Optimizing Additives for Multifunctional Coatings

Additives are the foundation of innovation, able to enhance the performance, functionality, and durability of coatings across a wide range of industries. From healthcare to consumer goods, leveraging additives allows manufacturers to improve a coating’s adhesion strength, flexibility, UV resistance, and antimicrobial resistance. Whether used in construction, automotive, packaging, or healthcare applications, coatings must offer […]
Lubrizol Announces Changes to Additives Leadership Team

Lubrizol recently announced new appointments of several select industry veterans to its Additives leadership team. The company reports that the new appointments are meant to strengthen customer partnerships and opportunities, continue its technical abilities, and extend its leadership in the additives space. Keith Corkwell has been promoted to president, Lubrizol Additives, bringing more than 25 […]
Investigation of Additives for MDI-based Composite and Binder Applications

Polyphenylene polymethylene polyisocyanate (pMDI) has been widely used as a binder in the commercial production of wood composites such as oriented strand board (OSB). pMDI provides various physical and mechanical properties to the composite material and enhances its processability. Improved processability may include, for example, shorter pressing cycle times, which result in increased productivity. These […]
IMERYS: Additives | Adhesives & Sealants Industry

Among Imerys’ latest multi-mineral product innovations, is the HAR® range of versatile mineral solutions, which enhance reinforcement and barrier properties (no condensation and controlled insulation) of PIB glazing, thanks to its high-aspect-ratio lamellar shape. These high-aspect-ratio talcs are produced using a delaminating process developed by Imerys. Other mineral solutions for adhesives and sealants from Imerys […]
Demand Grows for Additives in EV Adhesives and Sealants as Consumers Go Electric

Global demand for electric vehicles (EV) is growing as consumers look to reduce their impact on the environment. With increasing government policies and consumer demand, the need for new and innovative materials used in the production of EVs is also growing. According to the Global EV Outlook 2023 by the IEA, EV sales exceeded 10 […]