ST. PAUL, MN - Cargill Dow Polymers LLC and The Dow Chemical Co. has announced plans to commercialize a "breakthrough" line of resins based on agricultural products ...

Akzo, BASF Exploring Joint-Venture Automotive Business In Australia

February 29, 2000

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Akzo Nobel N.V. and BASF Coatings said they are exploring the feasibility of launching an automotive OEM coatings joint venture in Australia.

Millennium Offers To Sell Equistar Stake To Partners

February 29, 2000

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Millennium Chemicals Inc. said it has offered to sell its 29.5% stake in the Equistar Chemicals L.P. ...

Second-Quarter Approval Seen For Dow-Carbide Merger

February 29, 2000

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The Dow Chemical Co. and Union Carbide Corp. said they expect the regulatory review of the companies' proposed merger ...

PPG Acquires Texas-Based Monarch Paint Co.

February 29, 2000

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PPG Industries Inc. has acquired Monarch Paint Co., an architectural-coatings producer ...

AkzoNobel Moves to Exit Another Market

PPG Announces Global Price Increase, Updates Earnings Guidance

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Evaluation of Soy-Derived Solvents as PCBTF Alternatives in Industrial Alkyd Coatings

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September 4, 2025

N-Butylpyrrolidone (NBP) as a Green Solvent to Replace N-Methylpyrrolidone (NMP) in Industrial Coating Applications

ON DEMAND: EPA published a regulation proposal around N-methylpyrrolidone (NMP) in June 2024 to ban or limit NMP in many applications, such as paints and coatings and their removers. N-butylpyrrolidone (NBP) is a powerful and versatile solvent for a variety of industries looking for alternatives to substance of very high concern (SVHC)-listed solvents.

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The Coatings Trends & Technologies (CTT) Summit is an annual conference for both liquid and powder coatings formulators and manufacturers to discuss innovations in coatings technology. This event combines high-quality technical presentations, a resource-rich exhibit hall, and dedicated networking opportunities to connect scientific minds, foster innovation, and cultivate game-changing new ideas!

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