The “Lot:” number is what we use to record the date of product manufacture. Example: 171222708 The first two digits (17) is the year of manufacture (2017) The next two digits (12) is the month of manufacture (December) The next… Read More

Answers to the most frequently asked questions General Questions: What is the correct coverage of adhesive? What kind of strength will I get? How are solids calculated for a contact adhesive? How is open time determined (or definition of open/… Read More

What is the Ozone Transport Commission (OTC)? Multi-state organization responsible for advising EPA on regional solutions to reduce air pollution. OTC members: Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont… Read More

What is a VHAP? EPA regulates 189 toxic chemicals as Hazardous Air Pollutant (HAP) 189 List includes non-volatile compounds, such as heavy metals (lead, mercury, etc.) A VHAP is a volatile hazardous air pollutant Who regulates VHAPs? Federal and State Environmental Agencies… Read More

Basic Definitions: VOC – Volatile Organic Compound – any compound containing carbon. HAP – Hazardous Air Pollutant – EPA designated 189 compounds to be “Hazardous Air Pollutants” VHAP – Volatile Hazardous Air Pollutant – the compounds on the 189 List that… Read More