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Clariant Launched the Web App ClariCoat to Find the Ideal Additive for Paint Formulations

The new web app of Clariant provides a customised list of additives that solve formulation issues in just one click.

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BASF to Invest in New Neopentyl Glycol plant in China

BASF will build a new world-scale Neopentyl Glycol (NPG) plant at Zhanjiang Verbund site in China. NPG is an intermediate mainly used in the production of powder coating resins.

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Arkema Presented the new “Rheology and Specialty Additives” Offering

The new offering will support customers seeking high-performance and more sustainable solutions.

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Evonik Expands the Production Capabilities for ACEMATT® Matting Agents in Asia

Evonik is expanding the production capacity of its ACEMATT® precipitated matting agents at its manufacturing facility in Taiwan.

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Merck Commissions Fully Automated Unit for Digital Colour Measurement

Merck announced the commissioning of its first fully automated unit for the digital colour measurement of its pigment products.

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BASF Launched Two Raw Materials with a Cradle-To-Gate Product Carbon Footprint of Zero

The neopentyl glycol and propionic acid of BASF will also allow customers to reduce Scope 3 emissions.

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Assovernici ha pubblicato un rapporto sugli effetti del rincaro dei prezzi di energia e materie prime e del bonus edilizia

Assovernici segnala molteplici criticità per aziende produttrici di vernici a polvere e liquido per l’edilizia e l’industria.

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Formulating Eco-friendly Industrial & Transportation Coatings

The holistic approach of the market segment Industrial & Transportation Coatings of Evonik’s Coating Additives business line ensures increased lifecycles of coated objects, while saving resources.

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Arkema Joins Project for More Sustainable Polyester Powder Resins

Arkema has joined a Spanish consortium to advance the use of monomers regained from post-consumer PET as raw materials for more sustainable polyester powder resins.

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allnex Launched the New Polyester Resin CRYLCOAT® 2406-2 for Outdoor Applications

The new resin developed by allnex provides high gloss and matte powder coatings.

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Setting new standards for Architectural Coatings

In today's environmentally conscious marketplace, formulators are challenged to be sensitive to the potentially negative environmental impacts of their systems. As global trends and regulations move away from many traditional materials, formulators are looking to transition to more environmentally friendly systems. Formulators are also challenged with reducing or even eliminating VOCs from their architectural systems. Furthermore, the desire to extend the longevity and durability of coatings is strong as this also pays into the trend of sustainability.

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IMCD Completed the Acquisition of Kuni Chemical

The acquisition will allow IMCD to strengthen its industrial footprint of specialty chemicals in Japan.

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UBE Will Increase the Production of Polycarbonate Diol in Thailand

UBE Corporation will expand the production of PCD to meet the rising demand in the Asian region.

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Arkema Launched a Waterborne Binder for Industrial Paints with Reduced VOCs

Arkema has introduced SYNAQUA® 9511, a new acrylic polyol emulsion specifically developed for challenging industrial applications.

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ECKART Launches New Zinc Flake Pigment for Heavy-Duty Corrosion Protection

ECKART launched the new ProFlake Zn 3000 zinc flake pigment which is optimized for sustainable corrosion protective paint systems.

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