Month: October 2018

Industrial Coatings, New Products, News&Communıty, Technologies

Bitrez launch world’s first REACH compliant Ketamine epoxy curing agent with improved gloss and enhanced cure performance

Bitrez Ltd, Europe’s leading manufacturer and pioneer of specialist polymers and chemicals, has launched the world’s first Ketamine epoxy curing agents to combat the withdrawal of conventional grades prohibited in Europe under REACH regulations. The new grades have been added to their already extensive Curamine cross-linking agents for epoxy resin product range. The ketamines are characterised by low viscosity and long pot-life allowing formulation of … Continue reading Bitrez launch world’s first REACH compliant Ketamine epoxy curing agent with improved gloss and enhanced cure performance

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A photovoltaic organic material that captures light efficiently and that potentially could be coated on building materials

New houses could soon deliver on a long-awaited promise and incorporate windows or roof tiles that harvest solar energy, research conducted at KAUST suggests. Derya Baran, at the KAUST Solar Center, and her colleagues have developed a photovoltaic organic material that captures light efficiently and that potentially could be coated on building materials. Soluble inks are used as an active layer for solar cells. © 2018 … Continue reading A photovoltaic organic material that captures light efficiently and that potentially could be coated on building materials

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Adhesives&Polymers, Industry News

Regulatory approval process for the intended acquisition of Solvay’s polyamide business by BASF moves forward

BASF offered commitments to meet concerns of the EU Commission Transaction to complement BASF’s engineering plastics portfolio and ensure backward integration into key raw materials In September 2017, BASF and Solvay agreed that BASF would acquire Solvay’s polyamide business subject to approval of the relevant merger control authorities. The approval process of the EU Commission is ongoing. To meet the concerns of the EU Commission, BASF … Continue reading Regulatory approval process for the intended acquisition of Solvay’s polyamide business by BASF moves forward

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Lubrizol Introduces Carboset® CR-3100 Acrylic Copolymer Emulsion for Low VOC Direct-To-Metal Coatings

The Lubrizol Corporation announces the commercial availability of Carboset® CR-3100 acrylic copolymer emulsion. Carboset CR-3100 is designed to offer protective properties and adhesion to metal substrates in low VOC formulations. Carboset CR-3100 is a water-borne, styrene-acrylic emulsion that is excellent for direct-to-metal coatings. With outstanding adhesion to a variety of metal surfaces and superb chemical and corrosion resistance, this polymer offers impressive performance with a single … Continue reading Lubrizol Introduces Carboset® CR-3100 Acrylic Copolymer Emulsion for Low VOC Direct-To-Metal Coatings

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DSM drives performance of metal coatings by expanding Hybrane™ resins family

Royal DSM, a global science-based company in Nutrition, Health and Sustainable Living, has today announced the launch of a new Hybrane™ product. This product, Hybrane CY235, will drive standards in the ACE, General Industrial and Car Refinish metal coating industries by enabling enhanced coatings performance, higher throughput and reduced energy consumption. Based on DSM’s proprietary technology, the new Hybrane CY235 product leverages the high functionality … Continue reading DSM drives performance of metal coatings by expanding Hybrane™ resins family

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Clemson University breakthrough in self-healing materials

The cost of making plastics, paints, coatings for cell phone screens and other materials that heal themselves like skin could be dramatically reduced thanks to a breakthrough that a Clemson University team detailed in the latest edition of the journal Science. Marek Urban and his team wrote about how they were able to give self-healing qualities to polymers that are used in relatively inexpensive commodities, such … Continue reading Clemson University breakthrough in self-healing materials

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BASF Refinish Automotive Coatings to display more than just paint at the SEMA 2018 Show

BASF Refinish Automotive Coatings will display more than just paint at the Specialty Equipment Manufacturer Association (SEMA) 2018 Show. SEMA booth #20353 located in the Racing and Performance area of Central Hall will feature four custom builds and highlight the four components of BASF’s Value Beyond Paint Vision+ tools and services. SEMA takes place October 30 – November 2 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. During … Continue reading BASF Refinish Automotive Coatings to display more than just paint at the SEMA 2018 Show

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Editor's Blog, News&Communıty

Top 5 Most Read Articles of Week 41, 2018 on PCE-Paints and Coatings Expert

Please find below the top 5 most read articles of Week 41, 2018 on PCE. Please follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter and subscribe to our website and receive notifications of new posts by email.   – Soybean oil-based biocoating Explore further   – WACKER Confers Innovation Award for the Development of Novel Binders for Adhesives and Coatings Explore further   – PPG Announces Global Price Increase for Automotive OEM Coatings Explore … Continue reading Top 5 Most Read Articles of Week 41, 2018 on PCE-Paints and Coatings Expert

