One-Way Stick vs Two-Way Stick Adhesives – What’s the Difference?
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
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New Diisocyanate Regulations – Training Update
As of 24 August 2023, training is required for professional and industrial users of polyurethane adhesives and sealant products within the EU and UK. A PU Training platform is now live and in use.
07 December 2021
What is an adhesive’s shelf life?
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
Adhesive Drying & Curing - What's the difference
‘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
EU REACH & UK REACH, EU CLP & GB CLP – Similarities & Differences
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
The importance of adhesive bond consolidation
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 Diisocyanate Regulations
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
How to prepare surfaces for bonding
Preparing surfaces correctly before applying product is vital to ensure full bond of the roofing adhesive or coating.
27 May 2021
UK REACH & the Roofing Industry
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
Why can adhesives thicken in winter?
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
