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Lonza’s preservative gains Blue Angel label compliance

Lonza announced that its "Proxel BZ Plus" preservative is now compatible for the in-can preservation of interior paints in accordance with the Blue Angel label ...

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Microplastics: Gathering information

The level of microplastics in the sea and the question in how far coatings are part of the problem is an important issue. ECHA is currently looking into a restriction...

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ZnAlCe-LDH nanocontainers embedded in sol–gel coatings

In a new study scientists enhanced anticorrosion protection via inhibitor-loaded ZnAlCe-LDH nanocontainers embedded in sol–gel coatings.

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PPG not able to publish Quarterly Report

PPG announced that the company’s consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2017 should no longer be relied upon. PPG is currently ...

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Influence of soil on outcome of nanoparticles

Researchers from the Laboratory for Functional Ecology and Environment (EcoLab) in Toulouse, Grenoble CEA (INAC), the nuclear microprobe in Saclay CEA (LEEL) and ...

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Sun Chemical to celebrate 200th anniversary

Throughout the remainder of 2018, Sun Chemical will celebrate its 200th anniversary.

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Unsaturated polyester-nanoclay nanocomposite coatings for corrosion protection

In a recently published study unsaturated polyester-nanoclay nanocomposite coatings showed an effective corrosion protection of steel.

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Delo registers record growth

Delo Industrial Adhesives looks back on a very successful financial year. The company achieved a sales record of nearly 160 million EUR.

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European Coatings Show Conference is calling for papers

After the record numbers of 850 participants from 50 countries in 2017, the European Coatings Show Conference is now calling for papers for 2019. Companies,...

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Failure of coatings over joints and gaps

A new study deals with the failure of coatings over joints and gaps and presents finite-element models.

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Asian Paints presents results

Asian Paints Ltd announced their financial results for the quarter and twelve months ended March 31, 2018.

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Ranking: The 25 largest coatings producers in Europe

Who is among the Top 25 largest paints and coatings manufacturers headquartered in Europe this year?

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Development of a multiple-droplet drop-casting method

Recently scientists developed a multiple-droplet drop-casting method for the fabrication of coatings and thin solid films.

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Kuncai Europe expands and re-structures its organisation

Kuncai Europe announced that it is in the process of implementing changes to expand and re-structure its sales and marketing organisation to meet a significant ...