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New approach to test the sulphate resistance of concrete
A new study examines the tensile strength of concrete exposed to sulphate attack.
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PPG and Avery Dennison commercialise eco-friendly anti fouling system
The companies PPG and Avery Dennison Graphics Solutions want to further commercialise their self-adhesive fouling release foil for ship hulls.
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Self-healing of an epoxy coating through linseed oil and its alkyd microcapsules
In order to produce to produce self-healing coating, microcapsules having either linseed oil or its alkyd have been incorporated into an epoxy matrix
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Siegwerk plans to build a new blending centre in Bangladesh
The printing ink supplier Siegwerk is planning a new blending centre in Bangladesh. With this step, the company intends to expand its position in Asia.
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Versatile antifouling coatings based on oligopeptides
A new study demonstrates that self-assembled oligopeptides can be a basis for versatile antifouling coatings.
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Safic-Alcan acquires Langley-Smith & Company
Safic-Alcan UK has acquired Langley-Smith & Company. Founded in 1907, the specialty chemicals distributor specialises in paints and coatings, among other things.
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Biocides: “No new active ingredients in the foreseeable future
Biocides play a major role in keeping paints and coatings free of harmful microorganisms. However, regulation of biocides is affecting their usage more and more. We spoke with David Zilm, CMO at Vink Chemicals...
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Performance of silane-based surface treatments for protecting degraded historic concrete
Several silane-based materials were evaluated for their protection effect on historic concrete. Different material showed different performance. Some material may lead to preservation damage.
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Nouryon to double organic peroxides capacity in Mexico
Nouryon increases its production capacity for solvent-based organic peroxides in Mexico. The expansion shall be completed by the second quarter of 2020.
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BRB Silicone appoints Richardo Molina for distribution in Algeria and Morocco
Ricardo Molina has been appointed to distribute BRB International BV's silicone product portfolio for the paint, construction, plastics and rubber industries in Algeria and Morocco.
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Innovations: “Clear communication between our technical and business teams”
Turning an idea into a successful patent is not always easy. We spoke to Aditya Gottumukkala, Intellectual Asset Manager and Kurt Olson, former Corporate Fellow, at PPG about innovations, patents and what...
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Functional clays as reinforcement of nitrile latex films
The objective of a new work is to evaluate the influence of a clay containing antiseptic agent on the properties of latex films of acrylonitrile butadiene rubber (NBR).
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Pietro Carini changes its name to Krahn Italia
The Italian Krahn Chemie subsidiary Pietro Carini S.p.A. now operates under the name Krahn Italia S.p.A.