New product offerings
Tremco has recently launched ExoAir 230 fluid-applied vapor-
permeable air barrier membrane. ExoAir 203 is a monolithic,
synthetic vapor-permeable air barrier membrane designed to seal
exterior above-grade walls from air infiltration/exfiltration, while
serving as a weather-resistant barrier to keep water out. “It re-
mains permeable to the passage of water vapor to prevent mois-
ture from being trapped within the wall which may lead to
deterioration of structural membranes and poor indoor air qual-
ity, which is particularly compromising in hospitals, schools, lab-
oratories and other sensitive environments,” said Houk. “ExoAir
230 is formulated to resist temperatures up to 240˚F (115˚C),
provide unprecedented UV resistance and surpass ASTM 84 test-
ing for flame spread and smoke development along with other
components with which it may be used.”
Tremco also launched Vulkem 45 SSL semi-self-leveling
sealant. “Commercial construction schedules can be dramatically
expedited with Vulkem 45SSL, which allows next-day applica-
tion to joints in concrete slab pours while ensuring adhesion and
eliminating 'green cracking' as the concrete cures,” said Houk.
Vulkem 45 SSL was specially developed for sealing joints in
level and/or slightly sloped surfaces up to 6 percent, such as sidewalks, swimming pool decks, terraces, parking decks and plazas.
It can be applied to fresh concrete 24 hours after concrete forms
have been pulled and uses moisture in either damp or ‘green’ concrete to cure. Vulkem 24 SSL provides exceptional wear- and tear-resistance required in high traffic areas and allows continuous
immersion in non-chlorinated water, according to the company.
UGL manufactures a variety of caulks and sealants for all
types of home-repair jobs. Drylok masonry crack filler seals and
waterproofs cracks in concrete sidewalks, walls, steps, floors, replaces cracked mortar joints and dries to color of concrete. UGL’s
Tub and Tile caulk waterproofs around tubs, sinks and showers.
This mildew resistant, non-staining compound stays white and
provides excellent adhesion to most building materials, according to the company.
Henkel acquires Cytec's pressure sensitive
adhesives product range
Henkel recently acquired the high-performance pressure sensitive adhesives (PSA) product range from the U.S.-based specialty chemicals company Cytec Industries Inc. Pressure
sensitive adhesives are specialized adhesives used in the packaging, automotive, electronic and durable goods industries
for foils and films, tapes or labels offering high performance
adhesive characteristics. The acquisition strengthens Henkel’s
position in the area of high-sensitive adhesives as the acquired
product range is complementary to Henkel’s well established
high-performance PSA business. In fiscal 2011, Cytec’s PSA
product range generated sales of $94 million. The business includes approximately 80 employees.
The most recent SCIGRIP product launch is SG100, an im-
proved white UV resistant methacrylate adhesive. “This product
is very popular in industries such as boat building and trans-
portation where visual aesthetics are important and blue, gray
or black adhesives are unsightly,” said Darnell. “The most ex-
citing news for SCIGRIP is the continued expansion of the num-
ber of products manufactured in our Washington, UK facility.
Several key structural systems that have a very successful history
in the U.S. are now being manufactured and shipped directly
from the UK plant. This dramatically shortens the lead time and
increase product shelf life for both our UK and European cus-
tomers. It also provides the peace of mind to our global cus-
tomers that our products can be made in two different locations
with reliable consistency.”
Henkel has recently improved on a number of its adhesives.
Loctite 403, 408 and 460 have been improved and can be used
for bonding a wide variety materials. Already market leaders in
terms of health and safety, these products now offer even better
performance, according to Henkel. The three Loctite instant ad-
hesives are suitable for bonding almost all materials, from plas-
tic through metal to rubber. Thanks to a special formulation, they
do not irritate the skin, nor does their safety data sheet list any
hazard symbols or chemical substances that pose a risk to health.
In launching these improved products, Henkel is strengthening
its portfolio of innovative solutions with regard to occupational
health and safety. The improved formulation has higher mois-
ture tolerance and leads to a longer lasting bond.
For the construction market DAP has launched the Spec Line,
the first full line of sealants and adhesives designed specifically to
help professionals meet industry specifications for each job by
including the required spec as part of the product name. With
numeric labels that match federal specification standards, professionals can now easily select the best product for the application and take the guesswork out of the purchasing process. The
DAP Spec Line also includes the Performance Facts on the product, mimicking the layout of a nutrition label. The Performance
Facts include the amount and coverage per cartridge, recommended use, features and specifications, among other details. The
DAP Spec Line bundle of products includes DAP Dynaflex 230,
DAP Dynaflex 800 and DAP Dynaflex 920 to seal, DAP Dynagrip 557, DAP Dynagrip 3498 and DAP Dynagrip FRP to adhere and DAP Draftstop 812 to install.
To help professionals and do-it-yourselfers weatherize and
make home improvements faster, DAP Products Inc. has introduced the newly-formulated DAP 3.0. DAP 3.0 establishes first-to-market technology with high-performance sealants that are
both paintable and water resistant in 30 minutes. DAP 3.0 is
low odor and VOC compliant, backed by a lifetime guarantee.
Designed to address a wide range of sealing applications in
kitchens and baths, around windows, doors, trim and siding, and
on concrete and masonry surfaces, the new line of project-ori-ented sealants includes several distinct formulations: DAP 3.0
Kitchen, Bath and Plumbing Sealants, DAP 3.0 Window, Door,
Trim and Siding Sealants and DAP 3.0 Self-Leveling Concrete
and Masonry Sealant. CW
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