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A new acrylic TPE is suitable as an adhesive for masking tape, packaging, surface protection film, double-sided tape, as an anti-slip film, and it has a wide range of applications beyond adhesives.

Swelling temporarily increases the size of tubing or hose ends, making it easier to connect them to the fixtures and other components.

Research Nester released a report anticipating demand for hot-melt adhesives to grow substantially over various industries. 

PolyBERT treats chemical structures and connectivity of atoms as a form of chemical language and uses techniques inspired by natural language processing to extract the most meaningful information from chemical structures.

Net sales are up 4% year-over-year, posting $4.6 billion. The company has accordingly raised its full-year adjusted EPS guidance.

Cocoa pod husks, a waste product of chocolate manufacturing, contain lignin, a polymer that could be a renewable replacement for substances typically derived from petroleum. 

The prize, awarded by the French Académie des sciences and financed by Arkema, rewards innovative chemistry research that offers solutions for responsible and sustainable development.

The Independent Commodity Intelligence Services recognized Arkema and its partnership with ON for the development of a running shoe that is designed to by fully recyclable.

Due to supply and demand, as well as increased raw material costs, OQ Chemicals will increase prices for several of its specialty chemicals.

Mallard Creek Polymers introduced its expanded product portfolio with vinyl acetate-ethylene emulsions and powders at the 2023 Western Coatings Show.