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Henkel Adhesive Expands Production of Solvent- and Chromium-Free Pretreatment in Europe

November 13, 2023
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Henkel’s chromium-free pretreatment agents Bonderite M-NT 1455T, M-NT 1456, and M-NT 10456 are used for coil coating for customers in various sectors, such as architecture. 


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PPG Partners With ‘Facts on Climate Change’ for Environmental Sustainability Education

November 10, 2023
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The partnership is part of PPG’s global commitment to invest $5 million in environmental sustainability education by 2030.


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Brenntag Receives Certification From TÜV Rheinland

November 9, 2023
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Brenntag has been providing customers with comprehensive product carbon footprint (PCF) data since December 2022.


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Evonik Production Site in North America Receives ISCC PLUS Sustainability Certification

November 9, 2023
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The accreditation of the site at Mobile allows Evonik to produce and market its renewable isophorone-based, VESTA eCO series in the United States for the first time.


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AkzoNobel Creates Bio-Based Interior Coating for KIA Motors

November 8, 2023
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Two kinds of bio-rosin (rosin is a solid form of resin) have been used to create the product, one extracted from rapeseed, the other from pine rosin.


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Which Natural Surfactants are Superior: Bio-Surfactants or Bio-Based Surfactants?

Locus Ingredients
November 6, 2023
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There are key characteristics that differentiate legacy, petrochemical surfactants from bio-based surfactants, as well as chemically manufactured bio-surfactants from their biologically created counterparts, bio-surfactants. 



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Constructing Cleaner Roofing with Anti-Microbial Additives

Dr. Mai Ha
November 6, 2023
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Anti-microbial chemistries hold much promise for tackling the persistent problem of mold and mildew growth on roofing materials, keeping them cleaner for longer and, consequently, enhancing product longevity and reducing the amount of wastage entering landfill. 


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Westlake Releases 2022 Environmental, Social and Governance Report

November 6, 2023
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The report provides progress on the company’s goal to reduce carbon intensity in operations. It also includes five new ESG goals – for water, health and safety, community engagement, diversity and inclusion, and circular economy.


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Where Silicone Materials Can Replace Perfluoroalkyl Substances

Dr. Bob Ruckle Dr. Tom-Seung Cheung Yanjun Luo
November 3, 2023
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For those looking to replace PFAS in their coatings formulations, this article discusses some experiments and data that show how organosilicones compare to PFAS compounds in critical performance criteria such as low surface tension/surface energy, COF, water repellency, oil repellency, stain resistance, and chemical stability.


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Perstorp Receives Gold Medal for Sustainability From EcoVadis

October 27, 2023
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Since its founding in 2007, EcoVadis has grown to become the world’s largest and most trusted provider of business sustainability ratings, creating a global network of more than 100,000 rated companies.


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