Analytical Solutions, Dow Corning    Midland, MI 48686
Jan 30, 2009 Combining immediate green strength of hot melt adhesive with long-term performance of reactive silicone sealant, HM-2520 offers resistance to movement during cure and at high temperatures under load. Neutral-cure, low VOC sealant enables parts to be moved immediately upon application. Offering tensile strength of 700 psi and service temperatures from -50 to 300°F, product meets FDA Regulation CFR 177.2600 and is NSF 51 and NSF 61 listed.

Pregis Corp.    Deerfield, IL 60015
Jan 21, 2009 With regrind content ranging from 15-35%, low-density polyethylene Astro-Foam Renew(TM) is available in 1/8 in. thickness and offers cushioning and energy absorption over broad load ranges. It is lintfree, and also provides surface protection, interleaving, and void fill for applications such as produce, china, silverware, fabricated metal parts, or package shipping. Reusable, tear-resistant product is available in rolls, sheets or can be converted into pouches.

BASF Corp.    Belvidere, NJ 07823
Jan 19, 2009 Suited for decorative concreting applications like driveways, pool decks, patios, and architectural decor, RHEOCOLOR® L comes in 50 shades, including warm reds and golds to cool grays and browns. Custom colors can be made using base colors such as light red, medium red, yellow, and black. It is added during batching process, and provides color uniformity, fade resistance, color consistency, color accuracy, and quick dispersion into concrete.

BASF Corp.    Belvidere, NJ 07823
Jan 09, 2009 Styrofan NX 4628 styrene-butadiene latex for carpet backing adhesives and precoats gives manufacturers ability to make greater use of recycled materials. Able to properly disperse and stabilize all ingredients, product is designed to help carpet manufacturers incorporate non-traditional post-industrial and post-consumer fillers and additives into their carpet backing systems.

Henkel Loctite Corporation    Rocky Hill, CT 06067
Jan 06, 2009 Suited for formulating industrial water-based coatings, SF18(TM) and SF26(TM) solvent-free translucent aliphatic waterborne urethane resins offer hardness, high gloss, and chemical and abrasion resistance properties. Single-component, ultra-low VOC products help formulate non-yellowing floor coatings, which have appearance of solvent-borne coatings and can be applied with no odor.

HBM, Inc.    Marlborough, MA 01752 3014
Dec 26, 2008 Single-component silicone rubber covering agent, SG 200, forms waterproof, electrically-insulated layer over measuring point by absorbing humidity at ambient temperature to protect strain gauge from mechanical damage, water, and humidity. Used in temperatures from -55 to +200°C, product is applied directly to strain gauge and its surrounding area. Measuring point is ready for use within 24-96 hr, and material's opacity helps protect against inadvertent tampering.

Dow Corning Corp.    Midland, MI 48686 0994
Dec 19, 2008 Silicone-based material, TC-2030, features thermal conductivity (2.7 W/mK) and elastomeric properties that lend to long-term reliability after aging. A/B system adheres to various substrates, including anodized or cast aluminum, tin-plated copper, and PCBs, and can be applied by dispenser after 2-part formulation is mixed. Areas of use include automotive electronics, LED assembly, and computers.

Momentive    Albany, NY 12211
Dec 16, 2008 Offering flame retardant properties, Niax silicone L-655 can be applied in conventional foam manufacturing processes, and those that use carbon dioxide as auxiliary blowing agent. It helps provide froth formation and stability as required in CO₂ processes to make soft and low-density foam grades. Product is suited for use in flame retardant (FR) grades of foam used in furniture, bedding, and automotive products.

Teknor Apex Co.    Pawtucket, RI 02861
Dec 10, 2008 Available with hardnesses from Shore 56A to 90A, RoHS-compliant thermoplastic elastomer compounds meet UL94 V-0 flame test requirements as well as those for UL-1581/VW-1, UL-1581/method 1061, and CSA/FT-1. Compounds have limiting oxygen index of 30% and exhibit no dripping when burned. Suitable for use at temperatures down to -50°C, grades are also formulated to pass UL-1581 continuous rating of 125°C. TPEs also pass 7-day test for oil-resistance.

Dymax Corp.    Torrington, CT 06790
Dec 09, 2008 Formulated with See-Cure color-change technology, Ultra Light-Weld 3220-SC adhesive is bright blue in its uncured state, and turns clear after proper curing. This serves as visible indicator to confirm if adhesive has received sufficient energy to reach full cure. RoHS Directives 2002/95/EC and 2003/11EC compliant product is formulated for rapid bonding and laminating of plastics such as PC, PVC, PET, ABS, and PU.

