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Potting Compound features 6 hr working life.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:45:06 -0500

Qualified for filament winding applications, EP29LP-1 exhibits physical strength that enhances component resistance to thermal shock. It adheres to various substrates, including optical fibers and fibrous reinforcements, and has bond strength of greater than 3,500 psi. With peak exotherm as low as 50°C, this 2-part, optically clear epoxy is resistant to chemicals and offers compound flow, setup, and handling properties suited for large potting and encapsulating applications.

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Large Particle Emulsion is water based.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 08:32:07 -0500

Michem® Guard 7140 proves rub and abrasion resistance in pigmented and semi-gloss coating, inks and OPVs at addition rates of 2-5%. Solution can be used in coatings on exterior wood and wood composites, interior furniture and flooring as well as inks and OPVs. It can be applied to matte coatings and varnishes at 5-10% addition rates.

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Emulsion optimizes performance of coatings.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 08:54:04 -0500

Water-based Michem Guard 7140 large particle emulsion optimizes rub and abrasion resistance in pigmented and semi-gloss coatings, inks, and OPVs at very low addition rates of 2-5%. It can also be used to matte coatings and varnishes to smooth satin finish at 5-10%. In addition, Michem Guard 7140 may be added to coatings that go on exterior wood and wood composites, interior furniture, and flooring.

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Catalyst optimizes hydrocracking performance.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 08:34:30 -0500

Ketjenfine® 868 nickel-molybdenum catalyst is designed to maximize performance of vacuum gas oil (VGO) hydrocracking pretreatment performance. It is suited for VGO units where both high aromatics saturation and hydrodenitrogenation activity are required. Catalyst serves to optimize cycle length and maximize throughput for refiners.

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Soil Preservation Kit stabilizes RNA during transport.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 08:32:16 -0500

Optimized specifically to protect microbial RNA in soil and sediment samples, LifeGuard(TM) Soil Preservation Solution puts microbes into stasis immediately upon contact and keeps sample stable at ambient temperature. Product enables researchers to collect soil samples in remote locations without RNA degradation or changes in transcript levels during transport to laboratory for microbial community analysis and metagenomics.

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Prototyping Material simulates parts made out of rubber.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 08:29:06 -0500

With TangoBlackPlus, designers and manufacturers can create parts that closely resemble broad range of rubber products. Material offers flexibility, optimal elongation and break, and resistance to tear. Black in color, product is suited for creating models of products in automotive market, defense industry, and shoe industry. It will also help development of soft-touch grips, handles, gaskets, and seals.

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Tire Mold Cavity Lube increases consistent production output.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 08:40:59 -0500

Designed to increase production efficiency by enhancing tire molding process, DiamondKote(TM) has water-based formulation that exhibits durability and promotes overall cavity lube consumption. Reduced spray frequency also promotes output in-between applications, minimizing downtime. Other effects include reduced build-up of lube, rubber remnants, and other contaminants on mold surface, which lends to extended intervals between scheduled mold cleanings.

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CoF Reducing Additive has low foaming formulation.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 08:37:02 -0500

Reactive silicone glycol surfactant with carbinol functionality, Dow Corning 55N provides abrasion resistance, leveling, and slip to clear and pigmented paints, coatings, and inks without generating excessive foam or compromising gloss or clarity of finished coating. Low VOC additive performs well in water-based, solvent-based, and UV-curable systems and is compatible with wide range of resins, including alkyd, acrylic, epoxy and polyurethane.

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Composite Cement is lightweight and flexible.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 08:27:04 -0500

Xtreme Lightweight Series is blend of cement with lightweight aggregates and reinforcing fibers. Fireproof, termite-proof, and mold-resistant, it can be cut, trimmed, nailed, molded, and formed into any shape. Product also allows any finish or any texture of wood or stone to be simulated; it attaches to gypsum, wall board, and concrete block, wood, and metal and can be stained, painted, or colorized throughout mix.

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Molecular Imaging Agent measures renal biomarkers in vivo.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 08:29:17 -0500

ReninSense680(TM) FAST imaging agent measures and monitors key hypertension and renal disease biomarker in vivo. Based on Fluorescence Activatable Sensing Technology platform, it is biologically targeted NIR activatable imaging agent designed to measure renin activity as part of renin-angiotensin biologic pathway. Allowing localized in vivo measurement of changes in renin-angiotensin system function, agent is suited for research and drug development.

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Concrete Floor Patch Kit cures in as little as 1 hr.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 08:42:32 -0500

HyperPatch(TM) lets end-users apply heavy-duty repair patch, indoors or outdoors, that will be ready to walk on within 1 hr. It comes in 2 gal container, which includes urethane liquids, trowel-grade sand, and complete instructions. Once mixed, material can be hand-troweled at recommended ¼ in. thickness. Areas of use include hallways, food service areas, laboratories, showers areas, food processing, hospitals, manufacturing plants, sidewalks, and dock areas.

