Industrial Nanotech Inc. announced the release of a new nanotechnology-based coating designed to provide energy savings and mold protection for residential and commercial buildings. Nansulate HomeProtect Interior, a white, tintable interior coating and Nansulate HomeProtect ClearCoat, a translucent, exterior coating, are the newest products added to the Company's current line of insulation and corrosion protection coatings designed for heavy industry.
Starting in November 2005, Colorstream® T10-04 Lapis Sunlight will crown the multicolor effect pigments series from Merck with a majestic color spectrum.
BASF has received approval from the United States Environmental Protection Agency to market its new, aliphatic, modified isophoronediamine (mIPDA) chain extender for use in formulating light-stable polyurea coatings.
Reichhold has introduced a new low-styrene, 100% Vinyl Ester resin, HYDREX 100-LV (33600 series) for Boat building and and spa applications. HYDREX 100-LV is pre-accelerated, thixed and cures with standard standard methyl ethyl ketone peroxide (MEKP-9).
AMI DODUCO, a Technitrol company, announced that it will feature its Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) compliant electronic coatings and electrical contact materials at Productronica, held November 15-18, 2005 in Munich.
Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LP expands its line of engineering plastics with the introduction of a modified polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) grade, Xtel XE3200NA PPS. Developed for use in automotive high-temperature wire and cable applications, Xtel XE3200NA PPS helps solve the wire industry's high-performance design challenges while providing multiple environmental benefits.
BASF's Polyurethanes business in North America has commercially launched Lupranate 5143 isocyanate, a carbodiimide-modified diphenylmethane diisocyanate (MDI)-based raw material.
The Ultraglass UVGO ink system - a development of Marabu in cooperation with Rastal for drink glass applications - delivers particularly brilliant colours opening new decoration possibilities. This pioneer ink technology offers innumerable benefits in regard to the design and refining of drinks glasses, small cosmetic bottles, and flat glass used for indoor applications such as furniture or interior decoration.
Nanophase Technologies, a technology leader in nanomaterials and nanoengineered products, announces the availability of a new line of high purity zinc oxide nanoparticles that is primarily targeted for electronics, catalysts, healthcare products, personal/suncare products, and industrial UV protection where a high degree of transparency is required.
PolyOne Corporation introduces SeriesOne, a new line of screen printing inks offering printer friendly solutions for athletic and manual printers. SeriesOne inks are available through the SeriesOne authorized dealer network.
Rohm and Haas has launched an innovative binder, Rhoplex VSR-50 emulsion, into the coatings market. The new 100% acrylic binder is designed for premium-performance, interior and exterior, flat to gloss architectural coatings and is particularly useful in formulating paints to 50 g/l VOC.
LORD Corporation, maker of Fusor® Automotive Repair Adhesives – the leading metal and composite bonding solution for automotive body repair – has introduced a long-lasting tire coating that offers improved appearance and protection for automobile tires.
Huntsman Polyurethanes, the leader in MDI technology, launches two new MDI variants in its extensive Suprasec® range. Suprasec 4102 and Suprasec 1398 are designed to improve liquid stability and to allow easier material management, helping to facilitate storage conditions and reduce costs for the manufacturers of adhesives, coatings and elastomer systems.
Specialty Coating Systems (SCS) recently introduced the SCS Multi-Dispense, a versatile new coating dispenser to be used in conjunction with SCS Spincoat systems. The Multi-Dispense enables users to control up to four coating modules through one control unit, eliminating the need for time-consuming cleaning and change-over.
In response to changing customer and market requirements Degussa's Coatings & Colorants Business Unit has decided to streamlinethe VESTOWAX product range. The H 100 and H 1050 grades of VESTOWAX will no longer be produced or marketed from December 31,2005.
DuPont has launched DuPont Teflon® with Radiance technology, a specially designed three-layer thermal system that conducts heat more evenly throughout the entire pan. The coating also was designed to ensure accelerated heating, making cooking more time-efficient.