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Effect of aluminium hydroxide on intumescent coating

A fireproof composition based on ammonium polyphosphate and pentaerythritol with a number of functional additives was recently developed and studied.

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Trinseo acquires latex binders business from Dow

Trinseo announced it has completed the acquisition from Dow of latex production facilities and related infrastructure at Rheinmunster, Germany.

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Fluorocarbon polymer coatings on graphene

Researchers recently prepared fluorocarbon polymer coatings on graphene for long-term corrosion resistance.

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Wacker launches production of pyrogenic silica in the US

The Munich-based Wacker Group officially brought a plant for manufacturing pyrogenic silica on stream today at its US site in Charleston, Tennessee.

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UV-curable alkyd coating with self-healing ability

The aim of a new study is to produce UV-curable alkyd coating with self-healing ability.

October issue: Focus on automotive coatings
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October issue: Focus on automotive coatings

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

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Biesterfeld and Paxymer extend their partnership

Biesterfeld is expanding its partnership with the Swedish company Paxymer for halogen-free flame retardants on the European market

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Polymethyl (hydro)/polydimethylsilazane-derived coatings

In a new work, polymethyl (hydro)/polydimethylsilazane-derived coatings have been deposited on aluminum alloy AA1050.

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Poison centres: “Timescales are tight, not all of the tools are available, and there are a number of workability issues”

The upcoming new poison information centres notifications remain among the most pressing regulatory matters for the paints and coatings industry. We spoke to poison centre expert Caroline Raine, NCEC,...

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Merck expands and modernises pigments production

Merck is significantly expanding its global production capacities and optimising its manufacturing processes for effect pigments.

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Electrochemical production of cement

Scientists have developed an electrochemical method to produce cement. Possibly, cement production will thus be operated solely by renewable energies in the future.

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Kemi-Intressen is now known as Nordmann Nordic

As of now, the Swedish Nordmann subsidiary Kemi-Intressen AB is operating under its new name Nordmann Nordic AB.

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Synthesis of UV absorbers from cashew nut shell oil

An international team of scientists has successfully used cashew nut shell oil instead of crude oil in organic synthesis.

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Spray adhesives market to reach EUR 8,1 billion by 2025

According to a new research report, the global spray adhesives market is set to grow from its current market value of more than EUR 6,3 billion to over EUR 8,1 billion by 2025.