Green Technology

“Pigging” Technology Reduces Carbon Footprint

December 15, 2022

Manufacturers of paints and coatings can now reduce their carbon footprint, every day, by using a liquid product recovery (often called 'pigging') technology, according to a new report from independent sustainability and energy consultancy Carbon-Zero.

The Chemical Industry and U.N. Sustainable Development Goal 3: Good Health & Well-Being

Mark Maxwell

May 23, 2019

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The chemical industry is essential to sustainable development, and green chemistry is its path forward. Human health and well-being is a prime example of the impact green chemistry innovations can have.

Recycled-Content Polyols

for Specialty Polyurethane Coatings

May 1, 2015

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By incorporating recycled PET into polyols, the properties familiar to PET, such as toughness, flexibility, hydrolytic stability, and chemical and stain resistance, can be incorporated into many CASE applications.

Ultrasonic Acoustically Assisted Inline Drying

for Waterborne Wood Coatings

Anthony Carignano

April 1, 2015

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Ultrasonic acoustically assisted inline drying provides energy cost savings, increased throughput and reduced footprint.

Biobased Succinic Acid

A Renewable Building Block for PUDs and High-Performance Water-Based Uralkyds with High Renewable Content

April 1, 2015

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This article demonstrates the performance of biobased succinic acid in PUD and coating formulations.

Ultra-Light Solar Impulse Plane Set to Take Flight Across America

April 7, 2013

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Solar Impulse – an ultra-lightweight, solar-powered plane capable of flying day and night – is set to take flight across America with the help of diverse material innovations and technologies from Bayer MaterialScience.

EPA to Focus on Flame Retardants for Risk Assessment

April 6, 2013

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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced it would begin assessments on 23 commonly used chemicals, with a specific focus on flame retardant chemicals, in order to more fully understand any potential risks to health and the environment.