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Vanillin-based flame retardant epoxy coating on wood surface
During a recently conducted study, a novel phosphate-containing epoxy reactive flame retardant (VB) was successfully synthesised by one step reaction using vanillin (VA) and benzene phosphorous oxydichloride...
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Briolf Group acquires aerosol paints manufacturer Areco Italia
The Catalan business group Briolf, comprising several industrial companies in the field of specialty chemicals, has made public an agreement through which it has acquired 100% of Areco Italia.
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Protecting ancient wood with a novel polyurethane-acrylate coating
Researchers report improved surface properties of a novel self-healing polyurethane-acrylate coating by in situ polymerisations of dihydroxy organo-montmorillonite on ancient wood.
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Kansai Helios to acquire CWS Lackfabrik
Kansai Helios signed a share purchase agreement to acquire 100% share of CWS Lackfabrik (“CWS”). CWS, with its group companies, is a powder coatings and liquid and solid synthetic resins producer,...
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Songwon announces new leadership appointments
Songwon has appointed Hans Werhonig as Leader Group Commercial and a member of Songwon’s Executive Committee from December 1st, 2022.
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Natural polymer for controlled ink droplet spreading
A new study describes an effective cotton surface treatment using natural polymer for high-quality inkjet printing images.
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IMCD India to acquire Parkash Dye Chem
IMCD has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of the shares of Parkash Dye Chem, one of India’s leading distributors of speciality chemicals for construction and printing inks.
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Prepare for the European Coatings Show
In March 2023, the European Coatings Show plus the European Coatings Show Conference will take place again in Nuremberg, Germany. Prepare your visit with the newly-released preview magazine.
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Anti-viral organic coatings for high touch surfaces
SARS-CoV-2 virus remains viable on solid surfaces for up to one week. In presence of soil load, pure copper fails to inactivate the virus. A paintable organic coating liberates Cu2+ by ion-exchange and...
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BASF inaugurates its largest surface treatment site
The Surface Treatment global business unit of BASF’s Coatings division, operating under the Chemetall brand, has celebrated the inauguration of its state-of-the-art surface treatment production site...
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Coating for water- and oil-resistance paper
A recently conducted study portrays a cellulose nanofibrils/polydimethylsiloxane double-layer coating for fabrication of high barrier and excellent water- and oil-resistance paper.
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Together for Sustainability welcomes three new members
Allnex, IMCD Group and Lonza Group, have joined the Together for Sustainability initiative (TfS) for sustainable supply chains.
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The raw material game: part II
An overview of the current market situation.
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Eco-friendly cement from calcareous oil shale
A recent study aimed to maximise the replacement of raw materials in clinker production with calcareous oil shale, while maintaining standard quality characteristics.