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Innovation Center, Latest Patents

(US20180291230) Single-Component High-Anticorrosion Quick-Drying Epoxy Coating Composition

Application Number: 15575733 Application Date: 20.05.2016 Publication Number: 20180291230 Publication Date: 11.10.2018 Publication Kind : A1 Prior PCT appl.: Application Number:PCTCN2016082752 IPC: C09D 163/00 C09D 7/20 C09D 5/08 CPC: C09D 163/00 C09D 5/08 C09D 7/20 Applicants: PPG Coatings (Tianjin) Co., Ltd. Inventors: Xuesong Zhou Jinqi Mao Guihu Zhang Priority Data: 201510264194.0 22.05.2015 CN Title: (EN) Single-Component High-Anticorrosion Quick-Drying Epoxy Coating Composition Abstract: (EN) The present invention provides … Continue reading (US20180291230) Single-Component High-Anticorrosion Quick-Drying Epoxy Coating Composition

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(US20180291223) NANOCELLULOSE-BASED ANTI-FOGGING COMPOSITION

Application Number: 15767719 Application Date: 10.10.2016 Publication Number: 20180291223 Publication Date: 11.10.2018 Publication Kind : A1 Prior PCT appl.: Application Number:PCTUS1656249 IPC: C09D 101/02 C09D 7/63 C09D 7/61 C09D 7/65 CPC: C08L 5/00 C09D 101/02 C09D 7/61 C09D 7/63 C09D 7/65 Applicants: THE UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS Inventors: Yinyong Li Kenneth Raymond Carter Priority Data: Title: (EN) NANOCELLULOSE-BASED ANTI-FOGGING COMPOSITION Abstract: (EN) An anti-fogging composition is described herein. … Continue reading (US20180291223) NANOCELLULOSE-BASED ANTI-FOGGING COMPOSITION

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(US20180291153) ISOCYANATE-FREE REACTIVE POLYURETHANE COMPOSITIONS

Application Number: 15578013 Application Date: 13.06.2016 Publication Number: 20180291153 Publication Date: 11.10.2018 Publication Kind : A1 Prior PCT appl.: Application Number:PCTEP2016063435 IPC: C08G 71/04 C09J 175/06 CPC: C08G 2170/20 C08G 71/04 C09J 175/06 Applicants: Evonik Degussa GmbH Inventors: Christina Cron Gabriele Brenner Benjamin Schaeffner Angela Köckritz Jens Deutsch Katja Neubauer Priority Data: 15174540.3 30.06.2015 EP Title: (EN) ISOCYANATE-FREE REACTIVE POLYURETHANE COMPOSITIONS Abstract: (EN) The present invention relates … Continue reading (US20180291153) ISOCYANATE-FREE REACTIVE POLYURETHANE COMPOSITIONS

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(US20180289010) ANTIMICROBIAL MATERIALS EXHIBITING SYNERGISTIC EFFICACY

Application Number: 15570907 Application Date: 02.05.2016 Publication Number: 20180289010 Publication Date: 11.10.2018 Publication Kind : A1 Prior PCT appl.: Application Number:PCTUS1630341 IPC: A01N 59/20 A01N 59/16 A01N 25/08 C09D 5/14 C09D 5/16 A01N 55/02 A01N 43/36 CPC: A01N 25/08 A01N 43/36 A01N 55/02 A01N 59/16 A01N 59/20 C09D 5/14 C09D 5/1618 C09D 5/1625 Applicants: CORNING INCORPORATED Inventors: Joydeep Lahiri Jeffrey Glenn Lynn Florence Christine Monique Verrier … Continue reading (US20180289010) ANTIMICROBIAL MATERIALS EXHIBITING SYNERGISTIC EFFICACY

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Innovation Center, Technical Papers

Coating Additives Product Guide by allnex

ADDITOL®, CYCAT® and MODAFLOW® additive families by allnex serve the following applications: Wetting and Dispersing Additives Flow and Leveling Additives Defoamer and Deaerater Rheology Modifier Catalysts and Drier Download brochure Please follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter and subscribe to our website and receive notifications of new posts by email. Continue reading Coating Additives Product Guide by allnex

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New Products, News&Communıty, Technologies, UV/EB Coatings

Excelitas Technologies Introduces the OmniCure® AC9225-F UV LED Fiber Curing System

