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Oxea lifts force majeure in Oberhausen, Germany

The chemical company Oxea has lifted its declaration of force majeure for2-Ethylhexanoic Acid, Propionaldehyde Europe, and TCD Alcohol.

The newly released book "Electrocoat" gives insights into the electro-deposition
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New book on electrocoats published

The newly released book "Electrocoat" Michael Brüggemann and Anja Rauch gives insights into the electro-deposition, paint formulation, manufacturing, and application of the electrocoat process.

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A promising approach for controlled porosity osmotic pump tablets of Captopril

Chemists have investigated a leachable pegylated cellulose acetate complex as a promising approach for controlled porosity osmotic pump tablets of Captopril.

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Nouryon to acquire metal alkyls business from Sasol

Nouryon has entered into an agreement to acquire the merchant triethyl aluminum (TEAL) business of Sasol, including its specialty fleet of returnable cylinders.

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Promising approach in the development of antibacterial textiles

A present research reports on the synthesis and characterisation of nanosized copper oxide nanoparticles (CuONPs) and their application on cotton fabric to increase the bactericidal and hydrophobic properties....

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Byk inaugurates new production and research facility in Texas

Byk has put into operation its new production and research facility in Gonzales, Texas with a Grand opening ceremony.

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Superhydrophobic surfaces and their applications for drag reduction

A comprehensive review describes the recent advances in superhydrophobic surfaces and their applications for drag reduction.

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Safic-Alcan extends distribution agreement with Tronox

Effective April 1st 2020, Safic-Alcan has has announced an extended exclusive distribution agreement with Tronox for TiO2 pigments in France.

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Hot-glue gun to adhere injured human tissues

Researchers at the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology have developed a hot-glue gun to adhere human tissues that have been seriously injured.

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Coatings industry supports fight against Corona pandemic

The international paint and coatings industry is showing solidarity and pragmatism in times of need. Numerous raw material suppliers and coatings manufacturers are actively supporting measurements to fight...

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Inkmaker appoints Odak Kimya as distributor in Turkey

Inkmaker has nominated Odak Kimya as its exclusive agent and distributor for Turkey.

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Phosphorus-containing polyurethane based polymeric dye with excellent flame retardancy

Polyester fabrics coated by polymeric dyes showed bright colours, excellent colour fastness and fame retardant properties.

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Synthomer completes acquisition of Omnova Solutions

Synthomer has announced to have completed its acquisition of Omnova Solutions.

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UCF scientists seek novel nanoparticle coating to kill COVID-19

Masks that protect doctors and nurses from COVID-19 only block the virus before it reaches their faces, but University of Central Florida researchers are working to create a protective coating that would...