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Evonik Presented TEGO® Rad 2550 Slip and Defoamer Additive for Radiation-Curing Coatings

The new additive developed by Evonik provides slip and scratch resistance as well as defoaming and hydrophobicity for UV and UV-LED curing coatings.

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The TEGO® Airex 923 Additive from Evonik Received the 2023 Ringier Technology Innovation Award

The deaerator specifically designed by Evonik for UV-curable coatings has been awarded for its high efficiency and compatibility.

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Evonik Invites You to the Webinar “New AEROSIL® Easy-to-disperse calculator for cost & energy savings”

Presented by Evonik and hosted by ipcm®, the webinar will guide you through Evonik’s new COATINO® Cost Savings Calculator tool, and the technical benefits and properties of the new product group AEROSIL® Easy-to-disperse for several coating applications, including automotive OEM, plastic, wood and much more.

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Hexion Presents a Safer-to-Use Alternative to 2-Ethylhexanoic Acid

Hexion's Versatic™ Acid 10, a proven technology that is safer than 2-ethylhexanoic acid, will help meet the upcoming regulatory changes announced by ECHA.

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Sun Chemical Launches Lumina® HD Fine Fraction Effect Pigments

Sun Chemical announced the launch of Lumina HD, a new family of high-definition effect pigments based on fine fraction synthetic mica.

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The Resins Production of Huntsman Implemented a Mass-Balance Concept

Huntsman implemented a mass-balance concept for its Swiss epoxy resins facility and received the REDcert2 certification.

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SANITIZED AG Launched a Dual-Function In-Can Preservative and Sanitation Product

The new dual-function Sanitized® BDC works as in-can preservative and product sanitation agent for the paint industry.

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Researchers Developed a Non-Toxic Paintable Protein Inhibiting Biofouling

The researchers from Johns Hopkins APL presented a sustainable enzyme-based polymer coating for protecting hulls.

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Clariant Showcased Renewable Ethylene Oxide Derivatives for Paints and Coatings at ChemExpo India

The 100% bio-based VITA range of Clariant will help customers to reduce carbon footprint.

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IMCD Completed the Acquisition of the Chemicals Portfolio of ACM

The acquisition of ACM AB will allow IMCD N.V. to strengthen its presence in the coatings industry.

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Biesterfeld and Scott Bader Signed a CASE Distribution Agreement

Biesterfeld Spezialchemie will market the CASE products of Scott Bader across Germany, Austria and Switzerland.

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WACKER Introduces New Silicone Resin Binders for Heat-Resistant Coatings

The two binders SILRES® M 51 E and SILRES® IC 900 by WACKER allow to formulate coatings that can withstand up to 600° C.

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PETRONAS Launches the Proshield+ Corrosion Protection Additive for Coatings

The new paint additive for steel structures is formulated using ultra-high barrier advanced graphene material.

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Elementis Expands Its Powder NiSAT Rheology Modifiers Range with RHEOLATE® PHX 7025

The 100% solid urethane rheology modifiers of Elementis provide high-performance and more sustainable formulations.

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Merck to Present New Colorstream® Mineral Red effect Pigment at ECS

The new pigment of Merck provides bluish shades with red styling, a new colour trend in the coatings industry.

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