Excelitas Technologies® Corp., a global technology leader focused on delivering innovative, customized photonic solutions, today introduced the latest addition to its popular OmniCure® product line – the OmniCure AC9225-F UV LED Curing System. Ideal for fiber coating or marking applications, the new air-cooled OmniCure AC9225-F delivers up to 20W/cm 2 irradiance at a 10-15mm working distance. The system features a custom optical design to optimize delivery of UV onto … Continue reading Excelitas Technologies Introduces the OmniCure® AC9225-F UV LED Fiber Curing System

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Siegwerk to showcase its customized inkjet inks at this year’s InPrint 2018

With its presence at InPrint in Milan, Italy, Siegwerk positions itself as competent partner for digital printing solutions presenting its ink and service portfolio for personalized packaging and labels. Siegwerk, one of the leading global providers of printing inks for packaging applications and labels, will exhibit from November 20 to 22 at this year’s InPrint Italy 2018, the leading international exhibition of print technologies for … Continue reading Siegwerk to showcase its customized inkjet inks at this year’s InPrint 2018

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First thermoplastic polyurethane based on CO2 technology by Covestro

New polyols reduce carbon footprint / Further TPU developments for textile application and surface design Under the name cardyon™, Covestro is developing and marketing new polyether carbonate polyols that are produced with the aid of carbon dioxide (CO2). With Desmopan® 37385A the company now offers the first representative of a new series of thermoplastic polyurethanes (TPU) containing polyether carbonate polyols based on CO2 technology.  Compared to conventional … Continue reading First thermoplastic polyurethane based on CO2 technology by Covestro

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News&Communıty, Price Alerts

Price Increase on Amino resins in Europe, Middle East & Africa by allnex

Amino resins will be increased in Europe, Middle East and Africa up to 0.05 €/kg, depending on product family, effective immediately or as contracts allow. These price increases are due to recently raised cost of power and utilities supplies, as well as certain raw materials. Allnex remains committed to servicing and delivering value to its customers. Please follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter and subscribe to our website and receive notifications … Continue reading Price Increase on Amino resins in Europe, Middle East & Africa by allnex

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News&Communıty, Powder Coatings, Technologies

Stahl opens first Center of Excellence for Powder Coatings in Barcelona

Stahl, the leading company in surface treatment and coating solutions for a wide variety of materials, opened its first Center of Excellence for Powder Coatings in L’Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, Spain. With this new Center of Excellence, Stahl strengthens its position as technology leader for environmentally cautious UV and ULB powder coatings for heat-sensitive substrates for interior and architectural applications. The strategic location of this … Continue reading Stahl opens first Center of Excellence for Powder Coatings in Barcelona

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Michelman to Introduce CAMX 2018 Attendees to Hydrosize Carbon Product Family of Sizing Solutions

Michelman will introduce attendees at CAMX 2018 to its new Series of Hydrosize® Carbon fiber sizing solutions. This new family illustrates Michelman’s commitment to carbon fiber manufacturers and will allow the composites industry to leverage carbon fiber’s unique benefits of high strength and stiffness; and help it further exploit the traditional benefits of composites: design freedom, consolidation of parts, and integration of functionality while meeting light-weighting initiatives. CAMX is … Continue reading Michelman to Introduce CAMX 2018 Attendees to Hydrosize Carbon Product Family of Sizing Solutions

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Evonik appoints EMCO-INORTECH ULC as distribution partner for polyurethane CASE market in Canada

Evonik Corporation has recently appointed Canadian chemical distributor of specialty raw materials, EMCO-INORTECH ULC, to act as its national distributor for the polyurethane Coatings, Adhesives & Sealants and Elastomers (CASE) market in Canada. As the leading supplier of additives to the polyurethane industry with world-class production facilities around the world, Evonik has a deep understanding of polyurethane chemistry and a strong product portfolio for the … Continue reading Evonik appoints EMCO-INORTECH ULC as distribution partner for polyurethane CASE market in Canada

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Self-healing material can build itself from carbon in the air

Diagrams illustrate the self-healing properties of the new material. At top, a crack is created in the material, which is composed of a hydrogel (dark green) with plant-derived chloroplasts (light green) embedded in it. At bottom, in the presence of light, the material reacts with carbon dioxide in the air to expand and fill the gap, repairing the damage. Credit: Massachusetts Institute of Technology A … Continue reading Self-healing material can build itself from carbon in the air

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For even more metal replacement: one T for 1000 tasks by Ultramid® Advanced T1000 (PA 6T/6I)

