiq Holding AG.

August 30, 2021

Archroma recently announced that it has appointed Thomas Bucher its new chief financial officer, effective October 1, 2021.

Nynas Appoints New Board Directors

The company also announced the resignations of three directors.

August 27, 2021

Nynas AB recently announced several new directors of its board.

TOTAL CRAY VALLEY: Sustainably Sourced Resins

Krasol F3000 (and Krasol F3100, the fully hydrogenated grade) are linear diols with near quantitative hydroxyl termination.

August 26, 2021

Total Cray Valley recently announced that it has expanded its hydroxyl-terminated diene resin portfolio with the industrial introduction of sustainably sourced farnesene-based resins, Krasol^® F3000 and F3100.

Palmer Holland Expands Distribution Relationship with Olin Epoxy into Canada

The new agreement will provide Olin’s Canadian customers with enhanced service.

August 24, 2021

Palmer Holland recently announced the expansion of its longstanding relationship with Olin, a global supplier of epoxy materials, into Canada.

From the Editor

Innovations Abound in the Adhesives and Sealants Industry

From newly developed raw materials and chemicals to finished products and high-tech applications, the adhesive and sealant industry continues to focus on innovation.

Susan Sutton

August 24, 2021

From newly developed raw materials and chemicals to finished products and high-tech applications, the adhesive and sealant industry continues to focus on innovation.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Readers Most Interested in Bostik Expansion

An announcement from Bostik regarding a new production line drew the most reader interest last week.

Susan Sutton

August 23, 2021

Do you have news to share with the industry? Please send press releases to me at suttons@bnpmedia.com.

ALTANA Sees Double-Digit Growth in All Divisions in 2021 First Half

All four divisions recorded double-digit growth rates in the first half of 2020.

August 23, 2021

ALTANA recently announced its financial results for the 2021 first half, reporting total sales increased to €1.3 billion (approximately $1.5 billion).

Shaping the Future Needs of Sealant Formulators

Ingredient selection provides a fresh opportunity to drive value and underpin sealants’ commercial performance with a stronger value proposition.

Tony Bruce

August 20, 2021

It’s clear that we are entering a new age of innovation, and nowhere is this more apparent than in the performance chemical sector. As commerce reactivates following a turbulent and unpredictable year across every sector, many brands operating in the adhesive, sealant, and coating markets are looking toward the next wave of new product development.