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Photopolymerization process of UV powders. Characterization of coating properties

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0100

The aim of the study was to correlate the characteristics of UV powder resins with the photochemical process and the final coating properties. RT-FTIR spectroscopy equipped with an environmental cell was implemented to follow photopolymerization... (R&D Highlight)

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Oxea Announces Cost Hikes on its Alcohols, Esters and Aldehydes in Europe & the US

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Oxea will increase off-list prices on i/n Butyl Acetate in Europe. Further, Oxea will increase list and off-list prices on i/n Butanol, i/n Butyl Acetate, n Butyraldehyde, n Propanol, n Propyl Acetate in the USA, Canada, and Mexico region. Oxea will... (Industry News)

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NuSil's Latest MED-6671 Coating to Reduce Coefficient of Friction of a Cured Silicone Surface

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0100

NuSil Technology LLC announces the release of MED-6671, a room temperature curable coating that significantly decreases the coefficient of friction of a cured silicone surface. NuSil designed MED-6671 to overcome obstacles in applications in which... (Product News)

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Preparation of new biobased polyesters containing glycerol and their photodurability for outdoor applications

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0100

The synthesis of novel poly(butylene dodecanoate)s containing different percentages of glycerol was successfully carried out. The polyesters are characterized by branched or cross-linked molecular structures, according to the glycerol content. The... (R&D Highlight)

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UTECH Europe 2012 to Address Advances in Biobased PU Raw Materials at Netherlands

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0100

A session titled "Green Chemistry", detailing the latest advances in sustainable manufacturing processes for key polyurethane raw materials, will open the technical programme of the prestigious UTECH Europe 2012 conference on 17 April. The session... (Industry News)

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Size effect on the rheological behavior of nanoparticle suspensions in associating polymer solutions

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Associating polymers are hydrophilic long-chain molecules containing a small amount of hydrophobic groups and tend to create bonds between chains by reversible associating interactions. The effects of associating polymer on the steady-shear viscosity... (R&D Highlight)

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Ring opening of epoxidized methyl oleate using a novel acid-functionalized iron nanoparticle catalyst

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Hydroxyl soybean oils, also called soy polyols, are biobased chemicals designed to replace petroleum-based polyols mainly for polyurethane (PU) applications. Soy polyols are obtained by acid-catalyzed ring opening of expoxidized soybean oils or other... (R&D Highlight)

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Multilayer organic–inorganic coating incorporating TiO2 nanocontainers loaded with inhibitors for corrosion protection of AA2024-T3

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Organic–inorganic multilayer coating containing organically modified silicates, epoxy resins and TiO2 nanocontainers loaded with 8-hydroxyquinoline were produced on AA2024-T3 substrates via dip coating method. The parameters of the curing temperature... (R&D Highlight)

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Bekaert Signs Agreement to Sell its Industrial Coatings Business to Element Partners

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Bekaert and Element Partners signed an agreement regarding the sale of Bekaert's Industrial Coatings activities to Element Partners. The transaction covers the production facilities in Deinze and Jiangyin, the maintenance activity at Spring Green,... (Industry News)

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Bayer Discusses the Effect of Formulation Variables on Performance of PU Topcoats, at SSPC 2012

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0100

The weathering performance of polyurethane topcoats can be altered by changing variables such as pigment-to-binder (P/B) ratio, isocyanates index, resin/polyisocyanate selection, fillers and additives. Two BMS scientists set out to determine what... (Industry News)

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Antimicrobial effect of cycloaliphatic diol antimicrobial agents in coating compositions

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0100

A cycloaliphatic diol antimicrobial agent selected from the group consisting of 1,1-cyclohexanedimethanol, 1,2-cyclohexanedimethanol, 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol, and 2,2,4,4-tetramethyl-1,3-cyclobutanediol was found to provide antimicrobial activity... (R&D Highlight)

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Coated article with absorbing layer

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0100

A coated article is provided with an absorbing layer(s). The coating is, in certain example embodiments, designed so that significant changes in visible transmission can be made by adjusting thickness of the absorbing layer without significantly... (R&D Highlight)

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Momentive to Hike its Epoxy Resins, Allylics and Bisphenol A Costs in the Americas

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Momentive Specialty Chemicals Inc. announced that it will increase prices for Epoxy Resins, Allylics and bisphenol A in the Americas, effective Feb.15, 2012, or as contract terms allow. Prices for these products will increase for list and off-list... (Industry News)

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Low VOC coalescing agents

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0100

This patent describes a coalescent composition for coating compositions such as paints, adhesives, and coatings comprising a blend of dibasic esters, specifically (i) esters of adipic, glutaric, and/or succinic diacids and/or (ii) esters of isomers... (R&D Highlight)

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Croda to Present its B-Tough C2, Toughening Agent for Epoxy Coatings, at EC Marine Coatings Conf

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0100

At the EC Marine coatings conference on 29th February, Croda will present the paper "Novel toughening agent for improved impact resistance of epoxy coatings". Croda's B-Tough C2 toughening agent brings performance properties such as excellent impact... (Industry News)

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Dow Corning Featured its Si-based Coating Additives at its Webinar for the Chinese Coatings Market

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Dow Corning recently hosted 4 successful webinars regarding its latest proven Si-based coatings additives which attracted more than 1000 registrations with over 50% participation. Dow Corning well featured its new family of Dow Corning® brand... (Industry News)

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DSM & EPflex Collaborate to Launch Guidewires Using DSM's ComfortCoat® Coating Technology

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0100

DSM announced a successful collaboration with medical manufacturer EPflex to launch a set of guidewires with ComfortCoat® hydrophilic coating, a proprietary DSM technology. EPflex will manufacture the guidewires and DSM will provide the coating... (Industry News)

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Croda Introduces Crodacor OME FE Corrosion & Rust Protective Additive for Steel Coatings at SSPC

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0100

The trends of moving from solvent to waterborne paints and reducing the number of coatings on mild steel have brought new issues regarding corrosion resistance. At SSPC 2012 Croda launched a novel additive to simplify aqueous formulations: Crodacor... (Product News)

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Applied Plastics Launches Coating Services for Electrical Insulation with Epoxy Coatings

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0100

A motor stator stacking service that maintains precise lamination alignment and applies a consistent thin blue epoxy coating for electrical insulation is available from Applied Plastics Co. It precisely holds lamination alignment to within... (Product News)

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Coatings and Inks Industry Letter: Edition 711

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0100

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