Chemical production volumes continued to improve in 2017, with significant gains expected in 2018 and 2019

P. Mandal, S. Ponnupandian, S. Choudhury, N. Singha This investigation reports the thiol-ene modification of high vinyl content styrenebutadiene-styrene (SBS) block copolymer (BCP) in toluene at 70 °C using different thiolating agents. 1H NMR analysis confirmed the participation of vinyl double bond in thiol-ene modification reaction of SBS. Surface morphology of the block copolymers evaluated by AFM analysis showed higher roughness after thiol-ene reaction. The thiol- modified SBS block copolymer showed better adhesion strength and oil resistance properties than the pristine SBS.

Olefinic thermoplastic elastomers are emerging as one of the fastest growing class of synthetic polymers substituting a number of traditional polymeric compounds such as ethylene propylene polymers, ethylene vinyl acetate and Poly Vinyl Chloride (PVC) in numerous applications including automotive, medical, etc.

A new material class for the most widely used additive manufacturing process S. Baumann, B. Ulmer, M. Lang, T. Hochrein, M. Bastian, O. Adrian, G. Körber

As it continues to strengthen its global presence, specialty chemicals company LANXESS is galvanising its operations in China.

H.B. Fuller pH.B. Fuller has finalized its acquisition of Royal Adhesives & Sealants for 1.575 billion USD, positioning the adhesives specialist as a ‘more capable and dynamic companyoised for global growt

TPE and TPU as terms are widely used interchangeably even though TPE is actually a much wider group of materials. The term elastomer is also sometimes generally used and this is just any polymer that is elastic

With excellent bondability to other materials, elastomers are now highly favored in products requiring overmolding technique. This characteristic essentially skips the additional applications of bonding agent, adhesive and processes, hence leading to faster production with lower cost

Learn how to resurface a flat roof with modified bitumen, also known as rubber roofing.

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For the first time ever, Henkel will pass the fifteen billion euro turnover milestone for the first nine months of the year. The company will also increase its turnover and profit forecast on the back of these excellent performances.

Since their introduction, TPEs have been used in many important application areas due to their high degree of purity (low level of extractable compounds), their recycling ability and cost effectiveness. They are also used to replace latex and PVC materials. Latex, for instance, can cause allergic reactions in some individuals.