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Oct 11, 2019 | Article

Digitalization in Specialty Chemicals Industry: Accelerate Your R&D Efforts Today

Challenging times are ahead for the Specialty Chemicals Industry. The only constant is change. The rising political uncertainty and potential conflicts impact the raw material supply and make the...

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UCD® E colorants: Pigment dispersions for water-based coatings

The UCD® E colorants have been formulated for use in most alkaline water-based coatings. The colorants are based on a proprietary alkali-soluble acrylic resin that provides unmatched colorant...

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Removing the Black Hole in Plastics Recycling

Increasing the recycling of plastics depends on a wide range of variables. Arctic® Infrared Reflective Pigments allow for a more sustainable solution to black plastic recycling. Shepherd Color’s...

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Oct 3, 2019 | Article

High Jetness Coatings Drive New Carbon Black Developments: An Interview with Birla Carbon

By SpecialChem

Read about the opinion on coating industry trends and the impact on new carbon black development by Alessandro Vulcano, Global Segment Director, Coatings, Birla Carbon...

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EMEROX® Polyols Overview: For Flexible Foam, Rigid Foam and CASE Applications

Gain a competitive advantage with EMEROX Polyols. They are engineered to provide the PU industry with economical solutions that easily integrate to improve your formulation. Key benefits include:...

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Sep 26, 2019 | Article

BIT Shortage: Occurence, Impact & Alternatives

By Julian Kuscholke

Preservatives or biocides are important additives in various applications such as: — Adhesives and sealants (A&S) — Paints — Food and more They are used to preserve the...

Sep 24, 2019 | Article

Substrate Surface Analysis: Get the Most from Roughness Data

By Steven Abbott

Sometimes we like a gloss paint, sometimes we like a silk paint and sometimes we like a matt paint. Although the paint itself might be basically the same, the crucial difference is in the surface...

Sep 20, 2019 | Article

Myths and Opportunities for Ink & Coatings Adhesion

By Steven Abbott

The last thing an ink and coatings formulator needs is the wrong scientific advice. Formulation is hard and it is even harder if time and energy are spent on the wrong things. In adhesion, a lot of...

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Optimize the texture of water-borne putty and coating systems with Rheotech™ M 03

Texture is a key aspect to take into consideration when formulating putties and textured paints. Rheotech™ M 03 is an associative acrylic thickener of latest generation especially designed to...

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Pliotec® WPM120

Pliotec® WPM120 binder has been developed for waterproofing/damp-proofing coatings, where a seamless flexible water resistant barrier is required. Omnova’s Pliotec WPM120 carboxylated...

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