So far, China has become the world's largest coating production and consumption country. In 2014, China's coating output reached 16,482 kt, accounting for 38% of the global total and consisting of 5,357 kt of construction coatings and ...
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Technavio, an independent tech-focused global research firm, has announced the publication of its market research report on the global food contact paper and board market 2015-2019. One of the major trends emerging in the market is the ...
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Sun Chemical introduced its new SunSys resistance coatings, a series of water-based coatings formulated to impart or enhance resistance properties to paper and board substrates while at the same time being FDA compliant for direct food ...
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LLC has developed Safkote, a line of food-based coatings that are composed exclusively of (“generally regarded as safe”) components. The water-based coatings can be applied to paper on existing roll coaters at high speeds and ...
KRS Technologies has introduced Safkote, a product lineup of food-based coatings that can be applied to paper to make them grease-resistant. Derived from generally regarded as safe (GRAS) components, the coating is compliant with the ...
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NDC Technologies will exhibit its latest offering of gauging systems for the converting industries at ICE USA in Orlando FL, February 10 - 12, 2015. Attendees visiting Booth 901 will discover the effectiveness of NDC web gauging systems and ...
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Michelman celebrated the grand opening of its new Advanced Materials Collaboration Center on October 2, 2014 at the company's global headquarters in Cincinnati, Ohio. The AMCC enhances Michelman's ability to develop innovative water-based ...
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Max Chemical, Inc. is now a trademark licensee of Arkema's Kynar Aquatec high-performance coating technology in North America. Max Chemical uses Kynar Aquatec PVDF latex as the basis for its Crossco® MaxWhite ultra-durable roof coating ...
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Coating additives are specialty additives primarily used during the manufacturing of coatings in order to improve their quality and performance. Some major types of coating additives include rheology modifiers, wetting and dispersing ...
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For the European coatings industry, REACH, the seven-year-old European Union's legislation on the registration, evaluation and authorization of industrial chemicals, has been posing major difficulties. However the Biocidal Products ...
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For consumers who demand exceptional beauty and application, Sherwin-Williams Emerald Paint offers best-in-class overall performance and delivers luxurious, long-lasting results, the company said. A paint and primer in one with advanced ...
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Axalta Coating Systems recently broke ground to expand its manufacturing capacity for coatings with the construction of a new $50 million eco-friendly waterborne facility in the Jiading district of Shanghai. Expected to begin production ...
Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM) recently introduced ADM CA118, a new low-volatile organic compound (VOC) coalescent. According to the company, ADM CA118 coalescent is a bio-based ingredient that can replace traditional coalescing ...
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Decorative coatings or architectural coatings are the finishes and paints that are applied on commercial and residential buildings. They are mainly used to add colors to the room and make them attractive and fresh and to serve as protection ...
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Arkema has developed Kynar Aquatec latex, a platform of latex emulsions for waterborne coatings. Arkema's new innovative platform of water-based PVDF fluoropolymer latex emulsions are used by paint formulators to make premium weatherable ...
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