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  1. Non-Drip Epoxy Features Acid Resistance 8/14/2024

    Master Bond EP21ARHTND-2 is a two part epoxy adhesive, designed to withstand prolonged exposure to a wide range of chemicals. “The system’s chemical resistance was successfully tested in chemicals such as 98% sulfuric acid, 25% hydrochloric acid, 20% phosphoric acid, and 15% nitric acid, by soaking cured samples for more than 12 months”, says Senior Product Engineer Rohit Ramnath.

  2. New Research Challenges Conventional Wisdom On Wet Surface Adhesion 8/7/2024

    Scientists at the University of Akron and the University of Pittsburgh have overturned long-held assumptions in new research that finds water can be a help for adhesion.

  3. Wash-Off Solutions For The EU Target 8/7/2024

    It's getting serious with PET recycling: According to the EU's Directive on Single-Use Plastics, a recycled content of 25% should be achieved for single-use beverage bottles by 2025 and the bar is even raised to 65% for 2040.

  4. Titebond Launches Jet Black Version Of Instant Bond Adhesive At IWF 2024 8/1/2024

    Instant Bond Medium – Jet Black dries to a glossy black finish, perfect for inlays, working with spalted wood and accentuating details in woodworking projects. The Instant Bond line also includes four viscosities of clear-drying CA (cyanoacrylate) glues, plus an accelerator spray for reduced set time.

  5. EPS Launches Acrylic Resin For Industrial Wood Coatings Without Fluorosurfactants 7/31/2024

    Today, Engineered Polymer Solutions (EPS) is expanding its industrial wood portfolio with the launch of EPS 2460, a new all-acrylic polymer that is an exceptional choice for flat through semi-gloss coatings.

  6. TAU Shatters Limits With Self-Repairing Glass 7/26/2024

    Researchers from TAU have created a new type of glass with unique and even contradictory properties, such as being a strong adhesive (sticky) and incredibly transparent at the same time.

  7. Overcoming Deficiencies Of Epoxy-Coated Rebar In Concrete 7/23/2024

    Concrete is the world’s most widely used construction material. Although extremely durable, its chief vulnerability is corrosion. This occurs more readily on aging structures but can also attack new concrete located in hot, humid seaside climates or regions that rely heavily on deicing salts.

  8. Dymax Expands Core Market Focus To Include The Energy Sector 7/23/2024

    Dymax, a leading manufacturer of rapid curing materials and equipment, announces a curated lineup of light-curable adhesives and coatings designed to meet the complex assembly needs of stationary energy storage systems such as industrial gas turbines (IGTs) and various types of fuel cells and electrolyzers including Solid Oxide (SOFC) and Proton Exchange Membrane (PEMFC).

  9. Adestor By Lecta Optimizes Service For Customers In Central And Northern Europe With Its New Self-Adhesive Converting Plant In Germany 7/18/2024

    Barely months after opening, intensive work is underway at the new Adestor by Lecta converting plant in Germany to deliver orders for the full range of self-adhesive materials produced by the company with optimal efficiency.

  10. Henkel Further Invests In Its Largest Indian Manufacturing Facility 7/18/2024

    Henkel Adhesives Technologies India Private Limited (Henkel India) announced the completion of Phase III of its manufacturing facility in Kurkumbh, near Pune, Maharashtra.