In addition, the Full-Care family of hot melt adhesives are
based on multiple technology platforms, including olefin-based
technology for enhanced supply flexibility. Full-Care adhesives
are formulated to enhance production, minimize downtime and
maintenance, which help manufacturers achieve more mileage
with less adhesive.
RPM has launched a number of new products. Some of the
new products from DAP include Caulk Backer Rod to fill large
cracks and gaps prior to caulking or sealing to prevent joint failure and save on caulk usage.
StrongStik Heavy Duty All-Purpose Construction Adhesive
was specially formulated for general construction, remodeling, maintenance and repair projects that require extra bonding power.
Lastly, RPM’s Fast ‘N Final Lightweight Spackling formula
has unique performance characteristics that have been validated
by UL Environment and meet the requirements for Greenguard
Children and Schools certification, according to the company.
Henkel has made a number of new product launches.
Aerodag Ceramishield is a ceramic dry film coating that is a
durable anti-spatter protection for welding equipment; Loctite
AssureCure System is a light cure adhesives system used for a
wide range of medical items, such as syringes, catheters, blood filters or cannulas; Loctite 6300 for cylindrical assemblies, gasketing product Loctite 5800, and the thread sealant and Loctite
5400 make Henkel the only producer of a complete portfolio of
non-hazardous anaerobic adhesives.
Henkel’s Loctite brand will be expanding its health and
safety range with three innovative anaerobic products. The retaining adhesive Loctite 6300 for cylindrical assemblies, gasketing product Loctite 5800, and the thread sealant Loctite
5400 all combine technology with sustainability, according to
the company. Henkel already introduced its first two anaerobics with a “white” material safety data sheet in 2009: the
threadlockers Loctite 2400 and Loctite 2700. The three newly
H.B. Fuller’s Advantra Encore.
developed Loctite products also contain no hazardous ingredients. This means that according to the tough regulations of
(EC) No. 1907/2006 – ISO11014-1, they do not have to be labeled with any hazard symbols, risk or safety phrases. Nor do
they contain any declarable CMRs (carcinogenic, mutagenic
and reproductive toxins).
Sika has launched its first new Sikaflex sealant based on the
i-Cure technology, which offers zero VOC and improved properties for the commercial markets. The company has also
launched the new SikaSil line of silicone sealants for the commercial and consumer markets. Lastly, the new Sikaflex Universal adhesive was recently launched in Home Centers. CW
H.B. Fuller Adhesives Earn NSF Certification
H.B. Fuller Company, a leading global adhesives provider, has received notification from NSF International that its UR3501 A/B
two part adhesive for spiral wound membrane bonding for reverse osmosis (RO) filtration has been tested and certified by NSF
to NSF/ANSI Standard 61 - Drinking Water System Components - Health Effects. This certification adds to H.B. Fuller's NSF certification of two of its potting compounds (FE7811 Epoxy and UR2187 Polyurethane) for hollow fiber water filtration. H.B. Fuller
has been a leading supplier of spiral wound membrane bonding for RO for more than 20 years, and now this NSF certification
further helps H.B. Fuller customers achieve their own certification objectives.
This is an important distinction that gives customers confidence that NSF Certified H.B. Fuller adhesives have been tested and
meet this important criterion for filter manufacturing. Using innovative adhesives that not only perform consistently but also carry
the NSF certification mark brings H.B. Fuller's customers closer to achieving NSF Certification for their finished filters. In some
instances, manufacturers using NSF Certified materials can bypass some or all chemical testing when seeking NSF Certification
of their filter, providing assurance that their finished products meet all standards.
"This NSF International certification represents our continuing and deepening commitment to the membrane separation in-dustry," said Matt McGreevy, H.B. Fuller business director. "We strive to provide our customers with every advantage in meeting industry requirements."
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