Innospec is one of the largest suppliers of Sulfosuccin(am)ate surfactants, which are used in emulsion polymer (EP) synthesis, paints, over print varnishes (OPV), inks, adhesives, agrochemicals, and plastics.
Megafarma, an Azelis company, has been authorized by Celanese to distribute its emulsion polymers in Mexico, in accordance with in a new distribution agreement between the parties.
Mallard Creek Polymers Inc. has reached an agreement with Michelman Corp. to acquire the intellectual property of the Michelman subsidiary Ecronova Polymer GmbH.
Specialty Polymers Inc. has signed an agreement with Jose Olivieri of Olivieri & Associates to be the company's new sales agent in Costa Rica, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic and the Caribbean.
World demand for emulsion polymers in paint and coatings (excluding paper coatings) is forecast to expand a healthy 5.4% per year to 5.0 million metric tons in 2020, the fastest growth of any major emulsion market.
Global demand for emulsion polymers is forecast to advance 4.6% per year to 12.6 million metric tons in 2018, driven by accelerating growth in construction spending, manufacturing output, and paper and paperboard production.
OMNOVA Solutions’ Specialty Ingredients business announced price increases of up to $0.04 per wet pound on vinyl acetate and vinyl acrylic-based emulsion polymers.
