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Improved flame retardant and hydrophilic properties of polyamide 66 textiles
Scientists have developed a hybrid coating via few bi-layers deposition and sol-gel process. This coating improved the flame retardant and hydrophilic properties of PA66 fabrics.
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DIC aquires Indian resins manufacturer
DIC has acquired the mid-tier Indian resins manufacturer Ideal Chemi Plast. The company thus intends to expand its position on the Indian market.
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Fire retardant coatings: “Preventing the fire from spreading
Fire retardant coatings can save a lot of money and even more important: lives. But what solutions are currently being used to develop such coatings, how are they tested and what are future trends? In...
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Rice water for the consolidation of lime mortar
Already hundreds of years ago rice water was used in China to mix mortar - which contributes to an enormous durability. The reason for this is the polysaccharide amylopectin.
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The Latin American Coatings Show conference programme
From high-performance water-borne coatings to automotive to industrial coatings - The conference of the Latin American Coatings Show in Mexico City in June offers a varied programme.
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Lars Petersson to succeed Henrik Andersen as CEO of Hempel
Hempel informs that Lars Petersson, Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer in Hempel, will be succeeding Henrik Andersen as CEO by 1 July 2019.
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How slippery surfaces allow sticky pastes and gels to slide
An engineered surface treatment developed at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology can reduce waste and improve efficiency in many processes.
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Kraton earns Ecovadis silver-level sustainability rating
For the seventh consecutive year the Kraton Corporation received a Silver recognition medal for its sustainability rating from EcoVadis.
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Researchers report breakthrough in ice-repelling materials
Researchers at University of Houston have created a durable silicone polymer coating capable of repelling ice from any surface.
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Glass coatings: special factor geometry
Glass coatings do not enjoy the greatest attention in the coatings industry. They are omnipresent and technically highly exciting. An interview with Swarovski shows how cut crystal glass is coated and...
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BASF supports next generation of automotive refinishers at the global WorldSkills competition
BASF is a sponsor of the WordSkills initiative for young talents in the "Car Painting" category. The WorldSkills finals will take place at the end of August in Kazan, Russia.
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Antireflection coating makes plastic virtually invisible
Penn State researchers have developed an antireflection coating that can make transparent plastics virtually invisible.
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PPG: Jaime Irick new vice president of architectural coatings
PPG has announced the appointment of Jaime Irick as vice president, architectural coatings, U.S. and Canada. Irick succeeds Dave Cole, who has announced his intent to retire, effective July 31, 2019.
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New additive provides fire protection for wood
Empa specialists have developed a new flame retardant for wood and wood-based materials. The colourless additive can easily be mixed with coatings and cellulose materials.