As industries shift toward sustainability, the demand for environmentally responsible adhesives and sealants is increasing — driven by regulatory pressures, end-user expectations, and corporate initiatives. As demand grows, manufacturers are seeking materials that reduce carbon footprints without compromising performance. Biobased polymers, which can form the backbone of modern adhesive and sealant formulations, are poised as […]
Ellsworth Adhesives, a global distributor of adhesives, specialty chemicals, and dispensing equipment, recently announced a collaboration with 3M to support the demand for 3M™ Scotch-Weld™ One-Part Epoxy Adhesives 6101 and 6102. These bonding and sealing solutions are poised to help expand electronic design capabilities and manufacturing efficiency worldwide. So far, multiple electronics manufacturers have seen […]
Westlake Corp. recently announced that Westlake Epoxy plans to launch EpoVIVE™, an epoxy product portfolio offering a range of sustainable characteristics across multiple products, which will support customer sustainability initiatives. The new product portfolio will be unveiled at JEC World, March 4 to 6, 2025, in Paris. The EpoVIVE portfolio of epoxy phenolic, resins, and […]
EP53TC from Master Bond is a two-component epoxy designed for bonding, sealing, coating, and small potting applications where efficient heat dissipation is crucial. It is formulated with a specialty filler with a particle size ranging from 5 to 30 microns. The epoxy is a flowable system with a mixed viscosity of 45,000-65,000 cps at room […]
Epoxy polymer overlay systems are designed to protect concrete structures and prolong the life of bridge decks and elevated concrete decks. Much of the wear and damage to these structures can be traced to corrosive de-icing chemicals that can migrate into the concrete and through cracks in the structure. Over time, if left unprotected, the […]
DIC Corp. has received certification under ISCC PLUS, an international certification scheme for sustainable products, for a product manufactured by subsidiary DIC Epoxy (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. The product is an epoxy resin under the EPICLON™ product name. ISCC PLUS is a voluntary scheme that attests to the proper management of recycled and biomass-derived raw materials […]
Designed for active alignment application on optical assemblies, camera modules, and LiDAR, Flashbond® UV-3720 UV is a filled low-shrinkage, light-curable epoxy. It is formulated to be heat curable at moderately high temperatures for application where the adhesive cannot be exposed to light. The active alignment adhesive has exceptionally low cure shrinkage under 0.1%. It is […]
Master Bond UV15DC80-1Med provides a unique dual-cure mechanism utilizing UV light for initial fixation followed by heat for complete polymerization. This addresses limitations of traditional UV adhesives by effectively curing shadowed areas that wouldn’t receive sufficient UV exposure, making it suitable for intricate parts and complex geometries. Notably, the adhesive meets ISO 10993-5 cytotoxicity standards, […]
Westlake Corp. recently announced that Westlake Epoxy’s European business has been awarded a 2024 Gold Medal from EcoVadis. The award places Westlake Epoxy among the top 5% of businesses in the chemical industry receiving this recognition from EcoVadis, a trusted provider of business sustainability ratings. EcoVadis evaluates companies globally on their corporate social responsibility (CSR) […]
Appli-Tec’s 5340 is designed for potting and bonding applications. The two-part epoxy delivers high lap-shear strength and good thermal conductivity. The material is conveniently packaged in 1:1 dual cartridges; simply attach the mix nozzle for mixing. 5340 Epoxy offers excellent adhesion, an important consideration for potting and bonding applications where keeping out moisture — and […]
