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CJEU upholds annulment of titanium dioxide powder carcinogen classification
The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has dismissed appeals by France and the European Commission, confirming the annulment of the classification of titanium dioxide in certain powder forms...
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Bio-based polybenzoxazines with dynamic bonds combine stability and recyclability
New research into polybenzoxazine resins demonstrates how bio-based monomers and dynamic bonds can reconcile thermal stability with recyclability.
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Bodo Möller Chemie acquires Rocktin and expands presence in Asia
Through the acquisition of distributor Rocktin, Bodo Möller Chemie strengthens its position in the Asian market and consolidates its role as a Henkel partner in the field of electronics adhesives.
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BASF lowers forecast after mixed second quarter 2025
BASF posted stable volumes in Q2 2025, but margins in Basic Chemicals remained under pressure. The company has revised its EBITDA forecast for the full year.
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Henkel develops adhesive solutions for circular label applications
Henkel is advancing research into pressure-sensitive adhesives designed to improve label recycling processes and support compliance with regulatory frameworks such as the PPWR. The focus is on wash-off...
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Epsilon Carbon appoints Munish Bakshi as Vice President Sales and Marketing
Epsilon Carbon has appointed Munish Bakshi as Vice President Sales and Marketing to lead its Carbon Black portfolio across domestic and global markets. With over two decades of leadership experience in...
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IMCD increases EBITA to EUR 275 million – Six acquisitions strengthen market position
IMCD reports EBITA of EUR 275 million for the first half of 2025 and continues its growth trajectory with six acquisitions. Despite currency headwinds, the speciality chemicals distributor maintains...
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RPM announces leadership appointments in investor relations, sustainability and procurement
RPM International has appointed Matthew E. Schlarb as Vice President Investor Relations and Sustainability and Paul R. Darwin as Vice President Procurement. Both leaders bring extensive experience to advance...
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Combination of high thermal stability and recyclability
Researchers develop environmentally friendly resin with dynamic dihydrazone bonds from bio-resources.
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DKSH and Sunrise sign distribution deal for Germany, Austria, and Switzerland
DKSH Performance Materials has entered into an exclusive distribution agreement with Sunrise, a manufacturer of metal pigments and specialty chemicals. The agreement covers Germany, Austria, and Switzerland,...
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Guest editorial: Measuring sustainable impact in coil coatings
Dr Susana Hult Torron, Global Product Sustainability and R&D Capabilities Director at Beckers Group, stresses the importance of using different tools to measure the sustainable impact of every product...
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Brenntag launches CO₂ emission-free distribution site in Austria
Brenntag has officially inaugurated its site in Traun, Austria, as the company’s first chemical distribution facility to operate entirely without CO₂ emissions. Following an extensive energy-focused...
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“The challenge lies in striking a balance between global standardisation and local conditions”
After one month as Chief Operations Officer of Beckers Group, Dr Susanne Goldammer talks to European Coatings about her vision for the company's 24 production sites in 18 countries. With her extensive...
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Biocatalysts convert styrene into valuable epoxides with high selectivity
Researchers from Ruhr University Bochum and Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf have developed a novel class of biocatalysts capable of converting the pollutant styrene into valuable epoxides with high...