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PPG expands automotive OEM coatings production in Germany
PPG has announced that it will invest more than USD 10 million (EUR 9 million) to expand production of automotive original equipment manufacturer (OEM) coatings at its site in Weingarten, Germany.
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Epoxy/graphene composites for anticorrosive applications
A recently published review discusses the advances and future outlook in epoxy/graphene composites for anticorrosive applications.
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BASF Color Report 2021″: Changing popularity of automotive colours
According to BASF, vehicle production declined overall, which led to shifts in the popularity of certain colour shades: Blue and red are currently enjoying particular popularity.
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Different colour at the touch of a button
BMW has presented an electric model at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas that can change its colour.
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Strengthened soy protein isolate-based films
A new work presents eco-friendly soy protein isolate-based films strengthened by water-soluble glycerin epoxy resin.
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Bodo Moeller Chemie and Evonik with new cooperation agreement
Starting on January 1, 2022, the Bodo Möller Chemie Group and Evonik Industries announce a cooperation for special binders and additives specifically for the paint and varnish industry as well as for...
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Coatings to reduce yogurt adhesion
Researchers report on the solvent-free fabrication of slippery coatings from edible raw materials for reducing yogurt adhesion.
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IMCD bolsters its presence in EMEA
IMCD has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of the shares of Polychem, a leading provider of chemical raw materials and additives in Austria and Southeast Europe.
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Surfactant-free latexes as binders in paint applications
In a recent study, surfactant-free latexes stabilised with sodium styrene sulfonate as binders for exterior paints. The have potential to replace surfactant stabilised latexes as binders in waterborne...
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Cargill to acquire Croda’s bio-based industrial business
Cargill has reached an agreement with Croda to acquire the majority of its performance technologies and industrial chemicals business for EUR 915 million.
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The raw materials game
Global scarcity of raw materials is hampering growth. What are the causes and what does the future hold?
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Colourless cardanol based polyurethane coating
A current study presents a modified cardanol based colourless, transparent, hydrophobic and anti-corrosive polyurethane coating.
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Arkema strengthens its positions in adhesives in South Africa
Arkema has announced the proposed acquisition of Permoseal in South Africa, one of the leaders in adhesive solutions for woodworking, packaging, construction and DIY.
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Hard but stretchable protective coating
A recent study portraits a highly transparent and resilient urethane-methacrylate siloxane composite for a hard, yet stretchable protective coating.