Extension of PPA portfolio by Ultramid® Advanced T1000 (PA 6T/6I) Particularly suitable for components in challenging environments, at higher temperatures and in contact with chemicals and humidity After the market launch of Ultramid® Advanced N, BASF is now introducing another polyphthalamide (PPA) at the Fakuma trade fair in Germany: Ultramid® Advanced T1000 – a new group of compounds based on polyamide 6T/6I. Within the Ultramid® family, … Continue reading For even more metal replacement: one T for 1000 tasks by Ultramid® Advanced T1000 (PA 6T/6I)

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Architectural and Decorative Coatings, Innovation Center, Technical Papers, Technologies

Dispersogen SP Plus by Clariant: 2-in-1 Additive for Biocide-free Paints

Biocide-free paints are often called “breathable paints” thanks to their favorable vapor permeability and ability to create a healthy indoor climate. In addition, they are less allergenic as they do not contain preservatives such as isothiazolinones. The main disadvantage of biocide-free paints is that they are difficult to formulate and apply using standard roller or brush methods due to their rheological behavior; the viscosity of … Continue reading Dispersogen SP Plus by Clariant: 2-in-1 Additive for Biocide-free Paints

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News&Communıty, Science News

Ancient Pigment Can Boost Energy Efficiency

A color developed by Egyptians thousands of years ago has a modern-day application as well – the pigment can boost energy efficiency by cooling rooftops and walls, and could also enable solar generation of electricity via windows. Egyptian blue, derived from calcium copper silicate, was routinely used on ancient depictions of gods and royalty. Previous studies have shown that when Egyptian blue absorbs visible light, … Continue reading Ancient Pigment Can Boost Energy Efficiency

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PPG Announces Global Price Increase for Automotive OEM Coatings

PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced a global price increase at an average of 10 percent depending on product line and region for all automotive original equipment manufacturer (OEM) products, including coatings, adhesives and sealants. The changes will take effect November 1, 2018, or as permissible by contract. “While PPG remains aggressive in its efforts to control expenses, we have experienced continued and unprecedented cost pressures in … Continue reading PPG Announces Global Price Increase for Automotive OEM Coatings

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Arkema Expands Manufacturing of Alkyd Emulsions for Sustainable Formulating

Arkema Coating Resins, a business unit of Arkema Inc., today announced a project to expand manufacturing capability for its SYNAQUA® technology platform at the company’s Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA facility. This new manufacturing capacity is scheduled to come on line in the second quarter of 2019. “Using SYNAQUA® alkyd emulsion technology, formulators can more easily develop solvent-free, low-VOC waterborne coatings without compromising the properties and performance associated … Continue reading Arkema Expands Manufacturing of Alkyd Emulsions for Sustainable Formulating

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AkzoNobel Specialty Chemicals is Now Nouryon

The former AkzoNobel Specialty Chemicals is being relaunched as Nouryon. The move follows the recent acquisition of the business by The Carlyle Group and marks the company’s transition to becoming an independent, global specialty chemicals leader. “Launching our new company is a significant milestone to add to our proud history and we are all looking forward to this exciting new chapter,” new CEO Charles W. Shaver said. … Continue reading AkzoNobel Specialty Chemicals is Now Nouryon

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Covestro to invest EUR 1.5 billion in new world-scale MDI plant in Baytown, USA

Highly attractive MDI market with long-term growth prospects / New 500 kilotons MDI plant to satisfy demand and accompany industry growth / NAFTA MDI capacity to reach 740 kilotons per year by end of 2024 / Extending Covestro´s regional and global MDI leadership position. Covestro production site in Baytown, USA Covestro accelerates its investment activities to capitalize on the strong MDI market growth. Today, the … Continue reading Covestro to invest EUR 1.5 billion in new world-scale MDI plant in Baytown, USA

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INX International opens new Brazil Metal Decorating Facility

INX International Ink Co., the industry leader in metal decorating ink technology, recently opened a new plant in Itatiba, Brazil to produce 2-piece metal decorating inks. Located in the state of Sao Paulo, the 24,000 square-foot facility is its first new complex in South America since Creative INX was acquired in December 2016 and is designed to manufacture approximately nine million pounds of product annually. … Continue reading INX International opens new Brazil Metal Decorating Facility

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Robert Bryant Named Interim Chief Executive Officer of Axalta

Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. (NYSE: AXTA) today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Robert Bryant, Axalta’s Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, to the additional role of interim Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Bryant succeeds Terrence Hahn, who has resigned by mutual agreement with the Board, following an investigation by outside counsel into conduct by Mr. Hahn unrelated to financial matters that … Continue reading Robert Bryant Named Interim Chief Executive Officer of Axalta

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