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Environment-friendly UV-curable alkyd-based non-isocyanate urethanes
During a new study, two non-isocyanate polyurethanes (NIPUs) were used as reactive diluents for an alkyd to obtain eco-friendly new UV-curable alkyd-polyurethane coatings.
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PCG completes acquisition of Perstorp
Perstorp has announced that it has been acquired by Petronas Chemicals Group Berhad (PCG), integrated chemicals provider from Malaysia and part of Petronas Group, on 11 October 2022.
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Metallic nano-particles for the protection of wood
Researchers have conducted a preliminary experiment te evaluate the ability of metallic nano-particles to provide UV protection to wood surfaces.
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Bodo Möller Chemie takes over General Adhesivos
With the takeover of the Spanish distributor General Adhesivos, the Bodo Möller Chemie Group further expands its business in Spain and Portugal and adds another adhesives laboratory.
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Self healable cathodic electrophoretic deposition coatings
A new study describes the synthesis and properties of room-temperature self-healable cathodic electrophoretic deposition coatings based on cationic waterborne polyurethane.
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A science-based target initiative net zero path is essential
The Grolman Group has committed to achieve net zero emissions by 2050. CEO Florian Grolman speaks about the reasons and how the company is approaching this vision.
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BASF: NPG and PA with product carbon footprint of zero
According to the company, BASF for the first time offers neopentyl glycol (NPG) and propionic acid (PA) with a cradle-to-gate product carbon footprint (PCF) of zero.
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Slow-release fertilisers by biodegradable coating
In a recent study, biodegradable sodium alginate–lignin (SA-L) blend formulations at different SA/L ratios were developed as low-cost coating material for highly efficient slow-release di-ammonium phosphate...
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ASK Chemicals inaugurates new plant in Mexico
ASK Chemicals has celebrated the opening of its new production facility in El Carmen near Monterrey, Mexico. The new site will produce high-performance binders and coatings for the Mexican market.
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Interview: “The demand for bio-based materials is currently the highest in Europe”
“Growing consumer awareness about the environmental impact is one of the key drivers that have led many large brand owners to take their stance and set ambitious sustainability goals”, says Dickon...
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Dual-curable coatings obtained from non-isocyanate polyurethane oligomers
Growing concerns and impending regulations on the usage of monomeric isocyanates in the production of polyurethane resins have led to the introduction of alternative non-isocyanate polyurethane (NIPU)...
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Safic-Alcan and Nouryon extend distribution agreement
Safic-Alcan has entered into an agreement with Nouryon and becomes sole distributor of the company's crosslinking peroxides accross multiple countries as of the 1st January 2023.
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Vanadium containing nanopigments of zircon as blue pigment
Scientists have describes a microwave-assisted polyol synthesis of V–ZrSiO4 nanoparticles and its use as a blue ceramic pigment.
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Clarity and durability with innovative environmentally friendly waterborne matte coatings
Low-gloss wood finishes have grown increasingly popular, shifting from organic solvents to water-based resins. But these eco-friendly coatings have some drawbacks including vulnerability to staining with...