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Chitosan on recycled paper and its impact on packaging properties
A recent study explored chitosan, a biodegradable nontoxic biopolymer, at different dosages for surface treatment of recycled paper to improve various properties relevant to packaging.
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Powder gaining momentum
PPG Industries has announced investment of over EUR 40 million to upgrade five powder coating manufacturing facilities in the United States and Latin America. By Bettina Hoffmann.
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ACI Group secures Chem Additive distribution deal
ACI Group has secured a new distribution partnership with Chem (Yueyang) Waterborne Additive ("Chem Additive"), a performance additive innovator based in Hunan, China.
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Bio-based flame-retardant coatings
Researchers have presented novel bio-based phosphorous-containing UV-curable flame-retardant coatings.
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Sur Tec acquires TF Chemical
Sur Tec, global manufacturer of specialty chemicals and surface treatment solutions, has announced the acquisition of the Italian company TF Chemical, a renowned chemical supplier.
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The effect of reactive diluents on curing and properties of epoxy resins
During a new study, the effect of monofunctional, difunctional, and trifunctional reactive epoxy diluents (RDs) on curing of epoxy resins by amine hardeners was studied.
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Jotun expands fire protection coating R&D facilities
Global paints and coatings manufacturer Jotun, one of the major providers of intumescent fire protection coatings for the infrastructure and energy industries, has announced the completion of major expansion...
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Hotbed of innovation and sustainability
San Marco Group is a family-owned business in its fourth generation, leader in Italy in the architectural coatings’ segment, as well as Etics, organic plasters and effect paints for the building industry....
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New coatings association for the Middle East manufacturers
The leading paints and coatings manufacturers in the Middle East have officially launched Middle East Paints & Coatings Association (MEPCA) and received necessary government approvals.
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Waterborne resin to enhance the fire resistance of plywood
A new work has focused on the thermal properties of an intumescent coating with waterborne melamine-acrylic emulsion resin for plywood.
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Delta Coatings announces Oman, Egypt and Saudi Arabia expansion
Dubai-based waterproofing specialist and protective coatings system house, Delta Coatings International, has announced its ambitious three-year strategic growth plan for the Middle East.
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Sustainable barrier paper coating for food packaging
A new review article describes recent progresses in sustainable barrier paper coatings for food packaging applications.
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BASF Automotive OEM Coatings secures 100% renewable energy across all China sites
BASF Shanghai Coatings Minhang and Caojing sites in Shanghai, and BASF Coatings’ resin plant in Caojing, Shanghai, have announced the use of 100% renewable energy usage across its operations in 2023....
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South American coatings market
The coatings market in South America will face again several challenges, some of them new and others that have been around in recent years. International inflation, high overall interest rates and some...