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Linseed oil encapsulated self-healing anticorrosive coating
In a new study a linseed oil encapsulated self-healing coating was developed by incorporating 10 wt% synthesized microcapsules into an epoxy-polyamine coating...
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New market study PUR paints and coatings
For the first time, Ceresana examined the global market for PUR paints and coatings in detail: The market research institute forecasts revenues generated with ...
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Evonik opens research hub in Singapore
Germany-based specialty chemicals company Evonik today opened its first research hub for resource efficiency topics in Singapore, internationalizing its research ...
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Covestro significantly raises dividend
Materials manufacturer Covestro has significantly raised its dividend for the past fiscal year: shareholders receive EUR 2.20 per share, equivalent to a 63...
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New study clears 2-EHA of suspicion of additional classification by ECHA
Recently 2-ethylhexanoic acid (2-EHA) has shown no adverse effects regarding reproduction at the highest dose tested in a study executed at the request of the ...
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Aqueous polymers: “Growth, sustainability and security of supply are paramount
Lars Wallstein, Managing Director of Synthomer Germany, sees the situation with aqueous polymers as challenging. The commodities situation is difficult for ...
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Kemira signs multiyear polymer supply agreement with Chevron
Kemira has signed a multiyear agreement with Chevron North Sea Limited for the supply of polymer. On the back of this agreement, Kemira initiated an expansion ...
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Cu/SnO2 nanocomposite bilayer coatings
In a new study a nano-bilayer structure consisting of copper and SnO2 nanocomposites was prepared by a magnetron sputtering method.
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Market analysis of German shipbuilding
In a new market analysis experts see a positive trend for the German shipbuilding industry in contrast to the global situation.
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BASF and Landa Labs develop innovative stir-in pigment for automotive coatings
BASF and Landa Labs have developed a pioneering stir-in pigment for automotive coatings which is suitable for outdoor applications.
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Sun Chemical and DIC increase production capacity of extreme pressure additives
Beginning in April 2018, Sun Chemical and its parent company, DIC Corporation, will increase the production capacity of its Dailube extreme pressure additives by ...
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Bio-based coatings: Growth worldwide
Sustainable, green and environment-friendly are buzzwords heard everyday in the world of paints and surface coatings. So it is not surprising that the content...
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PU coatings with pressure sensitive adhesion property
A new study demonstrates that thermoplastic polyurethane coatings with good tack at 10–37 °C can be prepared by using mixtures of polyethers of different ...
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Architectural coatings: “An Increasing Trend Toward Bio-Based Solutions”
There remain many questions surrounding use of sustainable or bio-based solutions for the paint sector, but a trend is noticeable, say Mike Law, global business...