Titanium dioxide

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Lomon Billions expands chloride titanium dioxide pigment production capacity

Lomon Billions invests more than EUR 230 millions in additional chloride titanium dioxide pigment production capacity at its chloride production site in Jiaozuo, ...

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Titanium dioxide: Further discussion needed

Titanium dioxide is persistently causing concern in the coatings industry. We have asked Didier Leroy, Technical Director at CEPE, to comment on the current ...

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The effect of grain size on the surface properties of titanium grade 2

This paper presents findings concerning the influence of the grain size of titanium on its surface properties and on the efficiency of surface treatments. The ...

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Influence of inorganic binder on the photocatalytic oxidation of acrylic latex

Paints and coatings have been considered as effective materials to overcome the air impurities in mega cities. In a research the influence of inorganic binder ...

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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...

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Photocatalytic self-cleaning coatings for painted surface without interlayer

Researchers have demonstrated that double layer coatings composed of a TiO2 clear top coat and a latex film are crucial for the fabrication of robust fotocatalytic...

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Krahn Chemie takes over distribution for FP-Pigments in Germany

Krahn Chemie GmbH and the Finnish company FP-Pigments Oy started to cooperate in the sales and marketing of opacity pigments for paint, coating and printing ink ...

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Axalta Coating Systems implements titanium dioxide surcharge

Due to continuing significant price increases in the cost of titanium dioxide over the past six months, Axalta Coating Systems will impose a price surcharge ...

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Influence of titanium dioxide on the thermal insulation of fire protective paints

Titanium-dioxide is an inevitable ingredient that influences the properties and performance of intumescent paints. The aim of a study was to investigate the...

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Effect of UVA photocatalysis on soot-coated TiO2-containing mortars

If diesel soot is deposited on buildings, colour changes and unwanted black crusts can occur. A remedy is provided by self-cleaning systems based on TiO2 coatings....

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How do nanoparticles affect the UV-shielding efficiency of acrylic coatings?

In a study, nanocomposite coatings based on pure acrylic emulsion and TiO2/or ZnO nanoparticles were prepared and tested with regard to the photostability and...

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Synthesis of a smart coating for furniture textiles

Smart coatings for furniture textiles should be flame retardant and hydrophobic. Can a novel functional coating, developed with an environmentally friendly ...