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EPS Lunched a New Acrylic Resin for Architectural Coatings

The new polymer developed by EPS is ideal for exterior applications due to its exceptional resistance to dirt pickup.

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Evonik Introduced TEGO® Wet 570 Terra and TEGO® Wet 580 Terra Biosurfactants for Paints and Inks

The new 100% natural and EU-Ecolabel compliant biosurfactants from Evonik ensure excellent performance in water-based coatings and inks.

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EPA Finalises Risk Evaluation for Paints and Coatings Containing TCEP

EPA identifies significant health risks in paints and coatings containing flame retardant TCEP, prompting regulatory action.

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Univar Solutions Will Distribute BASF’s Baxxodur® Products in North-America

The addition of Baxxodur® polyetheramines to Univar Solutions' CASE portfolio will help meet the growing demand for accelerating and curing agents for epoxies and polyureas.

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Evonik Introduced Ancamide® 2853 & 2865 Epoxy Curing Agents to Its Portfolio

The newly-developed Ancamide® 2853 & 2865 sustainable epoxy curing agents from Evonik can deliver good flexibility, strength and fast curing speed for the coatings industry.

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OQ Chemicals Launched Oxvolt S221 Co-Solvent for Water-Based Electrode Coatings

The newly developed co-solvent for water-based coatings from OQ Chemicals helps prevent cracking in high-energy electrodes used in lithium-ion batteries.

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BASF Opened a New Alkyl Ethanolamines Plant for Coatings in Antwerp

The increase of the global alkyl ethanolamines capacity to 140,000 metric tons per year will help BASF to better support the growing demand for paints and coatings.

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DKSH Opened New Innovation Centers in the Philippines

The new modern facility of DKSH will further strengthen its position in the local paints and coatings market.

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EPA Draft Risk Evaluation Highlights Unreasonable Risks of DINP in Paints and Coatings

According to the EPA's draft evaluation, exposure to DINP in paints and coatings during high-pressure spraying presents significant safety risks for workers.

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Byk Appointed a New Paint Additives Distributor in Azerbaijan

Hecckem will supply the innovative additives of Byk to customers in Azerbaijan.

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BASF Closes the Production of Adipic Acid for Coatings and Adhesives in Ludwigshafen Site

The closures of the production will be implemented in 2025, with BASF that will support affected employees to find new job opportunities.

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Arkema Obtained the ISCC PLUS Certification for UV/LED/EB Curing Resins Plant

The ISCC PLUS certification strengthens the expansion of Arkema Sartomer® UV/LED/EB curing resins in Asia.

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BASF Transitions to Bio-Based Ethyl Acrylate to Enhance Sustainability in Paints and Coatings Industry

BASF will reduce the product carbon footprint by approximately 30% by transitioning to exclusively produce bio-based Ethyl Acrylate, specifically for the paints and coatings industry.

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Eckart Launched LUXAN CFX B842 Immersion Red Pigment for Paints and Coatings

Eckart's new pigment LUXAN CFX B842 Immersion Red gives high-quality automotive paints an elegant appearance and is compatible with water-, solvent- and UV-based coatings.

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EPA Designated Five Chemicals as High-Priority Substances for Risk Evaluation

The five chemicals designated as high-priority substances for risk evaluation by the EPA are also used in paints and coatings.

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