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DSM wants to eliminate NMP from its product portfolio
Royal DSM announced that it will phase out NMP from its resins product portfolio. In this way, DSM aims to strengthen its leadership in sustainable and innovative resins.
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Proper handling of hazardous substances
What are the obligations of company management when employees handle hazardous substances? Where can practical information be obtained quickly? How can possible hazards for employees be correctly assessed...
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Strategic takeover of ILAG by Showa Denko K.K.
Showa Denko K.K. has signed the sales and purchase agreement to acquire all shares of ILAG from the current owners, a coalition of investors led by Helvetica Capital AG.
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Thioxanthone-functionalised 1,6-heptadiene as monomeric photoinitiator
The synthesis of the first photoinitiator (PI) based on thioxanthone (TX) with 1,6-heptadiene structure has been described in a recent study.
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Glycol ethers market size is set to surpass USD 8.5 billion by 2025
The market size for glycol methyl ether for coating applications may register 4% gains upto 2025 according to a new research report by Global Market Insights.
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Dow and Menshen bring sustainable design to spouted pouches
Innovative sealing technology to enable the manufacture of mono-material spouted pouches that are designed for recyclability and help advance plastic circularity goals.
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Bio-based coatings: Small market, full of potential
Bio-based systems account for a relatively small share of the paints and coatings market. This represents about 5 % by sales value. Nevertheless, many industry experts we spoke with are convinced that...
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DSM and Chenyang step up collaboration
Royal DSM and Chenyang Group, a world-leading manufacturer of environmentally friendly paints and coatings, have announced plans to collaborate more extensively.
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RoadToBio”: Roadmap for the chemical industry towards bioeconomy published
The RoadToBio consortium presents a roadmap to the (chemical) industry as well as many other stakeholders to inspire them to take relevant actions on the way towards a more bio-based future.
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BRB to be acquired by Petronas Chemicals Group
Petronas Chemicals Group Berhad (PCG) has entered into a Sale and Purchase Agreement on May 16th, 2019 to acquire 100% of Da Vinci Group BV, holding company of BRB International BV (BRB).
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Bühler opens its Cubic innovation campus
After a construction period of 20 months and an investment of about CHF 50 million, Bühler Group has officially openend its Cubic innovation campus with eight application centers.
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Study: Highest amount of flame retardants is used in Asia-Pacific
For the sixth time, Ceresana analysed the global market for brominated and chlorinated flame retardants as well as for ATH, organophosphates, ATO, and other types.
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Usage of low-quality industrial residues for eco-friendly cement production
Scienticts have elaborated the maximisation of the reuse of industrial residues for the production of CSA-belite clinker as eco-friendly and cost-effective alternative to portland cement.
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Trends and developments in glass coatings
Formulating a successful coating for glass can be quite challenging. In just a few weeks experts will give useful information to understand this topic better and get up to speed with latest developments....