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Bromo-cardanol-novolac resins as adhesives for particleboards
In a study, researchers have demonstrated the efficacy of bromo-cardanol-novolac resins as adhesives for particleboards. In addition, they discovered another ...
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Evonik bundles expertise in crosslinking technology
Evonik Industries AG has combined its isophorone chemistry and epoxy curing agents business in the new Crosslinkers business line.
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Not every renewable raw material is sustainable”
BASF is offering dispersions for the coatings industry that are produced entirely from renewable raw materials. We spoke to Nikolaus Raupp, Global Sustainability...
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Akzo Nobel makes double acquisition
Akzo Nobel has made a double acquisition to strengthen its leading global position in performance coatings.
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The true cost of not going cobalt-free
As regulatory and economic factors converge, the pressure on the coatings industry to commit to going cobalt-free is mounting. Paul Smith, CEO of Catexel, on...
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Ferro launches program to increase capacity of ultramarine pigments
Ferro Corporation has announced it is making investments in its Ferro Pigment business to increase capacity and optimise production of its ultramarine pigments...
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Hempel invests in life-saving fire protection coatings
Global coatings company Hempel is investing in a new research and development centre focused solely on passive fire protection coatings. Located just outside ...
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Black Bear receives certification for carbon black pigments
Black Bear’s carbon black has received an official "Cradle to Cradle Certified" Bronze Certificate, assessed by the Environmental Protection Encouragement ...
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Troy Corporation elects Senior Vice President AMEAI and Regulatory Affairs
Troy Corporation has announced the election of Donald A. Shaw, Ph.D. by the Board of Directors to the position of Senior Vice President AMEAI and Regulatory ...
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Lifting PUR chemistry into the next dimension
Development of new polyisocyanurate-based coatings will be presented at EC Future Dialogue.
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Synthomer selects Campi y Jové to concentrate their distributions activities in Iberia
Effective from September 1, 2017 Campi y Jové has been appointed as distributor of Synthomer’s range of redispersible polymer powders, dispersions, latex and ...
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BASF invests in automotive coatings in North America
BASF is expanding its automotive coatings production in North America with investments of nearly EUR35.8 million over the next two years.
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EU observatory for nanomaterials launched
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has launched a new website that gives citizens, workers and professionals access to information on nanomaterials on the EU market...
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Stepan acquires surfactant production facility in Mexico
Stepan Company, through a subsidiary in Mexico, has reached an agreement with BASF Mexicana, S.A. DE C.V. to acquire its surfactant production facility in Ecatepec,...