Krylon Products Group    Cleveland, OH 44115
Nov 24, 2008 Available in both multi-purpose and heavy duty formulas, White Lightning® industrial spray adhesives can bond paper, metal, plastic, wood, and cardboard. Providing low soak-in factor, multi-purpose formula dries quickly and has controlled mist spray pattern. With ability to resist heat up to 170°F, heavy duty version has variable volume controlled, lace spray pattern.

Dow Corning Corp.    Midland, MI 48686 0994
Nov 13, 2008 Curing to flexible gel for chip sealing and protection of lens-type LED devices, 2-part DOW CORNING® OE-6450 offers stress relief, moisture protection, and UV resistance. Product features penetration value of 45 for impact resistance and refractive index of 1.54 to maximize light transmittance. Gel offers minimal moisture absorption and is compatible with lead-free solder reflow manufacturing processes.

Rogers Corporation    Rogers, CT 06263 0188
Oct 27, 2008 Featuring specific stiffness values and elasticity properties, BISCO L3-A provides vibration mitigation isolation under all travel conditions. It provides safety protection as mandated by various American and European safety standards, including both British and French fire protection standards. Exhibiting less than 1% compression set, low weight, low flame, and low smoke solution reduces need for refurbishments over railcar's operational lifetime.

Adchem Corp.    Riverhead, NY 11901
Oct 24, 2008 Based on high performance acrylic technology, models 7772 and 7775 transfer adhesives are available in 2 and 5 mL thickness, respectively, and offer shear resistance at both room and elevated temperatures. Properties include good peel adhesion to materials with high surface energy and balanced peel adhesion to surfaces with low energy. Products are suited to bonding with plastic surfaces such as polycarbonate, ABS, and talc-filled polypropylene.

Momentive Performance Materials    Strongsville, OH 44149
Oct 16, 2008 Formulated without plasticizers, SPUR+ 3100HM and SPUR+ 3200HM high modulus, low viscosity prepolymers contain no free isocyanates, and are suited for use as binding agents in structural adhesive formulations. When cured alone, SPUR+ 3100HM provides tensile strength of 450 psi and Shore A hardness of 40, while SPUR+ 3200HM offers 1,000 psi tensile strength with Shore A hardness of 60. Shelf life of products is approximately 12 months.

Dow Corning Corp.    Midland, MI 48686 0994
Oct 15, 2008 Suited for use in close proximity to sensitive electronic and electrical devices, type SE 1720 CV silicone adhesive starts adhesion to polybuthylene terephthalate (PBT) substrates in 5 min with full adhesion in 30 min at 80°C. Adhesive also suits automotive applications such as case sealing and attaching electronic components for underhood controllers; chassis and brake applications such as steering controllers; and high-power electronics used in hybrid electric vehicles.

Schulman, A. Inc.    Akron, OH 44309
Oct 14, 2008 Developed for multi-component injection molding of large interior automotive parts, Invision® VX EP ultra high-flow TPE lets manufacturers mold base substrate and then mold another material on top of (or adjacent to) it in one process step. An alternative to slush-molded TPU or sprayed urethane, Invision SLX slush TPE affords manufacturers flexibility by allowing for designs with desirable sharp radii and deep curves along with well-defined grains and cast-in color.

ITW Devcon Environmental Products    Danvers, MA 01923
Oct 08, 2008 With mixed viscosity of 22,000 cps, Clear Welder(TM) two-part adhesive is formulated to produce clear bond line on various plastics including acrylics, PMMA, FRP, ABS, PVC, and PETG. It requires little or no surface preparation, has typical hardness of 82 Shore D, and withstands service temperatures from -67 to 200°F. Available in 380 mL co-axial cartridges, unit is mixed as dispensed in 10:1 ratio with manual/pneumatic dispensing gun and attains functional cure in 2 hr at room temperature.

NuSil Technology    Carpinteria, CA 93013
Sep 30, 2008 Fluorosilicone high consistency rubber (HCR), FS-3780, is designed to endure harsh environments where finished parts are exposed to fuels and extreme temperature conditions. Delivered as uncatalyzed HCR, it requires addition of platinum- or peroxide-base catalyst to cure with heat. It can be used for transfer or compression molded parts - gaskets, stoppers, seals - and can also be extruded or calendared depending on processing requirements.

Walton Plastics, Inc.    Walton Hills, OH 44146
Sep 29, 2008 Suitable for use in outside weathering applications, Walplax 200 high temperature vinyl compound can be colored in dark colors, such as green, blue, black, without loss of physical properties. Thermoforming can be done on traditional tooling designed for vinyl use. Target uses include storage pods, exterior shutters and trim, siding, and material wrapping.