Pigments

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5th market report on pigments

The market research company Ceresana analysed the entire pigment market already for the fifth time: 10 million tonnes were sold worldwide in 2017.

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Organic pigments: “Availability and cost control are currently the key challenge

Pigment manufacturer Sudarshan is expanding its capacities and product portfolio. We spoke to Milan Krumbe, General Manager Europe, about the company’s plans...

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Clariant intends to divest significant parts of plastics & coatings business

Shortly after Saudi Arabian investor Sabic bought a 24.99 % share of Clariant, the company announced that it intends to divest the pigments, standard masterbatches...

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Styrene-acrylic resin encapsulated C.I. Pigment Yellow 17

Scientists recently prepared and characterised styrene-acrylic resin encapsulated C.I. Pigment Yellow 17 and charge control agent multicomponent particles.

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Preparation and characterization of encapsulated C.I. pigment yellow 12

In a new study scientists preparated and characterized encapsulated C.I. pigment yellow 12 via ball-milling and mini-emulsion polymerization.

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The influence of starch-based bio-latex on paper coating

The microstructure of coating layers has important effects on final properties of paper. Eco-friendly bio-latex derived from sustainable starch has being increasingly...

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Waterborne polyurethane acrylate coatings with low gloss effect

Researchers have employed a simple method to produce low gloss waterborne polyurethane acrylate coatings that work without dulling agents.

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Effect of nano-pigments on the corrosion resistance of epoxy coatings

In a work, researchers have combined the desirable colour characteristics of cationic dyes and the good barrier properties of organoclays by synthesising hybrid...

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British Coatings Federation wins Industry Leadership Award 2017

The British Coatings Federation (BCF) has picked up a third major award this year, winning the Industry Leadership award at the fourth British Standards Institution’s...

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New leader of the Inorganic Pigments business unit at Lanxess

Holger Hüppeler will take over the management of the Inorganic Pigments (IPG) business unit at the specialty chemicals company Lanxess from December 1, 2017. ...

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Merck confirms outlook for 2017 despite a challenging third quarter

Merck has reported third-quarter group sales at the year-earlier level. EBITDA pre exceptionals decreased by -8.3%. Despite currency headwinds, the company ...

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Low-cost bismuth yellow hybrid pigments derived from attapulgite

A study provides a feasible route to prepare low-cost and high-grade bismuth yellow pigments with excellent colour properties and thermal stability.

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New General Manager at Sudarshan Europe B.V.

Since July 1, 2017 Milan W. Krumbe is responsible as General Manager for the industrial pigment business for Sudarshan Europe B.V. in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. ...

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Titanium Dioxide: Ruling opacity out of existence?

After the French authorities have proposed to classify TiO2 as classify it as Carcinogenic Category 1B, there has been much discussion of alternatives. Akzo...