ASTM International has announced several new proposed standards being developed by subcommittees of ASTM Committee D01 on Paint and Related Coatings, Materials and Applications.
A unique, four-year partnership between America’s soybean farmers and the Sherwin-Williams Co. has received the Presidential Green Chemistry Award from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
According to a new study released by The Freedonia Group, a Cleveland-based industrial research company, world demand for silicones will rise 6.2 percent per year to $16.7 billion in 2015. Advances will represent a notable acceleration from the 2005-2010 period in which most developed world markets in North America and Western Europe experienced sluggish increases, or even declines, in silicone demand.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced plans to improve its Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS) program. IRIS is a publicly available online database that provides science-based human health assessments used to inform the agency’s decisions on protecting public health and the environment.
The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) released its North American Market Report (NAMR) for adhesives and sealants, a report published every three years.
Coatings Trends & Technologies provides a global, resource-rich environment where attendees can engage with industry experts to learn about new products and developments that will improve coating formulation.
Worldwide high-performance pigment (HPP) consumption is currently estimated at 136,600 tonnes and expected to reach 175,200 tonnes by 2015, according to a new study by IntertechPira.
The 2011 Powder Coatings Forum was held June 7-8 in Columbus, OH. Co-produced by The Powder Coating Research Group (PCR) and PCI Magazine, the two-day workshop and symposium provided information for both novice chemists and those with years of experience.
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