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UV cured film with excellent water resistance
A recent work describes the synthesis of UV-curable waterborne Polyurethane–acrylate modified with hydroxyl-terminated polydimethylsiloxane.
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Strong increase in global demand for paints and coatings
Chem Research: The global paints and coatings market recorded a strong first quarter 2021.
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Novel self-healing epoxy coatings
Scientists report on self-healing epoxy coatings containing microcapsules filled with different amine compounds.
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Archroma: Distribution agreement with Van Horn, Metz & Company for emulsions
Archroma has entered an agreement with specialty raw material distributor Van Horn, Metz & Company for the distribution of emulsions in the United States.
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Bio-based raw materials: A limited toolbox
Bio-based building blocks offer a path to increase the sustainability of coatings. We spoke to experts about how the industry can become more bio-based without any negative side effects.
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Stable waterborne epoxy emulsions
The aim of a recent study was to prepare stable waterborne epoxy emulsions and study the properties of their corresponding coatings containing different contents of silica nanoparticles.
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PPG to expand coatings manufacturing capacity for packaging applications
PPG has announced an expansion of its coatings manufacturing capacity in Europe for packaging applications. The investments at sites in The Netherlands and Poland are intended to support growing customer...
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Vegetable oil based polyurethane coatings
A recently published review focuses on various synthesis routes that transform triglycerides and derivatives into polyurethane precursors. Different types of polyurethane coatings have also been studied...
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Keyser & Mackay and Synres agree on sales cooperation
The Dutch resin manufacturer Synres and Keyser & Mackay have agreed on a sales cooperation.
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Antibacterial bio-based epoxy polymers
The Structure-activity relationship of antibacterial bio-based epoxy polymers made from phenolic branched fatty acids has recently been studied.
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Perstorp announces production capacity increase for 2-Ethylhexanoic Acid
Perstorp will substantially expand its production capacity of 2-Ethylhexanoic Acid (2-EHA) from 2022, to meet increasing market needs.
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Security problems on ECHA website
The European Chemical Agency (ECHA) just informed its users about a security breach on its homepage.
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June issue: Additives in the focus
The June issue of the European Coatings Journal is out. It features a full package on additives: a market report, a product overview and expert interviews. The magazine is also available in European Coatings...