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Infrared Reflective Colorants: Optimizing Coatings for Cool Surfaces through IR Management

Colorants play a key role in determining the effectiveness of cool-roof coatings.
Jerry Powers of Chromaflo
Jerry Powers
Kip Howard of Chromaflo
Kip Howard
February 8, 2021

Continual climate change necessitates a movement toward energy savings via coatings. One method of saving energy in hot climates is to minimize the heating of buildings. This can be achieved with the application of a coating on the roof that keeps the rooftop cool while minimizing the conduction of heat and the use of air conditioning. Another way to save energy is through increasing the lifespan of a coating with heat protection. This method represents energy savings in a broader scope, as it reduces energy along the production chain.


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Arkema and Partners Publish Results for Sustainable Castor Bean Program

The project goal is to enable sustainable castor production through good agricultural practices, efficient use of water and soil, adoption of waste management practices, and respect for human rights.
February 5, 2021
The founding members of the Pragati project for sustainable castor crops—Arkema, BASF, and Jayant Agro-Organics, along with implementation partner Solidaridad—recently finalized and published the final audited and certified results of the fourth year of their program.
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Henkel Adhesive Technologies Joins CELAB Sustainable Label Consortium

CELAB brings together companies across the matrix and liner industry value chain to address the wide variance in production processes and recycling capability in different markets.
February 4, 2021
Henkel Adhesive Technologies recently announced that it has joined the global consortium toward a Circular Economy for Labels (CELAB).
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Mainstream Pine Products to Build New Crude Tall Oil Biorefinery in South Carolina

The facility will serve as the centerpiece of Mainstream's strategy to become the highest quality, lowest cost producer of crude tall oil derivatives in North America.
February 3, 2021
Mainstream Pine Products, LLC, recently announced plans for an estimated $90 million crude tall oil biorefinery at the Charleston International Manufacturing Center in Berkeley County, S.C.
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Understanding Sausage Packaging for Adhesives and Sealants

Sausage packaging enjoys continuing advancements in packaging equipment, available films, and different guns and applicators to dispense materials.
Brett Wines
February 3, 2021

Many advantages come with packaging adhesive and sealant products in sausages. Without taking any other factors into consideration, the sausage itself represents an initial cost savings of typically 25-50% compared to a conventional cartridge, depending on the type of film required.


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