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Silica nanoparticles stabilise emulsions in a new way

Researchers have developed microparticles with a rough, raspberry-like surface that stabilise emulsions following a new principle. The new process has one key ...

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Evonik announces new performance-oriented corporate culture

By making its portfolio more specialty, strengthening its innovation power and driving a performance-oriented corporate culture, Evonik strives to build a best-in-class...

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IMCD expands presence in the United States

IMCD N.V., a leading distributor of speciality chemicals headquartered in the Netherlands, has signed an agreement to acquire the speciality chemicals distribution...

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Clariant to invest in new additives’ facilities in China

Clariant underscores its commitment to Asia with a multi-million CHF investment by its additives business to ensure local manufacturing in China of high-end ...

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Freeman Technology opens office in Japan

Powder characterisation specialists, Freeman Technology, continues to expand their global presence with the establishment of an operation in Japan.

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New edition of “Light Stabilizers for Coatings” is out

Paint flaking off an object is a serious concern in the coatings industry – now in its second edition, the book "Light Stabilizers for Coatings" explains how paint ...

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Lanxess completes acquisition of Chemtura earlier than expected

Lanxess has successfully completed the acquisition of U.S. company Chemtura, one of the world’s leading suppliers of flame retardant and lubricant additives, ...

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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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Elementis sells its US colourants business to Chromaflo

Elementis has reached an agreement to sell its US colourants business to Chromaflo Technologies for an undisclosed cash consideration.

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2016 results: Altana achieves sales increase and leap in earnings

The specialty chemicals Group Altana concluded the 2016 fiscal year with an increase in sales and a leap in earnings. Sales rose by 1 percent to EUR2,075 million. ...

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Formulating flexible epoxy novolac coatings with cardanol-based flexibilisers

Indian researchers from National Chemical Laboratory have developed flexible epoxy novolac coatings with two different cardanol-based flexibilisers that show great ...

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Wacker’s 2017 forecast is again for sales growth and high net cash flow

Wacker Chemie AG has met its sales target and exceeded its earnings expectations in 2016. On presenting its annual report, the chemical company announced that ...

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Univar announces new distribution agreement with Angus Chemical Company

Univar has announced its entry into a new distribution agreement with Angus Chemical Company to include the paint and coatings and industrial markets in Spain, ...

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Perstorp sells Belgian site with its coating additives activities to Synthomer

The specialty chemicals innovator and supplier Perstorp has announces the sale of its additives activities primarily serving the paints and coatings industry ...