Positions and Publications

On 4 August 2020, a new restriction on diisocyanates was adopted by the European authorities under REACH establishing training requirements prior to the use of PU products containing diisocyanates. The FEICA Technical Working Group ‘PU Restriction’ created a leaflet (available in eight languages) to guide end-users through the path to compliance.

This leaflet has now been updated in all 8 available languages.

More information is available at https://www.feica.eu/resources/training/pu-training/

Sustainability in the construction sector is receiving substantial attention in the European Union (EU) as a consequence of both the absolute scale of this sector and its share of materials usage and greenhouse gas emissions in Europe. Recent legislative initiatives, such as the EU Green Deal, cover the construction sector with specific provisions, addressing all levels from entire buildings to construction elements and to the materials used for their production and installation. The environmental performance of adhesives and sealants used in the construction sector is therefore of high interest. The full report is available for FEICA members here.

FEICA has developed a position paper to explain the differences between two entirely different technologies on the market that may look alike because of the identical packaging. These technologies are the Polyurethane one-component foams (OCF) and spray foam cans (SFC), both containing > 0.1% by weight methylene diphenyl diisocyanate (MDI).

To better understand the two technologies, please download this FEICA position paper. The paper has been co-signed by ISOPA.

FEICA created a leaflet to guide end users of polyurethane (PU)-containing adhesives and sealants. It is available to read and download on the FEICA ‘PU info‘ webpage.

FEICA is aware of several different stakeholders publishing guidelines on plastic recycling, including requirements for adhesives in plastics recycling. Divergent terminology is used in these guidance papers, and this terminology also often differs from what is used in the adhesives industry and by users of adhesives. This Position Paper aims to assist stakeholders in furthering a common understanding of adhesives and the requirements that are important for adhesives in plastic recycling. A common language and technically sound definitions will help to ensure a better understanding amongst stakeholders and an easier exchange of expertise.

Since 2012, China, Europe and North America have harmonised the Adhesives and Sealants Classification Manual. Now for the first time, the three major adhesives and sealants markets – China, Europe and North America – share a common language when it comes to defining the market segments and product categories for adhesives and sealants.

The European Adhesives and Sealants Market Report, issued by FEICA, and the North America and Asia Adhesives and Sealants Market Report, issued by the Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC), both follow the harmonised ASC-CATIA-FEICA Adhesives and Sealants Classification Manual, facilitating companies to compare data between Europe, NAFTA and the Asia-Pacific region.

Check the FEICA Model EPDs frequently asked questions (FAQ).

Adhesives and sealants  are used for a wide variety of commercial and residential applications. Most sealants include silicone, acrylic, urethane, butyl and other polymeric types. Formulations have been developed to meet the performance specifications established by industry standards and the particular requirements of the end user. The use of adhesives and sealants allows for greater innovation in building design, along with increased durability of structures, the preservation of the building’s environment and a reduction in material consumption for the construction of the façade and windows.

The use of adhesives and sealants in many sectors including construction, automotive, and energy production, contribute to reducing the carbon footprint of a surprising number of everyday and advanced products and manufacturing processes  creating a “new licence to do business in the 21st century”.

A sustainable industry is a forward-looking industry, conscious of its responsibility and with a long-term perspective. This is the Adhesives and Sealants Industry – contributing to create a better future for society!

The motor car has been with us for more than 120 years and today it is hard to imagine life without the motor car. It has transformed our way of life, our landscape, and our outlook. Worldwide it has provided mobility, pleasure and economic opportunity to millions of people, but its widespread use has damaged the environment. Now the big question is how sustainable is the motor car, and the way we use it?

The use of adhesives and sealants in many sectors including construction, automotive, and energy production, contribute to reducing the carbon footprint of a surprising number of everyday and advanced products and manufacturing processes creating a “new licence to do business in the 21st century”.

A sustainable industry is a forward-looking industry, conscious of its responsibility and with a long-term perspective. This is the Adhesives and Sealants Industry – contributing to create a better future for society!

In order to reflect improvement, the factsheets have been revised by the sector organisations, generally by reformatting and adding more detailed background information to enable its transparent application. Furthermore the SpERCs have been simplified. While the previous SpERCs still remain valid, the new revised SpERCs have assigned new version numbers (v2) to discriminate between the different assumptions made in both, the previous and the revised version.