Our private-label customers often ask us to explain what REACH is, including the difference between EU & UK REACH, especially when it comes to labelling (CLP) regulations. Here James Follows, Apollo’s Compliance Manager, explains the regulations.
02 November 2021
In winter months and colder weather, it is essential to understand how temperature can influence the performance of roofing adhesive products. Here we offer cold weather advice for maintaining optimum product performance.
19 October 2021
The disposal of packaging after use appears to cause confusion amongst contractors. Many do not know how to correctly classify their waste. Empty containers should be classified as hazardous waste unless it contains no trace of hazardous substances.
06 October 2021
One-way stick and two-way stick adhesives have different properties. It is important that you know the difference for product selection.
31 August 2021
The shelf-life of an adhesive is the length of time from the date of manufacture for which it remains fit for use and will still behave according to the technical data sheet. It is the time it can be stored without any changes to its properties.
24 August 2021
With warmer weather in summer months, it is essential that contractors know how temperature can influence the performance of roofing adhesive products. Here we give our summer tips to ensure you can continue to get the most out of your products.
18 August 2021
Roofing contact adhesives, where the adhesive is applied to both surfaces being bonded, provide many benefits including high initial strength and strong weatherproof bonds, provided it has been consolidated.
09 August 2021
New REACH labelling and training regulations are to be introduced for Diisocyanates. Here James Follows, Compliance Manager, explains what Diisocyanates are, where they are used and what the regulations mean.
02 July 2021
Preparing surfaces correctly before applying product is vital to ensure full bond of the roofing adhesive or coating.
27 May 2021
James Follows, Compliance Manager at Apollo Roofing, explains what REACH is and what it means for the roofing industry, especially following the UK’s withdrawal from the EU.
18 May 2021
‘Drying’ and ‘Curing’ are two words that we regularly see people confuse when referring to the use of roofing adhesives. From a chemistry point of view, the two have very different meanings.
08 February 2021
In colder temperatures, there can be noticeable changes in the flow properties of adhesives. The product’s viscosity will increase making it more difficult to apply.
25 January 2021
All packaging must contain a UFI number, a 16-character code which will be used by poison centres for emergency health response purposes in case of incidents involving the product. Here we explain the legislation and what you need to do.
14 January 2021
