Heubach Expands Production Capacity for Anticorrosive Pigments
In order to meet the growing global demand for high-quality and, in particular, zinc-free anticorrosive pigments and to satisfy the…
Month: February 2017
High Performance Polyurea Coatings based on Cardanol
Present research work deals with synthesis of phenalkamines and their use as curing agents for blocked polyisocyanates to yield high…
A Pot-life Extender for Epoxy and Polyurethane Coatings-Wacker at ECS 17
WACKER offers the paints and coatings industry a proven portfolio of highly specialized fine chemicals. Among these are acetylacetone, which…
Primers Used in UV-curable Nail Varnishes
Adhesion-promoting substances (primers) play an important role in the durability of UV-curable nail varnishes on human toe and finger nail…
Water-based Polymeric Dye and Its Application as a Colorant for Waterborne Polyurethane
In this project, an eco-friendly aqueous synthesis method of water-based polymeric dye (WPD) was developed and its potential as a…
Carbon fiber/epoxy Composites Through a Waterborne Epoxy Resin Sizing Agent
A series of self-emulsified waterborne epoxy resin (WEP) emulsions were used as surface sizing for carbon fibers (CFs) to improve…
Fluorinated Polycarbonate-based Polyurethane Acrylate for UV-curable Coatings
Fluorinated polycarbonate-based UV-curable polyurethane acrylate (F-PCUA) was synthesized by incorporating 1H, 1H, 2H, 2H-Perfluoro-1-octanol to the end of polycarbonate-based PUA…
Aqueous Acrylic Polyol Dispersions for Two-Component Waterborne Polyurethane
In this study, aqueous acrylic polyol dispersions with high stability for a two-component waterborne polyurethane were prepared. To improve the…
A Smart Anticorrosion Coating based on Hollow Silica Nanocapsules with Inorganic Salt in Shells
This work presents the synthesis of corrosion inhibitor [1H-benzotriazole (BTA)]-loaded hollow silica nanocapsules with magnesium hydroxide precipitate in the shells…
Application of Organic–Inorganic Hybrid Silica Nanoparticles as Antibacterial Additives in UV-Curable Coatings
With the increasing requirements of antibacterial in various fields, it is necessary to create ultraviolet (UV)-curable coating with antibacterial properties…
Make the Move to VAE – The Technology of Choice for Sustainable Caulk and Sealant Applications
The use of sealants is growing steadily worldwide. At the same time, there is a rising global trend towards more…
POLYURETHANE HYBRID SYSTEM COMBINING HIGH COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH AND EARLY WATER RESISTANCE
Application Number: 15303298 Application Date: 09.04.2015 Publication Number: 20170036960 Publication Date: 09.02.2017 Publication Kind : A1 PCT Reference: Application Number:PCTEP2015057694…
AQUEOUS POLYMER COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING POLYURETHANE (METH)ACRYLATES
Pub. No.: WO/2017/029280 International Application No.: PCT/EP2016/069404 Publication Date: 23.02.2017 International Filing Date: 16.08.2016 IPC: C08G 18/62 (2006.01), C08G 18/72…
Sun Chemical to Highlight Latest in Resins and Pigment Technology at ECS 2017
Sun Chemical’s Performance Pigments and Advanced Materials divisions will showcase its latest pigment and resin technology from DIC during the…
WACKER expands production capacity for dispersions at its Burghausen site
ANNUAL CAPACITY TO INCREASE BY 60,000 METRIC TONS AROUND €25 MILLION TO BE INVESTED NEW DISPERSION REACTOR SCHEDULED FOR COMPLETION…
Semi-crystalline, Waterborne Copolymer Latexes for Waterborne Paints
Waterborne latexes based on acrylates or methacrylates are used in paint industry. However, these polymers are generally amorphous. In order…
Tronox Announces Definitive Agreement to Acquire Cristal TiO(2) Business
Tronox Limited (NYSE: TROX) announced a definitive agreement to acquire the TiO2 business of Cristal, a privately held global chemical…
Gelest, Inc. Launches SIVATE™A610 Activated Amine Functional Silane for Epoxy Adhesive
Gelest, Inc. has unveiled its new SIVATE™ A610 activated amine functional silane, which improves adhesion, speeds reactivity and increases bond…
Axalta Coating Systems Introduces New Global Warranty Program for Architectural Powder Coatings
Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE: AXTA), a leading global manufacturer of liquid and powder coatings, has introduced a Global Warranty program…
BASF increases prices for MDI
With immediate effect, or as contract terms allow, BASF will be increasing prices for its polymeric Lupranate® MDI and standard…
BASF to launch new light stabilizers for wood and metal coatings
Five new, high-performance products from the Tinuvin® DW (N) range for water-based systems Tinuvin® 249 ensures the cost-efficient production of…
Novel Water-dispersible Polyisocyanates
Researchers from China synthesized a series of novel water-dispersible polyisocyanates (WDPs) by using hexamethylene diisocyanate isoxyanurates (HDI trimer), dimethylol butanoic…
AkzoNobel invests €12.6 million in new innovation hub in the UK
More than 100 of the coatings industry’s leading scientists are being brought together by AkzoNobel in a new €12.6 million…
Synthomer to invest €20 million in the dispersion plant in Worms, Germany
Synthomer, one of the world’s leading suppliers of waterborne dispersions and speciality polymers will invest €20 million in its dispersion…
BYK with a UV-radiant performance at the ECS 2017
Tactile and visual attractiveness coupled with optimum protection against mechanical and chemical stress – these can be determining factors for…
A novel approach to thickening characterization of an acrylic latex thickener
Alkali-soluble latex thickeners are extensively used in activities such as coating manufacturing, cosmetics, and textile industry. They increase apparent viscosity…
Conductive Epoxy Resins by Graphene 3D Lab
("Graphene 3D"), a manufacturer of high-tech graphene products, announces today that its Industrial Materials Division has finished the development of…
Evonik establishes leading additive supplier for the coatings industry
Evonik Industries is transforming into one of the leading suppliers of additives for the coatings industry. The acquisition of Air…
Waterborne Polyurethane with a Novel Internal Emulsifier Derived from Sunflower Oil
In order to prepare waterborne polyurethane, a renewable, green and scalable dihydroxy acid synthesized from sunflower oil was used as…
Huntsman Announces Global Titanium Dioxide Price Increase
Huntsman Corporation today announced global price increases for all its titanium dioxide pigments. The following increases are effective April 1,…