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Methylene Chloride Contact Form

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has been moving forward with a ban on methylene chloride, a chemical commonly found in contact cement, adhesives, sealants, etc. Although this ban will begin to take effect in June, it will be phased in over time and some adhesive manufacturers are already taking proactive measures by adjusting their formulations and/or Read more…

Stone Seam Showdown | TISE 2024

Stone Seam is a game-changing alternative adhesive that will outshine your current go-to. We’re willing to bet on it. Test your preferred adhesive against Stone Seam during the cage show at The International Surface Event (TISE). If your preferred adhesive scores higher overall in the key categories (Price, Indoor/Outdoor, UV Stability, Strength, Clarity) you’ll win $1,000.

Hate Working with Quartzite?

Quartzite is in high demand, but these temperamental stones can create expensive and frustrating problems for fabricators. See below for tips and tricks that can help you tackle these jobs without the headaches Problem: Silicone Stains Cause: Most 100% RTV silicone on the market is acetoxy silicone, which can cause bleeding on quartzite. Solution: Problem: Bleeding Cause: Standard seaming Read more…

TrimGrip is Now Available in a Faster-Set

We’re thrilled to announce the expansion of the original TrimGrip product line – now featuring a faster-setting TrimGrip formula – to get your projects done faster. Chem-Set TrimGrip is a two-part methacrylate, UV-stable, structural bonding adhesive designed specifically to bond cellular PVC boards for residential and commercial construction projects. Trimgrip can bond various substrates, including Read more…

Integra Promotion – 2 Free Tubes with Every Case (20 Pcs)

Chemical Concepts is excited to present a special promotion tailored just for you on Integra Adhesives. Get 2 free tubes with each case (20 pcs) of Integra purchased!

Overcoming the Challenges of Bonding Difficult Materials

In a previous webinar by Chemical Concepts, industry experts shed light on the challenges faced when bonding difficult substrates and the engineered adhesive solutions that can be employed to overcome these challenges. Challenging Materials: The challenges lie in bonding materials with low surface energy, such as PTFE, polyethylene, and polypropylene, which are notoriously difficult to Read more…

How the Xcelerate Complex42 is Transforming Drilling and Tunneling

The S-Complex is transforming the fracking industry by providing: faster stone cutting, increased operational efficiency, cost savings, and less environmental impoact

Glass to Glass Bonding

We recommend UV curable adhesives for glass to glass bonding. UV adhesives stress absorption within the joint and their invisible bonds make for a pleasing aesthetic appearance.

Chemical Concepts Wins the Huntsman Advanced Materials Distributor of the Year Award

Chemical Concepts is thrilled to receive the Huntsman Advanced Materials Distributor of the Year Award for 2022. Every day we aspire to be a key player in the delivery of innovative adhesive solutions to manufacturing companies. Huntsman is a leader in adhesive technologies, including epoxy, acrylic and urethane chemistries, and we are honored to be Read more…

Solutions for Bonding in Cold Weather

You’re working in the cold. Your adhesive should too Low temperatures present challenges for adhesives, tapes and sealants. While most adhesive manufacturers and distributors would simply recommend that you use their products at room temperature, that is not necessarily realistic advice. In any project there are competing requirements, and scheduling, personnel, availability, customer timelines, and Read more…

Choosing the Right Construction Adhesive for Your Project

Construction adhesives are an essential tool for any construction project, big or small. These specialized adhesives are designed to bond or attach various materials, such as wood, metal, plastic, and other building materials, providing a strong and reliable hold that can withstand the demands of the job. Construction adhesives are typically one-component adhesives that are Read more…

Introducing Xemex mixers!

Introducing Xemex mixers! New technology that reduces waste and could add thousands of dollars to your bottom line. A no-brainer… Xemex is a revolutionary new mixer line that achieves higher-dimensional folding across each element. While current square and helical mixers produce 16 striations after 3 elements, Xemex boasts 1,556 striations in that same distance. This Read more…