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EU abandons promise to ban toxic chemicals in consumer products

Posted on: Exclusive: Plan to outlaw all but the most vital of harmful chemicals is not included in leaked policy proposals

Duct tape can fix anything—even DNA sequencing experiments

Posted on: Light sensitivity of nanopore devices puzzles sequencing community, invites DIY fixes

Avery Dennison: electrical insulation tape for EV batteries

Posted on: Volt Tough electrically insulative, single-sided filmic tapes are engineered to address the challenges of insufficient electrical insulation in EV battery packs.

Acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSAs): a comprehensive guide

Posted on: Acrylic Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives (PSAs) are tremendously versatile! They have low-cost and a broad performance range: from ultra-removable to ultra-high adhesion depending on the formulation.

PSA formulation strategies for tapes & labels: SpecialChem online course

Posted on: Why should you attend?

Fraunhofer developing microcapsules made from bioplastics

Posted on: Chemically cross-linkable, water-soluble polymers are a source of interest amongst researchers

10 Best Stair Tread Tapes for 2023

Posted on: Step up your safety game with our top-rated stair tread tapes! Find out which one offers the best grip and durability in our comparison.

CELAB-Europe regulatory summary 2023

Posted on: This summary document has been put together by the Regulatory Workstream consisting of dedicated CELAB-Europe members with long-term expertise in the self-adhesive label value chain.

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