I work in the technical department developing coatings based on various polymer backbones. I am familiar with typical polyurethane raw materials, but have recently become aware of polyaspartic coatings. Could you provide an overview of this technology?

I am familiar with traditional ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA), polyester and polyamide (PA)-based hot-melt adhesives. What are the advantages of using polyurethane technology for hot-melt applications?

An important concept to learn is critical pigment volume concentration (CPVC). Understanding this concept is essential for formulating high-performance coatings. In fact, it’s an “elephant in the room” for many formulators—ignored at our peril.

I am an adhesives manufacturer and, as business is increasing, I have a need for a larger warehouse for the polyurethane and polychloroprene raw materials used. How should these raw materials be stored to optimize their shelf life?

I am familiar with formulating polyurethanes for adhesive applications, but would like to learn more about coatings raw materials in order to provide a broader product profile to my customers. Can you provide some general information?

Researchers have identified a number of global trends that will have an impact on the adhesive business. One major trend is to use energy more efficiently—both to protect the environment by reducing carbon emissions and from a basic cost-of-energy standpoint.