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Krahn Chemie now also selling biocides from Lanxess in Austria
The Krahn Chemie Group and the Lanxess specialty chemicals group have expanded their sales cooperation for biocides and preservatives into Austria.
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Future opportunities for bio-based adhesives
A new article describes the advantages that bio-based materials can bring to adhesives compared to their petroleum-based counterparts beyond their renewability.
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Newly positioned: Eurocolour – European pigment, filler and colorant industry association
The European umbrella organisation of the pigment, filler and colorant industry, Eurocolour, has restructured itself. Stefan Sütterlin, BASF Colors & Effects GmbH, was elected President.
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Akzo Nobel presents new fire protection system for wooden facades
Akzo Nobel has presented a new fire protection system for wooden facades. Key component is an ultra-effective fire-retardant primer.
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VOC emissions from coatings: Seeking a uniform regulation
There is currently no uniform regulation in the EU concerning the health-related assessment of VOC emissions from coatings and other construction products. This is set to change in the future.
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Arkema starts photocure resin production capacity increase at its Sartomer site in China
Arkema has successfully started up the 30% capacity extension of its photocure advanced liquid resin production plant in Nansha, located south of Canton, China.
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Weathering, salt spray corrosion and mar resistance mechanism of clay (nano-platelet) reinforced polyurethane nanocomposite coatings
In an current work physical, structural and chemical aspects have been investigated for PU and PU-nanoclay coatings. Nanoclay protects PU chains and functional groups against degradation.
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Ceresana analyses the global market for plasticisers
Ceresana has analysed the the global market for plasticisers. The market research company forecasts the demand for this material to increase to about 10.5 billion tonnes worldwide until 2026.
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Antibacterial properties of poly(dimethylsiloxane) surfaces
In a recent study a graphene oxide-catechol hybrid poly(dimethylsiloxane) (PDMS-GO-DMA) surface was prepared. The surface exhibited antibacterial abilities in some degree.
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Enabling sustainable epoxy resins
The latest technical focus article of the European Coatings Journal describes how the usage of bio-based epichlorohydrin can be used to reduce the carbon footprint of epoxy coatings.
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Azelis extends distribution agreement of coating resins with Evonik
Azelis has extended its partnership with Evonik. The co-operation represents a mandate extension of existing agreements between the two companies.
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Axalta and Tau Industrial Robotics shed light on curing
Users of insulating materials from Axalta can now have access to the newly-developed Lilit (Light in-line insulation test) to monitor and document the drying consistency of the coatings produced.
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Latin American Coatings Show conference programme online
The 14th Latin American Coatings Show in Mexico City will again be accompanied by a technical conference. The programme of the conference is now available.
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Keyser & Mackay agrees partnership for titanium dioxide
Keyser & Mackay has agreed on a partnership for titanium dioxide of NanJing Titanium Dioxide Chemical.