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Altana acquires formulated resins business from Solvay

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The specialty chemicals group Altana has acquired the formulated resins business of Belgian ch ...

New sustainable routes for non-isocyanate polyurethanes

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Sustainable routes for the synthesis of polyurethanes with industrial applications are discuss ...

Progress in eco-friendly adhesives

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At Wacker, they see a strong trend toward eco-friendly solutions. They are addressing ...

Hats off to young scientists

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Only aged 16 and 17, the young inventors have just presented their fascinating project focusing ...

The science of watching paint dry

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New research has described a physical mechanism that separates particles according to their si ...

Synthomer acquires Hexion Performance Adhesives & Coati...

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Synthomer has announced the acquisition of Hexion Performance Adhesives & Coatings, a busi ...

Anti-slip treatments and coatings for resilient floor coveri...

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In a study, researchers investigated the effectiveness and durability of different categories ...

American Coatings CONFERENCE 2016 – Call for Papers

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The American Coatings Association (ACA), in partnership with Vincentz Network (VN) is calling for papers to be presented at the American Coatings CONFERENCE 2016.

New class of polymers can be endlessly reshaped and recycled

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Car scratches, a crack in a crash helmet or a broken toy. None of this is a problem anymore th ...

Xylan as green binder for wood adhesives

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In a study, Swedish researchers suggested hemicelluloses to be used as binders in wood adhesives why water dispersion ...

Nature – once more showing off

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Just think of sundew – did you ever ask yourself the question how these impressive carnivorous pl ...

Oxea extends partnership with IMCD in Europe

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Following two years of successful co-operation, the global chemical company Oxea has extended its distribution partne ...

Coatings additive prevents foaming in aqueous systems

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A new polymer-based, VOC- and silicone-free defoamer prevents foaming in aqueous systems.

Functional coatings: researchers develop self-cleaning paint...

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A team led by researchers from University College London (UCL) has developed a new paint that makes robust self-clean ...

Global consumption of adhesives was 10.24 million tons in 20...

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According to a soon to be released study by the consulting firm Kusumgar, Nerlfi & Growney, global consumption of formulated adhesives was 10.24 million tons in 2014 worth EUR 27.58 billio ...