Asia-Pacific

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Chemical regulatory updates in Taiwan

Taiwan chemical regulations of existing and new chemicals has been implemented in 2014. On 16 January 2019, the new regulation TCCSCA (Toxic and Concerned Chemical Substances Control Act) was released...

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News Raw Materials

The coatings additive market

The global coating additives market size was EUR 6.99 billion in 2018 and is projected to register a CAGR of 6.14% between 2018 and 2023. Currently, the Asia Pacific region leads, in terms of coating additives...

News Markets & Companies

Interview: “South Korea is one of the key growth markets“

Wacker is expanding its existing production plants for dispersions and dispersible polymer powders in South Korea. We spoke to Peter Summo, President Wacker ...

News Raw Materials

Akzo Nobel increases sales and profit

Akzo Nobel reported a second quarter with positive developments in profitability in all three Business Areas, despite currency pressures and a challenging market...