Articles Tagged with ''additives''

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Ashland to Sell Maleic Anhydride Business to AOC Materials for $100 Million

The transaction is expected to close prior to the end of 2020, contingent on customary regulatory approvals and standard closing conditions.
July 30, 2020
Ashland Global Holdings Inc. recently announced a definitive agreement to sell its maleic anhydride business and manufacturing facility in Neal, W.Va., to AOC Materials LLC for $100 million.
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Evonik Begins Production at New Geesthacht Silicone Facility

According to Evonik, the extra production capacities will provide its customers with a faster and more reliable supply of products, as well as a wider choice of products.
July 28, 2020

Evonik recently announced that its new multi-purpose silicones manufacturing facility in Geesthacht, Germany, is now fully operational after completing final commissioning tests and gaining the necessary authority approvals.


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Evonik Receives 2020 Ringier Coating Technology Innovation Award

Evonik reports that VP Disp. WF 7620, the newest rheology control dispersion in its Coatings Additives portfolio, was specifically developed to control the rheological properties of waterborne coatings.
July 21, 2020
Evonik recently announced that it has received the 2020 Ringier Coating Technology Innovation Award for a new rheology control dispersion.
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KRATON CORP.: Rosin Ester Technology

According to Kraton, the REvolution rosin ester technology enables the development of bio-based products with light color and oxidative stability.
July 7, 2020

Kraton Corp. recently unveiled its REvolution rosin ester technology, along with new SYLVALITE products.


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EVONIK: Low-VOC Additive for Coatings

In addition to lower VOC content and improved product labeling, SURFYNOL 104 Z defoams, wets, improves leveling, and has no negative impact on the formulation.
June 25, 2020

Evonik’s Coating Additives business line recently announced a new-generation SURFYNOL 104 Z additive that contains virtually no volatile organic compounds (VOCs).


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NYNAS: Napthenic Oils

Nynas reports that its naphthenic oils act as viscosity modifiers in sealant formulations, reducing the cost for producers as a partial replacement of silicone fluids.
June 19, 2020
Nynas recently announced that it has added NYFLEX 201B and NYFLEX 2005 to its silicone fluid replacement portfolio.
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EVONIK: Synthetic Silica for Coatings Formulations

Evonik reports that variations in the wet reaction process conditions enable the control of many aspects of final coatings formulations, such as pH, surface area, pore volume, and other structural or morphological effects.
June 2, 2020
The Coating Additives business line of Evonik recently introduced SPHERILEX silica wet chemistry technology, with three new products.
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Huntsman Completes Acquisition of CVC Thermoset Specialties

CVC Thermoset Specialties has annual revenues of approximately $115 million, with manufacturing facilities in Akron, Ohio, and Maple Shade, N.J.
May 26, 2020

Huntsman Corp. recently announced that it has completed its previously announced acquisition of CVC Thermoset Specialties, a North American specialty chemical manufacturer serving the industrial composites, adhesives, and coatings markets.


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