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Editor's Pick
Evonik Launches First Renewable Isophorone-Based Products
Since inventing isophorone chemistry during its search for new ways to reuse acetone, Evonik has continued to develop a variety of isophorone-based products at its plants across the globe. Now, sixty years later Evonik has made the world’s first sustainable isophorone products made from 100% renewable acetone. Read More |
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News
Sun Chemical and DIC to Globally Implement Energy Surcharges on Color Materials Portfolio
Sun Chemical and its parent company, the DIC Corporation, will amend their existing transportation surcharge. In addition, and in order to reflect cost dynamics in the global energy market, an energy surcharge on the entire Color Materials portfolio will become effective from April 1, 2022. Read More |
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Perstorp Strengthens the Portfolio with Isononanoic Acid
Specialty chemicals innovator Perstorp expands its value proposition for its selected segments Engineered Fluids and Resins & Coatings with the addition of Isononanoic Acid to the portfolio. Isononanoic Acid is a critical carboxylic acid used in polyol ester synthetic lubricants, as corrosion inhibitor in coolants, and also in alkyd resins and paint driers. Read More |
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Venjakob Participates in Paint Expo 2022
At this year's Paint Expo in Karlsruhe, Germany, Venjakob will present a wide range of holistic concepts for efficient coating. As a general contractor, Venjakob offers the entire range of surface technology from a single source. Venjakob continuously rethinks and revises all processes and individualizes them in every dimension. Read More |
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News
Nouryon Reports Full-Year 2021 Results with Strong Revenue Growth Driven by Robust Demand and Pricing Actions
Nouryon reported full-year 2021 results with revenue of $4.9 billion, an increase of 17 percent year over year, driven by volume growth and pricing actions. Excluding impacts from foreign exchange and acquisitions, revenue grew 13 percent. Adjusted EBITDA increased 10 percent year over year, despite significant cost headwinds from raw materials, energy, and logistics. Read More |
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Andicor Announces Management Changes
Andicor Specialty Chemicals announced that John Roeleveld has been appointed as the company’s President, effective March 1, 2022. In conjunction with that change, Jamie Dinsmore has been promoted to Vice-President, Sales & Marketing. Steve Waters will remain as the company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chairman. Read More |
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Research
Research Underway to Develop Bio-Based Products
Teknos is participating in a new research project with the goal of developing bio-based binders and coatings as sustainable alternatives for fossil-based materials.“To combat climate change and resource scarcity, companies in all industries need to develop low-carbon, bio-based alternatives to fossil-based materials,” said Pasi Virtanen, Group R&D Manager, Innovations at Teknos. Read More |
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Researchers Develop Worm-Inspired Coating
Researchers in China have reportedly developed a new superhydrophobic coating that provides several beneficial properties, including the ability to self-clean and prevent corrosion. Inspired by Calliteara pudibunda, a highly elastic type of bristle worm, the polyphenylene sulfide (PSS) composite coating is created by combining expandable graphite and elastic fluororubber. Read More |
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Product Focus
Microban and Manchester Mills Expand Protect360° Product Range with Antimicrobial Shower Curtains
Microban International and Manchester Mills announce the launch of shower curtains with built-in antimicrobial product protection for the hospitality and healthcare industries, expanding on the success of the Protect360° range of innovative textile solutions. Designed to inhibit odors and the growth of damaging bacteria, mold, mildew and fungus. Read More |
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Belzona Launches New Containment Coating: Belzona 5815
Belzona has released a new containment grade coating with enhanced flexibility. Belzona 5815 is a solvent-free coating developed as a cost-effective method for stored chemicals. Concrete is used to build secondary chemical containment areas and bunds to retain spilled chemicals, facilitate product recover and prevent environmental contamination. Read More |
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Product Focus
SYNAQUA 4804 Alkyd: A Low VOC Waterborne Binder with a Solvent-Based Alkyd Performance
Synaqua 4804 offers low VOC options for developing the highest gloss products with the feel of a solvent-based alkyd. Synaqua 4804 is an APEO and ammonia-free short oil alkyd emulsion designed for use in a wide variety of coatings in which performance similar to solvent-based alkyds are desired. Read More |
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Archroma Launches PFC-Free and Ammonia-Free Cartaseal VWAF Barrier for Odorless Paper-Based Food Packaging
Archroma announced the launch of Cartaseal VWAF, a new perfluorinated compound (PFC)-free and ammonia-free barrier coating for odor-free packaging applications.The multifunctional Cartaseal range offers barrier solutions that can be used to protect from grease, oils, water and water vapor in both packaging and food packaging applications. Read More |
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CHEMEON eTCP Surface Technology
CHEMEON eTCP is the first trivalent conversion coating and anodic seal colorized for visual verification that your parts are coated and protected. CHEMEON eTCP is a visible, robust, true drop-in non-hexavalent alternative for MIL-DTL-81706B & MIL-DTL-5541F, MIL-A-8625. CHEMEON eTCP provides corrosion resistance, paint adhesion, and low electrical resistance. Read More |
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Introduce St Patrick’s Day Charm to your Home this Spring
Benjamin Moore's Colour Marketing Expert, Sharon Grech, has curated an exclusive St Patrick's Day-inspired palette of six green hues for spring. Smoky Green CC-700, Fernwood Green 2145-40, Gloucester Sage HC-100, High Park CC-620, Beau Green 2054-20, and the Colour of the Year 2022: October Mist CC-550. Read More |
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