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Influence of nano-silica and polyethylene wax on the scratch behaviour of PU coatings
The scratch behaviour and resistance of acrylic-based polyurethane coatings were studied recently.
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Clariant expands catalyst production in China
Specialty chemicals company Clariant has announced a significant expansion of its catalyst production facility in Panjin, Liaoning Province in northeastern China.
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From weeds to adhesives
The Max Planck Institute for Chemical Energy Conversion (MPI CEC) and the Ethiopian University of Addis Ababa are launching a new project to produce sustainable chemical products from a "weed".
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Majority of EU countries vote against Commission proposal on titanium dioxide classification
In an expert hearing (CARACAL) last week, several EU Member States rejected the classification of titanium dioxide as carcinogenic. However, the Commission has announced that it will continue the process...
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Brenntag to acquire Taiwanese distributor Neuto Chemical
Brenntag announces the acquisition of 100 % of the shares of the Taiwanese specialty and industrial chemicals distributor, Neuto Chemical.
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New cost-saving durable anticorrosive and antibacterial coatings
Scientists recently prepared Na-P-zeolite from kaolin and subjected it to a cation-exchange process to achieve anticorrosive and antibacterial effects.
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Chromaflo Technologies acquires dispersion division of Liquid Colours
Chromaflo Technologies, a global provider of colorant technology solutions, announced it has concluded a purchase agreement for its colorant dispersion division with Liquid Colours of South Africa.
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Acrylated epoxidised soybean oil-based UV-curable coating
In a new study, a series of highly functional acrylates containing a triazine ring as the rigid core and long fatty chains as soft arms were synthesised, these synthesised acrylates were then added to...
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Brenntag expands distribution agreement with BASF
Brenntag Specialties, part of the Brenntag Group, will become the exclusive distributor for BASF's amine curing agents in the Western and Southwestern United States, effective October 15.
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Proposal for a restriction on microplastics
Against the background of increasing marine pollution by plastics, the EU Commission requested the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) in 2015 to draw up a proposal for a restriction on microplastics under...
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Synthesis and properties of fluorinated non-isocyanate polyurethanes coatings
To improve the chemical resistance of non-isocyanate polyurethane (NIPU), two kinds of diglycidyl ether were selected to synthesise two different cyclic carbonates.
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BASF opens new research location
BASF has opened a new research laboratory for pigments in Besigheim, Germany.
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Castor oil-based waterborne hyperbranched polyurethane acrylate emulsions
Synthesis, characterisation, and coating performance of castor oil (CO) based water-borne hyperbranched polyurethane acrylate (WHPUA) emulsions for UV-curable coatings are highlighted in a current work....
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Axalta to acquire powder coatings manufacturer Capital Paints
Axalta Coating Systems, a global manufacturer of liquid and powder coatings, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Capital Paints.