Month: April 2017

Plasticizer use in Adhesives and Sealants

Plasticizers are an important component of many adhesives and sealants. A plasticizer is an additive used to increase flexibility or workability of a polymer system. Plasticizers typically affect the viscosity, lower the glass transition temperature (Tg), and lower the elastic modulus of a product. By making the adhesive/sealant more elastic, it helps to prevent cracking... Read more »