Arkema has earned ISCC PLUS certification for acrylic monomers at all its production sites worldwide, including Carling, France; Clear Lake, Texas; Taixing, China; and Bayport, Texas (the American Acryl LP, 50-50 joint venture with Nippon Shokubai). These certifications are part of the company’s global Mass Balance offer roadmap. With a globally certified acrylic monomer network, […]
A newly published report values the global acrylic pressure sensitive adhesives (PSAs) market at $ 4,259 million in 2024 and predicts the market will reach $5,864 million by 2031. The study, published by QY Research reports that the market is witnessing a compound annual growth rate of 4.7% during the period of 2025 to 2031. […]
Kuraray announced last week that the company is ending production and sale of its of it KURARITY™ acrylic block copolymer. In the press release making the announcement, the company stated, “Since the commercialization of KURARITY™ in 2012, Kuraray has striven to expand operations related to this product by releasing variations suitable for a diverse range […]
LG Chem recently announced it is entering the global market with eco-friendly raw materials derived from vegetable oils. The company announced that it will begin production of bio-acrylic acid in the second quarter of this year, and production capacity will ramp up to 100 mt of prototype annually. Bio-acrylic acid can be applied to various […]
Vitralit® UV E-2113 is a new UV acrylic adhesive developed for the rapid securing of commutators. This UV adhesive can be applied robotically and cures within seconds under UV light. The process of securing commutators can be greatly accelerated with this new product. The adhesive is a highly viscous and stable product. Its optimized flow […]
Wearable medical devices are becoming increasingly common as the U.S. population lives longer. According to Deloitte US, 320 million consumer health and wellness wearable devices were shipped worldwide in 2022, and projections suggest this number could reach nearly 440 million by 2024. From glucose and heart monitoring devices to defibrillator systems and beyond, more people […]
Arkema announced a partnership with the carrier ISMERT, part of the MGE Group, to address the challenge of reducing transportation emissions. In another shift toward decarbonization, the two companies are taking proactive steps to reduce by more than 80% the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with acrylic product transportation. “Through this partnership with ISMERT, we […]
We will get back to you as soon as possible