Industry News

ECHA added n-hexane to the REACH Candidate List in February 2026. Use this buyer checklist to screen solvent-coated SBS supply, SDS files and grade trials.

A 2026 ACS Omega study shows how soybean oil epoxidation changes hot-melt PSA flow and adhesion. Compare bio-based plasticizer evidence for SIS and SBS systems.

A 2026 SBS PSA study links tackifier loading with anti-plasticization and plasticization windows. Use this buyer checklist to compare rheology, peel, tack and shear evidence.

Compare SIS diblock content, styrene content and test conditions before choosing an adhesive grade. Use a supplier checklist and discuss samples with Jusage.

Serbia chemical restrictions took effect on 12 September 2026. Check diisocyanates, POP substances, UV-328, DP and supplier evidence before shipment.

Food packaging adhesives need application-specific evidence. Check EU plastic packaging transition dates, supplier declarations and migration files for 2026.

ISO 22095-2:2026 sets mass balance chain-of-custody requirements. Use this polymer buyer checklist to verify scope, credits, records, evidence, and claims.

The EU plastic pellet loss regulation sets duties for covered handlers and carriers. Check supplier, packaging, records, and logistics readiness for 2026.

A practical 2026 buyer note on TPE/TPR overmolding, SBS-based compound discussions, substrate fit, hardness, processing windows, adhesion checks, and documentation needs for soft-touch parts.

A practical 2026 buyer note on pressure-sensitive tape testing, peel adhesion, shear, tack, application conditions, and product carbon footprint data requests for PSA tape and label projects.