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With the OSHA GHS deadline fast approaching, the breadth of data that is now required for every product – from the purchase of the raw materials to the end of product life – makes clear that the days of manual upkeep and filing are gone.

The best option for companies that opt to forgo the many challenges of in-house conversion is to use a GHS conversion service.

Ceramic microspheres and glass bubbles may offer formulators cost-effective options for formulation of high solids coatings, including 2K epoxy systems.

Globalization and short product life cycles are increasing the pressure on companies to open up their innovation processes. However, currently German industrial managers rate the use of external knowledge as least relevant for successful innovation.

A collaborative approach involving many different parties will be essential if we all are to overcome the many technical, financial, legal and humanitarian issues often associated with access to fresh water.

The use of biobased succinic acid in place of phthalic anhydride helps to broaden the formulation flexibility of the alkyd resins.

The project also won the AIA CA Council, BD+C Platinum Award and Engineering News Record’s Best CA Renovation/Restoration Project of the Year in 2013.

Many, if not all, of the top coatings formulators have dedicated China TiO2 supply strategies.

This article highlights the aesthetic and functional properties of a new range of aluminum pigments designed specifically for architectural powder coatings.

What is clear is that major changes are occurring within the building sector.