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The science of watching paint dry

New research has described a physical mechanism that separates particles according to their size during the drying of wet coatings. The discovery could help ...

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Titanium dioxide remains the most-in-demand type of pigments

For the fourth time now, the market research company Ceresana analyses the market for pigments: Global sales amount to 9.7 million tonnes per year.

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New effect pigments enable warm colors with antique look for interiors

A gold that is elegant and unobtrusive and a bold reddish brown with the shine of metal: With "Firemist Velvet Gold" and "Firemist Velvet Russet", BASF has ...

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Zschimmer & Schwarz acquires Interpolymer Corporation

Interpolymer Corporation has been sold to Zschimmer & Schwarz to ensure future development of Interpolymer and to strengthen Zschimmer & Schwarz' ...

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New graphene based inks for high-speed manufacturing of printed electronics

A low-cost, high-speed method for printing graphene inks using a conventional roll-to-roll printing process, like that used to print newspapers and crisp packets,...

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Researchers demonstrate “no-ink” colour printing with nanomaterials

A new technology, the so-called "no-ink” printing method, could jeopardise the business of printing ink manufacturers.

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New market study about the world market for carbon black

The second issue of the market study "Carbon Black” forecasts a dynamic growth of global demand. By 2022, the volume of carbon black is expected to rise to more ...

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New titanium dioxide pigment expands application for printing inks

Kronos Worldwide, Inc. announces the introduction of a new titanium dioxide pigment for ink and packaging application.

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Cellulose turning into a supermaterial of the future

A research project is seeking new design-driven applications for cellulose and is developing related technology as well as exploring new ways to create value...

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American Coatings CONFERENCE 2016 – Call for Papers

The American Coatings Association (ACA), in partnership with Vincentz Network (VN) is calling for papers to be presented at the American Coatings CONFERENCE 2016. ...

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Kuncai starts sales office in Europe

Fujian Kuncai Material Technology Co., Ltd., a manufacturer of pearlescent pigments, has started a sales office in Europe under the name Kuncai Europe B.V....

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Preparing UV curable-encapsulated phthalocyanine blue pigment

Researchers prepared aqueous dispersions of nano-scale C.I. Pigment Blue 15:3 (PB15:3) through ball milling and ultrasonication in presence of dispersing agents. ...

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Coatings additive prevents foaming in aqueous systems

A new polymer-based, VOC- and silicone-free defoamer prevents foaming in aqueous systems.