The pronounced thixotropy and shear-thinning effect provided by pyrogenic fumed silica allows easy processing of adhesive components even at high silica loading levels.
The incorporation of olive stone powders into epoxy, polyurethane, and other polymeric systems can dramatically improve a material’s environmental footprint.
August 15, 2024
A novel upcycling concept creates bio-based performance additives from olive oil by-products.
ACD President and CEO Eric R. Byer highlighted the growing concern of fraudulent activity on a range of essential chemicals and the risk posed to the safety and security of U.S. public health and economic resiliency.
Companies that took advantage of the opportunity to learn, afforded by the supply chain crisis, have profited greatly and are more prepared than ever to tackle similar difficult times in the future.
In light of the supply chain crisis in 2021-2022, the specialty chemicals industry needs to examine the way it does business and make changes to ensure smooth and less vulnerable operations.
Chemical and specialty materials company Celanese Corp. confirmed last week that the force majeure declared for acetic acid and vinyl acetate monomer (VAM) sold in the Western Hemisphere has ended.
For the last five years, the new president has served as VP of Huntsman Polyurethanes, Americas, and as a director of the company's Chinese PO/MTBE joint venture with Sinopec.
An innovative production process delivers proprietary gas-to-liquid, Fischer-Tropsch wax with a 35% lower carbon footprint without compromising performance.