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Emulsion polymer manufacturer Synthomer Group has appointed Worldwide Resins & Chemicals Group (WWRC) as its distributor for its Functional Polymers and Construction and Coating business units in Southeast Asia (Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia) as well as Korea and Taiwan.

Coatings and coatings-related material are all regulated as hazardous materials (hazmat) when shipped by ground, air, ocean or rail. Businesses that ship hazmat by air must comply with international rules set by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), an agency of the United Nations.

CSB Chairperson Moure-Eraso has issued a statement that warns of the danger of hot work on tanks that contain biological or organic material.

Exova has agreed to a strategic partnership with Endures in the Netherlands, previously known as the TNO Maritime Material Performance Centre.

Specialty chemicals supplier Vertellus has introduced two new natural oil polyols that have been developed primarily for two-component solvent-borne industrial-maintenance applications.

Argex Titanium Inc. and Helm U.S. Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of Germany-based HELM AG, have entered into an exclusive long-term marketing and supply agreement for the distribution of titanium dioxide (TiO₂) in the United States and Canada.

Dowd and Guild Inc., San Ramon, CA, will now represent Wanhua Chemical Group as the exclusive distributor for aliphatic isocyantes in the western United States.

Specialty chemicals company Perstorp (Perstorp Holding AB) has reduced its ownership in Vencorex Holding SAS (Vencorex) to 15%.

The membership of the Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) elected eight members to serve as directors on the council’s board.

Evonik Corp. has promoted Christian Edlinger to Business Line Director, Interface & Performance, in the Consumer Specialties Unit.