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pce feb 2020

2020 February

The February issue focuses on waterborne and UV/EB technology, with additional information on a greener solution to deter marine biofouling.
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PPG Protects World’s Largest Airport Terminal with Fire-Resistant, Sustainably Advantaged Coatings

PPG Protects World’s Largest Airport Terminal with Fire-Resistant, Sustainably Advantaged Coatings

February 10, 2020
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PPG announced that its interior and exterior coatings are enhancing protection, safety and sustainability for the new Beijing Daxing International Airport terminal building.
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A Greener Solution to Deter Marine Biofouling

Philseok Kim Teluka Galhenage
February 11, 2020
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SLIPS Foul Protect N1x has successfully demonstrated the pathway to reducing marine fouling with a non-toxic, environmentally friendly approach combining the smooth and slippery liquid-based surface (Physical module) and highly branched amphiphilic SAPs (Chemical module).
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Powder Coatings Demand Continues to Rise in O&G and Automotive Sectors

Shreshtha Dhatrak
February 7, 2020
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Powder coatings market share has experienced a veritable expansion over the years owing to the benefits associated with the products, including durability, superior quality and enhanced efficiencies on virtually any type of material. Powder coatings market share has experienced a veritable expansion over the years owing to the benefits associated with the products, including durability, superior quality and enhanced efficiencies on virtually any type of material.
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Diamond-Like Carbon Coatings Meet the Challenges of Demanding Applications

Diamond-Like Carbon Coatings Meet the Challenges of Demanding Applications

February 6, 2020
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Within the universe of wear-resistant thin films, diamond-like carbon (DLC) coatings have emerged as the ideal solution for demanding physical applications where components are under high loads or subject to extreme friction, wear and contact with other parts.
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UV Coatings on Plastics

Bringing Value to the Market
Paul Gevaert
February 5, 2020
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Recent energy-curable resin developments respond to the increasing demand for suitable oligomers for coatings on plastics in different segments such as consumer electronics, cosmetic packaging and automotive interiors for different specifications and aesthetic requirements.


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Creating Core-Shell Latex Particles is Sometimes More a Dream than Reality

Emulsion Polymers Consulting and Education (EPCEd)
February 3, 2020
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We have been working on morphology control in latex particles for many years and have come to learn that achieving desired structures in composite particles is dependent not only upon the emulsion polymerization recipe, but also strongly upon the reaction process conditions.
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Novel Silicone Surfactants for Waterborne Wood Coatings

Excellent Performance at Highest Application Speeds
Michael Toth Marcus Wessel Marcel Krohnen
February 4, 2020
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Due to their tailored system compatibility, the new sili¬cone surfactants are suitable for use in both aqueous one-component systems as well as in aqueous two-com¬ponent polyurethane and radiation-curable systems.
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Waterborne UV-Curable Resins for Industrial Wood Applications

Laurie Morris
February 3, 2020
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In this study, polyurethane-acrylic resins with UV functionality have been evaluated according to industry specifications for both interior and exterior industrial wood applications.


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Innovative Chemical Products Group Acquires Hi-Tech Coatings

December 6, 2019
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Innovative Chemical Products Group announced that it has acquired Hi-Tech Coatings, a developer and manufacturer of high-performance coatings for the packaging and commercial printing industries, from Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG.
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coatings manufacturers, acquisitions, Africa

AkzoNobel Strengthens Position in Sub-Saharan African Paint Market

December 13, 2019
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AkzoNobel has entered into an agreement to acquire 100% of the shares of Mauvilac Industries Limited, a leading paint and coatings company in Mauritius.
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EU Project Focuses on Renewable Alternatives to Solvents

January 3, 2020
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Biotechnology company Circa Group announced it is leading the consortium for a new EU project, ReSolute, a flagship Horizon 2020 project set to develop the first commercial plant to produce a sustainably sourced, safer alternative to traditional fossil-based solvents.
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Clariant Agrees to Sell Masterbatches Business

December 20, 2019
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Specialty chemical company Clariant has agreed to sell its entire Masterbatches business to PolyOne.
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sustainable business practices

SONGWON Strengthens Sustainability Efforts

January 13, 2020
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SONGWON Industrial Co. Ltd. reported some of its successful in-house sustainability efforts relating to both energy conservation and efficiency and emphasized its commitment to the environment across the organization.
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printing inks

Siegwerk Opens Fully Automated Printing Inks Production Facility

January 5, 2020
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Siegwerk, a leading provider of printing inks for packaging applications and labels, has opened a new fully automated facility for the production of inks at its headquarters in Siegburg, Germany.
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methacrylate monomers

Röhm Introduces New Brand for Methacrylate Monomers

January 13, 2020
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Röhm GmbH announced that the company will be selling its methacrylate monomers under a new brand name.
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LANXESS Buys Brazilian Biocide Manufacturer