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Release Agent is formulated for polyurethane products.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 09:02:52 -0500

VOC-free Release Coating 7745 accommodates manufacturing at ambient temperatures over 400°F and can be used with various mold materials, such as steel, aluminum, and polyurethane. Release properties can help reduce scrap rates and also make automated demolding possible. Another benefit is minimized build up in molds, which reduces mold cleaning time and subsequently extends production uptime.

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MHz Quartz Crystal suits high-reliability applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 08:23:32 -0500

Supplied in 3.2 x 1.5 x 0.90 mm ceramic package, CC7A-T1A precision timing crystal operates over -40 to +85/+125°C range and offers thermal stability down to +/-10 ppm. AT cut quartz crystal is RoHS-compliant and exhibits resistance to shock and vibration. Standard output frequencies are 24.0, 26.0, and 26.5 MHz, with other frequencies in 24-30 MHz range upon request. Markets served include implantable medical and medical telemetry, avionics, and automotive applications.

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UV Leak Detection Dye uses drying agent as carrier.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 08:32:14 -0500

Supplied in vacuum-packed one-time-use can, Flash(TM) does not contain polyolester oil as carrier. It uses Dry R(TM) drying agent, which keeps dye stable and prevents it from crystallizing with moisture. Injection hose, coupled with Dry R, allows dye to mist into system for instant distribution, and one can treats up to one 5-ton unit or 64 oz of system oil. Dye flashes as moisture-free mist that instantaneously mixes with system refrigerant/oil.

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Coating Additive facilitates color acceptance.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 08:35:08 -0500

Compatible with low to zero VOC formulas, Pluracoat Performa® CF20 wetting and dispersing agent optimizes pigment stabilization, color development, and color acceptance in waterborne coatings applications, including architectural, wood, and industrial maintenance coatings. Nonionic surfactant system can also help optimize freeze/thaw stability of paint, and since it has zero VOCs and is APEO-free, product can help coating formulators meet green guidelines, such as Greenseal® GS-11.

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Dry Film Adhesive cures at 150°C.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 08:33:24 -0500

Pre-manufactured with thickness uniformity, DuPont(TM) PerMX(TM) 3000 can cover or tent holes in substrate and provide reliable bonding in 5 min cycle. Negative tone, photodielectric epoxy material offers both corrosion and chemical resistance. With greater than 4:1 aspect ratio, straight vertical sidewalls, and thermal resistance, product is suited for applications in 3D, through silicon via, and wafer level packaging of electronic components and microelectromechanical systems.

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Gel Sheets control and dissipation heat in electronics.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 08:28:53 -0500

Available in 400 x 400 x 0.5-3 mm sizes, silicone thermal gel sheets are suited for use as electrical insulators and may be used over -40 to +392°F range. Soft sheets are RoHS-controlled substance and flame retardant UL-94 V-0 approved. There are 5 gel sheets identified as V30Z62MCHxxx Series types, which are designed with heat conducting properties. Thermal conductivity ranges from 1.8-6.5 W/mok. Products contain nothing harmful and can be considered environmentally friendly.

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Aluminum Blackening Material works on prototype scale.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 08:27:33 -0500

Suited for manufacturers that require same-day black finishing of small lots of aluminum parts, mini BK-LC series safely blackens parts in-house and achieves satin black finish. LUMICLAD process, which takes ~30 min, utilizes dip-tank procedure to form black oxide coating on aluminum while utilizing only one heated tank and eliminating requirements for electrolytic current. LUMICLAD finish is 1.5 microns thick and will not shrink hole diameters or add measurable thickness.

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Reinforcing Agent broadens applications for polypropylene.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 08:29:58 -0500

Designed to meet needs of automotive and appliance industries, Hyperform HPR-803 replaces high loadings of heavy mineral fillers, such as talc, while delivering balance of stiffness and impact strength. Product also offers high heat deflection temperatures and comparable surface finish to talc-filled compounds that cannot be achieved with chopped glass fiber reinforcement.

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Epoxy Coating checks mildew growth in damp, humid locations.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 08:28:43 -0500

Supplied as 2-package industrial coating, Tile-Clad® High Solids Mildew Resistant epoxy protects against mildew growth on exterior surfaces where dampness and humidity are of concern. It features gloss finish and is offered in variety of safety colors. Applications include clean rooms, laboratories, institutional kitchens, and chemical processing equipment where mildew growth must be guarded against in order to maintain operations.

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