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BASF wants to achieve net zero emissions by 2050
BASF aims to reduce CO2 emissions by 25 percent by 2030. The company announces investments of EUR four billion.
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Kinetics and simulations of linseed oil autoxidation
A new review portrays linseed oil chemistry in the context of drying of paint.
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Interview: Trend towards tighter chemical regulations in Korea
South Korea is an important market for paints and coatings in Asia. What is the situation regarding chemical legislation? We spoke with Dr Dieter Drohmann of Chemservice about the updates and what manufacturers...
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Raw materials: Coatings industry under heavy pressure
The European coatings, printing inks and artists' paints industry is under intense pressure due to rising raw material prices, according to CEPE.
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New combination of antifouling and cavitation erosion resistance
A new paper reports on a novel polyurethane coating with heterogeneity structure induced by microphase separation that exhibits new combination of antifouling and cavitation erosion resistance.
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Nordmann and Evonik expand partnership
Since the beginning of the year, Nordmann has been managing the German and Benelux distribution of Evonik's product line for flame retardant applications.
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Weather resistant multifunctional nanocomposite
Researchers exhibit a flexible epoxy graphene thermoset with excellent weather and corrosion resistance.
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Interview: Meeting growing MEA demand for local, sustainable colourants
Clariant has expanded its R&D laboratory in South Africa to increase capacity to service all projects coming from its African, Middle East and Turkish customers in Coatings and Special Applications...
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Maarten Heijbroek appointed CEO of Stahl
Stahl has announced the appointment of Maarten Heijbroek as future CEO of the company, starting July 1st, 2021, as well as member of the Board.
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Sodium alginate as thickener in water paint formulations
Scientists describe the interaction of sodium alginate thickener with components of architectural water-based coatings.
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BASF increases acrylic dispersions capacity
BASF started up its new acrylic dispersions production line in Pasir Gudang, Malaysia, doubling its capacity.
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A novel phthalazinone-based epoxy resin
A new paper reports on novel epoxy resin with excellent rheological property and intrinsic flame retardancy.
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Five facts about polyurethane coatings
The total global demand for polyurethane coatings was over 2.5 million tonnes in 2019. They have a share of more than 16 % of the total coatings market. We have compiled five interesting facts about polyurethane...
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DKSH enters distribution agreement with Galstaff Mutiresine
DKSH has signed an exclusive distribution agreement for Germany with Galstaff Multiresine, Italian producer of synthetic resins and auxiliaries for coatings, paints, composite materials and printing inks....