BASF has obtained a patent for a method of self-healing cured coatings, which is comprised of heating a coating of a cured coating composition for a period of at least 10 minutes to a temperature which lies at least 25° C above the ...
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When evaluating coatings for industrial maintenance applications, asset protection is a top priority. Yet, methods for re-creating real-world conditions in the lab, such as accelerated weathering, do not necessarily predict performance in ...
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The Center for the Polyurethanes Industry (CPI) of the American Chemistry Council today opened the call for entries for its 2014 Polyurethane Innovation Award. This award recognizes visionary technologies in the global polyurethanes ...
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BENEO,one of the leading manufacturers in functional ingredients,is using ISM 2014 to showcase new avenues for tooth friendly children's confectionery with Palatinose?. Thanks to its unique nutritional and technological ...
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Bayer MaterialScience has increased it investment in its production sites for polyether polyols in South Charleston, West Virginia, and Channelview, Texas. Both sites produce polyether polyols - a key component in the development of ...
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Novomer Inc., a sustainable materials company pioneering a family of high-performance polymers and other chemicals from renewable feedstocks such as carbon dioxide (CO2), recently announced a major new application of its catalytic ...
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Dow Chemical Companywill increase its polyol and copolymer capacity at its Freeport, Texas facilities as a result of debottlenecking. "Dow is constantly evolving our technologies to help our customers grow," said Mark Bassett, global ...
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Emery Oleochemicals, a leading natural-based chemicals producer, has established a new business unit -- Eco-Friendly Polyols (EP) in recognition of the opportunities in the global polyol industry. The EP business offers innovative, ...
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The US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has granted a patent to specialty pharma company AMAG Pharmaceuticals, for its ferumoxytol drug, which is used to heal anemia caused by iron deficiency. The company has been given US Patent No. ...
Valspar Sourcing, Inc. has been granted a patent for a coating composition comprised of a blend of two or more polyester resins each formed by the reaction of one or more polyacid molecules and one or more polyol molecules, wherein the ...
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The versatility of polyurethane chemistry and its benefits for the building and construction industry will be the focus of three separate technical sessions at the 2013 Polyurethanes Technical Conference, presented by the Center for the ...
Anderol Specialty Lubricants has launched Everest brand of refrigeration lubricants, which are designed to offer lower energy consumption, optimum performance, and longer service life to refrigeration and air-conditioning systems based on ...
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Bayer MaterialScience LLC has agreed to sell its global powder polyester resins business and its U.S.-based liquid polyester resins merchant business to Stepan Company of Northfield, IL. The sale is scheduled to be completed by June 1. ...
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Germany's Bayer MaterialScience will sell its global powder polyester resins business and its US-based liquid polyester resins merchant business to the US Stepan Company of Northfield, Illinois, the company said Tuesday. The sale, for ...
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U.S. 8,197,905 B2 E I du Pont de Nemours and Co. has been granted a patent for a process which is comprised of applying a solvent-based coating having a low content of VOCs of 2.1 lbs/gal and below on a substrate to obtain a clear coating ...