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Did you know? In organic chemistry, ethers are a class of compounds that contain an ether group—an oxygen atom bonded to two organyl groups (e.g., alkyl or aryl). They have the general formula R−O−R′, where R and R′ represent the organyl groups. Ethers can again be classified into two varieties: if the organyl groups are the same on both sides of the oxygen atom, then it is a simple or symmetrical ether, whereas if they are different, the ethers are called mixed or unsymmetrical ethers. A typical example of the first group is the solvent and anaestheticdiethyl ether, commonly referred to simply as "ether" (CH3−CH2−O−CH2−CH3). Ethers are common in organic chemistry and even more prevalent in biochemistry, as they are common linkages in carbohydrates and lignin. Polyethers are generally polymers containing ether linkages in their main chain. The term polyol generally refers to polyether polyols with one or more functional end-groups such as a hydroxyl group. The term "oxide" or other terms are used for high molar mass polymer when end-groups no longer affect polymer properties. Builders Products, Inc. stocks all sorts of great solutions for your waterproofing needs that utilizes Polyethers as a key component such as: VaproShield LLC Henry, a Carlisle Company Polyguard Products, Inc. Titebond So next time you have a project that you might think Polyethers would be a good fit. Give us a call and we would be more than happy to discuss!

Yesterday (10/01/24) we were invited to attend a lunch and learn conducted by the Henry, a Carlisle Company at WJE's office in Irving, TX. We were very honored to receive the invite and to say that Matthew Joseph Dealy, CDT, Armin Michelsen, CSI, CDT, and JON HAMMAN did a great job would be an understatement. Again, thank you all for the invite.

Back in August, we were lucky enough to have Wm. Steven Holley come in and conduct a training over some key products offer by Adhesives Technology Corp. Steven did a great job with hands on training as well as a class room demonstration. Adhesives Technology Corp. is a valuable partner to Builders Products, Inc. and we greatly appreciate all of their support.

Did you know? Latex is an emulsion (stable dispersion) of polymer microparticles in water. Latices are found in nature, but synthetic latices are common as well. In nature, latex is found as a milky fluid, which is present in 10% of all flowering plants (angiosperms). It is a complex emulsion that coagulates on exposure to air, consisting of proteins, alkaloids, starches, sugars, oils, tannins, resins, and gums. It is usually exuded after tissue injury. In most plants, latex is white, but some have yellow, orange, or scarlet latex. Since the 17th century, latex has been used as a term for the fluid substance in plants, deriving from the Latin word for "liquid". It serves mainly as defense against herbivorous insects. Latex is not to be confused with plant sap; it is a distinct substance, separately produced, and with different functions. The word latex is also used to refer to natural latex rubber, particularly non-vulcanized rubber. Such is the case in products like latex gloves, latex sealants, latex clothing, and balloons. Builders Products, Inc. stocks all sorts of great solutions for your waterproofing needs that utilizes latex as a key component such as: Titebond Glues Tremco Commercial Sealants & Waterproofing Henry, a Carlisle Company Sika USA Specified Technologies, Inc. - STI Firestop Velosit UK LTD So next time you have a project that you might think latex would be a good fit. Give us a call and we would be more than happy to discuss!

Last month, we hosted a training conducted by Joanne Roach and Cristal Green covering a few key products/systems offered by AVM Industries Inc. Both presenters did a great job with hands on training as well as a class room demonstration. AVM is a valuable partner to Builders Products, Inc. and we greatly appreciate all of their support.

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Did you know? In organosilicon chemistry, a siloxane is an organic compound containing a functional group of two silicon atoms bound to an oxygen atom: Si−O−Si. The parent siloxanes include the oligomeric and polymerichydrides with the formulae H[OSiH2]nOH and [OSiH2]n. Siloxanes also include branched compounds, the defining feature of which is that each pair of silicon centres is separated by one oxygen atom. The siloxane functional group forms the backbone of silicones[−R2Si−O−SiR2−]n, the premier example of which is polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS). The functional group R3SiO− (where the three Rs may be different) is called siloxy. Siloxanes are manmade and have many commercial and industrial applications because of the compounds’ hydrophobicity, low thermal conductivity, and high flexibility. Builders Products, Inc. stocks all sorts of great solutions for your waterproofing needs that utilizes siloxane as a key component such as: Chemical Products Industries, Inc. a Merichem Technologies Company The Euclid Chemical Company Sika USA Evonik PROSOCO, Inc. So next time you have a project that you might think silicone would be a good fit. Give us a call and we would be more than happy to discuss!

Did you know? Epoxy is the family of basic components or cured end products of epoxy resins. Epoxy resins, also known as polyepoxides, are a class of reactive prepolymers and polymers which contain epoxide groups. The epoxide functional group is also collectively called epoxy. The IUPAC name for an epoxide group is an oxirane. Epoxy resins may be reacted (cross-linked) either with themselves through catalytic homopolymerisation, or with a wide range of co-reactants including polyfunctional amines, acids (and acid anhydrides), phenols, alcohols and thiols (sometimes called mercaptans). These co-reactants are often referred to as hardeners or curatives, and the cross-linking reaction is commonly referred to as curing. Reaction of polyepoxides with themselves or with polyfunctional hardeners forms a thermosetting polymer, often with favorable mechanical properties and high thermal and chemical resistance. Epoxy has a wide range of applications, including metal coatings, composites, use in electronics, electrical components (e.g. for chips on board), LEDs, high-tension electrical insulators, paintbrush manufacturing, fiber-reinforced plastic materials, and adhesives for structural[3] and other purposes. Epoxies have been researched and used for construction for a few decades. Although they increase cost of mortars and concrete when used as an additive, they enhance properties. Research is ongoing to investigate the use of epoxies and other recycled plastics in mortars to enhance properties and recycle waste. Densifying plastic materials such as PET and plastic bags and then using them to partially replace aggregate and depolymerizing PET to use as a polymeric binder in addition to epoxy to enhance concrete are actively being studied. Builders Products, Inc. stocks all sorts of great solutions for your waterproofing needs that utilizes Epoxy as a key component such as: Sika USA Adhesive Technologies, Inc Tremco Commercial Sealants & Waterproofing Carlisle Construction Materials The Euclid Chemical Company So next time you have a project that you might think silicone would be a good fit. Give us a call and we would be more than happy to discuss!

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