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NuSil Technology Europe recently conducted a study evaluating the effects of Corona treatment on surface energy and the relationship between surface energy and bonding strength. An article, "Corona Surface Treatments and Bonding with Silicone Adhesives," based on this whitepaper appeared in the May issue of Adhesives & Sealants Industry and can be found here.

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Silicone Materials Series

Troubleshooting Silicone Materials Series:
Next-Generation Designs

We concluded the Designer Series in the last edition of Industry InSight, so our focus now shifts to troubleshooting specific problems.

Silicone materials can be challenging to use. We've mentioned in the past that curable silicone systems are formulated with specific amounts of reactive species, catalysts, crosslinkers, polymers and inhibitors. The keys to understanding and resolving problems using silicone materials require an understanding and appreciation for each component and how it functions.

This new series will address three common problem areas: lack of curing (inhibition), bubbling, and within-lot variable physical properties. Look for the next edition of InSight, where we will discuss inhibition. In addition, we encourage you to submit your own troubleshooting questions to silicone@nusil.com. We will answer these questions online at www.nusil.com.

For those readers interested in downloading the entire Designer Series, click here for the full PDF version.

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New Products & Developments

NuSil Extends Color Masterbatch Line, Forges New Partnership, Expands into European Cosmetics Market

NuSil recently launched an extension to its line of color masterbatches for liquid silicone rubbers (LSRs). The new, translucent-color palette meets USP and ISO biological testing requirements, while offering new, off-the-shelf pigmenting options for the healthcare industry. In addition, NuSil named Univar USA as its exclusive distributor for Nusil's pharmaceutical Simethicone product line throughout the United States, including Puerto Rico. Univar Pharma Ingredients is North America's premier distributor in the pharmaceutical industry.

On the international front, NuSil made its formal expansion into the European cosmetics-formulation industry by exhibiting at the In Cosmetics event in Paris, France, in April. NuSil launched into the U.S. cosmetics raw materials market less than a year ago and its sole focus in this industry will be custom product development.

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