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X-Rite appoints Jeff McKee as president
X-Rite Incorporated appoints Jeff McKee as President. With expertise spanning finance, IT, and global services, McKee will lead the company's advancement in digital color management, automation, and 3D...
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Fully bio-based and solvent-free polyester polyol for two-component polyurethane coatings
Researchers found that the development of a completely bio-based and solvent-free polyester polyol is successful and can be used as a drop-in replacement for synthetic polyol.
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BASF Coatings signs global partnership agreement with Ineos Automotive
Ineos Automotive and BASF's Coatings division have signed an agreement to develop a global body and refinish program. The partnership includes the provision of sustainable refinish coatings, expertise,...
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Biomass ATP filler enhances fire resistance and smoke suppression in intumescent coatings
Researchers found that the addition of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) as a green, bio-based filler in intumescent fire retardant coatings improves flame retardant properties.
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Interview: “The field of particle analysis is approached from two sides”
Dr Jörg Wieder, one of the founders of femtoG, shares his insights on particle analyses and the role of digitalization in the field.
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Henkel and Covestro cooperate for the sustainability of adhesives for timber components
Henkel and Covestro are cooperating to promote the sustainability of adhesives in timber construction. Covestro provides polyurethane-based materials based on bio-attributed raw materials, which are used...
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BASF announces further job cuts and savings program
The chemical company BASF is launching a further savings program due to weak demand in Europe. According to the DAX-listed company, additional annual costs of one billion euros are to be saved at the Ludwigshafen...
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Chemetall celebrates the opening of a new global aluminum competence center in Italy
The Surface Treatment business unit of BASF's Coatings division, operating under the Chemetall brand, today celebrated the opening of its new global aluminum competence center in Giussano, Italy.
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24-hour emergency number regarding sustainability
Corporate sustainability initiatives are coming under increasing public scrutiny, as the spotlight falls on their environmental, social and economic operations. How can a 24-hour emergency number support...
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New antifouling coating based on alkyd paint modified with hydrophobic cationic biocide
Researchers found that the modification of alkyd-based paints with the hydrophobic cationic biocide PyrC12-DBS leads to a significant increase in the wettability of the coating. The results of scanning...
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Belzona UK opens new facility in Wales
Belzona UK announces the opening of its independent UK Distributorship.
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Personnel changes at BASF
Julia Raquet as new President of Europe, Middle East and Africa and Dr. Martin Volland as new President of Nutrition & Health.
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Sustainability and efficiency: driving innovation in protective coatings
In an era defined by environmental consciousness and economic pragmatism, the protective coatings industry finds itself at a pivotal juncture. Led by the imperatives of sustainability and efficiency, research...
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Interfacial polymerization using biobased solvents and desalination and organic solvent nanofiltration membranes
Researchers found that the use of bio-based solvents such as cyclopentyl methyl ether (CPME) and 2-methyltetrahydrofuran (2-MeTHF) in interfacial polymerization leads to the production of thin-film-based...