Pigments
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Innovations in pigment dispersion technologies pave the way for enhanced coating performance
A comprehensive review highlights groundbreaking advancements in pigment dispersion technologies such as high-speed dispersers, bead mills, and ultrasonic cavitation, paving the way for next-generation...
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BASF strengthens global supply with new production line for dispersants in Nanjing
BASF has inaugurated a state-of-the-art production line for high-performance dispersants in the Jiangbei New Material Technology Park in Nanjing, China. The CFRP technology supports market demand and promotes...
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Sun Chemical expands perylene pigment production in Ludwigshafen to meet growing global demand
Sun Chemical has expanded perylene pigment capacity at its Ludwigshafen, Germany site by up to 200 t to support increasing demand across coatings, plastics and automotive markets. The investment strengthens...
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Effect pigments: ‘Price is often the decisive criterion in the market’
GNMI has acquired the pigment business of Merck Surface Solutions and bundled it under the new name Susonity. In this interview, Michael Weiden, Global Head of Commercial at the renamed company, explains...
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Fluorene–vanillin hybrid enables fingerprint visualisation and sustainable security printing
A newly developed fluorescent pigment based on fluorene and vanillin enables high-resolution fingerprint detection and can also be used as an eco-friendly offset security ink. The fluorophore combines...
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Orion to shut down multiple carbon black production lines
Specialty chemicals manufacturer plans to close three to five carbon black lines in the Americas and EMEA.
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Maximising safety and performance: Pigment development while creating vibrant solutions and meeting strict regulations
Alex Capuz, Director of Global Product Management at Vibrantz Color Solutions, talks about developmental solutions in pigments and meeting sustainability specifications.
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Lanxess expands pigment portfolio with more sustainable yellow shades
With the new Scopeblue product line, Lanxess is launching micronised iron oxide yellow pigments that have a 35% smaller carbon footprint thanks to the use of more eco-efficient raw materials.
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Bright outlook for the market for pigments and fillers
The market for fillers and pigments is growing strongly, according to the market research companies Fact.MR and Transparency Market Research. The outlook for further development remains promising from...
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Oxerra to build new manufacturing plant
Iron oxide pigment manufacturer Oxerra has announced its intention to build a manufacturing facility of complex inorganic colour pigments and a comprehensive research center in China.
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Safic-Alcan and Union Colours: New distribution agreement
Safic-Alcan, global distributor of specialty chemicals, has announced a new agreement, effective immediately, with Union Colours, the European Division of Sincol Corporation.
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TER Chemicals and Heubach announce distribution partnership
TER Chemicals Distribution Group has taken over responsibility for the distribution of Heubach inorganic colour pigments, anti-corrosion pigments and pigment preparations as of June 1, 2023.
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Cathay Industries rebrands as Oxerra
Cathay Industries, a leading global iron oxide pigment manufacturer unveiled its new name, Oxerra, along with its new brand identity, after completing the acquisition of Venator's colour business.
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New distribution agreement between BTC Europe and Sudarshan
BTC Europe, BASF’S European distribution organisation, and Sudarshan Chemical Industries, a manufacturer of high-quality pigments based in Pune, India, have signed an agreement on the distribution of...