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BRB rebrands as a Petronas subsidiary
Globally operating manufacturer of silicones, lube oil additives and other specialty chemicals BRB International now rebrands to reflect its journey as a subsidiary of Petronas Chemicals Group Berhad....
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Hot waxing treatment for the aging resistance of wood
A novel hot waxing treatment improves the aging resistance of wood surface under UV radiation and water.
News Coatings Technologies
November issue: Functional coatings in the focus
The November issue of the European Coatings Journal is out. It features a full package on functional coatings: a market report, a product overview and expert interviews.
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IMCD Germany opens new office in Hamburg’s Hafencity
IMCD Germany, operating company of IMCD Group, is intending to consolidate its strategic presence in northern Germany with the opening of a new office in Hamburg's Hafencity district.
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Robustness of surfactant-laden latex films
Scientists have investigated the influence of a non-ionic surfactant on the abrasion robustness of a water-based latex film.
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Scott Bader invests in new adhesive facility
Scott Bader invests in a new facility in Northamptonshire. The additional unit, based only a short distance from its Wollaston headquarters, is due for completion in November.
News Legislation
Facing the challenge of Harmonised Notifications
When mixtures that are hazardous to health and/or are physically dangerous are being imported into the legal territory of the EU, there are a number of pitfalls to watch out for in terms of poison centre...
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Double-layer peelable coating
The anti-permeability of peelable coating was improved by incorporating two typical one-component coatings. The Double-layer coating showed eminent mechanical properties.
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Nouryon appoints Melanie Steiner to Board of Directors
Nouryon has announced the appointment of Melanie Steiner to the company’s Board of Directors. She will serve as a member of the Board’s Corporate Responsibility Committee.
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High solid waterborne automotive base coat
As a new paper reveals, an excellent metallic effect can be realised with high solid aqueous automotive base coats.
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ASK Chemicals acquires industrial resin business from SI Group
ASK Chemicals Group has completed the acquisition of the industrial resins business from SI Group. With this transaction, the Group, headquartered in Hilden near Düsseldorf (Germany), is strengthening...
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Novel active pigments for photocatalytic coatings
A recent study describes the preparation of TiO2–based hollow microspheres by spray drying and their use as active pigments for photocatalytic coatings.
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PPG inaugurates expanded “Packaging Coatings Innovation Centre
PPG has inaugurated its "Packaging Coatings Innovation Centre, Europe" in Bodelshausen, Germany. The site’s newly expanded analytical and research and development (R&D) capabilities are intended...
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Capsaicin derivatives as antifouling adjuvants
Researchers have assesed the performance of capsaicin derivatives containing amide groups used as active substances for environmental-friendly antifouling coatings.