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New market study about the world market for carbon black

The second issue of the market study "Carbon Black” forecasts a dynamic growth of global demand. By 2022, the volume of carbon black is expected to rise to more ...

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New titanium dioxide pigment expands application for printing inks

Kronos Worldwide, Inc. announces the introduction of a new titanium dioxide pigment for ink and packaging application.

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Coatings additives: little helpers for every formulation

You can’t do without them when it comes to formulating coatings. They're great for selectively controlling properties. But you must fastidiously ensure that they...

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Recent advances in vegetable oils based environment friendly coatings

In an article, Indian researchers highlight some state-of-the art-modifications of vegetable oils (VEGO) as environment friendly-low or no solvent, high solids, ...

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Axalta Coating Systems acquires Metalak

On 1 July 2015, Axalta Coating Systems has signed an agreement to acquire Metalak Benelux BV.

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Improving the corrosion resistance of epoxy/polyamide coatings

Reseachers improved the protective performance of solvent-borne epoxy/polyamide coatings formulated with zinc phosphate anticorrosion pigment through the addition...

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Study predicts titanium dioxide market to reach EUR 15.31 billion by 2020

According to a new market report, the global titanium dioxide market was valued at EUR 11.75 billion in 2013 and is anticipated to reach EUR 15.31 billion by 2020, ...

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Preparing ZnO nanopaint for marine antifouling applications

Nanomaterials open up tremendous opportunities in the development of commercial products for house-hold to industrial applications.

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Kuncai starts sales office in Europe

Fujian Kuncai Material Technology Co., Ltd., a manufacturer of pearlescent pigments, has started a sales office in Europe under the name Kuncai Europe B.V....

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Non-flammable, green alternative solvents to methyl ethyl ketone (MEK)

New non-flammable, environmentally-friendly solvents and solvent carrier systems enable researchers to utilise strong solvents while reducing safety, health ...

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Licensing agreement reached on brilliant blue pigment discovered by happy accident

A brilliant new blue pigment – discovered serendipitously by Oregon State University (OSU) chemists in 2009 – is now reaching the marketplace, where it...

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Single ply roofing membranes gain market share

According to a recently published study by Applied Market Information Ltd, polymer based single ply membranes are gaining market share strongly from bitumen...

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Spencer Coatings acquires Protega Paints

Spencer Coatings Limited, the East Midlands-based industrial coatings manufacturer, has announced the acquisition of West Bromwich-based Protega Paints in a ...

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Merger of Henan Billions and Lomon will transform China’s titanium dioxide market

The merger of Henan Billions Chemicals Co., Ltd. and Sichuan Lomon Titanium Co., Ltd. will send shockwaves through China’s titanium dioxide market, with domestic ...