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New rules regarding food contact materials in China
In China, the definition of food contact material is ‘‘under intended use, materials that have contact with food or food additives or have the possibility to come into contact with food or release...
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Durability of a polypropylene/graphene oxide nanocomposite coating
A recently pubished work focues on a long-term experimental evaluation and molecular dynamics simulation of a polypropylene/graphene oxide nanocomposite coating in 3.5 wt% NaCl solution.
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The Pacific Coatings Show Conference 2022 is calling for papers
The newly-established Pacific Coatings Show on 21-23 September 2022 in Jakarta, Indonesia, will bring together the whole supply chain, offer great networking opportunities and exclusive coatings technology...
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Sasol sells European wax business to Awax Group
The South African energy and chemical company Sasol sells its German subsidiary Sasol Wax to Awax, an international group specialised in developing, producing and distributing wax products.
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Enhanced protection of reinforced concrete structures
Scientists report superior corrosion resistance of mild steel coated with a graphene oxide modified silane coating in chlorinated simulated concrete solution.
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Azelis further strengthens Asia Pacific footprint
Azelis has announced the acquisition of a majority stake in Catalite, a well-established distributor of specialty chemicals in Thailand.
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Polyurethane coating with synergistic anticorrosion effect
A new paper presents a stretchable and self-healing polyurethane coating with a synergistic anticorrosion effect for the corrosion protection of stainless steels.
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Arkema to acquire PMP in China
Arkema is expanding its offer of engineering adhesives with the planned acquisition of Shanghai Zhiguan Polymer Materials (PMP), specialised in hot-melt adhesives for the consumer electronics market. ...
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Swiss reduces emissions with “sharkskin” technology
Swiss is to become the first passenger airline in the world to take advantage of a new aircraft skin technology developed by Lufthansa Technik and BASF to further reduce the carbon dioxide emissions and...
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Lori Gobris joins Michelman as Global Marketing Manager for Circular Economy
Gobris will be responsible for Michelman's global market strategy and programs that enable sustainable packaging solutions for the Circular Economy within its Printing & Packaging business segment....
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Light-driven disinfection of surfaces
Scientists have debeloped NIR-responsive waterborne polyurethane-polydopamine coatings for the light-driven disinfection of surfaces.
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OQ Chemicals expands TCD Alcohol DM production
OQ Chemicals has implemented its announced capacity expansion for TCD Alcohol DM (Tricyclodecanedimethanol) at its Oberhausen, Germany, site and successfully commissioned the plant.
News Coatings Technologies
Styrene-acrylate coatings as conductive substrate
In a new work, styrene-acrylate (SA) coatings were strengthened with renewable natural polymers (carboxymethyl chitosan, CMCS) and crosslinked by multiple hydrogen bonds, which improved the mechanical...
News People & Careers
Sherwin-Williams announces leadership changes
The Sherwin-Williams Company has announced that its Board of Directors has elected Heidi G. Petz to serve as President and Chief Operating Officer effective March 1, 2022.