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Performance of alkyd polyurethane coatings with hyperbranched alkyd
A study investigates the effect of branching in hyperbranched alkyd on the performance of alkyd polyurethane coatings.
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New Chief Financial Officer at Covestro
Covestro has appointed Dr. Thomas Toepfer as the company’s new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). He will take over the position from Patrick Thomas on April 1, ...
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Novel azaphosphorine flame retardant for epoxy resins
Chinese researchers have synthesised a novel azaphosphorine flame retardant and investigated its application in epoxy resins.
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Akzo Nobel acquires V.Powdertech business
Akzo Nobel has acquired the business of V.Powdertech Co., Ltd., a Thai manufacturer of powder coatings, supplying a range of products for domestic appliances, ...
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Water absorption characteristics of nano-gelcoat for marine applications
A study compares nano-gelcoats for marine applications based on vinylester and Isophthalic polyester.
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Water-borne coatings: Fountain of growth
Around the world, demand for water-borne coating systems continues to grow. Much of it comes from legal requirements, of course – but not all. There are growing...
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Axalta confirms acquisition discussions with Nippon Paint
Axalta Coating Systems has confirmed that it is engaged in discussions with Nippon Paint regarding a potential acquisition of Axalta.
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Clariant initiates meeting with White Tale
Representatives of the specialty chemicals company Clariant met with White Tale in Zurich, Switzerland. The meeting was initiated in order to identify possible ...
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Photochemical behaviour of fluorinated photoinitiators
In a study, the photochemical behaviour of two fluorinated photoinitiators was investigated.
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DSM expands capacity at coating resins plant in Germany
Royal DSM has invested EUR15 million for the expansion of its coating resins plant in Meppen, Germany.
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Characterising inhibitor storage and release from commercial primers
Aluminum alloys in the aerospace industry are coated with primers that prevent corrosion attacks from aggressive environments. To better understand the storage...
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Construction chemicals: “Demand in Russia is approaching that one of Europe“
BASF opens a production site of plant for concrete additives, alkali-free concrete setting accelerators, and tunneling shield lubricants in Saint Petersburg, ...
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BASF strengthens coatings business in Eastern Europe
With the opening of Belgee’s new automotive production plant in Belarus, the cooperation between BASF and the Chinese-Belarusian joint venture has reached another ...
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Amphiphilic polymers as new fouling-release coatings
Researchers have prepared and evaluated amphiphilic polymers as fouling-release coatings in marine environment.