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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.
News Raw Materials
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...
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Research progress on self-healing polymer graphene anticorrosion coatings
In a new paper, the function of graphene in self-healing coating and the application status of self-healing polymer/graphene composite coating are discussed in detail.
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IMCD China acquires Shanghai Yuanhe Chemicals
IMCD, Dutch distributor of speciality chemicals and ingredients, has announced the acquisition of Shanghai Yuanhe Chemicals in China.
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Dual-function coating for corrosion protection of titanium sheet
A polyelectrolytes coating with self-healing and self-strengthening dual-function was fabricated on the titanium sheet for anticorrosion studies in fluorine-containing artificial saliva.
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MC-Bauchemie starts operations in Bolivia
With the acquisition of the majority of shares of Linox, a Bolivian company that manufactures construction chemical products, MC-Bauchemie has now started operations in Bolivia.
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Novel green solid lubricating coating
A recent study presents aqueous solid lubricating coatings as novel green lubricated materials.
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Bodo Möller Chemie expands on the Iberian Peninsula
Bodo Möller Chemie keeps expanding its structures in Europe: An own branch in Madrid sells and distributes products and know-how for the CASE industry
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Clariant sells pigments business to consortium consisting of Heubach and SK Capital
Heubach partners with SK Capital to drive next phase of growth for Clariant's pigments business.
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Coating films for corrosion protection of mild steel
Researchers describe the preparation of high performance coating films based on urethane acrylate oligomer and liquid silicone rubber for corrosion protection of mild steel.
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Novel two-component self-healing coating
Researchers have presented a self-healing coating comprising vinyl ester resin-filled microcapsules with prolonged anticorrosion performance.