The company has implemented three initiatives in the plant: the elimination of PCBs in its products, the implementation of LCAs, and substantial investments in reducing its carbon footprint.
Diofan PVDC coatings are widely used in pharmaceutical blister packaging to protect sensitive solid-dose drug preparations as well as in the packaging of delicate food and similar other consumer goods.
The new product also offers performance benefits compared to fossil alternatives, showing improved scrub resistance in coatings, shear resistance in adhesives and excellent weatherability.
According to the announcement, this €130 million investment in a new purification process will lead to more energy-efficient and lower carbon-intensive operations, optimized resources, and waste management.
This month’s Formulating with Mike columncontinues the focus on resins, and discusses acrylic emulsion polymerization, in particular, surfactant design and how it affects the polymerization of a vinyl-acrylic emulsion.
LANXESS Corporation has announced the retirement of President and Chief Executive Officer, Antonis Papadourakis. Frederique van Baarle, member of the Board of Management and Labor Direcor of LANXESS AG, assumed the role of President and CEO for the company’s Americas region on Oct. 1.
This article describes a new higher-block-resistance VAE under development that significantly minimizes the trade off between block resistance and scrub resistance in VAE-only paints. Additionally, this new VAE continues to maintain high scrub resistance even in low-sheen paints, enabling the formulator to use a single-VAE binder across all sheens.
Ohio EPA’s E3 Award program recognizes organizations for their activities that reduce environmental impact, conserve natural resources, and result in long-term economic success.
The ranking reflects the company’s excellent global economic performance, which has been growing steadily for almost two decades, its demanding strategy in terms of social and environmental responsibility, and an HR policy focused on employee well-being and commitment.
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