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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.
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Covestro targets more sustainable logistics in China
Covestro is launching a pilot green logistics program with partners in China as part of efforts to decarbonise the chemical supply chain.
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European Court of Justice: Titanium dioxide wrongly classified as carcinogenic
Paint and coatings manufacturers have successfully challenged the classification of titanium dioxide before the European Court of Justice (ECJ). The court declared the corresponding regulation of the EU...
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Transparent anti-fingerprint coating
A new study describes an anti-fingerprint coating for optical lenses and display screens prepared with chitin nanofibers and surface modification via vapor deposition.
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Evonik partners with Ter Chemicals and Biesterfeld Performance Rubber
Evonik is working with two new partners to distribute the groups high-performance polymers: Ter Chemicals Distribution Group on the one hand and Biesterfeld Performance Rubber, a business unit of the Biesterfeld...
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Paint and coatings binder market remains challenging
The pressure on supply chains due to the pandemic and the war is affecting raw material availability and supply. Rising logistics and energy costs are exacerbating the situation. A significant improvement...
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Halogen free organic coatings for flame retarding applications
Researchers report the synthesis and characterisation of a new flame-retardant (FR), UV-curable resin, covalently stabilised with non-halogenated FR-additive, phytic acid (PA) for coating variety of substrates....
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Brenntag expands local presence in Massachusetts
Brenntag has opened a new production and warehouse facility in Upton, Massachusetts. This new 33,000-square feet facility solidifies the company's presence as chemicals distributor in the Northeast region...
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Castor oil-based omniphobic polyurethane coatings
A recently conducted study reportstransparent polyurethane coatings with high hardness, anti-smudge and anti-corrosive properties.
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Cathay Industries to acquire Venator’s iron oxide pigment business
Cathay Industries has announced that it has entered into an agreement with Venator Materials to purchase its iron oxide pigment business.
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Review: Embrittlement in organic coatings
A new review article gives a comprehensive overview on the sources of tensile, cracking-opening stress of organic coatings and focuses on the polymer embrittlement during degradation.
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Bodo Möller Chemie appoints Global Vice President for Digitalisation
With a newly created position, the Bodo Möller Chemie Group implements an extensive digitalisation strategy: Frank Fuhr has taken over the function of Global Vice President for Digitalisation in the Bodo...