December 6, 2019
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Specialty chemicals company LANXESS is strengthening its position as a leading manufacturer of active biocidal ingredients and formulations with the acquisition of Itibanyl Produtos Especiais Ltda.
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SurfactGreen Meets 2019 Goals, Books First Order

January 3, 2020
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SurfactGreen, a specialist in the production of bio-sourced surfactants, has completed its first industrial-scale production and booked its first order.
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Northspec Chemicals Corp. to Distribute Stahl Polymers Portfolio

December 29, 2019
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Northspec Chemicals Corp. is now distributing the Stahl Polymers portfolio in Canada.
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sustainable business practices

Vencorex Receives EcoVadis Gold Medal for Corporate Social Responsibility

January 3, 2020
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Vencorex has obtained the CSR Gold Rating from EcoVadis for the fourth year in a row.
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capacity expansions, resins for coatings

IGM Resins Breaks Ground on Production Facility in China

December 6, 2019
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The official groundbreaking ceremony for IGM's new greenfield site in Anqing, Anhui Province in China took place on Oct 23.
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pilot plants, expansions

MFG Chemical Upgrades Pilot Plant in Georgia

December 13, 2019
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MFG Chemical, a global leader in specialty and custom chemical manufacturing, has completed an upgrade of its pilot plant in Dalton, Georgia.
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sustainable chemicals

New Anellotech Technology Tackles Plastics Pollution

January 5, 2020
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Sustainable technology company Anellotech is expanding its program with Plas-TCat™, a new process technology, aiming to convert a wide range of plastic waste directly into chemicals.
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sustainable business practices

Sun Chemical Releases 2018 Sustainability Report

December 13, 2019
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Sun Chemical has released its 2018 Corporate Sustainability Report, which focuses on how its commitment to sustainability has led to new products and services that help customers improve their eco-efficiency goals.
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RadTech 2020 Technical Conference to Highlight the Latest in UV and EB Technology

December 29, 2019
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With UV and EB technology poised for continued rapid growth, the RadTech 2020 Conference Committee has assembled an extraordinary technical conference. The conference offers a complete set of informative sessions important to technical and business opportunities, including interactive panels featuring industry experts addressing needs and trends on 3D printing/additive manufacturing, UV LEDs, end user sustainability, photoinitiators, lightweighting, inkjet, printing and packaging.


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NACD Welcomes Passage of USMCA Trade Deal

December 29, 2019
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The National Association of Chemical Distributors (NACD) has weighed in on the passage of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) that replaces the North American Free Trade Agreement.
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powder coatings

Russian Building With Interpon Eco Coatings Receives Architzer A+ Award

November 7, 2019
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A futuristic "pyramid" in Moscow that uses low solar absorption powder coatings supplied by AkzoNobel has won a major architecture award.
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British coatings industry

BCF Weighs in on UK Election Results

December 29, 2019
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Following the result of the UK's General Election, the British Coatings Federation (BCF) has expressed relief over the apparent political stability from Boris Johnson’s 80-seat majority.
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Liquid Resins from Sartomer

February 3, 2020
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N3xtDimension engineered liquid resins for UV-curable 3D printing help advance performance characteristics like impact resistance, flexibility, high-resolution prototyping and castability.
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Foam-Control Agents from Ashland

February 3, 2020
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Formulated with novel hydrophobic polymers, Drewplus L-3500 and L-3510 foam-control agents help control macro- and micro-foam
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Anti-Fingerprint Coating from Metashield

February 3, 2020
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Nanotechnology-based NANOPRINT provides added flexibility and durability with a simple, one-coat spray.
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Double Planetary Mixer from Charles Ross & Son Co.

February 3, 2020
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This sanitary 4-gallon Double Planetary Mixer and Discharge System Model DPM/DS-4S features both interior and exterior type-316 stainless steel surfaces with a 150-grit (#4) finish and electro-polish.
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Pressure Transmitter from Krohne

February 3, 2020
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OPTIBAR PM 3050 is a pressure transmitter for general pressure and level applications.
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Dispensing Systems from Sulzer Mixpac USA Inc.

February 3, 2020
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MIXPAC MixCoat Flex and MixCoat Spray cartridge-based two-component dispensing systems are ideal for touch-up and repair work
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Perfluoropolymer Coating from AGC Chemicals Americas

February 3, 2020
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Fluon+ PFA EA-2000 is a printed circuit board coating for copper clad laminate that improves inter-car communication across 5G networks.
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Nonionic Dispersing Monomers from Perstorp

February 3, 2020
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Ymer N90, with a longer EO chain, and N180, with a shorter EO chain, allow customers to formulate solvent-free PUDs and minimize the level of harmful amines in production and during application.
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Direct to Metal Polymer from Engineered Polymer Solutions

February 3, 2020
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A waterborne acrylic, EPS 2580 provides the capability to formulate direct-to-metal coatings at <50g/L VOC.
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