BASF presents Irgastab® PUR 71, an innovative and advanced anti-scorch solution that not only ensures adherence to regulations but also offers exceptional performance. This premium solution has been formulated without aromatic amine, effectively addressing the limitations of conventional anti-scorch additives.  With its superior environmental, health, and safety profile, this solution meets the increasing regulatory pressure on substance classification and sustainability in the industry. “Irgastab PUR 71 … Continue reading BASF to launch Irgastab® PUR 71, a cutting-edge antioxidant improving regulatory compliance and performance for polyols and polyurethane foams

With the new additive TEGO® Guard 9000 from Evonik Coating Additives, it is possible to protect building facades from the moment of application. While the formulation of exterior paints may differ around the world, the challenge of protecting buildings from environmental impact seems universal. With the new additive TEGO® Guard 9000 from Evonik Coating Additives, it is possible to protect building facades from the moment … Continue reading A new additive for early rain resistance and long-lasting protection of exterior wall paint

Evonik’s Coating Additives business line is expanding its TEGO® Foamex product range with a new defoamer built on unique hybrid technology that features bio-based polymer and polyether siloxane. Evonik’s Coating Additives business line is expanding its TEGO® Foamex product range with a new defoamer built on unique hybrid technology that features bio-based polymer and polyether siloxane. The new TEGO® Foamex 8880 has been developed for … Continue reading Evonik to launch a new defoamer that features bio-based polymer and polyether siloxane

Röhm‘s trademark for methacrylate monomers, MERACRYL®, stands for high-quality products, supply reliability and excellent customer service. At EPCA 2023, Röhm is launching a resource-saving alternative to their long-established methyl methacrylate (MMA). For MERACRYL® proTerra MMA, 30 percent fossil raw materials are substituted by sustainable raw materials from circular, recycled or biogenic sources, certified by the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification ISCC PLUS. The product’s carbon footprint … Continue reading Röhm to Launch MMA Based on ISCC PLUS Certified Raw Materials

BASF is expanding its growing portfolio of 14C bio-based monomers with a proprietary process for production of 2-Octyl Acrylate (2-OA). The new product underlines BASF’s strong commitment to innovation for a sustainable future with 73% 14C-tracable bio-based content according to ISO 16620. Besides the regular 14C bio-based 2-Octyl Acrylate, BASF also launched the new product as 2-Octyl Acrylate BMB ISCC Plus. Here, the remaining carbon content is ISCC … Continue reading First commercial scale production of bio-based 2-Octyl Acrylate by BASF

DIC Corporation today announced the development of the MEGAFACE™ EFS series of environment-friendly surfactants that deliver a performance rivaling that of conventional fluorosurfactants despite not containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs). These new products are suitable alternatives to fluorosurfactants for diverse applications, including displays, semiconductors, automobiles and coatings. The Company will promote the series in Japan, other East Asian markets, Europe and the United States, … Continue reading DIC to Develop High-Performance PFAS-Free Surfactants

Eastman is introducing the next generation of adhesion promoters to keep paint and coatings users compliant with regulatory changes. Advantis™ adhesion promoters limit or remove materials of concern, allowing formulators and end users to deliver dependable results while improving product sustainability and meeting regulatory requirements.Given the regulatory changes coming to the European Union (EU) later this year, this proves especially important and has been confirmed … Continue reading Eastman to introduce Advantis™ adhesion promoters to mitigate materials of concern