Binders that show a high contact angle both before and after the salt spray test perform better for corrosion protection, compared to those that show low contact angles before and after the test.

This study has shown that DMMOPA has a unique combination of balanced physical properties. These physical properties offered DMMOPA-neutralized paints a multitude of performance advantages in a variety of waterborne paint systems as discussed in this article, such as enhanced hardness and solvent resistance in polyol-MF baking coatings, as well as better gloss, scrub resistance, water resistance and corrosion resistance in latex paints.

AkzoNobel's Specialty Chemicals business has entered the next phase of a major expansion at its organic peroxides facility in Ningbo, China, which will increase production capacity by more than 100% by the third quarter of 2018.

An alternative to sebacic acid, EMEROX® azelaic acid can be used as a reactant or directly in formulated products.

A team of Ashland scientists has published the “Handbook of Maleic Anhydride-Based Materials: Syntheses, Properties and Applications.”

Elevance Renewable Sciences Inc. announced a licensing agreement with Chemtura, a global, specialty chemicals company, for Elevance Aria^® WTP technology and market development.