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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.

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New video about additives for UV-curing wood coatings

In the monthly webcast European Coatings Live, Selma Öru from Byk Chemie explains how novel wetting and dispersing agents can improve properties such as the ...

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Good perspectives for wood coatings

The global wood coatings market is poised to grow. Environmental goals continue to play a role and several potential disruptive technologies will have impact on ...

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Waterborne UV coatings: Allnex and Bardese sign agreement

Allnex, an industrial coating resins producer, signed a strategic cooperation agreement focusing on waterborne UV coatings with Guangdong Bardese Chemical Group,...

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Akzo Nobel acquires Xylazel in Spain

Akzo Nobel strengthens its position in decorative paints and woodcare in Spain with the acquisition of Xylazel, a 100% subsidiary of Pharma Mar.

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September issue: Focus topic wood coatings

Wood coatings are the focus topic of the September issue of the European Coatings Journal. The magazine is also available in European Coatings 360°.

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Strong desire to find fully transparent coatings for exterior wood

Sustainability is one important requirements while working with natural materials like wood. What this implies for wood coatings and what other trends are currently...

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Effect of artificial weathering on the performance of coating systems

The effects of ultraviolet light irradiation and water spray and temperature cycling on the color stability of waterborne coating systems on spruce used for wooden ...

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Silica particles for durable water-borne wood coatings

When making the switch from solvent to water-borne wood coatings the goal is to not compromise the function and performance. According to a recent article epoxy ...

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New reference book on wood coatings

Wood Coatings by Jorge Prieto and Jürgen Kiene is a comprehensive book on all aspects of wood coatings. Dr Charles R. Hegedus, Technical Editor of CoatingsTech,...

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New “Wood Coatings” book released

Discover the current trends in industrial wood coatings! The comprehensive standard work "Wood Coatings" by Jorge Prieto and Jürgen Kiene focuses on interior...

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Depolymerisation of PET waste

A new study deals with glycolytic depolymerisation of PET waste using MP-diol and utilisation of recycled product for UV-curable wood coating.

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First recycled door coated with plant-based resin

DSM’s "Decovery" plant-based resin technology is used for the first time on Weekamp’s new 100% recycled exterior doors concept.