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Polymer latexes with varied glass transition temperature for cement
The influence of styrene-acrylate latexes with varied glass transition temperature (Tg) on the cement hydration was analysed in a research work.
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Axalta Coating Systems acquires Spencer Coatings Group
Axalta Coating Systems has entered an agreement to acquire the Spencer Coatings Group, a leading manufacturer of high performance industrial coatings for heavy-duty...
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Thermal behaviour and flame retardancy of modified polyurethane coatings
A study by Polish researchers provides information on the thermal behaviour and flame retardancy of polyurethane high-solid coatings modified with cyclophosphazene....
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Akzo Nobel opens production facility in South America
Akzo Nobel has strengthened its Performance Coatings business by opening a new production facility in South America.
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Microwave curing of silicone resin coatings
Microwave processing was used to cure a sol-gel type silicone resin coating that normally requires thermal curing over 250 °C. The study focused on coatings...
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Explosion protection requirements in a new coating
As a rule, manufacturers of solvent-containing paints and varnishes have to prevent explosion hazards and define hazardous areas (zones). Explosive atmospheres ...
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New anorganic blue pigment soon to be offered on the market
The only blue to be discovered in the last 200 hundred years will soon be introduced to the market. Back in 2009, Mas Subramanian and his team at the Oregon State ...
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Clariant and Huntsman agree to merge
Huntsman Corporation and Switzerland's Clariant AG have reached an agreement to merge, continuing a consolidation push in the chemicals industry.
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Biofilms: Bacteria harness the lotus effect to protect themselves
Antibacterial coatings are intended to prevent the formation of biofilms. A team of scientists has now been able to show how such biofilms are generated and ...
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Henkel to acquire Sonderhoff Group
Henkel is strengthening its Adhesive Technologies business with a new acquisition.
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Impact resistance of high strength-high ductility concrete
High strength-high ductility concrete (HSHDC) is a newly developed fiber-reinforced cementitious composite with unique compressive strength (> 150 MPa) ...
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Sika invests in larger production site in Kazakhstan
Sika has relocated its concrete admixture and mortar production in Almaty, in the south of Kazakhstan, to a larger site in the 1.7-million-population city.
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Thermal decomposition and fire response of thermal coatings for concrete
A work by researchers from Singapore highlights the thermal decomposition of two polymer-based, non-halogenated coatings that have the potential to be used...
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Proposed restriction of diisocyanates
Diisocyanates widely serve as monomers in polyurethane products for seals, adhesives and coatings in the coatings industry. Workers may be exposed to them when ...