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Brenntag becomes main distributor for Arkema water-borne resins in Canada

Effective March 1st, 2020, Brenntag Canada Inc., part of the Brenntag Group, will become the primary distributor for Arkema Inc. waterborne resins in Canada.

Soy beans.
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Effects of surface modification of cellulose nanocrystals on properties of soybean oil bio-nanocomposite

Scientists have examined the effects of surface modification of cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) on curing behavior, optical, and thermal properties of soybean oil bio-nanocomposite.

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Milliken & Company finalises the acquisition of Borchers

Milliken & Company has formally acquired Borchers Group Limited, a global specialty chemicals company.

A container ship as a symbol for stainless steel in seawater environment.
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Liquid infused surface: An exceptional barrier to prohibit biofouling and biocorrosion

Biofouling and biocorrosion ceaselessly deteriorate stainless steel (SS) serving in seawater environment. Finding versatile coating is essential for dually solving the two problems.

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BCF: British government must understand need for alignment on chemicals with the EU

Tom Bowtell, CEO of the British Coatings Federation, comments on statements the Chancellor of the Exchequer Sajid Javid recently made during an interview.

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Water resistance and corrosion protection properties of water-borne polyurethane coating

Researchers have investigated the water resistance and corrosion protection properties of water-borne polyurethane (WPU) coating enhanced by montmorillonite modified with Ce3+.

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Eight million euro project: Meffert expands storage capacity at company headquarters in Bad Kreuznach

Meffert AG Farbwerke is expanding its storage capacity with a 6,500 square meter warehouse in Bad Kreuznach.

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Study on optimising the benefits of titanium dioxide in paints

A recent work focuses in formulation factors that affect the light scattering efficiency and the durability performance of TiO2.

BASF's production plant in Castellbisbal
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BASF invests in the expansion of polyurethane dispersion business in Europe

BASF announced a single-digit million-euro investment in the capacity expansion of water-based polyurethane dispersions at its Castellbisbal site in Spain.

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Further studies of the hydration of MgO-hydromagnesite blends

Scientists have investigated the hydration of magnesium oxide in the presence of hydromagnesite (Mg5(CO3)4(OH)2·4H2O).

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Hosokawa Alpine AG takes over Solids Solutions Group

Hosokawa Alpine Aktiengesellschaft has taken over the internationally active Solids Solutions Group that specialises in the field of bulk materials handling with effect from January 2, 2020.

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Synthesis of rubber seed oil water-borne alkyd resin from glucitol

Scientists examined the solubility properties of alkyd resins from phthalic and maleic anhydrides, glucitol and rubber seed oil (RSO) as raw materials.

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NMP restriction to take effect soon

N-Methylpyrrolidone (NMP) is used as an aprotic solvent in the manufacture of batteries, semiconductors, fibres, pharmaceuticals and wire coatings. A regulation last year added NMP to Annex XVII of REACH....

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Krahn Chemie acquires Greek distributor InterActive

Krahn Chemie GmbH has acquired a majority share of InterActive S.A., headquartered in Athens, Greece.