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BCF: Workers, Users Shouldn't Be Alarmed by TiO2 Classification
The EU published a delegated regulation classifying TiO2 as a category 2 suspected carcinogen by inhalation under EU Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008.British Coatings Federation 02.18.20
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Ascend to Buy Compounding, Masterbatch Businesses of Poliblend, Esseti Plast
Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.02.13.20
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Olin, Univar Solutions Sign New U.S. National Distribution Contract for Epoxy Resins
Following Univar’s acquisition of Nexeo, Olin and the new Univar Solutions have signed a long-term distribution agreement for Olin’s full portfolio of epoxy standard and specialty resins in all 50 U.S. states. “Univar and Olin Epox…02.12.20
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American Colors, Inc. Makes 2 Hires
American Colors, Inc. hired Marty Holden and Jed Miller as VP of sales, and sales representative, respectively. Holden is responsible for growing American Colors’ presence in the southwest region of the US. He is also responsible for optimizin…02.11.20
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Pilot Chemical Names James Ogle as Head of Innovation – Oil & Gas
Pilot Chemical Company named James Ogle as the company’s new head of innovation – Oil & Gas at its innovation center located in Pittsburgh. Ogle will be responsible for the strategic direction of application marketing, guiding innova…02.11.20
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SCHLENK Expands Zenexo Pigment Product Line for Automotive Application
The latest surface treatment technology, called WB, is a special treatment to enhance the excellent weathering and humidity resistance properties of Zenexo.02.10.20
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Coating Resins Market to Expand at 5.27% CAGR by 2026: Transparency Market Research
Rising private and public industries to fuel growth.02.06.20
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BASF Introduces VMOX Product for the Printing, Coatings Industry
New vinyl monomer overcomes challenges in UV-curing applications.02.06.20
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Honeywell Launches Line of High-performance Matting Agents
Honeywell launched its new NduroMatt product line, of polyethylene-based matting agents. NduroMatt includes three matting agents that are specifically designed to give an improved surface performance, in a wide range of architectural, wood and indus…02.05.20
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Celanese Acquires Nouryon’s Elotex Dedispersible Polymer Powders Business
Until closing, Celanese and Elotex will continue to operate as independent businesses.02.03.20
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BASF Closes Solvay Polyamide Business Acquisition
The business will be integrated into the Performance Materials and Monomers divisions of BASF.02.03.20
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LANXESS Completes Acquisition of Brazilian Biocide Manufacturer IPEL
LANXESS completed the acquisition of Itibanyl Produtos Especiais Ltda. (IPEL). The competent anti-trust authorities approved the transaction beginning of January. IPEL with headquarters in Jarinu, São Paulo, is one of Brazil’s leading…02.03.20
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Nouryon Acquiring J.M. Huber Corporation's Carboxymethyl Cellulose Business
The transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of 2020, subject to regulatory approvals.01.30.20
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MAGNIFIN Magnesiaprodukte Initiates Next Stage Towards Expansion
The Board of Directors of MAGNIFIN Magnesiaprodukte approved the preparatory work for the construction of a second MAGNIFIN Magnesiaprodukte production site. The Board decision is based on the completed feasibility study and is the next step towards…01.28.20
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Milliken & Company Finalizes Borchers Acquisition
Milliken & Company formally acquired Borchers Group Limited, a global specialty chemicals company, from The Jordan Company, L.P. The transaction officially closed on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020. “When great teams come together, big things happ…01.28.20
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ALTANA Division ACTEGA Inaugurates Integrated Site in Brazil
The company invested around €2 million on the site01.28.20
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Oxea Integrates into Newly Formed Energy Company
Oxea, part of the Oman Oil Company & Orpic Group, joined eight other companies in a process to create a new, integrated energy company that will trade under the brand name OQ. OQ aims to become a global leading energy company, capturing and capi…01.28.20
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Micro Powders Launches EU Compliant Fluo 400 PTFE Series
The Fluo 400 series powders and dispersions are now available for both sampling and commercial orders.01.24.20
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Producing REACH-Compliant PTFE Additives for Coatings, Inks
Shamrock has successfully transitioned the major products in its current PTFE micro-powder portfolio towards REACH Compliance.Online Exclusives Shamrock Technologies Technical Service Group 01.23.20
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BASF Expanding Polyurethane Dispersion Business in Europe
Single-digit million Euro investment in the expansion will allow BASF to increase its production capacity by 30 percent.01.23.20
