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Assistant-film-forming performance of aqueous polyurethane dispersions

In a study, a series of novel diol chain-extender trimethylol propane monoesters were synthesised to prepare novel aqueous polyurethane dispersions.

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Wacker expands production capacity for dispersions in Germany

Wacker Chemie AG is expanding its production plants for polymeric binders in Germany. The chemical group is currently building another dispersion reactor with an ...

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Synthomer invests EUR20 million in dispersion plant in Germany

Synthomer, a leading supplier of waterborne dispersions and speciality polymers, will invest EUR20 million in its dispersion plant located in Worms, Germany.

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Improving the scratch resistance of commodity polymers

Hybrid transparent coatings based on zirconia nanoparticle fillers and epoxy resin were designed to increase scratch resistance of commodity polymers without...

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BASF offers new raw materials at European Coatings Show

At the European Coatings Show 2017 (ECS), BASF will present new dispersions, resins, formulation additives, light stabilisers, antioxidants, pigments, hardeners, ...

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ICTC Group acquires global tinting equipment business from Clariant

I.C.T.C. Group Holdings Corporation announces the acquisition of the global tinting equipment business, formerly known as Italtinto, from Clariant Plastics ...

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BASF declares force majeure for the supply of dispersions and hotmelts

As a consequence of the fire incident, BASF has to declare force majeure on deliveries of dispersions, dispersion powders and hotmelts on acrylic monomer basis...

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BASF divests global photoinitiator business to IGM Resins

BASF has sold its global photoinitiator business to IGM Resins B.V., Netherlands, a global producer and supplier of radiation-curable material.

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Quantum physics inside a drop of paint

Inside a drop of paint, light is scattered so often that it seems impossible to demonstrate quantum effects. But despite the thousands of possible paths the...

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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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For the first time BASF produces binders for interior paints based on mass balance process

For the first time ever BASF is producing dispersions for interior paints based on the mass balance approach.

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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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Understanding the role of polymers in drying processes

Colloidal dispersions in polymer solution are important material systems in coating and printing applications.