Articles by Rick Miner

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Flexible Formulation of Waterborne Caulks and Sealants

Eliminating external plasticizers can improve performance in waterborne caulks and sealants.
Rick Miner
July 3, 2017
A caulking sealant has three basic functions: filling a gap between two or more substrates; forming a barrier through the physical properties of the sealant itself and by adhesion to the substrate; and maintaining sealing properties for the expected lifetime, service conditions, and environments.
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A Sealant Solution, Arkema

A Sealant Solution

Vinyl acetate ethylene binders provide a cost-effective option for sealant applications without compromising formulation quality.
Rick Miner
November 1, 2014

While most consumers might not be able to visually differentiate between one caulk or sealant and another, product formulators and chemists understand the tremendous diversity between products.


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