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Optimised synthesis of highly reactive UV-curable hyperbranched polyester acrylates

A recent study describes an optimised synthetic protocol  to obtain a set of highly branched polyester acrylates.

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Akzo Nobel secures supply deal with BMW

The BMW Group has chosen Akzo Nobel as supplier of vehicle refinish products and services to a large part of its distribution network around the world.

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Effects of added nanoclay for styrene-acrylic resin

Scientists have studied the effects of added nanoclay for styrene-acrylic resin on intumescent fire retardancy and CO/CO2 emission.

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Keyser & Mackay and Michelman SRL extend sales cooperation

Keyser & Mackay and Michelman SRL have extended their sales cooperation to Germany and Austria.

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EU publishes official regulation on titanium dioxide

The European Union just published the official delegated regulation to classify titanium dioxide as a suspected carcinogen by inhalation. The decision will be applicable after a transitional period. The...

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Highly dispersed graphene oxide–zinc oxide nanohybrids in epoxy coating

A new study focuses on highly dispersed graphene oxide–zinc oxide nanohybrids in epoxy coating with improved water barrier properties and corrosion resistance.

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Lanxess completes acquisition of Brazilian biocide manufacturer IPEL

Lanxess has completed the acquisition of Itibanyl Produtos Especiais Ltda. The competent anti-trust authorities approved the transaction beginning of January.

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Stimuli-responsive luminochromic polymers

Scientists have developed stimuli-responsive luminochromic polymers consisting of multi-state emissive fused boron ketoiminate.

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PPG to acquire Alpha Coating Technologies

PPG has reached a definitive agreement to acquire Alpha Coating Technologies, LLC ("Alpha”), a manufacturer of powder coatings for light industrial applications.

Polyurethane coatings in the focus of the February issue
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Polyurethane coatings in the focus of the February issue

The February issue of the European Coatings Journal is out and features a full package on polyurethane coatings: a market report, a product overview and expert interviews. The magazine is also available...

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Polymethylsilsesquioxane powder prepared by morphology-controlled growth

A recent study concentrates on polymethylsilsesquioxane powder prepared by morphology-controlled growth and its composite with waterborne latex for superhydrophobic coating fabrication.

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Büfa appoints AOC Aliancys as its new distribution partner in Italy

The complete Büfa and AOC Aliancys portfolio available there from a single source from 3 March 2020.

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Mechanical properties and decohesion of sol–gel coatings

A current study is dealing with mechanical properties and decohesion of sol–gel coatings on metallic and glass substrates.

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Dow collaborates with PPG to achieve carbon savings from anti-corrosion steel coatings

The collaboration between Dow and PPG aims at delivering deliver reduced greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions though improved coatings.