Wood coatings
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Experts interview: Wood coatings and sustainability
Wood is seen as one of the most sustainable buildingmaterial for all kinds of products. To live up to these expectations, woodcoatings have to be as sustainable as possible, too. We spoke with expertsabout...
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A closer look at the wood coatings market
As wood remains a popular building material, the for the further development of the wood coatings market sound positive. The global volume should increase by 2024. Yet, the outlook of industry players...
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AkzoNobel acquires Stahl’s powder activities
Akzo Nobel gains unique low cure technology with acquisition of Stahl’s powder activities.
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Akzo Nobel in North America: “Greater colour and made-to-order options”
Akzo Nobel just broke ground for a EUR 50 million wood coatings facility in north America. We spoke to CEO Thierry Vanlancker about the new production site and the company's plans for north America.
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Lanxess acquires Brazilian biocide manufacturer
Specialty chemicals company Lanxess is strengthening its position as global manufacturers of active biocidal ingredients and formulations and has acquired Itibanyl Produtos Especiais Ltda. (IPEL).
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What experts think about the future of wood coatings
Wood is a trending material. Not only for furniture but also al sorts of other goods and of course in architecture. We interviewed two experts about latest trends and how coatings can improve protection...
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Effect of aluminium hydroxide on intumescent coating
A fireproof composition based on ammonium polyphosphate and pentaerythritol with a number of functional additives was recently developed and studied.
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Colour changes prediction in the surfaces of painted wood
A critical view on the possibility of colour changes prediction in the surfaces of painted wood exposed outdoors using accelerated weathering in Xenotest has just been published.
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Akzo Nobel presents new fire protection system for wooden facades
Akzo Nobel has presented a new fire protection system for wooden facades. Key component is an ultra-effective fire-retardant primer.