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New bio-based thermoplastic adhesive
For the bonding of compostable plastic coatings, Follmann and its subsidiary Sealock have developed a sustainable adhesive made of bio-based raw materials.
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Röhm to continue as an independent company
Röhm GmbH successfully completed the carve-out from Evonik Industries. Evonik Industries’ Methacrylate Verbund is thus transferred to its new owner, Advent International, as an independent company....
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Numerical modeling of the spray coating of spinning bodies
In a recently published article, scientists deal with the spin coating of the interior of metal beverage cans.
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Interview: “A lack of significant new additives
Suppliers are advertising new and allegedly more efficient additives all the time. But what are the people thinking who are using them in their coatings formulations? We spoke with João Machado, Technical...
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Evonik and Thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions grant license for HPPO Technology to China
Evonik and Thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions have agreed to grant a license for HPPO Technology to Zibo Qixiang Tengda Chemical Co. to produce propylene oxide.
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Effectiveness of a liquid biocide component used in antifungal water-borne paints
SBA-15 and MCF mesoporous silicas were used as solid porous adsorbent for supporting a liquid commercial biocide, and the biocidal activity of the so-obtained loaded solids was checked after being incorporated...
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Christophe Cazabeau appointed to head of the surface treatment global business unit of BASF’s coatings division
Christophe Cazabeau, senior vice president, has been appointed head of the global business unit surface treatment of BASF’s coatings division, which operates under the Chemetall brand.
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Interview Poison Centres: “Practical solution, no data cemetery”
The German Paints and Printing Inks Industry Association (VdL) fears billions in costs due to the new poison information centres notifications in accordance with Annex VIII of the CLP Regulation. Managing...
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Polyurethane films with self-healability and flame retardance
Scientists recently produced sustainable and tough polyurethane films with self-healability and flame retardance enabled by reversible chemistry and cyclotriphosphazene.
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PPG to acquire specialty materials manufacturer Dexmet Corporation
PPG to acquire Dexmet Corporation, a manufacturer of specialty materials for surfaces in aerospace, automotive and industrial applications.
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A review on protective polymeric coatings for marine applications
The main objective of a new review is to discuss the recent research on polymer-based surface coatings contributing to the protection against marine biofouling.
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Nouryon acquires leading Chinese metal alkyls producer
Nouryon has acquired Zhejiang Friend Chemical, the largest Chinese producer of triethyl aluminum (TEAL) – a metal alkyl used in the production of high-volume polymers, such as polypropylene and polyethylene....
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Li leaching from Lithium Carbonate-primer
Researchers recently developed an emerging perspective on the development of transport routes for Li leaching from lithium carbonate primers.
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IGM announces global expansion in photoinitiator manufacturing
IGM announces global expansion in photoinitiator manufacturing with a new Greenfield site in China and further upgrading of the Mortara, Italy site.