Epoxy resins are widely used in structural, electrical, and protective applications because they offer strong adhesion, chemical resistance, and thermal stability. Yet many epoxy systems are inherently brittle, especially when cured with high-temperature thermal curatives. For that reason, toughening agents are often added to create a better balance between toughness and heat resistance. Kaneka's KANE ACE™, for example, is marketed as a liquid impact modifier that improves fracture toughness and endurance without losing heat resistance, [...]

Relaxation (or clarification) of EU PFAS policy has reopened commercial and technical interest in high‑performance polyimides, particularly 6FDA‑based systems, by removing some regulatory uncertainty that had stalled development programs and supplier engagement. For several years firms delayed or slowed work on fluorinated polymers because of the wide‑scope ECHA PFAS restriction proposals and the risk of downstream market disruption; clearer regulatory signals now encourage materials teams to re‑evaluate 6FDA polyimides for demanding electronics and composite [...]

On May 5th, 2022, Bloomberg reported that the Chinese government has ordered its central agencies and state-backed corporations to replace all foreign-branded personal computers with domestic alternatives within an aggressive timeline of two years. This development aligns with China’s long-term campaign to become self-sufficient in sensitive technology.  It so happens that the U.S. has been working on a similar policy, focusing on the domestic content of manufactured products purchased by various U.S. government agencies. The [...]

As a critical raw material in cutting-edge polyimide synthesis, the fluorinated dianhydride 6FDA* plays a small but important role in the aerospace industry. While current supply chains link 6FDA to traditional and emerging Asian producers, there is also understandable pressure to ensure that U.S. procurement options remain as domestic as possible. This has become increasingly important given the logistical challenges and product shortages of the current climate. The recent 6FDA product launch from Jayhawk Fine [...]

Many products fall under the umbrella of adhesives but there are crucial differences among them. High-temperature (HT) adhesives are extremely durable and complex. They’re the go-to adhesives for service environments over 100℃, while quick-drying glues that you find on store shelves only operate from ambient temperature (20-30℃) to around 50℃. These heat-withstanding properties make high-temperature adhesives an ideal solution for technology, transportation, energy, and aerospace applications. Capable of performing under temperatures as high as 300℃, [...]