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Interview: “Our product quality and performance are not fully known in the market
French additives manufacturer Protex International has just completed the construction of a new production site in Guangdong province, China, to capitalise on the region’s surge in industrial coating...
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Corrosion protection of brown and green patinated bronze
Researchers have developed two fluoropolymer coatings (FA-MS and FA-MS-SH) for the protection of artificial patinas for outdoor application.
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Azelis opens new CASE laboratory in Istanbul
Azelis has announced the opening of a new CASE (coatings, adhesives, sealants and elastomers) laboratory in Istanbul, Turkey, with a focus on coatings.
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Scratch-healable automotive clearcoats
A new paper reports a novel scratch-resistant and healable automotive clearcoat that can not only protect the substrate surface but also facilitate scratch repair.
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Sika to acquire MBCC Group
Sika has signed a definitive agreement to acquire MBCC Group, the former BASF Construction Chemicals, from an affiliate of Lone Star Funds, a global private equity firm, for a consideration of CHF 5.5...
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Icephobic properties of aqueous self-lubricating coatings
Researchers describe an icephobic aqueous coatings containing PEG-PDMS copolymers. Changing the copolymer percentage results in positive effects on the icephobic characteristics.
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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.
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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.