Adhesive Ingredients

Get detailed knowledge about sodium silicates used in adhesive formulations - their manufacturing process, forms, properties, uses and safety information. bit.ly/3CfSI2c #adhesives

Explore the chemistries of #adhesives, #polymers and #additives used to manufacture structural and non-structural #construction applications along with their bonding techniques. bit.ly/3ysKHnH

Take a quick tour of the 5 most important #additives - antifoaming agents, rheology modifiers, tackifiers, plasticizers & adhesion promoters - for your waterborne adhesive formulations. #adhesives bit.ly/3gourhm

Explore the latest developments in the field of “debonding-on-demand” to overcome the biggest barrier - reversibility - towards #circularity concerning the #adhesives and #sealants industry. bit.ly/3y7FDWu

We recently interviewed Kimi Huang, Founder of @Macroocean where he shares his insights on Macroocean culture, its expertise in high molecular weight modified #copolyester chemistry & how they strive to meet each customer’s specific needs. bit.ly/3uRtG4L

Learn how to easily increase the electrical or thermal #conductivity of your formulation by selecting a proper filler and its loading level. Explore everything you need to know about conductive #fillers here. #adhesives bit.ly/2QGO8Yj

STPEs provide unique benefits, such as #solventfree & isocyanate while offering a broad adhesion profile. Check out #Kaneka's MS Polymer™ offering a well-balanced set of properties with wide formulation latitude for your single-component hybrid #sealants. bit.ly/3fLpcsD

Explore some interesting tips on how to easily bond low surface energy (LSE) substrates using different types of #hotmelt #adhesive #polymers for your end-use application. bit.ly/31nmeSx

On the occasion of his 70th birthday, we are thrilled to interview @Prof_S_Abbott to learn more about his success story to practical #formulation #science and how science-based tools simplify the formulation space. #digitalization #adhesivesindustry bit.ly/3rJBQLQ

Read our latest article to see how Elementis' THIXATROL® #biobased #rheology modifiers can help you increase #sustainability and improve rheological performance in sealants - bit.ly/39qqaHn Request same here: bit.ly/3iS1jzi

#Constructionmaterials like concrete, #plastics, wood panels, etc. need #adhesives to display good #adhesion, improved performance & easier application. Due to these benefits, the use of adhesives is increasing in the #constructionindustry. Find out more. bit.ly/3pAnF9T

#Polyurethane can be tailored to meet the demands of #adhesives & #sealants that show good strength and resistant to chemicals, water and humidity. Explore the functionalities, applications, benefits and limitations offered by various #PU systems. bit.ly/3pZGDb8

Tackifiers are important to maintain the correct balance between #adhesion and #cohesion in #adhesives. But, due to the vast application scope and property variables, finding an optimal tackifier requires a disciplined approach. Let us help you with that: bit.ly/3djqeZt

Read our latest article to see how Elementis' THIXATROL® #biobased #rheology modifiers can help you increase #sustainability and improve rheological performance in sealants - bit.ly/39qqaHn. Request same here: bit.ly/3iS1jzi

Any material that affects the surface tension between two surfaces can be considered a surfactant. But practically, they may act as wetting agents, emulsifiers, foaming agents, etc. Make the right #surfactants selection for #adhesives & #sealants here. bit.ly/3pavt36

Start this year with the key tips to formulate your #adhesives or sealants with #VOC restrictions. Learn how you can minimize the use of #solvents or switch to solvents with better environmental profiles. bit.ly/2JNpWjk

Hydrophilic Lipophilic Difference (HLD) theory allows a fast selection of the right #surfactants for developing #emulsions. Simplify your selection process using this approach for emulsion polymerization in #adhesives. bit.ly/3peNTPM

Prevent your adhesives & sealants from microbial growth with several preservation strategies used by a formulator to protect their formulation. But, with numerous #preservatives available in the market, are you able to find the right one? Check out. bit.ly/38ewZd8

Get the latest insights as @BernardHasson maps the tool maturity per application to help you see if you can gain a competitive advantage straight away or in the near future. bit.ly/36Uzlyb #HSP #predictivetools

Reduce VOC emissions in your adhesive and sealant formulations by minimizing the use of #solvents or by switching to solvents with better environmental profiles. #lowVOC bit.ly/2JtUZAm