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News Legislation

EU introduces mandatory diisocyanates training

The EU has introduced a mandatory training for people working with diisocyanates from 24 August 2023 in new REACH Restriction.

News Production & Lab

Usage of heavy metal-free compounds in surface coatings

A new review article attempts to present a synopsis of the history of coatings composition, impact of the heavy metals on health and environment, and the options available for shifting to safer coating...

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News Markets & Companies

Univar Solutions acquires Chem Sol

Univar Solutions has acquired Chem Sol Group, a leading ingredients and specialty chemicals distributor operating in Costa Rica, Guatemala, El Salvador, Panama, and Honduras.

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News Application Areas

Epoxy resin coating with good lubricity

Researchers have equipped epoxy resin composite coatings with steady superlubricity by adding polydimethylsiloxane.

News Legislation

Business leaders must do more to change the trajectory of climate change

We are living in arguably the most critical moment for climate change. The recent COP27 summit recognised the need for urgent action on a number of issues, but greater focus on reducing fossil fuel emissions...

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News Markets & Companies

Nordmann UK and Toyal Europe: New distribution partnership

Nordmann UK and Toyal Europe have announced their distribution partnership for aluminum effect pigments for the UK and Irish markets. This exclusive arrangement came into effect from January 2023.

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News Application Areas

Edible coating for fruit preservation

Researchers have presented a new way of strawberry preservation by using a combination of yam bean starch, essential oil, and calcium propionate.

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News Markets & Companies

Scott Bader partners with Safic-Alcan

Scott Bader France is has announced a new partnership with Safic-Alcan, effective immediately, for the distribution of rheology modifiers and acrylic dispersions across France.

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News Application Areas

Jatropha oil in anti-corrosion coatings

During a recent study, bio-based acrylated and epoxidised jatropha oil was incorporated with graphene nanoplatelets to formulate corrosion resistance coatings.

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News Markets & Companies

Stahl to acquire ICP Industrial Solutions Group

Stahl has agreed to acquire ICP Industrial Solutions Group (ISG), a leader in high-performance packaging coatings. This transaction is expected to strengthen Stahl’s position in the field of specialty...

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News Production & Lab

Colloidal silver as innovative multifunctional pigment

A new study aims to assess the effect of two different colloidal silver amounts on the durability and biocidal activity of a water-borne wood paint.

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News Markets & Companies

Kansai Helios completes acquisition of CWS Lackfabrik

Kansai Helios has completed the acquisition of German powder coatings and resins manufacturer CWS Lackfabrik.

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News Application Areas

Novel eco-friendly antifouling coatings

A new study presents self-renewable amphiphilic coatings with low water swelling and excellent biofilm prevention properties.

News People & Careers

Istanbul Technical University mourns Prof. Yusuf Yağcı

 One of the pioneers in photopolymer sciences passed away on 30 January.