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Sample report for adhesive category. Other reports may vary in format.
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| 15.03USA - Aminoplasts - U.S. Adhesives
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This raw material report on aminoplast resins (U.S. Adhesives Industry) principally includes information on the ethylated and butylated derivatives of methylated melamines plus the urea formaldehyde resins. Thus, this classification includes both the aminoplast resins, which are used as the primary adhesive system and the melamine-type polymers, which may serve as primary adhesives and as crosslinkers for other resins containing hydroxyl groups. These synthetic thermosetting resins are produced through the reaction of urea or melamine with an aldehyde, usually formaldehyde. Aminoplast technology is over 50 years old and its usage in thermosetting adhesives dates back almost as many years.
The urea and melamine formaldehyde resins are shipped in aqueous solutions, or as powders, which are then dissolved in water before use. The lower cost urea-based products are generally less stable than their melamine counterparts and usually are sold as water borne solutions. The melamine aminoplast adhesives generally have improved stability and often are marketed as powders, although the majority of these adhesives are water-white liquids. The cure for all these adhesives is effected via an acid catalyst, either at ambient or elevated temperatures. A latent acid catalyzer may be dispersed in the powder adhesive to be activated upon dissolution in water. Otherwise, the acid catalyst is added just prior to use.
The largest adhesive applications for both urea and melamine formaldehyde are as binders in the production of particleboard, plywood, high-pressure laminates (Formica), and foundry sand cores. These end uses are not included in the context of this study; however, the commercial availability and market price of aminoplasts for other adhesive end uses which are included in this study are significantly influenced by these larger markets. This resin classification report on aminoplasts estimates 2003 demand with a historical perspective back to 2000 as well as forecasts through 2005 and 2010 within the U.S. Adhesives Industry. |
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Aminoplasts Report - U.S. Adhesives Industry - RAW MATERIAL Market
Market Information - Forecasting Size and Growth Trends
Market Sector Information – Forecasting Size and Growth Trends
Market Segment Information – Forecasting Size and Growth Trends
Formulative Technology Information – Forecasting Size and Growth Trends
Raw Material Suppliers
Growth Opportunities – Size and Growth Trend
Commentary |
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