Binders
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Krahn Chemie expands partnership with Lamberti in Germany and Austria
Krahn Chemie and Lamberti strengthen their collaboration with the distribution of the "Esacote" binder range in Germany and Austria. The product line features bio-based and VOC-reduced binders for paints,...
News Coatings Technologies
Complex world of binders: challenges and innovations
Dr. Sven A. Thomsen, Head of R&D Hesse, discusses the evolving market situation, rising prices, and the quest for innovative solutions, shedding light on the challenges and potential for improvement....
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“Surface treatments are needed that do not alter the visual impression but enhance resistance“
We spoke to Dr Gerhard Grüll, head of department at Holzforschung Austria, about sustainability and other drivers of innovation in wood coatings. Interview by Bettina Hoffmann
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Paint and coatings binder market remains challenging
The pressure on supply chains due to the pandemic and the war is affecting raw material availability and supply. Rising logistics and energy costs are exacerbating the situation. A significant improvement...
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ASK Chemicals inaugurates new plant in Mexico
ASK Chemicals has celebrated the opening of its new production facility in El Carmen near Monterrey, Mexico. The new site will produce high-performance binders and coatings for the Mexican market.
News Coatings Technologies
Novel epoxy resin bonding agent
A new study focuses on the adhesive properties of a new binder based on epoxy resin with the addition of waste granite powder.
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BASF builds new plant for alkylethanolamines
BASF builds a new world-scale production plant for alkylethanolamines at the Verbund site in Antwerp, Belgium.
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Methacrylate chemistry: Röhm expands distribution channels
Röhm is expanding its distribution business with partners Azelis and BCD Chemie.
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Keyser & Mackay and Synres agree on sales cooperation
The Dutch resin manufacturer Synres and Keyser & Mackay have agreed on a sales cooperation.
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Vegetable proteins as binders in paints and coatings
Just like cellulose, lignin and fats, proteins are renewable raw materials. Their potential for the chemical industry remains largely untapped. Research teams at the Fraunhofer Institute for Process Engineering...
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CB Chemie: Groundbreaking and planned expansion
CB Chemie, Austrian distributor of binders, pigments and additives from several major manufacturers, is moving its corporate headquarters from Baumgarten to Siegendorf. This also takes into account the...
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A perfect match
A recent technical article describes how a novel binder for water-borne wall paints can help to reduce the binder as well the titanium dioxide content in paints while maintaining a high scratch resistance...
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Covestro and DSM: Sustainable Strategy
Shortly after celebrating its five-year business anniversary, Covestro has another reason to celebrate. It signed an agreement to acquire the Resins & Functional Materials Business (RFM) from Royal...
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Covestro and DSM: Sustainable Strategy
Shortly after celebrating its five-year business anniversary, Covestro has another reason to celebrate. It signed an agreement to acquire the Resins & Functional Materials Business (RFM) from Royal...