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Cerium tartrate as pigment in epoxy coatings for corrosion protection
A new inhibitor pigment, cerium tartrate, was studied as a pigment in epoxy coatings on aluminium alloy.
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With the closing of Helios acquisition, Kansai Paint enters European coating industry
With the closing of transaction on March 31, 2017 Kansai Paint Co., Ltd. acquired all shares of European coating manufacturer Helios Group.
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Jotun invests in new R&D facility for passive fire protection coatings
Jotun is opening a new research and development centre at its site in Flixborough, United Kingdom. The EUR16.87 million facility will focus on passive fire ...
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Lanxess increases capacities for iron oxide pigments
Specialty chemicals company Lanxess is expanding the capacity of its global production network to safeguard supply for iron oxide pigments in the long term.
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New easy-to-disperse silica eliminates entire production step
An innovation in the manufacturing process for "Aerosil” fumed silica products allows paint and coating manufacturers to eliminate an entire production step....
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Huntsman identifies improving business conditions in first quarter 2017
Huntsman Corporation has announced that positive trends are strengthening its business. Based on current market conditions, the company expects first quarter 2017 ...
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Chromaflo Technologies opens new manufacturing facility in India
Chromaflo Technologies Corp. has announced the inauguration of Chromaflo India’s new manufacturing facility.
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Guanidine-based polymeric microspheres with antibacterial performance
Novel polymeric microspheres could be a promising antibacterial material for application in water systems, such as coatings and polymer commodities.
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New distributor for Vencorex in Turkey
Vencorex has appointed Interplast Muhendislik Plastikleri as distributor in Turkey for its "Tolonate” and "Easaqua” aliphatic polyisocyanates ranges.
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Harmonized reporting of hazardous mixtures
A new regulation is amending CLP regarding the reporting of hazardous mixtures to appointed bodies (known as ‘poison centres’). Janice Robinson, Director ...
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BCF joins EEF to help ensure competitive future for the UK coatings industry
The British Coatings Federation (BCF) has become an affiliate partner of the manufacturers’ organisation EEF, in a bid to secure a competitive future for the ...
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Hempel inaugurates new coatings factory in Kuwait
Hempel has inaugurated a new factory in Kuwait, which will meet the growing demand for marine, protective and decorative coatings and consolidate the company's ...
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Designing fluorinated emulsions with low surface energy
Novel fluorinated emulsions with sulfonyl macro emulsifiers exhibit extreme low surface energy and outstanding hydrophobicity. They show great potential in...
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Huntsman intends to close operations at its titanium dioxide facility in France
Huntsman Corporation has announced a plan to close the white end finishing and packaging operation of its titanium dioxide manufacturing facility based in Calais,...