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C&G Pigment establishes European subsidiary
C&G Pigment has registered a subsidiary in Leverkusen, Germany.
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Active corrosion performance of magnesium by silane coatings reinforced with polyaniline/praseodymium
Scientists have synthetisised a composite containing praseodymium (Pr) and polyaniline (PANI) with different ratios.
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Akzo Nobel acquires full ownership of powder coatings joint venture in Turkey
Akzo Nobel has completed the acquisition of the remaining 25 percent stake in Akzo Nobel Boya Sanayi ve Ticaret A.S., a powder coatings joint venture in Turkey.
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Boron- and phosphorus-containing precursors for flame-retardant epoxy coating
A study describes an attempt to induce the inherent flame retardancy to the epoxy resin by incorporation of phosphorous and boron atoms in the polymer backbone through the curing agents.
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Socotec expands its coating testing services by achieving new industry accreditation
Socotec – a provider of testing, inspection and compliance services – has achieved accreditation for a new industry standard in coatings.
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Superhydrophobic organic and inorganic clay nanocomposites for epoxy steel coatings
Scientists have studied superhydrophobic organic and inorganic clay nanocomposites for epoxy steel coatings.
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Krahn Chemie appointed authorised distributor for plasticisers for ExxonMobil Chemical in Spain
ExxonMobil Chemical has appointed the Krahn Chemie Group as authorised distributor in Spain for its plasticisers DINP, DIDP, DIUP, DTDP and MB10.
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Graphene oxide- and reduced graphene oxide-based nanocomposites
A new study focuses on the rheological properties and anticorrosion performance of graphene oxide- and reduced graphene oxide-based nanocomposites
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Hempel appoints Katarina Lindström as COO
Katarina Lindström will join Hempel as Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer from 1 August 2020 .
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Interview: “Further digitalisation of processes and workflows“
Printing ink manufacturer Siegwerk has opened a large fully automated production facility for printing inks at its main plant. In an interview CEO Herbert Forker speaks about the investment and why digitalisation...
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Silicone protective materials with controlled self-healing and toughness properties
A recent work presents the preparation of silicone protective materials with controlled self-healing and toughness properties.
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ECS Reloaded: European Coatings Show highlights free of charge
Last year’s European Coatings Show was a great success. For everyone who would like to catch up on last year’s show, the ECS Reloaded will give you the opportunity to access the some of the highlights...
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Altana completes acquisition of Schmid Rhyner AG
Altana has completed the acquisition of the overprint varnish specialist Schmid Rhyner AG, which was previously part of the Swiss Conzzeta Group.
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Synthesis of novel nano hyperbranched polymer resin
Scientists have synthesised a nano hyperbranched polymer resin and studied its corrosion resistance in coatings.