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Thermally recoverable UV coating protects foldable display glass
A newly developed UV-curable polyurethane acrylate coating combines high modulus, toughness and thermal recovery capability to reinforce ultra-thin glass for foldable displays. The system offers a scalable...
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Possible talc classification: implications for the paint industry
Nowadays, it’s almost impossible to imagine many paints and varnishes without talc. However, this functional filler is under scrutiny: in the ongoing CLH procedure, there is a risk of a Europe-wide harmonised...
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Tioxide restarts titanium dioxide production at Greatham site in the UK
Following LB Group's acquisition of the Greatham facility, Tioxide has successfully recommissioned its titanium dioxide pigment plant. With a nameplate capacity of 150,000 tonnes per annum, the site is...
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Essential oil boosts cassava–chitosan coating for fresh produce
Researchers have developed a fermented cassava starch–chitosan film incorporating Hyssopus officinalis essential oil to preserve fresh produce. The bio-based coating significantly reduces weight loss...
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Hydrogel antifouling coatings analysed by OCT in real time
A new study uses optical coherence tomography and rheometry to analyse how formulation and salinity influence the performance of xanthan gum-based hydrogel antifouling coatings. The findings provide guidance...
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CLP: What coatings manufacturers must do now
Obligatory classification has applied to new substances since 1 May 2025 and will apply to new mixtures from 1 May 2026. These changes have direct consequences for formulations, ¬safety data sheets, and...
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PPG breaks ground on automotive coatings expansion in Ohio
PPG has begun construction on a new advanced manufacturing facility at its existing site in Delaware, Ohio. The investment of more than USD 280 million is aimed at expanding automotive coatings production...
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Why AI makes human judgement more valuable in coatings
AI is transforming formulation, regulatory work and technical training in the coatings industry. Dr. Evripidis Tsaousoglou explains why faster access to answers does not replace expertise—and why practical...
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EU packaging regulation enters into force: PFAS restrictions in food-contact packaging now in effect
The EU's Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation has begun to apply across member states, introducing a harmonised framework for packaging and packaging waste. A key measure now in effect restricts the...
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