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Synthomer acquires Hexion Performance Adhesives & Coatings

Synthomer has announced the acquisition of Hexion Performance Adhesives & Coatings, a business of Hexion Inc., a global chemical company based in Columbus,...

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New grinding resin lowers VOC content in pigment concentrates

A new grinding resin lowers the VOC content in pigment concentrates and coatings formulations.

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Glossy exteriors can now breathe easy

With a new technology glossy exterior coatings are water repellent from the outside but permeable to water vapor from the inside.

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Synthesis of a novel phosphonate flame retardant and its application in epoxy resins

A novel phosphonate flame retardant additive bis(2,6-dimethyphenyl) phenylphosphonate (BDMPP) was synthesised from phenylphosphonic dichloride and 2,6-dimethyl...

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Nanoparticles as antifungal additives for indoor water-borne paints

There are nanotechnology-based materials that can be used as antimicrobial additives in different applications such as water-borne paints.

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Fluorosilicone additive delivers defect-free foam control

A new fluorosilicone additive has been introduced for defect-free foam control in solvent-borne and radiation-curable coatings.

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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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Nanoparticulate inorganic UV absorbers

Inorganic nanoparticles with UV-absorbing properties are an important class of UV filters.

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Xylan as green binder for wood adhesives

In a study, Swedish researchers suggested hemicelluloses to be used as binders in wood adhesives why water dispersions of xylan have been prepared and evaluated....

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Easy-to-clean multifunctional coatings by sol-gel processing

In a paper, sol-gel-based transparent easy-to-clean (ETC) coatings are fabricated using organic-inorganic hybrid precursors and fluorinated silane-based hydrophobic...

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Coatings additive prevents foaming in aqueous systems

A new polymer-based, VOC- and silicone-free defoamer prevents foaming in aqueous systems.

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Copolymerising wetting and dispersing agents for waterborne coatings

Additives are very crucial in any paint formulation, as they play a significant role during various stages, when incorporated in a small amount.

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Wetting and dispersing additive stabilises inorganic and organic pigments

A new high molecular-weight wetting and dispersing additive covers a broad application spectrum.