LANXESS at the ECS 2017
Specialty chemicals company LANXESS is showcasing its omprehensive product portfolio for manufacturing coating materials at the European Coatings Show (ECS)…
Month: January 2017
Preview European Coatings Show 2017 WACKER Presents Pyrogenic Silica Grades for Paint, Coating and Adhesive Applications
HDK® pyrogenic silicas are white, amorphous powders of low density and large specific surface area. This high surface-area-to-mass ratio is…
Transparent Superhydrophobic Coatings:Durability and Wear Resistance
Recent advances reported in the literature indicate that considerable progress has now been made towards formulating and applying transparent, hydrophobic…
Water Repellent Spray Applied Fire Resistive Materials
Publication Date 19.01.2017 Applicants UNITED STATES MINERAL PRODUCTS COMPANY USPTO Patent US 14801401 Abstract The present disclosure relates to water…
Aqueous Dispersion of Hydrophobically Modified Pigment Particles
Publication Date 25.01.2017 Applicants Dow Global Technologies LLC The Regents of the University of California USPTO Patent EP 3121233 A1…
Ambient Cure Compositions For Making Coatings Having Humidity and Corrosion Resistance and Methods of Use
Publication Date 25.01.2017 Applicants DOW GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC USPTO Patent EP3121235 Abstract The present invention provides substantially isocyanate-free multicomponent compositions…
Waterborne Polyurethane–Acrylic Hybrid Polymeric Dye
Chinese researchers prepared a waterborne polyurethane–acrylic hybrid polymeric dye, composed of methyl methacrylate (MMA) monomer as cores and anchoring dye…
Michelman at ECS 2017: to Display Surface Additives and Polymeric Binders
Michelman will showcase its extensive line of specialty surface additives and polymeric binders for wood, metal, concrete and architectural coating…
AkzoNobel signs cooperation agreement on bio-based polymer technology with Itaconix
AkzoNobel has signed a framework joint development agreement with specialty chemicals company Itaconix to explore opportunities for the production of…
Preview European Coatings Show 2017 WACKER Presents Silane-Terminated Polymers for Flexible and Elastic Sealants and Adhesives
The new grades complement the portfolio of silane-terminated polyethers that the Munich-based chemical group markets under its GENIOSIL® brand. As…
Smart Anticorrosion Coating: Hollow Silica Nanocapsules with Inorganic Salt
Chinese researchers synthesized 1H-benzotriazole (BTA) loaded hollow silica nanocapsules with magnesium hydroxide precipitate in the shells (HSNs-M/BTA) through inverse microemulsion (W/O)…
Preview European Coatings Show 2017 WACKER Presents Novel Dispersion for Hydrophobic Construction Solutions
At the European Coatings Show (ECS) 2017, WACKER, the Munich-based chemical group, will showcase a new polymeric binder for formulating…
Trilene® EPDM Rubber based coatings
The performance of traditional EPDM now in Liquid form for coatings application Lion has pioneered the use of EPDM in…
Nap-Gard-Maximum Corrosion Protection-Functional Powder Coatings by Axalta
Axalta Nap-Gard fusion bonded epoxy powder coatings are the innovator behind today’s pipe coating practices using epoxy coatings. Available in…
Use of Esters as Coalescing Agent
Publication Date 19.01.2017 Applicants Cognis IP Management GmbH USPTO Patent US 15230126 Abstract Esters of general formula R1—COOR2, where R1=9…
MDI capacity increases at BASF Verbund site in Antwerp, Belgium
BASF has completed a capacity increase of its methylene diphenyl diisocyanate (MDI) production facilities at the company´s Verbund site in…
Self-Cleaning Mineral Paint for Application in Architectural Heritage
A mineral silicate paint has been developed for architectural heritage. To enhance durability, any type of organic additive has been…
Photoswitchable dual-color fluorescent particles
Azocarbazole ethyl acrylate (AzoCzEA) and spiropyran ethyl acrylate (SPEA) chromophores were copolymerized with methyl methacrylate through seeded emulsion polymerization to…
Acrylic pressure sensitive adhesives for flexible display applications
The use of acrylic pressure sensitive adhesives (PSAs) in flexible displays involves their attachment to each layered device. Due to…
Natural Plant Oil-based UV-curable Branched Oligomers
In order to improve the performance and biorenewable content of natural plant oil based UV-curable materials, a new, green approach…
Scuff Resistant Decorative Surface Coverings-WO2017009066
Publication Date 19.01.2017 Applicants TARKETT GDL Abstract: The present invention is related to decorative surface coverings, in particular floor or wall…
The global high performance anti-corrosion coatings market will be US$18.22 bn in 2023:TMR
The global high performance anti-corrosion coatings market features a large number of international and domestic companies manufacturing a variety of…
An intelligent coating for corrosion protection of pipeline steel
Encapsulation of benzotriazole (BTA) inhibitors in prepared SiO2 nanoparticle based polyelectrolyte nanocontainers, and self-releasing of the inhibitors for corrosion inhibition…
Polyurethane Prepolymers-WO2017006357
Publication Date 12.01.2017 Applicants DOW GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to polyurethane prepolymers, more particularly,…
Bio-Based Polymer to Create Degradable Adhesives
A Purdue University chemist has developed an adhesive technology that could help bond items in wet, moist conditions such as…
6th International Architectural Paint Research Conference
The 6th International Architectural Paint Research Conference will be hosted by Columbia University in New York City from March 15…
Shape-Memory-Self-Healing Polymers-US20170008998
Publication Date 12.01.2017 Applicants University of Florida Research Foundation, Inc. Abstract: A shape-memory self-healing polymeric network (SMSHP) is useful as a…
Polyurethane Dispersions- US20170008997
Publication Date: 12.01.2017 Applicants: CRODA INTERNATIONAL PLC Abstract: The present invention relates to a polyurethane dispersion comprising particles of a polyurethane…
Cerium tartrate as a pigment in epoxy coatings for corrosion protection
Cerium tartrate was studied as a pigment in epoxy coatings as a new inhibitor pigment. The release behaviour of cerium tartrate from…
Improving the Fire Safety of Epoxy using MnO2 Nanoparticles
Researchers from Hongkong used MnO2 particles in order to reduce the fire hazards of epoxy resin since MnO2 exhibits perfect catalysis properties. MnO2 nanorods and…