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IMCD acquires ACM
IMCD, a distributor of specialty chemicals and ingredients, announces that IMCD Sweden has acquired 100% of the share capital of ACM, a distributor of minerals and chemicals.
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Effective polymeric antifouling coating developed
A study on the development of an effective composition of polymeric antifouling coating based on acrylic copolymer with microencapsulated extract of natural origin and superdispersed polytetrafluoroethylene...
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Biesterfeld Spezialchemie joins forces with Scott Bader
Biesterfeld Spezialchemie, distributor of specialty chemical products, pharma and food ingredients, and UK headquartered chemicals company Scott Bader, enter into a new partnership.
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Modified polyurethane coating with self- healing function
In a new study, a modified polyurethane coating with self-healing function was developed via reaction between polytetrahydrofuran (PTMG), 2,4-toluene diisocyanate (TDI) and α-lipoic acid.
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Printing inks: “We are working on PTFE-free wax additives”
Due to current regulations, ink formulators and manufacturers need to adapt their ink technologies to be compliant, says Dr Gehan Eltanany, Technical Marketing Manager Performance Coatings at Lubrizol...
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Akzo Nobel to acquire Chinese Decorative Paints business from Sherwin-Williams
Akzo Nobel is to further strengthen its China position after reaching an agreement with Sherwin-Williams to acquire its Chinese Decorative Paints business. This business is known within Sherwin-Williams...
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Reduction of ice adhesion to solid surfaces
Study focuses on the use of a novel filtering method for coating topography evaluation.
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UV curable alkyd coating properties analysed
Four types of UV-(meth)acrylate curable alkyds were synthesised and formulated with two tri(meth)acrylate reactive diluents. Thermal, mechanical, and coating properties, including gloss, adhesion, hardness,...
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University of York and Circa Group partner on bio-based chemistry institute
Together with Circa Group, the University of York launches a new institute for the promotion of bio-based products, the Circa Renewable Chemistry Institute (CRCI).
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Prevention of marine corrosion with graphene-based polymer coatings
A new review discusses graphene and its composite as an anticorrosive coating for marine applications.
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Water-based coatings: “A lot of new binder technologies”
Andre van Linden, Director Scientific Academic Partnerships at Akzo Nobel R&D, looks at challenges in water-borne systems and outlines his thoughts on factors influencing new developments.
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Inauguration of Münzing’s production in Malaysia
On Mar 22, 2023, after a three-year project and construction period, the production plant for wax and polymer emulsions in Bukit Selambau Industrial Park, equipped with state-of-the-art technology, was...
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Novel coating containing colourants from the red pitaya
Betalains from red pitaya were extracted as pigment and dye. Time and temperature could change the colour of the betalains-based ink and film.
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Universal Matter acquires Applied Graphene Materials main operating businesses
Universal Matter UK (“UM UK”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Universal Matter, has acquired all shares of Applied Graphene Materials UK (“AGM UK”) and Applied Graphene Materials (“AGM US”),...