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Technical coatings in additive manufacturing
In a joint project, researchers from the Belgian NPO Sirris and the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Polymer Research (IAP) have investigated technical coatings in ...
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Dow increases methyl cellulose production
Dow expands its Methyl Cellulose capacity in Germany to meet growing construction chemical demand.
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Alternative cement clinkers
A recently published article reviews proposed technical approaches for the manufacture and use of alternatives to Portland cement clinker as the main reactive binder ...
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Akzo Nobel and PPG Industries strengthen their businesses with minor acquisitions
Akzo Nobel pursues its course on being a focused paint company and boosts its position in the decorative paints market. PPG strengthens its footprint in Europe ...
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Tronox re-domiciles, shareholder Exxaro exits
Tronox Limited, a global mining and inorganic chemicals company, announced to re-domiciliat to the UK and to agree with Exxaro to provide for the orderly sale of ...
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REACH: After registration is before registration
31 May 2018 marked the end of the final transition phase for registration of substances in the low-tonnage bands under REACH. What do companies need to consider ...
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Synthesis of electroactive tetraaniline-based acrylic polyol
In a new study, researchers synthesised electroactive tetraaniline-based acrylic polyol by atom transfer radical polymerisation for anticorrosive coating application....
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Covestro further expands TPU business
Covestro becomes majority stakeholder in DIC Covestro Polymer joint venture in Japan.
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European Coatings Show Preview 2019 is out!
Are you planning to visit the European Coatings Show in Nuremberg next March? If yes, you should check out the European Coatings Show Preview to help you plan your ...
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Surface science concepts are up for revision
The textbook directions for characterising the wetting properties of solid surfaces are likely to change as KAUST researchers demonstrate that conventional tests ...
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Hempel opens new R&D Centre of Excellence in Barcelona
Coatings manufacturer Hempel officially opened its new competence center in Barcelona, Spain, at the end of November.
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Where is REACH heading?
The ninth Fresenius User Forum discussed user issues of EU chemicals legislation.
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Beckers opens new site in Nghe An/Vietnam
As of November 2018, Beckers opened a second manufacturing site in Vietnam.
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What experts think of the industrial water-borne coatings market
Industrial coatings are still largely based on solvent-borne formulations. We spoke with experts from Tikkurila and Synthomer about how a switch to water-borne...