SILIKOPHEN AC 950 – the new high-temperature resistant, high-solids silicone resin from Evonik – is HAPS-free and intended to provide protective properties in industrial applications. No toxic substances release during curing, ...
The Valspar Corporation has reported fiscal third quarter 2015 net sales of $1.15 billion, a decrease of 7 percent over the prior year. Total volume was flat as growth in the Coatings segment was offset by the expected decline in the Paints ...
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Clariant has announced a new development in controlling harmful nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions. Nitrous oxide emissions are harmful in two ways: they exacerbate the greenhouse effect and damage the ozone layer. At present, nitrous oxide is ...
Sika is continuing to increase its production capacity in Russia through new and expansion investments. In Volgograd, in southern Russia, a mortar factory and a plant to produce concrete admixtures are being opened. At the existing site in ...
Tags: concrete admixtures, polymers
A new nitrogen (N) stabilizer for fertilizer management will be available this spring for growers. CHS Inc. will sell its NBPT-based urease inhibitor, N-Edge. N-Edge is for use with urea, UAN, or manure. It can prevent up to 30% N loss and ...
Tags: Fertilizer, N-Edge technology
The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) has updated and released a document specifying requirements for corrosion resistant coatings on carbon steels used for hardware components in window, door and skylight ...
The 2015 Polyurethanes Technical Conference will highlight issues and topics specific to the automotive market at the three-day event this October. Hosted by the Center for the Polyurethanes Industry (CPI), the conference is set to take ...
Tags: Polyurethanes, Ford Motor
Global nutraceuticals market is expected to cross $262.9 billion by 2020 from the current level of $182.6 billion growing at compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of about 8 per cent according to the joint study brought out by The Associated ...
According to BASF, cars do not simply consist of solid materials such as steel, plastics or glass. Various different fluids are also essential for a smooth driving experience. Many of these fluids (depicted in blue) contain BASF products. ...
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PPG Industries' automotive refinish business has introduced VWM500 Custom Midcoat, a solvent-borne, VOC-compliant VIBRANCE COLLECTION product formulated exclusively for application with waterborne basecoats. VWM500 allows painters to use ...
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In the latest market study released by Transparency Market Research (TMR), titled “Marine Coatings Market - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast, 2014 - 2020”, the global marine coatings market will ...
Tags: chemicals, coating, marine coating
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has announced the recipients of its annual LEED for Homes Awards, recognizing projects, developers and homebuilders that have demonstrated outstanding leadership and innovation in residential green ...
At booth 1341, BASF is showcasing its comprehensive range of sustainable water treatment solutions dedicated to the desalination industry at the World Congress of the International Desalination Association (IDA) being held in San Diego, ...
Tags: chemicals, coating, BASF, pigment, IDA World Congress 2015
Axalta Coating Systems has joined Ducks Unlimited as its newest corporate partner. A major developer, manufacturer and seller of industrial coatings in the United States and 130 countries around the world, Axalta continues to make ...
The report “Electrocoating (E-Coat) Market by Type (Cathodic Epoxy, Cathodic Acrylic, Anodic), by Application (Passenger Cars, Commercial Vehicles, Automotive Parts & Accessories, Heavy Duty Equipment, Appliances, & Others) & By ...