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

DIC Corporation announced the release of the HYDRAN™ GP series of environment-friendly waterborne polyurethane resins. These new resins have a higher solid content than conventional water-based polyurethane resins and contain no amines, helping customers to shorten process times and lessen odors, as well as to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). These resins deliver an outstanding performance that is comparable to that of solvent-based … Continue reading DIC Corporation announced the release of environment-friendly waterborne polyurethane resins

Clariant, a sustainability-focused specialty chemical company, today launches a set of wetting and dispersing agents that enable coatings’ manufacturers to extend the open time of their acrylic lacquers and polyurethane (PU) lacquers, and lengthen current post-application correction windows for these water-based systems. “The switch from solvent to water-based paint systems has made the control of the drying and film-forming process a key property for all … Continue reading Clariant launches a set of wetting and dispersing agents

Elementis, a leading specialty chemical supplier of rheology modifiers for paint, coating & industrial aqueous applications, expands its product portfolio of 100% solid urethane rheology with the new RHEOLATE® PHX 7025. The expansion of the patented RHEOLATE® Powder NiSAT range exemplifies Elementis’s commitment to use rheology science to develop sustainable solutions that outperform conventional market alternatives. Using the expertise and knowledge on rheology, Elementis changed … Continue reading Elementis expands the RHEOLATE® Powder NiSAT range, 100% solid urethane rheology modifiers, with RHEOLATE® PHX 7025

The world of packaging is changing quickly. Legislators, food brands, and society at large are all demanding packaging that is less wasteful. At the same time, consumers don’t want to compromise on food safety and convenience. The latest innovation from Covestro provides a solution to meet these growing needs: a partially bio-based barrier coating resin, Decovery® CQ 6010, which helps ‘close the loop’ for recyclable paper … Continue reading Partially bio-based resin enables recyclable food packaging

U.S. Silica Holdings, Inc. today announced the launch of EverWhite® Pigment, a newly engineered high-white pigment for coatings, building products, and other applications. This highly specialized product can be used to partially replace or compliment other inorganic white pigments like titanium dioxide (TiO2) and aluminum trihydrate (ATH). EverWhite® Pigment’s advantages include its hardness and durability, which mirror the functionality of high performing pigments like TiO2, its premium … Continue reading Reduce the amount of TiO2  by up to 50% with EverWhite® Pigment from U.S. Silica

Sun Chemical, a wholly owned subsidiary of DIC Corporation, has launched Lumina® HD, a new family of high-definition effect pigments based on fine fraction synthetic mica that was developed to expand the color space for automotive stylings and other coatings applications, including aerospace, general industrial and powder coatings. “We’re excited to introduce a new dimension of chroma for fine fraction effect pigments with Lumina HD,” said … Continue reading Sun Chemical Launches Lumina® HD Fine Fraction Effect Pigments for the Coatings Market

Sanitized® BDC offers a welcome alternative to zinc pyrithione or a pure CMIT/MIT based product for markets with tight biocide regulations. The product boasts a unique combination of three active ingredients, DBNPA (2.2-Dibrom-2-cyanacetamide), Bronopol (2-Bromo-2-nitro-1.3-propanediol), and CMIT/MIT (Chlormethylisothiazolinone/Methylisothiazolinone), which have different modes of action and thereby result in optimal efficacy. Sanitized® BDC is therefore effective at low concentrations and can reduce manufacturing run times, simplify processes, and increase … Continue reading New product Sanitized® BDC with dual function as in-can preservative and for product sanitation for the paint industry

Innovative new TMP- and TME-Free TiO2 grade is part of the Ti-Pure™ Sustainability (TS) series and is produced with 100% renewable electricity The Chemours Company (“Chemours”) (NYSE: CC), a global chemistry company with leading market positions in Titanium Technologies, Thermal & Specialized Solutions, and Advanced Performance Materials, today introduces Ti-Pure™ TS-6700, a high-performance, TMP- and TME-free TiO2 grade designed for waterborne architectural coatings applications. Designed to meet the … Continue reading Chemours Launches Ti-Pure™ TS-6700 to Help Coatings Producers Comply with Evolving Regulations

Evonik will present its latest solutions for the coatings, inks, and adhesives industry at the European Coatings Show 2023 in Nuremberg, Germany. Evonik will present its latest solutions for the coatings, inks, and adhesives industry at the European Coatings Show 2023 in Nuremberg, Germany, from March 28 to 30. The specialty chemicals company is focusing on how it can help its customers “Formulate the Future”. … Continue reading Evonik to present its latest solutions for the coatings, inks, and adhesives industry at ECS 2023

Specialty chemicals company LANXESS will be at the European Coatings Show (ECS) 2023 in Nuremberg from March 28 to 30 to showcase its extensive product portfolio for the manufacturing of high-quality coatings. This includes biocides, ecofriendly colorants, plasticizers, coalescents, and flame retardants as well as aqueous polyurethane dispersions and urethane prepolymers. Another highlight in terms of sustainability is that for many of its iron oxide … Continue reading LANXESS to focus on material protection and preservation at ECS 2023