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Start of digital platform C4Buy

Performance Intermediates (PI) has launched the digital platform C4Buy where customers can buy MTBE, n-butane and 1.3-butadiene.

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Water-borne acrylic polymer/silica nanocomposite coatings

The dynamics and linear viscoelastic response of water-borne acrylic/silica nanocomposite coatings have recently been studied.

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Nouryon completes colloidal silica expansion in Sweden

Nouryon (formerly Akzo Nobel Specialty Chemicals) has raised production capacity for surface-modified colloidal silica at its Bohus site in Sweden.

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Tung oil-based UV-curable active monomers and bio-based copolymers

In a new work, researchers successfully synthesised two kinds of tung-oil-derived renewable UV-curable active monomers, tung-acid-maleic tri-acrylate (TOAH) and tung-maleic tetra-acrylate (TMPG).

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“Wet opacity is the only reason titanium dioxide is needed above CPVC”

Modern day fillers can do much more than just add volume to a coating. We spoke with experts from Hempel and Omya about the latest innovations and the potential of fillers to reduce dependency on titanium...

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BCF warns of serious consequences of a “no deal” Brexit

The coatings industry is urging government to avoid a "no deal” Brexit at all costs, given the significant ramifications for the sector, according to the British Coatings Federation (BCF), the trade...

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Functional antimicrobial, anticorrosive and sustainable polyurethane composite coatings

A present investigation reports the preparation of polyesteramide polyol (PEA-RIC) from renewable sources like algae oil and ricinoleic acid from castor oil.

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ABRAFATI and Nürnberg Messe strike strategic partnership

The Brazilian Coatings Manufacturers Association ABRAFATI and Nürnberg Messe have entered into a strategic partnership to organise the ABRAFATI 2019 trade fair in São Paulo.

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Critical chloride content in reinforced concrete

An updated review considering Chinese experience deals with critical chloride content in reinforced concrete.

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Sartomer invests in in-house EB labs

Sartomer invests in in-house EB labs for developing advanced electron beam curing solutions.

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Resource-saving paper finishing as an alternative to UV coating

Grönenbacher Lackfabrik has developed an environmentally friendly alternative to UV coating in paper finishing.

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Interview: “Sustainable solutions for all inks ingredients”

Compliance with regulatory laws and industry guidelines are keeping ink companies busy. Janet Preston and Anabelle Elton-Legrix of Imerys are convinced that a clear identification and qualification of...

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Pritt glue stick celebrates 50th anniversary

In 1969, Henkel revolutionised the consumer adhesives market with the introduction of a new product category: the first glue stick under the brand name Pritt. Since then, the company has sold billions...

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Innovation in fumed silica process eliminates bead milling

Thanks to an innovation in the production process, fumed silicas can now undergo wetting and dispersion — processes that previously had to be carried out in two separate systems (dissolver, bead mill)...