2022

Lubrizol Plants in Shanghai Received the ISCC Plus Certification

The TPU polymerisation and compounding plants of Lubrizol bbtained the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification PLUS.

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Dürr Has Won the Microsoft Intelligent Manufacturing Award

The smart software DXQanalyze developed by Dürr has been recognised for its contribution to the future of industry.

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Perstorp Expands its Portfolio with Isononanoic Acid

Perstorp will strengthen its Engineered Fluids and Resins & Coatings segments with the addition of Isononanoic acid.

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Jotun Donates to Red Cross/Red Crescent to aid Ukraine’s Civilian Population

To contribute to the urgent need for humanitarian support to the civilian population in Ukraine, Jotun donated NOK 1 000 000 to Red Cross/Red Crescent. The company also announced the suspension of its operations in Russia until further notice.

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ALIT Technologies to Attend PaintExpo 2022

ALIT Technologies announced that it will be among the exhibitors of PaintExpo 2022, the leading trade fair for coating technologies.

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PPG Launched the Epoxy Protective Coating PPG AMERLOCK® 600

PPG AMERLOCK® 600 is a multipurpose option for shop and field applications that features a one-year recoat window.

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BASF Donates €1 Million in Emergency Aid to Help Ukraine

BASF is providing the German Red Cross with €1 million in emergency humanitarian aid for Ukraine.

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Hempel Has Announced Several Actions to Help Ukraine

Hempel will support the Ukrainian population, the Red Cross and other NGOs.

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Evonik Presents the First Renewable Isophorone-based Products

Evonik has launched a series of isophorone-based products to reduce CO2 emissions and develop more sustainable solvents, composites and coatings.

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Covestro Sets Carbon Neutrality Target for 2035

Covestro is committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 and net zero emissions by 2035 for scope 1 and scope 2.

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IMCD Acquires Quelaris Internacional S.A.

With the aim of further growing in LATAM, IMCD N.V. announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of the business and the subsidiaries of Quelaris Internacional S.A., a LATAM regional raw material distributor.

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Safic-Alcan Appoints Rudy Sprumont Business Unit Director for CASE

Global specialty chemicals distributor Safic-Alcan announced that it has appointed Rudy Sprumont as Business Unit Director for CASE, effective February 1st.

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BASF To Build a New Plant for Alkylethanolamines at the Antwerp Production Site

The plant will allow BASF to increase its global alkylethanolamines capacity to 140,000 metric tons per year.

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Colour My World! New Tools for Improving Colourant Acceptance in Waterborne Architectural Coatings

The colourants used in point-of-sale tinting systems must have excellent compatibility with different base paints to ensure consistent, reproducible colours. This remains one of the toughest challenges facing the waterborne architectural paint formulator today. This paper will describe the mechanisms involved in colourant stabilization and explain how specific surfactants can be used within the base paint formulation to prevent destabilization of the colourant, ensuring its intended performance.

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Cortec Launches EcoAir Biobased Outdoor Coating

Cortec announced the release of EcoAir Biobased Outdoor Coating powered by Nano VpCI, a ready-to-use temporary coating designed for severe marine and high humidity conditions.

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