The EPA's ban on methylene chloride, published on April 30, 2024, addresses the health risks associated with the chemical, including various forms of cancer and neurotoxicity.

The EPA reports that this final action, also known as a risk management rule under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), will protect people from health risks while allowing key uses to continue safely with a robust new worker protection program.

A new study by SkyQuest reports that the global adhesives and sealants market is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.0% in the forecast period of 2024 to 2031.

The tape supplier now offers standard and custom solutions from all four primary adhesive technology platforms.

Chemical distributor Brenntag recently announced an agreement to acquire Solventis Group, a glycols and solvents distribution company operating from Antwerp, Belgium, and from the UK. 

Sales of de-aromatic solvents, widely used in adhesives, sealants, coatings, and inks, are expected to grow significantly by 2033, led by demand for sustainable solvents.   

The VP of regulatory affairs of NACD has submitted comments to the EPA regarding proposed regulation to ban all consumer and most industrial uses of methylene chloride under Section 6(a) of the TSCA. 

Through various technical upgrades, LANXESS has doubled its capacity to produce benzyl alcohol.

ASI reached out to adhesive and sealant raw materials suppliers to get their thoughts on the current state of the specialty chemicals industry.