Titanium dioxide

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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 ...

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Titanium dioxide proposed to be classified as suspected of causing cancer when inhaled

ECHA’s Committee for Risk Assessment (RAC) concluded that the available scientific evidence meets the criteria in the CLP Regulation to classify titanium-dioxide...

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Studying polyacrylic latex coatings with self-cleaning properties

A transparent, industrial and cost effective coating with self-cleaning properties for indoor and outdoor applications based on a water-based polyacrylic emulsion...

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Lomon Billions appoints Julie Reid as Marketing Director

Lomon Billions has announced the appointment of Julie Reid to the role of Marketing Director.

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Nyanza Light Metals’ plant provides titanium dioxide pigment to Africa

Africa’s titanium pigment market will have a new player through a technology partnership between Nyanza Light Metals and Avertana of New Zealand.

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Huntsman identifies improving business conditions in first quarter 2017

Huntsman Corporation has announced that positive trends are strengthening its business. Based on current market conditions, the company expects first quarter 2017 ...

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Bio-inspired route to prepare robust and repairable superhydrophobic coatings

Two Chinese researchers have fabricated a superhydrophobic coating with excellent mechanical stability and unique repairable ability.

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Huntsman intends to close operations at its titanium dioxide facility in France

Huntsman Corporation has announced a plan to close the white end finishing and packaging operation of its titanium dioxide manufacturing facility based in Calais,...

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Investigating pyrite tailings-based mineral admixtures with photocatalytic activity

Thanks to a novel mineral admixture, cementitious materials have obvious photocatalysis and greater compressive strength.

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Marine coatings market size worth over EUR14 billion by 2024

According to a new research report by Global Market Insights, the marine coatings market size is slated to reach EUR14.15 billion by the end of 2024.

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Tronox acquires Cristal’s titanium dioxide business

Tronox Limited has reached a definitive agreement to acquire the TiO2 business of Cristal, a privately held global chemical and mining company, for EUR1.583...

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Huntsman’s Finland facility experiences fire

A fire started January 30 at Huntsman Corporation’s titanium dioxide manufacturing facility in Pori, Finland.