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Increase of BASF production capacities for aliphatic polyisocyanates
BASF has expanded its capacities for the production of "Basonat" hardeners at the Ludwigshafen site.
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Clariant starts 2018 with significant growth
Clariant announced first quarter 2018 sales of about EUR 1.4354 billion compared to EUR 1.3353 billion in the first quarter of 2017. This corresponds to 7 % ...
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Perstorp publishes Annual Report for 2017
2017 saw Swedish specialty chemistry company Perstorp reaching an delivery of an excellent volume-based sales growth of 10 percent and sales amounting to SEK 13,592 ...
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Active Minerals International announces capacity expansion
Active Minerals International (AMI) adds capacity for attapulgite-based performance additives for coatings.
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Waterborne polyurethane based on AAS-Na and LDMPA
In a recently published paper, aliphatic diamine sulphonate (AAS-Na) and liquefiable dimethylol propionic acid (LDMPA) were used together to synthesise waterborne...
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BASF starts new production line of high-temperature resistant thermoplastic in Korea
BASF has started up a new production line for its high-temperature resistant thermoplastic "Ultrason" (polyarylsulfone) at its site in Yeosu, Korea. With the ...
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New market study PUR paints and coatings
For the first time, Ceresana examined the global market for PUR paints and coatings in detail: The market research institute forecasts revenues generated with ...
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Evonik opens research hub in Singapore
Germany-based specialty chemicals company Evonik today opened its first research hub for resource efficiency topics in Singapore, internationalizing its research ...
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Covestro significantly raises dividend
Materials manufacturer Covestro has significantly raised its dividend for the past fiscal year: shareholders receive EUR 2.20 per share, equivalent to a 63...
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New study clears 2-EHA of suspicion of additional classification by ECHA
Recently 2-ethylhexanoic acid (2-EHA) has shown no adverse effects regarding reproduction at the highest dose tested in a study executed at the request of the ...
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Kemira signs multiyear polymer supply agreement with Chevron
Kemira has signed a multiyear agreement with Chevron North Sea Limited for the supply of polymer. On the back of this agreement, Kemira initiated an expansion ...
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Sun Chemical and DIC increase production capacity of extreme pressure additives
Beginning in April 2018, Sun Chemical and its parent company, DIC Corporation, will increase the production capacity of its Dailube extreme pressure additives by ...
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Architectural coatings: “An Increasing Trend Toward Bio-Based Solutions”
There remain many questions surrounding use of sustainable or bio-based solutions for the paint sector, but a trend is noticeable, say Mike Law, global business...
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Bio-based coatings in the focus of the April issue
Most paints and coatings are still based on petrochemistry. However, bio-based coatings are on the upswing and are the focus topic of the April issue. The magazine...