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AGC Chemicals Europe initiates consultation on closure of Hillhouse facility
AGC Chemicals Europe has announced a consultation process on a proposal to cease production at its Hillhouse facility in Thornton Cleveleys, Lancashire, due to ongoing financial and operational challenges....
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Keratin from chicken feathers boosts coating performance
Researchers at Fraunhofer IPA and Fraunhofer IAP are investigating whether keratin extracted from chicken feathers can be used as a multifunctional additive in coatings. The bio-based protein could improve...
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Ultrasonic guided waves cut corrosion rate on coated steel pipes
A novel active anti-corrosion technique uses ultrasonic guided waves as an "acoustic coating" to protect metal surfaces against salt-spray corrosion. Experimental results show that the method reduces the...
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Brazil enacts stringent lead paint law, aligning with global standards
Brazil has passed Law 15,441/2026, setting a maximum lead content of 90 ppm for all paint categories. The regulation modernises the country’s coatings sector, enhancing public health and environmental...
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Weakening hydrogen bonds lowers PUA viscosity for UV curing
A two-step chemical modification strategy based on hydroxymethylation and acetylation can reduce the viscosity of polyurethane acrylate by up to 51.55 % without compromising key performance properties....
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Akzo Nobel expands aerospace coatings production in France
Akzo Nobel has reached a key milestone in its EUR 22 million expansion project at the Pamiers production site, boosting capacity, efficiency, and sustainability in aerospace coatings production.
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Jowat expands to South Korea
Jowat has established Jowat Korea, a subsidiary based in Seoul. The aim is to meet the growing demand for industrial adhesives in South Korea and to further advance the company’s international growth...
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Olin-Huntsman: A new chemical giant and its impact on coatings
As Olin and Huntsman combine their businesses, the coatings industry faces questions over competition, innovation, supply security and pricing. While the companies promise greater efficiency and stronger...
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Cheminformatics approach to predict VOC release from coatings
Miles Brockbank and Erik Sapper (Cal Poly) are developing structure-property models that link molecular structure to the volatility and transport of small molecules in coatings systems. The approach combines...
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